Mughlai Indian Cuisine

489 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024
Indian
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Mughlai Indian Cuisine has three inspections in the public record. Mughlai Indian Cuisine was last inspected on Jan 8, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, which has been cited two times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Mar 20, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
78
Oct 24, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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, 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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mughlai Indian Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mughlai Indian Cuisine on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mughlai Indian Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mughlai Indian Cuisine.

How does Mughlai Indian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Mughlai Indian Cuisine most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Mughlai Indian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mughlai Indian Cuisine have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mughlai Indian Cuisine 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 Mughlai Indian Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mughlai Indian Cuisine is inspected roughly once per year on average.