Tandoor Oven
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Tandoor Oven seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 28, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
61
Apr 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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
74
Nov 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
90
Nov 19, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 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, 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
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 protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Food service operation occurring in room or area used as living or sleeping quarters.
09D
35
May 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Food protection certificate not available for inspection
18-11
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
43
Aug 18, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
82
Jun 2, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Personal cleanliness inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
06A
Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
04A
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
10H
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tandoor Oven last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tandoor Oven on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tandoor Oven?
Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tandoor Oven.
How does Tandoor Oven compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?
Tandoor Oven most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.
Has Tandoor Oven's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tandoor Oven have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tandoor Oven 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 Tandoor Oven inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tandoor Oven is inspected around two times per year on average.
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