BALKH SHISH KABAB HOUSE.

NYC Health Dept

23-10 31 STREET · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 13 points (Nov 2025). Sanitation cited on 3 of the last 3 inspections.

4 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Nov 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
11
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
NOV 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 24
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Not Critical Sanitation
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
AUG 13
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Not Critical Sanitation
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
Critical Documentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
DEC 26
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Critical Documentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Not Critical Sanitation
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
Not Critical Pest Activity
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Not Critical Food Temperature
Thawing procedure improper.
Critical Food Storage & Handling
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
DEC 26
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Not Critical Other
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

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