Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
11
Last inspection
November 20, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 4
Desi Bites Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on November 20, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 11 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Anti-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.
Latest Inspection Details
November 20, 2025
- Date
- November 20, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 11
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Nov 20, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 17, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 20, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Desi Bites Cafe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: November 2025 and July 2024. Its latest score was 11, lower than its July 2024 score of 12.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Desi Bites Cafe's latest score: 11
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desi Bites Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Desi Bites Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was Desi Bites Cafe last inspected?
Desi Bites Cafe was last inspected on November 20, 2025.
What was Desi Bites Cafe's latest inspection score?
Desi Bites Cafe's latest inspection score was 11 points.
How many violations did Desi Bites Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Desi Bites Cafe had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Desi Bites Cafe located?
Desi Bites Cafe is located at 116-03 101st Avenue in Queens, NY 11419.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50117705
Last updated: July 3, 2026