Bronx, NY — Mughal Curry Spot, an Indian restaurant at 4268 Katonah Avenue in the Bronx, received a score of 28 during a health inspection conducted on February 13, 2026, placing it in Grade C territory. The score represents a significant decline from the restaurant's previous Grade A rating and was driven by violations related to dishwashing and sanitizing practices.
The inspection data was released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on February 16, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
During the February 13 inspection, DOHMH inspectors documented one non-critical violation at the Katonah Avenue establishment. The citation, recorded under violation code 10G, identified deficiencies in dishwashing and ware washing procedures, specifically noting that the cleaning and sanitizing of tableware — including dishes, utensils, and equipment — was deficient.
While the violation was classified as non-critical rather than critical, the overall inspection score of 28 placed the restaurant at the threshold for a Grade C designation. No critical violations involving imminent public health hazards, such as improper food temperatures or evidence of pests, were documented during this inspection.
The action recorded by DOHMH noted that violations were cited in the identified area, and the restaurant remained open following the inspection.
Food Safety Context
Proper dishwashing and sanitizing procedures are a foundational element of food safety operations in commercial kitchens. Under NYC Health Code Article 81, food service establishments are required to maintain adequate cleaning and sanitizing protocols for all food-contact surfaces, utensils, and equipment. These requirements align with the FDA Food Code, which specifies that tableware and food-contact surfaces must be effectively washed, rinsed, and sanitized to prevent the transmission of foodborne pathogens.
Deficient ware washing practices can allow bacteria, allergens, and other contaminants to persist on surfaces that come into direct contact with food served to customers. The FDA Food Code outlines specific temperature and chemical concentration standards for sanitizing solutions used in commercial dishwashing operations.
A score of 28 places Mughal Curry Spot just at the Grade C threshold. Restaurants that receive scores in this range during an initial inspection are typically scheduled for a re-inspection by DOHMH, at which point the establishment has the opportunity to demonstrate corrected conditions and potentially receive a lower score.
Inspection History
Mughal Curry Spot's February 2026 results mark a notable shift from its prior inspection record:
- Feb 9, 2026: Score 28
- Aug 22, 2024: Score 13 (Grade A)
The restaurant had previously earned a Grade A with a score of 13 during its August 2024 inspection, indicating that the establishment had met high food safety standards at that time. The jump from 13 to 28 points represents a move from the best possible grade category to the lowest.
It is worth noting that inspection scores reflect conditions observed on a specific date and time. A single inspection result does not necessarily indicate a persistent pattern, and restaurants frequently improve their scores upon re-inspection after addressing cited violations.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City's restaurant grading system, administered by DOHMH, assigns letter grades based on the total number of violation points accumulated during an inspection. Each violation carries a specific point value, with critical violations generally weighted more heavily than non-critical ones.
The grade scale is as follows:
- Grade A: 0–13 points
- Grade B: 14–27 points
- Grade C: 28 or more points
Restaurants that score in the B or C range during an initial inspection are typically offered a re-inspection, and the final posted grade reflects the better of the two scores. Establishments may also contest their grades through the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH).
Consumers can look up the full inspection history of any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database, which is publicly available online. The database includes violation details, scores, and grade histories for all inspected food service establishments in the five boroughs.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Mughal Curry Spot including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.