Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
22
Last inspection
December 15, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
12 / 10
Samara Kitchen currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 15, 2025 found 7 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 22 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 5 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
- Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
- Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Latest Inspection Details
December 15, 2025
- Date
- December 15, 2025
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 22
- Critical points
- 12
- Non-critical points
- 10
- Violations
- 7 (2 critical, 5 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Dec 15, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Samara Kitchen does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
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.
Samara Kitchen's latest score: 22
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samara Kitchen's current NYC health grade?
Samara Kitchen currently has a N grade.
When was Samara Kitchen last inspected?
Samara Kitchen was last inspected on December 15, 2025.
What was Samara Kitchen's latest inspection score?
Samara Kitchen's latest inspection score was 22 points.
How many violations did Samara Kitchen have in its latest inspection?
Samara Kitchen had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 5 non-critical violations.
Where is Samara Kitchen located?
Samara Kitchen is located at 27-24 21st Street in Queens, NY 11102.
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: 50179327
Last updated: July 3, 2026