Indian Restaurant Inspection Grades in New York City

319 Indian restaurants inspected. 86.1% earned a Grade A.

319
Restaurants
86.1%
Grade A
3.0%
Grade C

Grade distribution

Grade A86.1%143
Grade B10.8%18
Grade C3.0%5

There are 319 Indian restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 86.1% have earned a Grade A, the highest mark for food safety. This is below the citywide average of 94.6%, suggesting that Indian restaurants may face more inspection challenges.

Grade C restaurants — those scoring 28 or more violation points — account for 3.0% 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 snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Worst-scored restaurants

NameBoroughGradeScoreDate
INDIAN TABLEBrooklynC40Oct 25, 2025
KAMALA KITCHENQueensC36Apr 02, 2026
KEBAB AUR SHARABManhattanC34Feb 05, 2025
NANKINGQueensC34Apr 09, 2026
GREEN CHILLIBrooklynC30Apr 06, 2026

Performance by borough

BoroughRestaurants% Grade A% Grade C
Bronx6100.0%0.0%
Brooklyn2986.2%6.9%
Manhattan7984.8%1.3%
Queens4785.1%4.3%
Staten Island5100.0%0.0%

Frequently asked questions

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

The source snapshot contains 143 Indian restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 86.1% of all graded Indian establishments.

What percentage of Indian restaurants have a Grade C?+

3.0% 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