Nalan Indian Cuisine
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2025, Nalan Indian Cuisine has three inspections in the public record. On Apr 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cold holding temperatures”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Alpharetta average 92, so Nalan Indian Cuisine trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods stored in a Prep-top cooler and WIC with internal temps above 41F. (CA) Advised the PIC that TCS foods must be kept at 41F or lower. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of Observed employee drinks on the RIC’s. (CA) Advised the PIC that employees are only allowed to eat and drink in designated areas. drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
82
Oct 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods stored in RIC’s and WIC with internal temps above 41F. (CA) Advised the PIC that TCS foods must be kept at 41F or lower. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed chemical bottles in the kitchen and on the front line without any labeling. (CA) Advised the PIC that the bottles shall be clearly labeled with the common name of the material in the bottle. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Pf
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Observed employees eating and drinking in the kitchen at the food prep line. (CA) Advised the PIC that employees are only allowed to eat and drink in designated areas. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
74
Jan 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed missing date marking labels on several prepared food items in the main kitchen area located inside of Reach in, walk in, and prep top cooler units. CA: Advised PIC refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed build up of food soil debris along the outer surface of stove top & microwave oven units. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed missing TMDs in the establishment specifically inside of the WIC & RIC nearest to the mop sink. CA: Advised PIC in a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit.
511-6-1.05(2)(x)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed missing lids & coverings on several food items which are actively stored inside of cooler units. CA: Advised PIC food in packages shall be covered in containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed packaged food products such as chicken & non-tcs food items being stored on the floor in the WIF. CA: Advised PIC food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nalan Indian Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nalan Indian Cuisine on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nalan Indian Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nalan Indian Cuisine.
How does Nalan Indian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Alpharetta?
Nalan Indian Cuisine most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Alpharetta average of 92.
Has Nalan Indian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Nalan Indian Cuisine have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nalan Indian Cuisine means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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