Masala Times

194 Bleecker Street, Manhattan, NY 10012
Indian
Last inspected: Jul 11, 2024
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Masala Times stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 11, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 11, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Jan 4, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82
Apr 21, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 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
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
10H
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
Food contact surface not properly maintained.
09C
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Masala Times last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Masala Times on file is from Jul 11, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Masala Times?

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 Masala Times.

How does Masala Times compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Masala Times most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Masala Times' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Masala Times have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Masala Times 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 Masala Times inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Masala Times is inspected roughly once per year on average.