Food item is spoiled, adulterated, contaminated or cross-contaminated at Tamarind located on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan, says the New York City Department of Health after inspecting this Indian restaurant on May 20, 2009.
The NYC Health Dept. inspection report of May 20, 2009 also noted that lighting is inadequate and bulb is not shielded or shatterproof at Tamarind.
Tamarind located at 424 Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan received 25 Violation Points in its May 20, 2009 NYC Health Dept.inspection and passed the inspection.
To pass the NYC Health Dept. inspection, a restaurant must receive 27 Violation Points or less.
Sanitary Violations observed at Tamarind during the May 20, 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.) Food contact surface not properly maintained.
4.) Food item spoiled, adulterated, contaminated or cross-contaminated.
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 Tamarind is above the average violation point total of 14 for all NYC restaurants on their most recent inspection.
Tamarind Previous NYC Inspection Results:
Date | Violation Points
06/12/2008 – 19
01/31/2007 – 26
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