Curry Bowl Indian Cuisine in East Memphis was hit with a low passing grade after a Tennessee Department of Health inspection on April 24, ending the visit with a score of 77 and a long list of food safety and sanitation fixes. Violations ranged from buffet cold-holding problems to dirty equipment and stained ceiling tiles, and the kitchen now has to correct the issues before a reinspection can even be scheduled.
What Inspectors Recorded
According to the printable inspection report available on MyHealthDepartment, inspectors measured yogurt on the buffet at 54°F, which is above the 41°F cutoff for safe cold holding. The report also notes that the person in charge was not monitoring buffet temperatures and that a kitchen hand-washing sink was missing the required signage. Those time and temperature lapses are listed in the public report as critical items.
Score and Follow-up
The restaurant received a score of 77 on the April 24 inspection and, according to WhatNow, "must correct all violations before reinspection." The outlet published screenshots of the printable report and summarized the inspector's findings. Until a follow-up visit confirms that the violations are fixed, the posted issues will stay on the restaurant's public record.
Kitchen Condition and Pest Risks
The inspection record on MyHealthDepartment lists several other sanitation problems. Inspectors reported ready-to-eat containers sitting directly on the walk-in cooler floor and raw wood shelving lined with cardboard that cannot be properly sanitized. They also documented a damaged exterior door screen that could let pests into the kitchen, uncovered ready-to-eat foods, staff preparing food without hair restraints, and soiled equipment exteriors. The report further notes that clean pots and pans were not stored inverted and that the dishwashing area needed cleaning.
What This Means for Diners
Similar low scores have shown up around Memphis in recent weeks. Tommy's Burger, for instance, received a 73 on an April 9 inspection, according to WhatNow. Until Curry Bowl corrects the violations listed in its April 24 report and passes reinspection, those issues will remain attached to the restaurant's public file. Diners who want to know more can check inspection records online or call the restaurant directly to ask what has been addressed.
