Shah's Halal Food
39-21 BELL BOULEVARD, Queens, 11361
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (8 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Nov 28, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Nov 28, 2025
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
CriticalA 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.
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2025 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
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