Shaheen Restaurant

255 South Broadway, Hicksville, NY 11801

Passed · May 20, 2026 Directions
73
Fair BiteKarma score 73 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 3 of 3 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected May 20, 2026: passed with 10 violations, 1 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, cited 3 times, plus 5 other repeat issues.
  • 1 critical violation in the last two years.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed May 20

    Inspection

    10 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
    • Minor Improperly functioning on-site sewage disposal system, improper
    • Minor Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
    • Minor Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Minor Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
    • Minor Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Minor Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Minor Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Minor Insects, rodents present
  3. 2024
  4. Passed May 30

    Re-Inspection

    5 violations
    • Minor Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
    • Minor Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
    • Minor Improper storage of cleaning equipment, linens, laundry unacceptable
    • Minor Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • Minor Insects, rodents present
  5. Passed May 20

    Inspection

    9 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Minor Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
    • Minor Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • Minor Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
    • Minor Improper storage of cleaning equipment, linens, laundry unacceptable
    • Minor Insects, rodents present
    • Minor Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
    • Minor Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions