SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — NEW YORK CITY DOHMH

TIKKA INDIAN GRILL.

BEAT. 66/100

119-30 METROPOLITAN AVENUE · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY

Last inspected September 17, 2025 · passed with conditions

21 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
0 passed · 9 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 21 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Oct 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 17
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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
MINORPlumbing & 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
SEP 17
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
FEB 3
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
CRITICALOther
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
MINORFacility Condition
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
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
MINORSanitation
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
CRITICALFood Temperature
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
FEB 3
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
MAY 25
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
CRITICALPest Activity
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
MINORSanitation
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
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MAY 10
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee 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
MINORPlumbing & 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
MINORSanitation
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
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
MINORSanitation
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
APR 27
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee 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
MINORSanitation
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
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
MINOREmployee Hygiene
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
CRITICALEmployee 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
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
CRITICALFood Temperature
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
MINORSanitation
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
CRITICALSanitation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
DEC 19
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
CRITICALPest Activity
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
MINORSanitation
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
OCT 3
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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
CRITICALPest Activity
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry is worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fing
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
CRITICALPest Activity
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

Data sourced from NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene · Official record →

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