Mehfil Indian Cuisine, NYC located on 37th Ave in Jackson Heights is not vermin proof, has evidence of mice or live mice in the facility’s food and/or non-food areas and food item spoiled, adulterated, contaminated or cross-contaminated, says the New York City Department of Health following its inspection of this restaurant on February 12, 2009.
The NYC Health Dept. also found ‘food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service’ at this NYC Indian restaurant.
Mehfil Indian Cuisine received 60 violation points, a significant deterioration over the 0 Violation Points in the previous inspection of January 20, 2009.
To pass the NYC Health Dept. inspection, a restaurant must receive 27 violation points or less. By receiving 60 violation points, Mehfil Indian Cuisine failed the NYC Health Dept. inspection of February 12, 2009.
Sanitary Violations observed at Mehfil Indian Cuisine during the February 12, 2009 inspection:
1.) Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained.
2.) Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to vermin exist. Continue reading »