Bakery Products/Desserts · Elmhurst
TOUS LES JOURS
85-15 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11373
Latest inspection: No letter assigned 27 points · B-range score, not an assigned grade Previous assigned grade: A · Apr 8, 2025
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Latest inspection: No letter assigned 59 points · C-range score, not an assigned C Previous assigned grade: A · Jan 21, 2025
Asian/Asian Fusion · Elmhurst
TANGRA MASALA health grade & inspection history
87-09 GRAND AVENUE, Queens, NY 11373
59
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 1% of comparable Queens inspections Local context 47 points above the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Aug 4, 2026. It falls in the C range, but that is not an assigned letter grade.
About the restaurant
What to know about TANGRA MASALA
Tangra Masala is an Elmhurst Asian fusion restaurant known for a Chinese foundation shaped by Indian spices and flavors. The menu includes chicken preparations and soups, while the casual dining room provides a relaxed setting for a full meal. This profile also lets you check the restaurant’s NYC health grade, inspection score, health-code violations, and inspection history.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Aug 4, 2026Inspection date
6Violations recorded
4Critical items
Official action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02GCritical violation
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 during active necessary preparation.
- 02HCritical violation
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
- 04MCritical violation
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- 05FCritical violation
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 08C
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Score trend
TANGRA MASALA inspection history
49 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events in the current NYC record; the history can change after an agency update.
| Date | Assigned grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Pending | 2 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Not assigned | 59 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jan 21, 2025 | A | 10 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Sep 29, 2024 | Not assigned | 22 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 10FRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 04MRecorded in 2 inspections
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- 08ARecorded in 2 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Official location
TANGRA MASALA on the map
Common questions
TANGRA MASALA inspection FAQ
What NYC health grade is listed for TANGRA MASALA?
The latest comparable inspection on Aug 4, 2026 has 59 violation points, which falls in the C score range, but no letter grade is recorded for that inspection. The previous assigned grade was A, dated Jan 21, 2025.
When was TANGRA MASALA last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Aug 4, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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