SHIRAZI KARAHI HOUSE in Fresh Meadows Utopia
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE C
Last inspected Sep 30, 2025
📍 184-02 HORACE HARDING EXPRESSWAY, Queens, NY 11365 ·
🍽️ Indian
Overview
Shirazi Karahi House in Fresh Meadows, Queens has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade C with a score of 42 points, and has received Grade C on 2 of its 12 inspections over the past three years. One Grade B result is on record, with no Grade A inspections.
12
Inspections on Record
Grade C
Current Grade
2
Closures
SHIRAZI KARAHI HOUSE in Fresh Meadows Utopia: Emergency Closures (2)
SHIRAZI KARAHI HOUSE in Fresh Meadows Utopia: Full Inspection History (12 records)
GRADE C
Sep 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive ...
Jun 5, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
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...
Jun 5, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Mar 19, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 3
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.
Violations:
10B
Mar 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 20
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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.
Establishme...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 10, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 115
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, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source o...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 10, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 115
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system ...
Mar 10, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Compliance Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
GRADE C
Feb 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 59
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.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential sourc...
Jul 10, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish hel...
GRADE B
Nov 1, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 20
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...
Oct 12, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FR...
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SHIRAZI KARAHI HOUSE in Fresh Meadows Utopia: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SHIRAZI KARAHI HOUSE last inspected?
- SHIRAZI KARAHI HOUSE was last inspected on September 30, 2025 (Grade C). The inspection score was 42 points.
- What is SHIRAZI KARAHI HOUSE's current health grade?
- SHIRAZI KARAHI HOUSE currently holds a Grade C. Grade C indicates a score of 28 or more points. This is the lowest letter grade issued by NYC Health.
- How many times has SHIRAZI KARAHI HOUSE been closed by NYC Health?
- SHIRAZI KARAHI HOUSE 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 SHIRAZI KARAHI HOUSE had?
- SHIRAZI KARAHI HOUSE has 12 health inspections on record from October 2022 through September 2025. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at SHIRAZI KARAHI HOUSE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SHIRAZI KARAHI HOUSE was 115 points on March 10, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.