QAHWAH HOUSE in Astoria (North) Ditmars Steinway
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026
📍 22-37 31 STREET, Queens, NY 11105 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
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🚇 Astoria-Ditmars
Overview
Qahwah House in Astoria holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 10 points on its most recent inspection. The coffee shop has 9 inspections on record since 2025, with all results graded A and no emergency closures.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
QAHWAH HOUSE in Astoria (North) Ditmars Steinway: Full Inspection History (9 records)
Jan 8, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
GRADE A
Jan 8, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Violations:
04A
Nov 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
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.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-fo...
Nov 17, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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 fli...
Sep 8, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Jul 1, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Apr 18, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance 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.
Cold TCS food item hel...
GRADE Z
Mar 6, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 38
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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 foo...
Jan 29, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 58
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.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or superviso...
QAHWAH HOUSE in Astoria (North) Ditmars Steinway: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was QAHWAH HOUSE last inspected?
- QAHWAH HOUSE was last inspected on January 8, 2026 (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 9 health inspections on record from January 2025 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at QAHWAH HOUSE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at QAHWAH HOUSE was 58 points on January 29, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has QAHWAH HOUSE ever received a Grade C?
- No. QAHWAH HOUSE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.