Kanyakumari

20 East 17 Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

Indian

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Kanyakumari has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Kanyakumari was last inspected on Mar 31, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Kanyakumari's latest score of 43 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

02B

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

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

Sep 25, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

04H

10F

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.

10C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kanyakumari last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kanyakumari on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kanyakumari?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kanyakumari.

How does Kanyakumari compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Kanyakumari most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Kanyakumari's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kanyakumari have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Kanyakumari means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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