A

Indian · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square

MASALA KING health grade & inspection history

64 EAST 34 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10016

44 latest violation-point score

Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (May 13, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jun 16, 2026; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Jun 16, 2026Inspection date
7Violations recorded
5Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02B
    Critical violation

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

  • 04K
    Critical violation

    Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

  • 05D
    Critical violation

    No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

  • 06C
    Critical 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.

  • 06E
    Critical violation

    Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

  • 08A

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

  • 10B

    Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

Score trend

MASALA KING inspection history

32 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.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Jun 16, 2026447Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
May 13, 2025A123Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
May 13, 20252Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Mar 11, 20256614Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Apr 29, 2024C51Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Apr 26, 2024123Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Apr 23, 202410212Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Nov 14, 2023429Cycle Inspection / 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.

  • 08A
    Recorded in 5 inspections

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

  • 04K
    Recorded in 4 inspections

    Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

  • 06C
    Recorded in 4 inspections

    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.

  • 04M
    Recorded in 4 inspections

    Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

  • 06E
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

  • 04H
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

  • 06D
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

  • 10F
    Recorded in 3 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

MASALA KING on the map

Common questions

MASALA KING inspection FAQ

What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for MASALA KING?

The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated May 13, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 44 violation points.

When was MASALA KING last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jun 16, 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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