HIMALAYAN CURRY HOUSE in East Midtown Turtle Bay
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026
📍 220 EAST 53 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10022 ·
🍽️ Asian/Asian Fusion
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🚇 Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Himalayan Curry House in East Midtown Manhattan has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 2 times since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation with a score of 20 points, based on 8 inspections between 2022 and 2026. Its inspection history includes 1 Grade B and 1 Grade C result.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
HIMALAYAN CURRY HOUSE in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Emergency Closures (2)
HIMALAYAN CURRY HOUSE in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE Z
Jan 8, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 20
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage ass...
Mar 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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.
Food contact surface not properly ...
GRADE B
Aug 16, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 24
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or m...
Oct 16, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, re...
GRADE C
Jan 31, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 11
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or m...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 27, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 84
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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 foo...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 27, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 84
Filth 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.
Violations:
04N
Apr 8, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Toilet facility not maintained and provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle and self-closing door.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting...
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HIMALAYAN CURRY HOUSE in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was HIMALAYAN CURRY HOUSE last inspected?
- HIMALAYAN CURRY HOUSE was last inspected on January 8, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 20 points.
- What is HIMALAYAN CURRY HOUSE's current health grade?
- HIMALAYAN CURRY HOUSE currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has HIMALAYAN CURRY HOUSE been closed by NYC Health?
- HIMALAYAN CURRY HOUSE 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 HIMALAYAN CURRY HOUSE had?
- HIMALAYAN CURRY HOUSE has 8 health inspections on record from April 2022 through January 2026. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at HIMALAYAN CURRY HOUSE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at HIMALAYAN CURRY HOUSE was 84 points on January 27, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.