SAAR in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Jul 23, 2025
📍 241 WEST 51 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019 ·
🍽️ Indian
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Columbus Circle-59th Street
Overview
SAAR, an Indian restaurant in Midtown Times Square, currently holds a Grade B from NYC DOHMH with a score of 17 points. Across 6 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received 1 Grade A and 1 Grade B, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
SAAR in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE B
Jul 23, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 17
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from custo...
Jun 2, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 16
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware...
Jan 19, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 54
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...
Jan 19, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
GRADE A
Apr 18, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 7
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
Violations:
04C
Oct 8, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accor...
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SAAR in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SAAR last inspected?
- SAAR was last inspected on July 23, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 17 points.
- What is SAAR's current health grade?
- SAAR currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many health inspections has SAAR had?
- SAAR has 6 health inspections on record from October 2022 through July 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at SAAR?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SAAR was 54 points on January 19, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has SAAR ever received a Grade C?
- No. SAAR has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.