Namaste Restaurant & Bar

37-66 74 Street, Queens, NY 11372

Indian

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Namaste Restaurant & Bar five times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Queens restaurant scores 75. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial 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

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

Oct 7, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

04M

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10F

Sep 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

04M

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

04H

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

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

Jul 2, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

06D

May 8, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

04L

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

04K

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

04M

10F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Namaste Restaurant & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Namaste Restaurant & Bar on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Namaste Restaurant & Bar?

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

How does Namaste Restaurant & Bar compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Namaste Restaurant & Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Namaste Restaurant & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Namaste Restaurant & Bar have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Namaste Restaurant & Bar 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 Namaste Restaurant & Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Namaste Restaurant & Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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