What is Saar's health inspection score?

Saar has a SafeDine safety score of 58 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Saar last inspected?

Saar was last inspected on July 23, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Saar have?

Saar has 7 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Saar safe to eat at?

Saar has a safety score of 58/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Saar serve?

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

Official Health Record

Saar

Name: Saar
Address: 241 WEST 51 STREET, Manhattan, 10019
Rating: 58

241 WEST 51 STREET, Manhattan

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Fair

Indian•Manhattan

Ranked #965 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 60% of indian restaurants

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2 inspections

Last: Jul 23, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-46

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-15 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

Real-time Score: 54/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (58/100) 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.

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Jul 25

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

3 High

3 total3 risk factors

55/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

02HAfter 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.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
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10

Base deductions−30 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Jun 25

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

1 High3 Med

4 total1 risk factor

70/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.−5
10BAnti-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.−5
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.−5

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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