Nyc Tikka Masala

44-27 Kissena Boulevard, Queens, NY 11355
Indian
Last inspected: Dec 31, 2024
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Nyc Tikka Masala, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Dec 31, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.

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

That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 31, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
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
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
“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
67
Mar 27, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
67
Jan 9, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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 Nyc Tikka Masala last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nyc Tikka Masala on file is from Dec 31, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nyc Tikka Masala?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nyc Tikka Masala.

How does Nyc Tikka Masala compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Nyc Tikka Masala most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Nyc Tikka Masala's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nyc Tikka Masala have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Nyc Tikka Masala means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.