Southern Spice Indian restaurant (Located at 143-06 45th Ave in Flushing, NY near the famous Ganesh Temple) continues to be plagued by mice issues.
For the third time in a row, in its inspection of this Indian restaurant on March 11, 2010, the New York City Health Department has cited:
Evidence of, or live mice in facility’s food and/ or non-food areas.
The NYC Health Dept noted mice issues at Southern Spice during the inspections conducted on June 1, 2009 and November 17, 2008 as well.
Southern Spice Indian restaurant located in Flushing New York received 30 Violation Points in its March 11, 2010 inspection and failed the NYC Health Dept. inspection.
To pass the NYC Health Dept. inspection, a restaurant must receive 27 Violation Points or less.
Sanitary Violations observed at Southern Spice during the March 11, 2010 NYC Health Dept. inspection:
1.) Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to vermin infestation exist.
2.) Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. Hot and cold running water at adequate pressure not provided at facility. Soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
3.) Evidence of, or live mice in facility’s food and/ or non-food areas.
4.) Hot PHF not held at or above 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
The NYC Health Dept. said that a notice of violation was not issued as a result of this inspection. The violation point total received by Southern Spice is above the average violation point total of 14, for all NYC restaurants.
However, Southern Spice requires Compliance Inspection, according to NYC Health Dept’s March 11, 2010 inspection report.
By the way, here is an excerpt from our review of the Southern Spice restaurant:
Southern Spice is a spiceless travesty that hopes to ride its way to success on the coattails of the hordes of visitors to the Ganesh Temple, just a block away on Bowne St.
Our recent meal at Southern Spice was such a series of mishaps that we were left wondering if the chef’s inner demons had slipped their leash.
Southern Spice Previous NYC Inspection Reports:
Date | Violation Points
06/01/2009 – 7
11/17/2008 – 20
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