Grade AMiddle Eastern

Shah's Halal Food

1005N N 1ST STREET, Queens

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jun 6, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jun 6, 2026

  • A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

    Critical
  • An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

    Critical
  • A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

    Thawing procedure improper.

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jun 6, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (2 critical)
Dec 11, 2024Grade AAdministrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection5 (1 critical)
Sep 23, 2024Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection7 (3 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

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