Vatan

409 3 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016
Indian
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Vatan has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on Mar 6, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

“Food contact surface not properly washed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Jun 14, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
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
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vatan last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vatan on file is from Mar 6, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vatan?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Vatan.

How does Vatan compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Vatan most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Vatan's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Vatan have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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