India at Times Square

332 West 44 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

Indian

Last inspected: Jul 2, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Across the available record, India at Times Square has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 2, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about eight violations before that.

“Sanitized equipment or utensil” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

India at Times Square's latest score of 64 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 2, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations.

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

06E

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

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Mar 13, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur.

04E

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

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

06E

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 washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

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

Jul 10, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

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

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

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 fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

02G

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

10F

Dec 12, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

06E

Jul 26, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was India at Times Square last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at India at Times Square on file is from Jul 2, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at India at Times Square?

Across the inspection record, “sanitized equipment or utensil” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at India at Times Square.

How does India at Times Square compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

India at Times Square most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has India at Times Square's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at India at Times Square have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at India at Times Square 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 India at Times Square inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, India at Times Square is inspected around two times per year on average.

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