Middle Eastern · Queens
Taboo
25-81 Steinway Street, Queens, NY 11103
(646) 340-5603
★★★★★ 4.5 (1 diner reviews)
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A
DOH SANITARY GRADE
0–13 Violation Points · Top Sanitary Standard
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NYC Health Department Official Inspection
CAMIS ID: #41647630
13
Violation Points
5
Critical Violations
9
Total Citations
2025-08-21
Last Inspection
Recorded Violations History
⚠ CRITICAL VIOLATION Code 05B 2025-08-21
Harmful noxious gas or vapor detected. Carbon Monoxide (CO) level exceeds nine (9) ppm
Code 10F 2025-08-21
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.
⚠ CRITICAL VIOLATION Code 06D 2024-10-17
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Code 10F 2024-10-17
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.
Code 20-04 2024-10-17
“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.
⚠ CRITICAL VIOLATION Code 06A 2024-10-17
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 fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Code 15-32 2024-10-17
Warning sign re dangers of hookah smoking not posted at or on each public entryway to Non-Tobacco Hookah Establishment (NTHE) patron
⚠ CRITICAL VIOLATION Code 04J 2024-10-17
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
⚠ CRITICAL VIOLATION Code 06C 2024-10-17
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.
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