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NARKARA

5 EAST 17 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10003 · Restaurant (Thai)

Inspection summary

NARKARA has been inspected 3 times by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) since December 15, 2025. The most recent inspection, on March 31, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

None of the 3 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 6 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 31, 2026. For example: Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on March 31, 2026. For example: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 15, 2025. For example: 28-04: Equipment used for ROP not approved by the Department

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded once on December 15, 2025. For example: HACCP plan not approved or approved HACCP plan not maintained on premises.

About this data

These results come from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

3 inspections

  1. Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

    2 infractions

    • 06F: Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
      • Critical
    • 02B: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
      • Critical
  2. Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 28-04: Equipment used for ROP not approved by the Department
      • Not Critical
  3. Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 06G: HACCP plan not approved or approved HACCP plan not maintained on premises.
      • Critical
    • 09C: Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
      • Not Critical
    • 10F: 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.
      • Not Critical

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