Bengal Tiger
234 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, 10019
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (8 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Nov 24, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Nov 24, 2025
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Jul 24, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 6 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 10 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
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