FEB 10
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — NEW YORK CITY DOHMH
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SARAVANA BHAVAN.
YOUR CALL. 75/100
81 LEXINGTON AVENUE · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY
Last inspected February 10, 2026 · passed with conditions
0 of 3 inspections passed, 3 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
3
0 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
14
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 MONTHS
since Mar 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
MAY 152025PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 15
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except dur
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
MAR 52025PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 5
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, sm
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh fl
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Data sourced from NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene · Official record →