Tikka Grill

24-02 82 Street, Queens, NY 11370

Indian

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Tikka Grill, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 4, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Tikka Grill is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

Jan 31, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

May 25, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations.

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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

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

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

06F

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

May 17, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

10B

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tikka Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tikka Grill on file is from Mar 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Tikka Grill compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Tikka Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Tikka Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tikka Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tikka Grill 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 Tikka Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tikka Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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