KABAB CAFE in Astoria (East) Woodside (North)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Dec 31, 2025
📍 25-12 STEINWAY STREET, Queens, NY 11103 ·
🍽️ Egyptian
Overview
Kabab Cafe in Astoria has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z (score 26), with 1 Grade A result among its 7 inspections over the past two years.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
KABAB CAFE in Astoria (East) Woodside (North): Emergency Closures (2)
KABAB CAFE in Astoria (East) Woodside (North): Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE Z
Dec 31, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26
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.
Violations:
06C
Mar 5, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
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...
GRADE Z
Nov 1, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 3
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.
Violations:
10F
Oct 15, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 39
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harbor...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 12, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 60
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing are...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 12, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 60
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...
GRADE A
Mar 26, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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 dispens...
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KABAB CAFE in Astoria (East) Woodside (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was KABAB CAFE last inspected?
- KABAB CAFE was last inspected on December 31, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 26 points.
- What is KABAB CAFE's current health grade?
- KABAB CAFE currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has KABAB CAFE been closed by NYC Health?
- KABAB CAFE 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 KABAB CAFE had?
- KABAB CAFE has 7 health inspections on record from March 2023 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at KABAB CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at KABAB CAFE was 60 points on September 12, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.