What is Moti Mahal Delux's health inspection score?

Moti Mahal Delux has a SafeDine safety score of 38 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Moti Mahal Delux last inspected?

Moti Mahal Delux was last inspected on January 5, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Moti Mahal Delux have?

Moti Mahal Delux has 15 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Moti Mahal Delux safe to eat at?

Moti Mahal Delux has a safety score of 38/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Moti Mahal Delux serve?

Moti Mahal Delux serves Indian cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Moti Mahal Delux

Name: Moti Mahal Delux
Address: 1149 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10065
Rating: 38

1149 1 AVENUE, Manhattan

Last Inspected: 1/5/2026

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0Poor

Indian•Manhattan

Ranked #998 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 52% of indian restaurants

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2 inspections

Last: Jan 5, 2026

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.5

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-103

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-13 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-11 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-26 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

Real-time Score: 0/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (38/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1149 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10065

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Jan 26

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

7 High3 Med

10 total5 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−85 pts

High Priority (7)

−70 pts

04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.Risk Factor−10
06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10
03DFood package (including canned food product or hermetically sealed container) not in good condition to the degree contents are not suitable for human consumption. Package is swollen, leaking or rusted, without “DO NOT USE” label or not segregated from consumable food items.−10
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.Risk Factor−10
09ASwollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE−10
04NFilth 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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.−5
08BGarbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.−5

Base deductions−85 pts

Risk factor bonus (5× +5)−25 pts

Jun 25

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

4 High1 Med

5 total4 risk factors

35/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

04NFilth 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.Risk Factor−10
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.Risk Factor−10
06APersonal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.Risk Factor−10
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−45 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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