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Asian/Asian Fusion · Elmhurst
TANGRA MASALA health grade & inspection history
87-09 GRAND AVENUE, Queens, NY 11373
59 latest violation-point score
Most recent represented grade is pending (Aug 7, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Aug 4, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Aug 4, 2026Inspection date
6Violations recorded
4Critical items
Official action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 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.
- 02HCritical 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.
- 04MCritical violation
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- 05FCritical violation
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 08C
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Score trend
TANGRA MASALA inspection history
49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | — | 2 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection |
| Aug 4, 2026 | — | 59 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jan 21, 2025 | A | 10 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Sep 29, 2024 | — | 22 | 4 | Cycle 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.
- 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.
- 04MRecorded in 2 inspections
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- 08ARecorded in 2 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Official location
TANGRA MASALA on the map
Common questions
TANGRA MASALA inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for TANGRA MASALA?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is Not graded, dated Aug 7, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 59 violation points.
When was TANGRA MASALA last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Aug 4, 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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