Taste Of Punjab

9504 Van Wyck Expy
Queens, NY 11419
(347) 926-8534

Current Inspection Grade: B
Current Grade: B
Last Graded: 11/13/2019
 
 

At A Glance

Taste Of Punjab has an average score of 30 from 4 scored inspections (see inspection history). The average is higher than 27, which equates to having a C average. This shows that Taste Of Punjab may not be meeting the City and State guidelines for food safety and handling, personal hygiene, facility and equipment managment and vermin control.

An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit.

Inspection History

05/10/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: 18 | B
  1. (Critical) Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
  2. (Critical) Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
  3. 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.
02/28/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 52 | Not Graded
  1. (Critical) Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
  2. (Critical) Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry is worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
  3. (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
  4. (Critical) Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
  5. (Critical) Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
  6. (Critical) Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
  7. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  8. 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.
10/31/2022 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: 27 | B
  1. (Critical) Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
  2. (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
  3. (Critical) Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry is worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
  4. (Critical) Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
  5. (Critical) Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
  6. Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
  7. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
10/31/2022 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
  1. Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
  2. Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
  3. “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
09/02/2022 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 23 | Not Graded
  1. (Critical) Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
  2. (Critical) Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
  3. (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
  4. (Critical) Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
  5. 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.
  6. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

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