Dhaba Indian Cuisine

108 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016
Indian
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Dhaba Indian Cuisine has been inspected three times since 2023. On Feb 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
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 during active necessary preparation.
02G
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58
Jun 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
7 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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 during active necessary preparation.
02G
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
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 flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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 underneath the unit.
10F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
30
Oct 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dhaba Indian Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dhaba Indian Cuisine on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dhaba Indian Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dhaba Indian Cuisine.

How does Dhaba Indian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Dhaba Indian Cuisine most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Dhaba Indian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dhaba Indian Cuisine have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dhaba Indian Cuisine means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Dhaba Indian Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dhaba Indian Cuisine is inspected roughly once per year on average.