QAHWAH HOUSE in Williamsburg
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 7, 2025
Overview
Qahwah House in Williamsburg holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, based on 8 inspections dating back to 2022. The coffee and tea shop received one Grade C result historically but has maintained Grade A on its two most recent inspections, with no emergency closures on record.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
QAHWAH HOUSE in Williamsburg: Full Inspection History (8 records)
Jan 7, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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, prohibited, from unappro...
GRADE A
Jan 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
Violations:
03A
Jun 25, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Apr 17, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
GRADE C
Dec 28, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 55
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Thawing procedure improper.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by ...
May 8, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when tra...
Feb 2, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 12
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
GRADE A
Jan 25, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 0
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or condi...
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QAHWAH HOUSE in Williamsburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was QAHWAH HOUSE last inspected?
- QAHWAH HOUSE was last inspected on January 7, 2025 (Grade A).
- What is QAHWAH HOUSE's current health grade?
- QAHWAH HOUSE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has QAHWAH HOUSE had?
- QAHWAH HOUSE has 8 health inspections on record from January 2022 through January 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at QAHWAH HOUSE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at QAHWAH HOUSE was 55 points on December 28, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has QAHWAH HOUSE ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. QAHWAH HOUSE has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.