NYC Inspection: Al Aqsa Restaurant & Sweets — Score: 33

NYC DOHMH · October 8, 2025

CRITICAL VIOLATION Score: 33 Violations (6): 1. Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment 2. Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site. 3. Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above within 2 hours. 4. 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. 5. Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. (+1 more) Restaurant: Al Aqsa Restaurant & Sweets Address: 148-01 HILLSIDE AVENUE, 11435 Borough: Queens

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