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Namaste Restaurant & Bar

37-66 74 Street, Queens, NY 11372
Indian
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
82
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.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus four before.

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.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
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
82
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
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
78
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
55
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
74
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
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
58

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 turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

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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