Reinspection
Jan 13, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Montgomery County HHS, Jan 13, 2026 · Original Source
Food Service Facility License-High · Montgomery County, MD
Tikka Masala Indian Cuisine
4929 Elm St
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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
3 inspectionsMonitoring
Dec 9, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
criticalCode food_protected_from_contaminationContamination
Official wording
Food Protected From Contamination: Corrected Onsite
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationcriticalCode cooling_time_and_temperatureFood temperature
Official wording
Cooling Time And Temperature: Not In Compliance
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturecriticalCode cold_holding_temperatureFood temperature
Official wording
Cold Holding Temperature: Corrected Onsite
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturecriticalCode hot_holding_temperatureFood temperature
Official wording
Hot Holding Temperature: Corrected Onsite
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturecriticalCode proper_sewage_disposalWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Proper Sewage Disposal: Corrected Onsite
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Montgomery County HHS, Dec 9, 2025 · Original Source
Monitoring
Jun 10, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
criticalCode hot_holding_temperatureFood temperature
Official wording
Hot Holding Temperature: Corrected Onsite
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Montgomery County HHS, Jun 10, 2025 · Original Source
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