324 Indian restaurants inspected. 82.9% earned a Grade A.
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.
| Name | Borough | Grade | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAWABI BHOJ | Brooklyn | C | 48 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| HAVELI INDIAN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE | Queens | C | 46 | Jun 26, 2025 |
| BAAR BAAR | Manhattan | C | 40 | Feb 18, 2025 |
| BUKHARA GRILL | Manhattan | C | 40 | Sep 16, 2025 |
| KARAHI INDIAN CUISINE | Manhattan | C | 38 | Jul 08, 2025 |
| KEBAB AUR SHARAB | Manhattan | C | 34 | Feb 05, 2025 |
| DHANSHIRI CHINESE | Queens | C | 31 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Borough | Restaurants | % Grade A | % Grade C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx | 6 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Brooklyn | 41 | 82.9% | 2.4% |
| Manhattan | 84 | 83.3% | 4.8% |
| Queens | 53 | 79.2% | 3.8% |
| Staten Island | 3 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
There are currently 155 Indian restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 82.9% of all graded Indian establishments.
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.
Grade A rates for Indian restaurants vary across NYC's boroughs. Check the borough breakdown table above for a detailed comparison.