STAR KABAB RESTAURANT in Jamaica
⚠️ This facility has been closed 3 times by the NYC Health Department
REOPENED
Last inspected Apr 10, 2026
📍 168-21 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens, NY 11432 ·
🍽️ Bangladeshi
Overview
Star Kabab Restaurant in Jamaica, Queens has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 3 times since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z with a score of 44 points, and has received only 1 Grade C across 8 inspections dating back to 2023.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
3
Closures
STAR KABAB RESTAURANT in Jamaica: Emergency Closures (3)
STAR KABAB RESTAURANT in Jamaica: Full Inspection History (9 records)
✅ REOPENED
Apr 10, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 31, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 82
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where requ...
Feb 3, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 48
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 undern...
GRADE Z
Aug 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 44
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.
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, imp...
Jan 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 43
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair o...
GRADE C
Aug 24, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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
Aug 21, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 64
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.
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding eq...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 21, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 64
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Food Protectio...
Aug 7, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 47
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.
Hot TCS food item not ...
STAR KABAB RESTAURANT in Jamaica: News Coverage (1)
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STAR KABAB RESTAURANT in Jamaica: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was STAR KABAB RESTAURANT last inspected?
- STAR KABAB RESTAURANT was last inspected on April 10, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 0 points.
- What is STAR KABAB RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- STAR KABAB RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has STAR KABAB RESTAURANT been closed by NYC Health?
- STAR KABAB RESTAURANT 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 STAR KABAB RESTAURANT had?
- STAR KABAB RESTAURANT has 9 health inspections on record from August 2023 through April 2026. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at STAR KABAB RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at STAR KABAB RESTAURANT was 82 points on March 31, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.