Dévi , the highly acclaimed Indian restaurant in New York City, has failed an inspection conducted by the New York City Department of Health on November 15, 2007 after receiving 31 Violation Points.

Co-chefs Suvir Saran and Hemant Mathur are the new owners of Dévi, which reopened on October 22, 2007 after closing on August 27, 2007.

To pass the NYC Health Department inspection, a restaurant must receive 27 Violation Points or less.

Since Dévi received 31 Violation Points, another inspection is required to

The 18-day strike on Broadway by stagehands ended on Wednesday with many performances set to resume Thursday.

Details of the settlement were not disclosed.

The strike darkened 31 theaters and shuttered 27 shows, according to the New York Times.

Madras Mahal Indian restaurant has fared very well in the inspection conducted by the New York City Department of Health on October 24, 2007 with zero Violation Points.

This marks a significant improvement over the 22 Violation Points Madras Mahal got in its September 20, 2007 inspection.

Madras Mahal – Previous NYC Inspection Reports:

Date | Violation Points
09/20/2007 – 22
08/06/2007 – 8
10/31/2006 – 18
04/28/2006 – 20
01/03/2006 – 14

Lord Hanuman
Hanuman Mandir
Hempstead, NY 11550

Hanuman Mandir on 111 Jerusalem Ave in Hempstead (Long Island) is a beacon for Hindus in Long Island and Manhattan.

The Hanuman Mandir also includes a Shiv Shakthi temple on the same premises.

Click here to see pictures of various Hindu Gods at Hanuman Mandir.

After six long years, Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit is back on the screen in Aaja Nachle.

The Imaginasian
239 East 59th St
New York, NY 10022
Ph: 212-505-2463

Date & Showtimes
12-5-07 12:30 pm  | 3:30 pm | 6:30 pm | 9:30 pm
12-6-07 12:30 pm  | 3:30 pm | 6:30 pm | 9:30 pm
12-7-07   3:30 pm  | 9:15 pm
12-8-07   3:30 pm
12-9-07   3:30 pm | 9:15 pm
12-10-07 3:30 pm | 9:15 pm
12-11-07 3:30 pm | 9:15 pm
12-12-07 3:30 pm | 9:15 pm
12-13-07 3:10 pm

For Aaja Nachle showtimes in New Jersey, click here.

Click here for Aaja Nachle review.

When – December 8, 2007

Where – Jacob Javits Convention Center (655 W34th St)

Details – http://prashanttamang.us

Prashant Tamang is the third winner of the popular Indian Idol contest. Starting December 1, Prashant Tamang will be on a four-city tour in the U.S.

Curry in a Hurry Indian restaurant on Lexington Avenue in Murray Hills failed a restaurant inspection conducted by the New York City Department of Health on November 2, 2007 after receiving 35 violation points.

To pass the NYC inspection, a restaurant must receive 27 violation points or less.

Since Curry in a Hurry received 35 Violation Points, another inspection is required to assure that violations have been corrected and the restaurant adequately complies with regulations.

According to the NYC Department of Health inspection report of 11/2/2007, violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

Sanitary Violations observed at Curry in a Hurry:

1.) Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained.
2.) Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
3.) Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
4.) Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. Hot and cold running water at adequate pressure not provided at facility. Soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
5.) Hot food not held at or above 140°F.

The NYC Department of Health said a Notice of Violation was not issued as a result of this inspection and that the violation point total received by Curry in a Hurry is above the average violation point total of 14, for all NYC restaurants on their most recent inspection.

Curry in a Hurry – Previous NYC Inspection Reports

Date | Violation Points

10/09/2007 – 26
09/20/2007 – 43
03/07/2007 – 21
03/28/2006 – 4
03/29/2005 – 7

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene conducts inspections of all food service establishments in the city including restaurants, retail bakeries, and “take outs.”

These inspections are supposed to be unannounced and conducted by Public Health Sanitarians who are trained public health professionals with college degrees and backgrounds in the sciences.

During inspections, these Sanitarians are supposed to spend most of their time evaluating food workers’ practices, including the manner in which they receive and store foods, how they process foods, and the temperatures at which they cook, hold, and reheat foods.

After failing the last two New York City Department of Health inspections, Jewel of India restaurant has fared better in the latest inspection on November 8, 2007.

In the latest inspection by NYC Health Department, Jewel of India received 22 violation points compared to the 40 violation points it received in October 2007 and 44 violation points it got in September 2007.

A NYC restaurant needs a score of 27 or less to pass the NYC Health Dept inspection.

Although an improvement over its previous pathetic performance, Jewel of India’s recent showing is still above

Well known Manhattan Indian restaurant Bombay Palace received 18 violation Points but passed the inspection conducted by the New York City Department of Health on September 19, 2007.

A NYC restaurant needs a score of 27 or less to pass the NYC Health Dept inspection.

According to the NYC Department of Health inspection report of 9/19/2007, violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

Sanitary Violations observed at Bombay Palace:

1.) “Choking first aid” poster not posted.”Alcohol and Pregnancy” Warning sign not posted. “Wash hands” sign not posted at hand wash facility. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks(adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted. Inspection report sign not posted.
2.) Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
3.) Hot food not held at or above 140°F.

The NYC Department of Health said a Notice of Violation was not issued as a result of this inspection.

Bombay Palace – Previous NYC Inspection Reports

Date | Violation Points

07/18/2007 – 14
06/21/2007 – 127
05/16/2006 – 19
04/20/2006 – 49

Bombay Palace was shut down for some time by the New York City Department of Health after this Indian restaurant received a whopping 127 Violation Points in an inspection on June 21, 2007.

Utsav Festive Indian Restaurant received 20 violation Points but passed the inspection conducted by the New York City Department of Health on September 6, 2007.

A NYC restaurant needs a score of 27 or less to pass the NYC Health Dept inspection.

According to the NYC Department of Health inspection report of 9/6/2007, violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

Sanitary Violations observed at Utsav:

1.) Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained.
2.) Lighting inadequate. Bulb not shielded or shatterproof.
3.) Toilet facility not maintained and provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle and self-closing door.
4.) Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to vermin exist.
5.) Evidence of flying insects or live flying insects present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas.
6.) Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas.

The NYC Department of Health said a Notice of Violation was not issued as a result of this inspection.

Utsav Previous NYC Inspection Reports:

Date | Violation Points

03/22/2006 – 27
03/07/2005 – 11