MASALA KING in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 13, 2025
📍 64 EAST 34 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10016 ·
🍽️ Indian
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🚇 Grand Central-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street
Overview
Masala King in Midtown South holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 12 points. However, the restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2023, and across 8 inspections dating back to 2023 has received 1 Grade C result alongside its current Grade A rating.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
MASALA KING in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Emergency Closures (2)
MASALA KING in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Full Inspection History (8 records)
May 13, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient...
GRADE A
May 13, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Single 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.
Violations:
10H
Mar 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 66
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.
Food contact surface n...
GRADE C
Apr 29, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 5
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
Apr 26, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 12
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 102
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.
Evidence of rats or li...
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 102
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 foods held above required temperatures except d...
Nov 14, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 42
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Hot TCS food item not held at or a...
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MASALA KING in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MASALA KING last inspected?
- MASALA KING was last inspected on May 13, 2025 (Grade A).
- What is MASALA KING's current health grade?
- MASALA KING currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has MASALA KING been closed by NYC Health?
- MASALA KING 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 MASALA KING had?
- MASALA KING has 8 health inspections on record from November 2023 through May 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at MASALA KING?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MASALA KING was 102 points on April 23, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.