DESI JUNCTION in South Richmond Hill
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Oct 22, 2025
📍 119-19 101 AVENUE, Queens, NY 11419 ·
🍽️ Indian
Overview
Desi Junction in South Richmond Hill holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, indicating the restaurant has not yet received a graded inspection under current standards. Across 9 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received 1 Grade B and 2 Grade C results, with no emergency closures on record.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
DESI JUNCTION in South Richmond Hill: Full Inspection History (9 records)
GRADE Z
Oct 22, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 25
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditio...
Sep 8, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
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.
Anti-siphonage or back...
GRADE C
Jun 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 78
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from po...
Mar 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
GRADE C
Dec 16, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 39
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
Jul 1, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
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.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or ...
Jul 1, 2024
— Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
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.
Violations:
16-02
GRADE B
Nov 17, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 21
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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-servi...
Oct 24, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 42
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
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DESI JUNCTION in South Richmond Hill: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was DESI JUNCTION last inspected?
- DESI JUNCTION was last inspected on October 22, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 25 points.
- What is DESI JUNCTION's current health grade?
- DESI JUNCTION currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has DESI JUNCTION had?
- DESI JUNCTION has 9 health inspections on record from October 2023 through October 2025. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at DESI JUNCTION?
- The worst inspection score recorded at DESI JUNCTION was 78 points on June 12, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has DESI JUNCTION ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. DESI JUNCTION has received a Grade C on 2 inspections. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.