Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
26
Last inspection
February 6, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
18 / 8
Haifa currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on February 6, 2025 found 7 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 26 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- After 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.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.
- Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
- “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.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
February 6, 2025
- Date
- February 6, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 26
- Critical points
- 18
- Non-critical points
- 8
- Violations
- 7 (3 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Feb 6, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 30, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 3, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 28, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Haifa's most recent graded inspection in February 2025 was a B, after a A in June 2024.
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.
Haifa's latest score: 26
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Haifa's current NYC health grade?
Haifa currently has a B grade.
When was Haifa last inspected?
Haifa was last inspected on February 6, 2025.
What was Haifa's latest inspection score?
Haifa's latest inspection score was 26 points.
How many violations did Haifa have in its latest inspection?
Haifa had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is Haifa located?
Haifa is located at 94-03 63rd Drive in Queens, NY 11374.
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: 50147895
Last updated: July 3, 2026