Tiffin Wallah Fails NYC Health Dept. Inspection

What’s wrong with these Lexington area Indian restaurants?

Chennai Garden failed the New York City Health Deptartment inspection three times recently and before that it was Curry in a Hurry and before that it was Shiva Natarajan’s crappy Dhaba.

Now, it’s Tiffin Walla’s turn.

Tiffin Walla has failed the NYC Health Dept. inspection after scoring a whopping 64 violation points

Personal cleanliness at Tiffin Walla is inadequate and effective hair restraint was not worn,  says the NYC Dept. of Health after inspecting this Indian restaurant on July 22, 2009.

Food protection certificate is not held by supervisor of food operations and wiping cloths are dirty or not stored in sanitizing solution at Tiffin Wallah Indian restaurant, according to the NYC Health Dept. inspection report of July 22, 2009.

Also, according to NYC Health Dept. inspection report of July 22, 2009, current valid permit, registration or other authorization to operate establishment is not available at Tiffin Wallah.

To pass the NYC Health Dept. inspection, a restaurant must receive 27 Violation Points or less.

Tiffin Wallah located at 127 E.28th St of curry hill area of Manhattan failed the NYC Health Dept. inspection after receiving 64 violation points in its July 22, 2009 inspection.

Sanitary Violations observed at Tiffin Wallah Indian restaurant during the July 22, 2009 inspection:

1.) “Choking first aid” poster not posted.”Alcohol and Pregnancy” Warning sign not posted. “Wash hands” sign not posted at hand wash facility. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks(adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted. Inspection report sign not posted.
2.) Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained.
3.) Wiping cloths dirty or not stored in sanitizing solution.
4.) Personal cleanliness inadequate. Clean outer garments, Continue Reading…

IndiaFest 2009

What: IndiaFest 2009 by India Association of Long Island

When: Sunday August 2, 2009 from 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Where: Huntington Hilton
598 Broad Hollow Road
Melville, NY 11747

Admission: Free

Contact: 631-845-1000

Sukhadia Gokul Fails NYC Health Dept. Inspection Again

Food item at Sukhadia Gokul NYC Indian restaurant in midtown Manhattan is spoiled, adulterated, contaminated or cross-contaminated, says the New York City Department of Health after inspecting this Indian restaurant on May 21, 2009.

Sukhadia Gokul

Also, food at Sukhadia Gokul is not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service, according to the NYC Health Dept. inspection report of May 21, 2009.

Sukhadia Gokul has other hygiene issues as well, according to NYC Health Dept. inspection report of May 21, 2009.

Sukhadia Gokul facility is not vermin proof, harborage or conditions conducive to vermin exist and there is evidence of mice or live mice, rats or live rats present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas.

Also, if you plan on eating at Sukhadia Gokul pray that you don’t feel like visiting the restroom because this Midtown West Manhattan Indian restaurant’s toilet facility is not maintained and provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle and self-closing door as per the NYC Health Dept. inspection report of May 21, 2009.

Sukhadia Gokul located at 17 W.45th St of Manhattan received 54 Violation Points in its May 21, 2009 inspection and failed the NYC Health Dept. inspection for the second consecutive time in a month.

You see, besides failing the NYC Health Dept. inspection of May 21, 2009, Sukhadia Gokul also failed the previous NYC Health Dept. inspection conducted on April 21, 2009 by receiving 40 violation points.

To pass the NYC Health Dept. inspection, a restaurant must receive 27 Violation Points or less.

Sanitary Violations observed at Sukhadia Gokul during the May 21, 2009 NYC Health Dept. inspection:

1.) Other general violation.
2.) Toilet facility not maintained and provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle and self-closing door.
3.) Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to vermin exist.
4.) Food not protected from potential source of contamination Continue Reading…

Beauty and the Body of God: Chola Bronzes of South

What: Beauty and the Body of God: Chola Bronzes of South India  with Vidya Dehejia

When: Monday October 5, 2009 from  6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Where: Asia Society
725 Park Avenue,
New York, NY 10021

Admission: For Memembers only. Free Admission

Nan King Express has Evidence of Mice or Live Mice; Not Vermin Proof – NYC Health Dept.

Nan King Express has evidence of mice or live mice present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas, says the New York City Department of Health following its inspection of this restaurant on July 1, 2009.

The NYC Health Dept. inspection report of July 1, 2009 also noted that NanKing Express facility is not vermin proof and harborage or conditions conducive to vermin exist.

