What is Doaba Deli's health inspection score?

Doaba Deli has a SafeDine safety score of 36 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Doaba Deli last inspected?

Doaba Deli was last inspected on March 26, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Doaba Deli have?

Doaba Deli has 20 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Doaba Deli safe to eat at?

Doaba Deli has a safety score of 36/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Doaba Deli serve?

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

Official Health Record

Doaba Deli

Name: Doaba Deli
Address: 945 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan, 10025
Rating: 36

945 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan

Last Inspected: 3/26/2026

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0Poor

Indian•Manhattan

Ranked #961 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 51% of indian restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Mar 26, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

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

-64

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 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

+21 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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

945 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10025

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Violation Timeline

May 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

May

Jun 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

Sep 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

Sep

Mar 2026

2 inspections

6 high priority

4 intermediate

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection2 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection1 Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection

Mar 26

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection InspectionLatestEstablishment re-closed by DOHMH.

2 High2 Med

4 total2 risk factors

60/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

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

Base deductions−30 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 26

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionEstablishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

4 High2 Med

6 total4 risk factors

30/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10
02GCold 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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Sep 25

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

3 High3 Med

6 total3 risk factors

40/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−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
02GCold 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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

10FNon-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.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−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

Base deductions−45 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Jun 25

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

3 High

3 total3 risk factors

55/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Risk Factor−10

Base deductions−30 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

May 25

Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted−5

Base deductions−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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