Balkh Kabab Afghan Chai Khana
640 West Merrick Road, Valley Stream, NY 11580
Passed · Sep 28, 2026 Directions
91
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 2 of 2 graded inspections since 2025.
- Last inspected Sep 28, 2026: passed with 6 violations.
- No critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 2 visits
- 2026
- Passed Sep 28
Inspection
6 violations
- Minor Improper thawing procedures used
- Minor In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
- Minor Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
- Minor Insects, rodents present
- Minor Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
- Minor Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
- 2025
- Perfect Jan 9
Inspection
No violations
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