[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from inspections conducted on June 9 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishments.]
The Tennessee Department of Health conducted a routine inspection at India Kitchen on June 9. The restaurant received a score of 75 after inspectors documented multiple priority violations.
WhatNow has reached out to the restaurant for comment and will update the story upon receiving a response.
India Kitchen
- When: June 9, 2026
- Where: 3573 Southern Ave, Memphis, TN 38111
- Score: 75
India Kitchen serves Indian cuisine in Memphis. Multiple priority violations were observed during the inspection, according to the report.
- No employee health policy was available during the inspection.
- According to the report, the cutting board was severely stained with deep grooves. Inspectors suggested to replace the board to avoid bacteria.
- According to the report, rice was observed at 119°F while cooling and did not meet required cooling standards. The rice was reheated to above 165°F, and staff were instructed on proper cooling procedures. Food items must cool to 70°F within two hours and then reach 41°F or below within the next four hours.
- Food items on the hot buffet line were not kept at the required hot holding temperatures. The person in charge discarded the affected food items.
- Improper cold holding was observed during inspection. According to the report, food items must be maintained at 41°F or below.
- The restaurant did not have a date-marking system in place. Staff were instructed on proper date-marking procedures.
- The interior and exterior of the microwave were observed to be dirty during inspection, according to the report.
- Black buildup was observed on the walls at 3 compartment sink. Staff were instructed to clean and sanitize it.
- Chlorine test strips were not available to verify sanitizer concentrations. The restaurant was instructed to provide test strips to monitor sanitizer levels.
- Stove tops were observed to be dirty with heavy food debris. The report instructed the restaurant to clean the stove tops to help prevent contamination.
- Walls and floors in the food service area were dirty. The restaurant was instructed to maintain their cleanliness.
- The ventilation hood was found dirty and needs to be cleaned.
A detailed inspection report is available here.
Follow-up Inspection
Due to all the health and safety code violations mentioned in the inspection report, the restaurant received a score of 75. A follow-up inspection may be conducted to verify corrective actions.
