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Taste of Kerala Kitchen

267-05 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11004

Indian Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park (718) 470-1702

Grade A · as of Jun 30, 2025

Taste of Kerala Kitchen was last inspected on July 14, 2026 and scored 22 points (B range). Inspectors found 3 violations, 3 of them critical.

Latest inspection

July 14, 2026 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

22

Score: 22 points (B range)

3 critical

Scored in the B range on an initial inspection, so no grade is given yet. A re-inspection follows.

  • CriticalFood temperature

    Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.

    Official wording (code 02B)

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.

    Official wording (code 06C)

    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.

  • CriticalFood handling

    No one supervising the kitchen held a Food Protection Certificate.

    Official wording (code 04A)

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

ABJun 30, 2025: 121225/06Jul 14, 2026: 222226/07
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better: 0–13 is an A, 14–27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

  1. A 12 points (A range)

    Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t properly washed and sanitized.

      Official wording (code 06D)

      Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was kept warmer than 41°F, where bacteria can grow.

      Official wording (code 02G)

      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.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.