Inspection conducted Dec 6, 2025 · Data released by DOHMH Mar 4, 2026
GRADE B VIOLATIONS
Halal Munchies Gets Grade B After Inspection - Queens
Published March 5, 2026 12:03 PM
66-28 FRESH POND ROAD, Queens, NY 11385 · Mediterranean
25
Violation Score A: 0-13 · B: 14-27 · C: 28+
Queens, NY — Halal Munchies, a Mediterranean restaurant at 66-28 Fresh Pond Road in Ridgewood, received a Grade B with a score of 25 following a health inspection conducted on December 6, 2025. The score places the restaurant near the top of the Grade B range, just three points below the Grade C threshold of 28.
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Inspectors documented one critical violation and no non-critical violations during the visit. The inspection data was released by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 4, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
The single violation cited during the inspection was classified as critical under DOHMH violation code 06C. Inspectors found that food, supplies, or equipment were not adequately protected from potential sources of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, or service. The citation also noted that condiments were not provided in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
This type of violation addresses situations where food items may be exposed to environmental contaminants, cross-contamination from other food products, or unsanitary conditions during handling. Improper condiment service — such as leaving shared containers accessible to customers without protective dispensing mechanisms — can introduce bacteria and other contaminants into food products.
While only one violation was recorded, the score of 25 points indicates that the severity and scope of the condition were assessed at a high point value by inspectors. Under the DOHMH scoring system, critical violations related to food protection can carry significant point assessments depending on the extent of the issue observed.
Food Safety Context
NYC Health Code Article 81 establishes the regulatory framework governing food service establishments in New York City. The code requires that all food items be protected from contamination at every stage of handling, from storage through service to customers.
The FDA Food Code, which serves as the basis for many local food safety regulations, similarly mandates that food be stored, prepared, and served under conditions that prevent contamination. Proper use of single-service condiment containers or vendor-controlled dispensing systems is a standard food safety practice designed to minimize the risk of cross-contamination in restaurant settings.
The DOHMH conducts unannounced inspections of all food service establishments in New York City and assigns point-based scores, with lower scores indicating fewer or less severe violations.
Inspection History
No prior inspection history is available for Halal Munchies in the DOHMH public database. The December 2025 inspection appears to be the first recorded inspection for this establishment at this location.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on inspection scores:
Grade C: 28 or more points, indicating more significant violations
Halal Munchies' score of 25 falls within the Grade B range but sits near the upper boundary. A score this close to the Grade C threshold indicates conditions that, if not addressed, could result in a lower grade at the next inspection cycle.
Restaurants that receive a Grade B or C are entitled to a re-inspection, during which they have the opportunity to correct cited violations and potentially improve their score. Grade cards must be posted at the restaurant entrance where they are visible to the public.
Consumers can look up inspection results for any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH online database or the ABC Eats app. The full inspection report for Halal Munchies is available as public record through these resources.
CRITICAL 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. (Code 06C)
CRITICAL 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. (Code 06C)
CRITICAL Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. (Code 04A)
Non-Critical The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site. (Code 16-02)
CRITICAL 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. (Code 06C)
Non-Critical The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site. (Code 16-02)
CRITICAL Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. (Code 04A)
CRITICAL Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored. (Code 06E)
Non-Critical The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site. (Code 16-02)
Non-Critical The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site. (Code 16-02)
Non-Critical The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site. (Code 16-02)
Non-Critical The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site. (Code 16-02)
Non-Critical The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site. (Code 16-02)
CRITICAL 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. (Code 06C)
CRITICAL Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. (Code 04A)
Non-Critical The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site. (Code 16-02)
CRITICAL 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. (Code 06C)
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection data from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), released under the NYC Open Data program.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI (Claude) to synthesize official inspection data into accessible reporting, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
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Regulatory References: NYC Health Code Article 81, FDA Food Code (2022). NYC Restaurant Inspections is an independent public data reporting service. We are not affiliated with the City of New York.
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