Maharaja Indian restaurant located on East 45th St in Midtown East Manhattan has evidence of mice or live mice present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas says the New York City Health Dept. after it inspected the restaurant on May 13, 2009.

The NYC Health Dept. also pointed that Maharaja Indian restaurant facility is not vermin proof and harborage or conditions conducive to vermin exist in its inspection report of May 13, 2009.
Maharaja failed the May 13, 2009 NYC Health Dept. inspection after receiving 30 violation points.
To pass the NYC Health Dept. inspection, a restaurant must receive 27 violation points or less.
Sanitary Violations observed at Maharaja Indian restaurant during the May 13, 2009 inspection:
1.) Mechanical dishwasher not operated as per manufacturer’s specifications (time/temperature/chemical concentration); machine defective.
2.) Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained.
3.) Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.
4.) Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or Continue reading »
