Mint Fine Indian Cuisine restaurant located on E.50th Street in Midtown East Manhattan is not vermin proof, there is evidence of mice or live mice in the facility’s food and/or non-food areas and the sewage disposal system is in disrepair or not functioning properly, says the New York City Department of Health following its inspection of the restaurant on February 25, 2009.
The NYC Health Dept. also ‘found food from unapproved or unknown source, spoiled, adulterated, or home canned’ and ‘food containing 0.5 grams or more of artificial trans fat per serving, is being served, stored, distributed, held for service, or used in preparation of a menu item’ at this Midtown East Manhattan Indian restaurant.
Mint received 38 violation points and failed the NYC Health Dept. inspection of February 25, 2009.
To pass the NYC Health Dept.inspection, a restaurant must receive 27 violation points or less.
Sanitary Violations observed at Mint during the February 25, 2009 inspection:
1.) Other general violation.
2.) Immersion basket not provided, used or of incorrect size. Incorrect manual technique. Test kit and thermometer not provided or used. Improper drying practices.
3.) Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
4.) Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to vermin exist.
5.) Evidence of mice or live mice Continue reading »