Located on 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights, NanKing Express received 24 violation points and passed the health inspection of July 1, 2009.

To pass the NYC Health Dept. inspection, a restaurant must receive 27 violation points or less.

Sanitary Violations observed at NanKing Express during the July 1, 2009 NYC Health Dept. inspection:

1.) Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained.
2.) Facility not vermin proof. Continue Reading…

Diabetes: Interactive Workshop

What: Diabetes: Interactive Workshop

When: Saturday, August 1, 2009 10:30 AM- 12:30 PM

Where: Flushing Ganesh Temple
57 Bowne St
Flushing, NY 11355

Contact: 718-460-8484

Madras Cafe NYC Not Vermin Proof; Has Evidence of Mice or Live Mice – NYC Health Dept.

Madras Cafe Review

The Madras Cafe Indian restaurant located on Second Avenue in East Village of Manhattan is not vermin proof and has evidence of mice or live mice in the facility’s food and/or non-food areas, says the New York City Health Department after it inspected the restaurant on April 7, 2009.

In its inspection report of April 7, 2009, the NYC Health Dept. also said that harborage or conditions conducive to vermin exist at the facility.


Madras Cafe – Evidence of Mice or Live Mice

The Madras Cafe Indian restaurant located at 79 Second Avenue, New York received 11 violation points and passed the inspection of April 7, 2009.

To pass the NYC Health Dept. inspection, a restaurant must receive 27 violation points or less.

Sanitary Violations observed at The Madras Cafe Indian restaurant during the April 7, 2009 NYC Health 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.
3.) Evidence of mice or Continue Reading…

Food Protection Certificate Issues at Maharaja – NYC Health Dept.

Food protection certificate is not held by supervisor of food operations of Maharaja Indian restaurant, says the New York City Health Deptartment after it inspected the restaurant on June 19, 2009.

The NYC Health Dept. also said in its inspection report of June 19, 2009 that non-food contact surface is improperly constructed and unnaceptable material used; and non-food contact surface or equipment is improperly maintained at Maharaja Indian restaurant in NYC.

Maharaja Indian restaurant located on East 45th St in Midtown East Manhattan received 26 violation points and passed the June 19, 2009 NYC Health Dept. inspection.

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 June 19, 2009 inspection:

1.) “Choking first aid” poster not posted.”Alcohol and Pregnancy” Warning sign not posted. “Wash hands” sign not posted at hand wash facility. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted. Inspection report sign not posted.
2.) Immersion basket not provided, used or of incorrect size. Continue Reading…

Southern Spice NYC has Evidence of Mice or Live Mice – NYC Health Dept.

Southern Spice Indian restaurant on 45th Ave in Flushing (near Ganesh Temple) has evidence of mice or live mice in facility’s food and/or non-food areas, says the New York City Health Department after inspecting the restaurant on June 1, 2009.

Folks, evidence of mice or live mice in Southern Spice restaurant’s food and/or non-food areas is not a new problem and was identified as one of the sanitary violations by NYC Health Dept. even in the earlier inspection report of November 17, 2008.

Southern Spice Indian restaurant located at 143-06 45 on 45th Avenue near Ganesh Temple in Flushing, New York received 7 violation points and passed the inspection of June 1, 2009.

To pass the NYC Health Dept. inspection, a restaurant must receive 27 violation points or less. Continue Reading…

Delhi Heights NYC Not Vermin Proof; Has Evidence of Flying Insects – NYC Health Dept.

Delhi Heights Indian restaurant is not vermin proof and has evidence of flying insects, according to the NYC Health Department.

In its inspection report of June 25, 2009, the NYC Health Dept. said that Delhi Heights Indian restaurant facility is not vermin proof and harborage or conditions conducive to vermin exist.

Besides the vermin issue, Delhi Heights also has evidence of flying insects or live flying insects in the facility’s food and/or non-food areas, according to the NYC Health Dept inspection report of June 25, 2009.

Delhi Heights Indian restaurant located on 74th St in Jackson Heights, New York received 21 violation points and passed the inspection of June 25, 2009.

To pass the NYC Health Dept. inspection, a restaurant must receive 27 violation points or less.

Sanitary Violations observed at Delhi Heights Indian restaurant during the June 25, 2009 NYC Health inspection:

1.) “Choking first aid” poster not posted.”Alcohol and Pregnancy” Warning sign not posted. “Wash hands” sign not posted at hand wash facility. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks(adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted. Inspection report sign not posted.
2.) Food contact surface not properly maintained.
3.) Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to vermin exist. Continue Reading…