Queens, NY — Rajdhani Restaurant & Sweet, a Bangladeshi restaurant at 74-16 37 Avenue in Jackson Heights, received a Grade B score of 23 points during a health inspection conducted on March 7, 2026. The score places the restaurant near the upper end of the Grade B range, just four points below the 28-point threshold that triggers a Grade C designation.

The inspection, with data released by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 10, 2026, identified one critical violation and one non-critical violation.

What Inspectors Found

The critical violation cited during the inspection involved improper cold food holding temperatures. Inspectors documented that cold time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items were being held above the required 41°F threshold. This violation, recorded under code 02G, encompasses cold TCS foods, smoked or processed fish required to be held below 38°F, intact raw eggs required to be held below 45°F, and reduced oxygen packaged TCS foods not maintained at required temperatures outside of active preparation.

When cold foods are not held at proper temperatures, the risk of bacterial growth increases. Pathogens such as Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli can multiply rapidly in the temperature range between 41°F and 140°F, commonly referred to as the "danger zone" in food safety.

Inspectors also cited one non-critical violation under code 10F, noting that non-food contact surfaces or equipment were either 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.

Food Safety Context

NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code establish strict temperature requirements for TCS foods to prevent foodborne illness. Cold foods must be maintained at 41°F or below at all times, except during active preparation. These requirements are foundational to restaurant food safety programs, as temperature control is one of the most effective measures for preventing bacterial contamination.

A Grade B score of 23 is notable because it sits in the upper portion of the B range (14–27 points), indicating that the establishment is operating closer to the Grade C threshold than to Grade A standards.

Inspection History

Rajdhani Restaurant & Sweet's recent inspection record shows fluctuation in compliance:

  • 2024-10-21: Score 56 (no grade recorded)
  • 2024-11-29: Score 10 (Grade A)
  • 2026-03-07: Score 23 (Grade B)

The restaurant had achieved a Grade A score of 10 in its November 2024 inspection, representing strong compliance at that time. The current score of 23 reflects a 13-point increase, moving the establishment from the Grade A range into the upper Grade B range.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant grading system assigns letter grades based on the total violation points recorded during an inspection:

  • Grade A: 0–13 points
  • Grade B: 14–27 points
  • Grade C: 28 or more points

Lower scores indicate fewer or less severe violations. Restaurants that receive a Grade B or C on an initial inspection may request a re-inspection to improve their score.

Consumers can look up any restaurant's inspection history through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database or by checking the letter grade posted at the establishment's entrance, as required by law. Full inspection details, including specific violations cited, are available as public record through NYC Open Data.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Rajdhani Restaurant & Sweet including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.