What is Ishq's health inspection score?

Ishq has a SafeDine safety score of 15 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Ishq last inspected?

Ishq was last inspected on December 16, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ishq have?

Ishq has 8 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ishq safe to eat at?

Ishq has a safety score of 15/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Ishq serve?

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

Official Health Record

Ishq

Name: Ishq
Address: 202 AVENUE A, Manhattan, 10009
Rating: 15

202 AVENUE A, Manhattan

Last Inspected: 12/16/2025

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0Poor

Indian•Manhattan

Ranked #996 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 48% of indian restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Dec 16, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-85

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-10 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-15 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% 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

202 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY 10009

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Dec 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

5 High3 Med

8 total4 risk factors

15/100inspection score

−65 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

05DNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.−10
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.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
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
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.−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−65 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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