What is Darjeeling Kitchen & Cafe's health inspection score?

Darjeeling Kitchen & Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 22 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Darjeeling Kitchen & Cafe last inspected?

Darjeeling Kitchen & Cafe was last inspected on June 26, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Darjeeling Kitchen & Cafe have?

Darjeeling Kitchen & Cafe has 14 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Darjeeling Kitchen & Cafe safe to eat at?

Darjeeling Kitchen & Cafe has a safety score of 22/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Darjeeling Kitchen & Cafe serve?

Darjeeling Kitchen & Cafe serves Asian/Asian Fusion cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Darjeeling Kitchen & Cafe

Name: Darjeeling Kitchen & Cafe
Address: 31-12 36 AVENUE, Queens, 11106
Rating: 22

31-12 36 AVENUE, Queens

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Poor

Asian/Asian Fusion•Queens

Ranked #975 of 1000 in QueensBetter than 5% of asian/asian fusion restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Jun 26, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

10 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

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-78

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-18 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+40 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

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

31-12 36 AVENUE, Queens, NY 11106

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Jun 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

2 High4 Med

6 total2 risk factors

50/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

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

Intermediate (4)

−20 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
08BGarbage 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.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Apr 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

5 High3 Med

8 total5 risk factors

10/100inspection score

−65 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.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
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.Risk Factor−10
06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.−5
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
10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−65 pts

Risk factor bonus (5× +5)−25 pts

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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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