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Indian · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
KANYAKUMARI health grade & inspection history
20 EAST 17 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10003
38 latest violation-point score
No selectable letter grade in the current source snapshot. The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Mar 31, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Mar 31, 2026Inspection date
7Violations recorded
5Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02BCritical violation
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 02GCritical violation
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.
- 04LCritical violation
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 06CCritical violation
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 10F
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.
Score trend
KANYAKUMARI inspection history
21 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | — | 38 | 7 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Sep 25, 2024 | — | 17 | 5 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 10FRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
KANYAKUMARI on the map
Common questions
KANYAKUMARI inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for KANYAKUMARI?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is Not graded. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 38 violation points.
When was KANYAKUMARI last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Mar 31, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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