NYC Tikka Masala

NYC Health Dept

44-27 KISSENA BOULEVARD · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 13 points (Dec 2024). 4 critical violations on the latest inspection.

6 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected May 2026 · 4 critical violations in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

Inspection history

MAY 12

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

Critical Pest Activity

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Critical Other

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

Not Critical Sanitation

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 under

Not Critical Sanitation

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

Not Critical Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

Critical Sanitation

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

DEC 31

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Not Critical Plumbing & Waste

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 liq

Critical Employee Hygiene

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernai

Critical Food Storage & Handling

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi

DEC 31

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical Employee Hygiene

“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.

MAR 27

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Not Critical Employee Hygiene

Not Critical Other

Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required

MAR 27

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Storage & Handling

Critical Sanitation

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

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JAN 9

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Not Critical Plumbing & Waste

Not Critical Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

Not Critical Pest Activity

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

Critical Sanitation

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Not Critical Sanitation

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Public inspection records from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Records current as of 2026-09-06. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Official record →

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