King of Tandoor

600 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225

Indian

Last inspected: Dec 16, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at King of Tandoor, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 16, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “live roaches in facility's food or non-food area”, showing up two times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; King of Tandoor is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 16, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Jan 4, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

06E

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

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

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

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

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Sep 9, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

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

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

Jan 21, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

06D

Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04M

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Thawing procedures improper.

09B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was King of Tandoor last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at King of Tandoor on file is from Dec 16, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at King of Tandoor?

Across the inspection record, “live roaches in facility's food or non-food area” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at King of Tandoor.

How does King of Tandoor compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

King of Tandoor most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has King of Tandoor's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at King of Tandoor have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at King of Tandoor means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is King of Tandoor inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, King of Tandoor is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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