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SHAH'S KARAOKE & POETRY CAFE

19-79 STEINWAY STREET, Queens, NY, 11105

8 cited findings

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.