Himalayan Curry House
220 EAST 53 STREET, 10022
Asian/Asian Fusion
3478528158
ZScore: 20
Last inspected: January 8, 2026
Score Trajectory
Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
January 8, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
ZScore: 20
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
March 25, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 18
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10FNon-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.
August 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
BScore: 24
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10FNon-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.
October 16, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 21
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
06CFood, 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.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
January 31, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
CScore: 11
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10FNon-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.
January 27, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
NScore: 84
02GCold 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.
03AFood, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
05DNo 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.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10HSingle service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.