SHAH'S HALAL FOOD

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Overview

SHAH'S HALAL FOOD in East Midtown Turtle Bay underwent a NYC health inspection on December 2, 2025. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.

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Address
231 EAST 53 STREET
Manhattan, NY 10022
Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Inspection Type
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
12 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 20-04

NYC Health Code Violation 20-04

“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.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 20-04 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

⚠ CRITICAL 10H

Sanitization not provided for utensil washing

Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unsanitized utensils transfer bacteria directly to customers' food and mouths

📋 Code Requirements

Use approved sanitizer at correct concentration; test strips required; proper contact time

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.21
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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SHAH'S HALAL FOOD — Inspection Questions

Did SHAH'S HALAL FOOD pass their NYC health inspection on December 2, 2025?
SHAH'S HALAL FOOD underwent inspection on December 2, 2025. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
What critical violations did SHAH'S HALAL FOOD have?
SHAH'S HALAL FOOD had 2 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 20-04 mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 20-04 (NYC Health Code Violation 20-04) is a critical violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 20-04 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
What does violation code 10H mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 10H (Sanitization not provided for utensil washing) is a major violation. Utensils must be properly sanitized after washing to kill remaining bacteria Unsanitized utensils transfer bacteria directly to customers' food and mouths