Garbage receptacles are not provided or inadequate, the garbage storage area is not properly constructed or maintained and grinder or compactor is dirty at Vatan Indian restaurant located at 409 Third Avenue in New York City, says the New York City Department of Health after it inspected the restaurant on June 2, 2009.

Vatan Restaurant
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Vatan, however, managed to pass the NYC health inspection conducted on June 2, 2009 after receiving 25 violation points.
A NYC restaurant needs a score of 27 or less to pass the NYC Health Dept inspection.
Sanitary Violations observed at Vatan Indian restaurant during the June 2, 2009 inspection:
1.) Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained.
2.) Garbage receptacles not provided or inadequate. Garbage storage area not properly constructed or maintained; grinder or compactor dirty.
3.) Appropriately scaled metal stem-type thermometer not provided or used to evaluate temperatures of potentially hazardous foods during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
4.) 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 Vatan is above the average violation point total of 14 for all NYC restaurants on their most recent inspection.
Vatan – Previous NYC Inspection Reports
Date | Violation Points
09/25/2008 – 13
03/13/2007 – 20
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