KHALIL BIRYANI HOUSE in Jamaica
⚠️ This facility has been closed 3 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026
📍 167-20 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens, NY 11432 ·
🍽️ Asian/Asian Fusion
Overview
Khalil Biryani House in Jamaica has been subject to 3 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z following its most recent inspection, with a score of 3 points. Across 16 inspections dating back to 2022, the location has received Grade A on 2 occasions and Grade C on 1 occasion.
17
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
3
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
KHALIL BIRYANI HOUSE in Jamaica: Emergency Closures (3)
KHALIL BIRYANI HOUSE in Jamaica: Full Inspection History (17 records)
Apr 13, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
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.
Violations:
02H
✅ REOPENED
Jan 23, 2026
— 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
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 20, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 70
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, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown sourc...
Dec 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 47
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.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrig...
Dec 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 47
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.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrig...
Dec 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 47
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
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 flie...
GRADE A
Sep 10, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 4
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.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Pesticide no...
Sep 10, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Aug 29, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 85
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Anti-siphonag...
Aug 29, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
GRADE C
Mar 25, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 38
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 c...
Sep 14, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
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...
GRADE P
Mar 31, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 4
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 29, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / 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...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 29, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 42
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
GRADE A
Jun 3, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Cold food item held above 41...
Mar 15, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
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KHALIL BIRYANI HOUSE in Jamaica: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was KHALIL BIRYANI HOUSE last inspected?
- KHALIL BIRYANI HOUSE was last inspected on April 13, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 28 points.
- What is KHALIL BIRYANI HOUSE's current health grade?
- KHALIL BIRYANI HOUSE currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has KHALIL BIRYANI HOUSE been closed by NYC Health?
- KHALIL BIRYANI HOUSE has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 3 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has KHALIL BIRYANI HOUSE had?
- KHALIL BIRYANI HOUSE has 17 health inspections on record from March 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at KHALIL BIRYANI HOUSE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at KHALIL BIRYANI HOUSE was 85 points on August 29, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.