Bombay Masala located on West 49th St in NYC has failed NYC Health Dept inspection conducted on March 31, 2009 for the second consecutive time in a month and the establishment has been Closed by New York City’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Bombay Masala also failed the earlier health inspecton conducted on March 12, 2009.
During the health inspection of March 31, 2009, the NYC Health Dept. found facility not vermin proof, evidence of flying insects or live flying insects, evidence of roaches or live roaches in facility’s food and/or non-food areas.
The NYC Health Dept. also found ‘food item spoiled, adulterated, contaminated or cross-contaminated’ at this Midtown West Manhattan Indian restaurant.
To pass the NYC Health Dept. inspection, a restaurant must receive 27 violation points or less.
Bombay Masala received a whopping 67 violation points and failed the NYC Health Dept. inspection of March 31, 2009.
Sanitary Violations observed at Bombay Masala during the March 31, 2009 inspection:
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.) Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to vermin exist.
4.) Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
5.) 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.
6.) Evidence of flying insects or live flying insects present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas.
7.) Evidence of roaches or live roaches present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas.
8.) Food item spoiled, adulterated, contaminated or cross-contaminated.
9.) Cold food held above 41°F (smoked fish above 38°F) except during necessary preparation.
The NYC Dept. of Health said a Notice of Violation was not issued as a result of this inspection and that the violation point total received by Bombay Masala is above the average violation point total of 16 for all NYC restaurants on their most recent inspection.
But Bombay Masala requires Compliance Inspection according to NYC Health Dept’s March 31, 2009 inspection report.
Bombay Masala Indian restaurant Previous NYC Inspection Reports:
Date | Violation Points
03/12/2009 – 34
01/31/2008 – 0
12/19/2007 – 0
11/30/2007 – 0
10/10/2007 – 26
09/20/2007 – 38
05/16/2006 – 7
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