London Tandoori

524 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Indian
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2022, London Tandoori has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 13, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source”, showing up four times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which London Tandoori's 61 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

5
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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
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
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
61
Aug 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
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
43
Apr 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
70
Sep 30, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / 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
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
74
May 18, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Evidence of rats or live rats present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04K
Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
04A
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
10H
Food contact surface not properly maintained.
09C
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was London Tandoori last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at London Tandoori on file is from Mar 13, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at London Tandoori?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at London Tandoori.

How does London Tandoori compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

London Tandoori most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has London Tandoori's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at London Tandoori have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at London Tandoori 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 London Tandoori inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, London Tandoori is inspected around two times per year on average.