Queens, NY — Chacha Bhatija Sweets & Snacks, an Indian restaurant located at 215-32 Hillside Avenue in Queens, received a score of 28 during a New York City health inspection conducted on February 12, 2026. The score places the establishment in Grade C territory under the city's restaurant grading system, the lowest letter grade assigned by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH).

The inspection data was released publicly by DOHMH on February 16, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

During the February 12 inspection, one non-critical violation was documented at the establishment.

Inspectors cited the restaurant under violation code 10F for non-food contact surfaces 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.

This type of violation relates to the condition and maintenance of surfaces and equipment that do not come into direct contact with food but are still required to meet sanitary standards. When equipment is not properly elevated, spaced, or maintained, it can create conditions where debris, grease, and moisture accumulate in areas that are difficult to clean, potentially creating an environment conducive to pest activity or bacterial growth.

While no critical violations — those representing conditions most likely to contribute to foodborne illness — were documented during this inspection, the restaurant's overall score of 28 points placed it at the threshold for a Grade C designation.

Food Safety Context

NYC Health Code Article 81 establishes the regulatory framework for food service establishments operating within the five boroughs. Under these regulations, DOHMH inspectors evaluate restaurants across a range of categories including food handling, temperature control, personal hygiene, facility maintenance, and pest management.

The FDA Food Code, which serves as the model for many local health regulations nationwide, similarly emphasizes that all surfaces within a food establishment — including non-food contact surfaces — must be maintained in good repair and kept clean to prevent the accumulation of contaminants.

Under New York City's inspection scoring system, points are assigned based on the nature and severity of each violation identified. The total point score determines the restaurant's letter grade. Even non-critical violations can carry significant point values depending on the specific condition observed, which can push an establishment's score above key grade thresholds.

It is worth noting that a score of 28 sits at the exact boundary for Grade C classification. Restaurants receiving a Grade B or C on an initial inspection are entitled to a re-inspection, at which point they may improve their score and receive a higher grade.

Inspection History

No prior inspection history is available in the DOHMH public database for Chacha Bhatija Sweets & Snacks. This February 2026 inspection appears to be the first recorded inspection cycle for this establishment, which may indicate it is a relatively new business or has recently begun operating under this name at this location.

Without historical data, it is not possible to identify trends in the restaurant's compliance record. Future inspections will provide additional context about the establishment's ongoing adherence to health and safety standards.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant letter grading system, administered by DOHMH, assigns grades based on the total number of violation points accumulated during an inspection:

  • Grade A: 0 to 13 points — represents the highest level of compliance
  • Grade B: 14 to 27 points — indicates moderate violations were identified
  • Grade C: 28 or more points — indicates more significant compliance issues were found

Restaurants that receive a Grade B or C on an initial inspection are scheduled for a re-inspection, typically within 30 days. The restaurant may post a "Grade Pending" placard until the re-inspection is completed. If the score improves to 13 points or fewer on re-inspection, the restaurant earns a Grade A.

Consumers can look up the full inspection history of any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH public database, available online through NYC Open Data. The inspection results for Chacha Bhatija Sweets & Snacks and all other city restaurants are part of the public record and are updated regularly as new inspections are completed.

More About This Restaurant

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