Grade PendingIndian

Lahana Authentic Indian Cuisine

803 9 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10019

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 4 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (3 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Apr 27, 2026

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    Cold 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.

    Critical
  • 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.

    Critical
  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

    Critical
  • An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

    Critical
  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    Non-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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Apr 27, 2026Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection6 (4 critical)

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 41 rodent inspections on record, 8 finding rat activity.
  • 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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