Indian Restaurant Inspection Grades in New York City

321 Indian restaurants inspected. 85.5% earned a Grade A.

321
Restaurants
85.5%
Grade A
4.1%
Grade C

Grade distribution

Grade A85.5%147
Grade B10.5%18
Grade C4.1%7

There are 321 Indian restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 85.5% have earned a Grade A, the highest mark for food safety. This is below the citywide average of 93.7%, suggesting that Indian restaurants may face more inspection challenges.

Grade C restaurants — those scoring 28 or more violation points — account for 4.1% 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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Worst-scored restaurants

NameBoroughGradeScoreDate
DAANA PAANIQueensC45May 13, 2026
BAAR BAARManhattanC40Feb 18, 2025
INDIAN TABLEBrooklynC40Oct 25, 2025
AROMA / SUGAR N COALQueensC37Apr 24, 2024
NANKINGQueensC34Apr 09, 2026
KEBAB AUR SHARABManhattanC34Feb 05, 2025
GREEN CHILLIBrooklynC30Apr 06, 2026

Performance by borough

BoroughRestaurants% Grade A% Grade C
Bronx7100.0%0.0%
Brooklyn3683.3%5.6%
Manhattan7884.6%2.6%
Queens4885.4%6.2%
Staten Island3100.0%0.0%

Frequently asked questions

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

The source snapshot contains 147 Indian restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 85.5% of all graded Indian establishments.

What percentage of Indian restaurants have a Grade C?+

4.1% 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