CHEF'S MAHAL in Jackson Heights
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the NYC Health Department
CLOSED
Last inspected Jun 8, 2026
📍 37-19 73 STREET, Queens, NY 11372 ·
🍽️ Indian
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🚇 Jackson Heights-Roosevelt
Overview
Chef's Mahal in Jackson Heights holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent 2024 inspection. The Bangladeshi restaurant has completed 2 inspections in 2024 with no emergency closures on record.
3
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Closure
1
Grade A Inspection
CHEF'S MAHAL in Jackson Heights: Emergency Closures (1)
CHEF'S MAHAL in Jackson Heights: Full Inspection History (3 records)
🚫 CLOSURE
Jun 8, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 90
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held a...
GRADE A
Sep 23, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow preventi...
Aug 5, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 39
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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized aft...
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CHEF'S MAHAL in Jackson Heights: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CHEF'S MAHAL last inspected?
- CHEF'S MAHAL was last inspected on June 8, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 90 points.
- What is CHEF'S MAHAL's current health grade?
- CHEF'S MAHAL currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has CHEF'S MAHAL been closed by NYC Health?
- CHEF'S MAHAL has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 1 time. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has CHEF'S MAHAL had?
- CHEF'S MAHAL has 3 health inspections on record from August 2024 through June 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at CHEF'S MAHAL?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CHEF'S MAHAL was 90 points on June 8, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.