ANJAPPAR in Gramercy
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
REOPENED
Last inspected Feb 27, 2026
📍 116 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10016 ·
🍽️ Indian
Overview
Anjappar in Gramercy has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation following a score of 3 points on its most recent inspection in 2026. Of 5 total inspections on record, the restaurant received a Grade A on one occasion.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
ANJAPPAR in Gramercy: Emergency Closures (2)
ANJAPPAR in Gramercy: Full Inspection History (5 records)
✅ REOPENED
Feb 27, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 3
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.
Violations:
10F
🚫 CLOSURE
Feb 24, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 30
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Violations:
04K
🚫 CLOSURE
Feb 18, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 62
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.
Establishment is not f...
GRADE A
Nov 21, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage dispo...
Apr 14, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 54
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
Food from unapproved or unknown source or home canned. Reduced oxygen pac...
ANJAPPAR in Gramercy: News Coverage (1)
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ANJAPPAR in Gramercy: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was ANJAPPAR last inspected?
- ANJAPPAR was last inspected on February 27, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 3 points.
- What is ANJAPPAR's current health grade?
- ANJAPPAR currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has ANJAPPAR been closed by NYC Health?
- ANJAPPAR has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has ANJAPPAR had?
- ANJAPPAR has 5 health inspections on record from April 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at ANJAPPAR?
- The worst inspection score recorded at ANJAPPAR was 62 points on February 18, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.