Queens, NY — New Apna Virsa Restaurant, located at 118-05 101st Avenue in South Richmond Hill, received a score of 23 following a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on April 6, 2026. The score places the establishment in the Grade B range, with a result close to the Grade C threshold. Inspection data was released by DOHMH on April 9, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented one non-critical violation during the April visit:

  • Code 08A: The establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects, or other pests.

No critical violations were recorded during this inspection. While the single violation is classified as non-critical, Code 08A addresses environmental conditions that can facilitate pest activity if left unaddressed. A score of 23 sits near the upper boundary of the Grade B range, four points below the threshold at which a Grade C is issued.

Food Safety Context

Under NYC Health Code Article 81, all food service establishments operating in New York City are subject to unannounced inspections conducted by DOHMH. Scores are calculated by assigning point values to each violation identified, with higher point totals indicating greater departure from required standards.

The FDA Food Code, which informs New York City's inspection framework, identifies pest harborage conditions as a public health concern because they can facilitate the introduction of contaminants into food preparation areas. Code 08A violations are typically addressed through facility maintenance, structural repairs, and pest management protocols.

Inspection History

New Apna Virsa Restaurant's inspection record over the past several years reflects a pattern of elevated scores in recent cycles:

  • 2022-11-03: Score 7 (Grade A)
  • 2024-06-03: Score 45
  • 2024-08-26: Score 24 (Grade B)
  • 2025-03-18: Score 24
  • 2025-10-22: Score 48 (Grade Z)
  • 2026-04-06: Score 23 (Grade B)

The restaurant earned a Grade A in November 2022 with a score of 7. Subsequent inspections in 2024 and 2025 recorded significantly higher scores, including a 45 in June 2024 and a 48 in October 2025. The April 2026 result of 23 represents the restaurant's lowest score since 2022, though it remains within the Grade B range.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

DOHMH assigns letter grades based on inspection scores as follows:

  • Grade A: Score of 0 to 13 points
  • Grade B: Score of 14 to 27 points
  • Grade C: Score of 28 points or more

Establishments that do not receive an A grade on an initial inspection are re-inspected. The grade posted in the restaurant window reflects the most recent completed inspection cycle.

Consumers can review the full inspection history for any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH's online restaurant inspection lookup tool at nyc.gov, which is updated as new inspection data becomes available.

More About This Restaurant

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