Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
38
Last inspection
March 31, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
34 / 4
Kanyakumari currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 31, 2026 found 7 violations, including 5 critical violations, for a total score of 38 points.
Latest Violations
5 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 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.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
March 31, 2026
- Date
- March 31, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 38
- Critical points
- 34
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 7 (5 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Mar 31, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 25, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Kanyakumari does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Kanyakumari's latest score: 38
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kanyakumari's current NYC health grade?
Kanyakumari currently has a N grade.
When was Kanyakumari last inspected?
Kanyakumari was last inspected on March 31, 2026.
What was Kanyakumari's latest inspection score?
Kanyakumari's latest inspection score was 38 points.
How many violations did Kanyakumari have in its latest inspection?
Kanyakumari had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 5 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Kanyakumari located?
Kanyakumari is located at 20 East 17th Street in Manhattan, NY 10003.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50132843
Last updated: July 3, 2026