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Indian · Midtown-Times Square

SAAR health grade & inspection history

241 WEST 51 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019

17 latest violation-point score

Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: B (Jul 23, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jul 23, 2025; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Jul 23, 2025Inspection date
3Violations recorded
3Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02H
    Critical violation

    After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.

  • 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.

  • 06D
    Critical violation

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

Score trend

SAAR inspection history

1 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
Jul 23, 2025B173Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Jun 2, 2025164Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Jan 19, 2024549Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Jan 19, 20240Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Apr 18, 2023A71Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Oct 8, 2022275Pre-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.

  • 06C
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

  • 06D
    Recorded in 2 inspections

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

  • 10B
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    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.

  • 10G
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

  • 02B
    Recorded in 2 inspections

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

  • 05D
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    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.

Official location

SAAR on the map

Common questions

SAAR inspection FAQ

What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for SAAR?

The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is B, dated Jul 23, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 17 violation points.

When was SAAR last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 23, 2025.

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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