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Narkara

5 East 17 Street

Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Narkara last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Mar 31, 2026. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Grade A” (official score 13).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, including 2 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Dec 15, 2025 to Mar 31, 2026.
Has Narkara ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 15, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

Mar 31, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 13 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 06FCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

criticalCode 02BFood temperature

Official Wording

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

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Mar 31, 2026 · Original Source

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Dec 15, 2025

Violations cited

1 recorded violation

minorCode 28-04Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Equipment used for ROP not approved by the Department

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Dec 15, 2025 · Original Source

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Dec 15, 2025

Violations cited

Official score: 35 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 09CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 10FCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

criticalCode 06GFacility maintenance

Official Wording

HACCP plan not approved or approved HACCP plan not maintained on premises.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Dec 15, 2025 · Original Source