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Sagar Restaurant

168-25 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11432
Indian
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Sagar Restaurant has been inspected six times since 2023. Sagar Restaurant was last inspected on Jan 30, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The most recent inspection turned up six violations, more than the three found previously.

Across the inspection history, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Sagar Restaurant's 64 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
03I
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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
64
Oct 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
47
Jul 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Haccp plan not approved or approved haccp plan not maintained on premises.
06G
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
Equipment used for rop not approved by the department
28-04
Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
28-05
58
May 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Oct 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Jun 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations.
View 4 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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sagar Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sagar Restaurant on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sagar Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sagar Restaurant.

How does Sagar Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Sagar Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Sagar Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sagar Restaurant have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around six more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sagar Restaurant 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 Sagar Restaurant inspected?

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

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