New York City, NY - A scheduled inspection at Abdullah Sweets & Restaurant on 07/31/2025 documented several health code infractions.
Situated at 7306 37Th Avenue Queens Ny in Jackson Heights, the restaurant serves a diverse clientele in one of New York City's bustling districts.
According to inspection records: "04. “choking first aid” poster not posted." This type of violation requires correction to maintain food safety standards.
The inspection identified violations related to temperature control, an important area of food safety.
Industry experts consistently emphasize the critical importance of proper temperature control protocols. The USDA Safe Temperature Standards clearly states that Temperature abuse remains the leading cause of foodborne illness outbreaks in restaurant settings.
Among the findings were infractions involving hand washing, a key component of food safety protocols.
Industry experts consistently emphasize the critical importance of proper hand washing protocols. The CDC Hand Hygiene Guidelines clearly states that Proper hand hygiene represents the single most effective method for preventing cross-contamination in food service.
The inspection found infractions involving pest control, a fundamental aspect of food service operations.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate pest control procedures. As outlined in FDA Pest Control Guidelines, Effective pest control is considered a critical control point in preventing foodborne illness outbreaks. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
Health department officials noted violations related to sanitation, which require attention for public health compliance.
Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive sanitation practices. Studies from public health organizations show that Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance. The FDA Sanitation Standards offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.
In addition to regulatory requirements, these issues may affect the business's standing and public trust. Community health organizations track health department findings to provide education to local residents.
Local regulatory authorities have ordered that Abdullah Sweets & Restaurant swiftly remediate the documented deficiencies before reopening to customers. Additional review is planned to confirm remediation.
This inspection emphasizes the fundamental necessity of strict regulatory adherence in dining establishments. Area customers have the right to access compliance documentation when selecting food service establishments.
| ACTION | Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed. |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| BORO | Brooklyn |
| CAMIS | 50042177 |
| Longitude | -73.979868107789 |
| PHONE | 7187665381 |
| Latitude | 40.642619130984 |
| STREET | CHURCH AVENUE |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| NTA | BK41 |
| Community Board | 312 |
| BBL | 3053320066 |
| Council District | 39 |
| INSPECTION DATE | 07/25/2025 |
| DBA | ABDULLAH SWEETS & RESTAURANT |
| ZIPCODE | 11218 |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Bangladeshi |
| BIN | 3124487 |
| Census Tract | 049600 |
| BUILDING | 91 |
| SCORE | 114 |
| VIOLATION CODES | 08B; 04C; 03A; 04H; 08C; 06C; 10F; 08A; 04M; 04L; 05F; 04N; 02B; 04O; 02G; 09C |
| ALL VIOLATIONS | 08B: Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant; with tight-fitting lids; and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage; refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected; stored; removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance. || 04C: Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment. || 03A: Food; prohibited; from unapproved or unknown source; home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered; butchered or dressed (eviscerated; skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site. || 04H: Raw; cooked or prepared food is adulterated; contaminated; cross-contaminated; or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. || 08C: Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide; other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected; unlocked bait station used. || 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. || 10F: 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. || 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents; insects or other pests. || 04M: Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. || 04L: Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. || 05F: Insufficient or no hot holding; cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures || 04N: 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 flies; drain flies; Phorid flies and fruit flies. || 02B: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. || 04O: Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area. || 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. || 09C: Design; construction; materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable; sanitized and maintained. |
This inspection was conducted on July 31, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: 08B: Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance. | 04C: Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment. | 03A: Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site. | 04H: Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. | 08C: Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used. | 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. | 10F: 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. | 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | 04M: Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. | 04L: Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. | 05F: Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures | 04N: 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 flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies. | 02B: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. | 04O: Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area. | 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. | 09C: Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained..
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
