MAR 5
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
21st Street Deli & Indian Grill
NYC Health Dept
43-44 21 STREET · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY
Graded A, 5 points (Mar 2026). Sanitation cited on 2 of the last 3 inspections.
6 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 5 critical violations in the last 12 months.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
23
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2026
Inspection history
NOV 17
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
“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.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
NOV 17
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 4 CRITICAL
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 dur
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
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 fingernai
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 under
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
DEC 19
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
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 under
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh fl
MAR 26
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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 under
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or
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MAR 26
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
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