THE HIMALAYAN CAFE in Woodside
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026
📍 39-04 64 STREET, Queens, NY 11377 ·
🍽️ Asian/Asian Fusion
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🚇 Jackson Heights-Roosevelt
Overview
THE HIMALAYAN CAFE in Woodside, Queens has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 2 times since 2025. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation with a score of 2 points across 6 inspections recorded between 2025 and 2026, with no prior Grade A, B, or C ratings on file.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
THE HIMALAYAN CAFE in Woodside: Emergency Closures (2)
THE HIMALAYAN CAFE in Woodside: Full Inspection History (6 records)
Mar 19, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
GRADE Z
Oct 15, 2025
— 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
Oct 7, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 58
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
F...
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 7, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 58
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Apr 8, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 45
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food disp...
Apr 8, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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THE HIMALAYAN CAFE in Woodside: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE HIMALAYAN CAFE last inspected?
- THE HIMALAYAN CAFE was last inspected on March 19, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 28 points.
- What is THE HIMALAYAN CAFE's current health grade?
- THE HIMALAYAN CAFE currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has THE HIMALAYAN CAFE been closed by NYC Health?
- THE HIMALAYAN CAFE 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 THE HIMALAYAN CAFE had?
- THE HIMALAYAN CAFE has 6 health inspections on record from April 2025 through March 2026.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE HIMALAYAN CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE HIMALAYAN CAFE was 58 points on October 7, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.