Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
10
Last inspection
November 12, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 3
Masala Box currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on November 12, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 10 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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.
Latest Inspection Details
November 12, 2025
- Date
- November 12, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 10
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Nov 12, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 10, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 18, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 4, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Masala Box's most recent graded inspection in November 2025 was a A, after a B in January 2024.
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.
Masala Box's latest score: 10
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Masala Box's current NYC health grade?
Masala Box currently has a A grade.
When was Masala Box last inspected?
Masala Box was last inspected on November 12, 2025.
What was Masala Box's latest inspection score?
Masala Box's latest inspection score was 10 points.
How many violations did Masala Box have in its latest inspection?
Masala Box had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Masala Box located?
Masala Box is located at 42-02 Bell Boulevard in Queens, NY 11361.
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: 50010873
Last updated: June 26, 2026