Shah's Karaoke & Poetry Cafe Health Inspection Grade
American · 19-79th Streeteinway Street, Queens, NY 11105
Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
100
Last inspection
June 16, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
71 / 29
Shah's Karaoke & Poetry Cafe currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 16, 2026 found 9 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 100 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 5 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.
- No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
- No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
- Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
Non-Critical
- Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
- Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- 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.
- Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
- 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
June 16, 2026
- Date
- June 16, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 100
- Critical points
- 71
- Non-critical points
- 29
- Violations
- 9 (4 critical, 5 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Jun 16, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Shah's Karaoke & Poetry Cafe 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.
Shah's Karaoke & Poetry Cafe's latest score: 100
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shah's Karaoke & Poetry Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Shah's Karaoke & Poetry Cafe currently has a N grade.
When was Shah's Karaoke & Poetry Cafe last inspected?
Shah's Karaoke & Poetry Cafe was last inspected on June 16, 2026.
What was Shah's Karaoke & Poetry Cafe's latest inspection score?
Shah's Karaoke & Poetry Cafe's latest inspection score was 100 points.
How many violations did Shah's Karaoke & Poetry Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Shah's Karaoke & Poetry Cafe had 9 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 5 non-critical violations.
Where is Shah's Karaoke & Poetry Cafe located?
Shah's Karaoke & Poetry Cafe is located at 19-79th Streeteinway Street in Queens, NY 11105.
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: 50186581
Last updated: July 3, 2026