What is Dosa Delight's health inspection score?

Dosa Delight has a SafeDine safety score of 42 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Dosa Delight last inspected?

Dosa Delight was last inspected on February 12, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dosa Delight have?

Dosa Delight has 17 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dosa Delight safe to eat at?

Dosa Delight has a safety score of 42/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Dosa Delight serve?

Dosa Delight serves Indian cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Dosa Delight

Name: Dosa Delight
Address: 35-66 73 STREET, Queens, 11372
Rating: 42

35-66 73 STREET, Queens

Last Inspected: 2/12/2026

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0Poor

Indian•Queens

Ranked #973 of 1000 in QueensBetter than 53% of indian restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Feb 12, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.7

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-61

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+23 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 39/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (42/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

35-66 73 STREET, Queens, NY 11372

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

Apr

Jul 2025

1 inspections

8 high priority

3 intermediate

Feb 2026

1 inspections

2 high priority

Feb

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Feb 26

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

2 High

2 total2 risk factors

70/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10
06APersonal 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 fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.Risk Factor−10

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

8 High3 Med

11 total8 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−95 pts

High Priority (8)

−80 pts

06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.Risk Factor−10
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Risk Factor−10
02HAfter 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 less within 4 additional hours.Risk Factor−10
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.Risk Factor−10
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10
02GCold 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.Risk Factor−10
04NFilth 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.Risk Factor−10
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.−5
09ASwollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−95 pts

Risk factor bonus (8× +5)−40 pts

Apr 25

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

2 High2 Med

4 total

70/100inspection score

4 violations recorded. Detailed descriptions not available for this inspection.

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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