Indian Restaurant Inspection Grades in New York City

324 Indian restaurants inspected. 82.9% earned a Grade A.

324
Restaurants
82.9%
Grade A
3.7%
Grade C

Grade distribution

Grade A82.9%155
Grade B13.4%25
Grade C3.7%7

There are 324 Indian restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 82.9% have earned a Grade A, the highest mark for food safety. This is below the citywide average of 92.5%, suggesting that Indian restaurants may face more inspection challenges.

Grade C restaurants — those scoring 28 or more violation points — account for 3.7% of graded Indian establishments. Common violations across all cuisines include improper food temperature, evidence of pests, and inadequate hand-washing facilities.

When choosing a Indian restaurant in NYC, the letter grade posted in the front window is your quickest indicator of food safety. A Grade A means the fewest violations were found. Check the inspection date to see how recent the result is.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Worst-scored restaurants

NameBoroughGradeScoreDate
NAWABI BHOJBrooklynC48Jan 22, 2026
HAVELI INDIAN RESTAURANT & LOUNGEQueensC46Jun 26, 2025
BAAR BAARManhattanC40Feb 18, 2025
BUKHARA GRILLManhattanC40Sep 16, 2025
KARAHI INDIAN CUISINEManhattanC38Jul 08, 2025
KEBAB AUR SHARABManhattanC34Feb 05, 2025
DHANSHIRI CHINESEQueensC31Dec 10, 2025

Performance by borough

BoroughRestaurants% Grade A% Grade C
Bronx6100.0%0.0%
Brooklyn4182.9%2.4%
Manhattan8483.3%4.8%
Queens5379.2%3.8%
Staten Island3100.0%0.0%

Frequently asked questions

How many Indian restaurants in NYC have a Grade A?+

There are currently 155 Indian restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 82.9% of all graded Indian establishments.

What percentage of Indian restaurants have a Grade C?+

3.7% of graded Indian restaurants in NYC have a Grade C, meaning they scored 28 or more violation points during their most recent inspection.

Which borough has the best Indian restaurant grades?+

Grade A rates for Indian restaurants vary across NYC's boroughs. Check the borough breakdown table above for a detailed comparison.

Data from official government food safety agencies