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. Incorrect manual technique. Test kit and thermometer not provided or used. Improper drying practices.
3.) Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained.
4.) Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
5.) 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 Maharaja is above the average violation point total of 14 for all NYC restaurants on their most recent inspection.
Maharaja Previous NYC Inspection Reports:
Date | Violation Points
05/13/2009 – 30
02/13/2008 – 19
01/22/2008 – 53
10/11/2006 – 16
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