SHAH'S KARAOKE & POETRY CAFE
19-79 STEINWAY STREET, Queens, NY, 11105
Most recent inspection
- Date
- June 16, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
- Result
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Queens County (Queens), NY
Violations (8)
- 05FCritical
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
- 05HCritical
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
- 05DCritical
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
- 06CCritical
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
- 10F
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.
- 28-06
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
- 10B
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
- 10G
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Queens County (Queens), NY health department. Data refreshed September 6, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.