DESI KING in South Richmond Hill
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 27, 2024
📍 116-01 101 AVENUE, Queens, NY 11419 ·
🍽️ Indian
Overview
Desi King in South Richmond Hill has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times in 2024. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A from its most recent inspection, scoring 10 points, though it has received only 1 Grade A across its 5 inspections this year.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
DESI KING in South Richmond Hill: Emergency Closures (2)
DESI KING in South Richmond Hill: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Dec 27, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
Sep 6, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 36
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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 pur...
GRADE P
Jul 31, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 7
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.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination du...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 25, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 71
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 Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by mana...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 25, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 71
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.
Hot TCS food item not ...
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DESI KING in South Richmond Hill: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was DESI KING last inspected?
- DESI KING was last inspected on December 27, 2024 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is DESI KING's current health grade?
- DESI KING currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has DESI KING been closed by NYC Health?
- DESI KING has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has DESI KING had?
- DESI KING has 5 health inspections on record from July 2024 through December 2024. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at DESI KING?
- The worst inspection score recorded at DESI KING was 71 points on July 25, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.