Middle Eastern · New York City, NY

Shah's Halal Food

Name: Shah's Halal Food
Address: 231 East 53 Street, New York City, NY

231 East 53 Street

Last inspected Dec 2, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Dec 2, 2025

Violations cited

1 recorded violation

minorCode 20-04Equipment and utensils

Official wording

“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.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Dec 2, 2025 · Original Source

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Dec 2, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 12 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 10HContamination

Official wording

Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

criticalCode 04APermits, training, and postings

Official wording

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Dec 2, 2025 · Original Source

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