PUNJABI SPICE in East Village
⚠️ This facility has been closed 4 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 5, 2025
Overview
Punjabi Spice in the East Village has been subject to 4 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2025, despite holding a current Grade A with a score of 13 points. The restaurant has 6 inspections on record, all from 2025, with 1 Grade A result and multiple emergency closure orders on file.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
PUNJABI SPICE in East Village: Emergency Closures (4)
PUNJABI SPICE in East Village: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Nov 5, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
GRADE P
Aug 11, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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
Aug 8, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 18
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 flie...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 8, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 18
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations:
08A
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 30, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 53
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unac...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 30, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 53
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditio...
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PUNJABI SPICE in East Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PUNJABI SPICE last inspected?
- PUNJABI SPICE was last inspected on November 5, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is PUNJABI SPICE's current health grade?
- PUNJABI SPICE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has PUNJABI SPICE been closed by NYC Health?
- PUNJABI SPICE has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 4 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has PUNJABI SPICE had?
- PUNJABI SPICE has 6 health inspections on record from July 2025 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at PUNJABI SPICE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PUNJABI SPICE was 53 points on July 30, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.