Delhi Palace on 74th Street in Jackson Heights has been closed again by the New York City Health Department following an inspection of this serial hygiene offender on December 5, 2011.
Folks, this is the fourth time in 2011 that Delhi Palace Indian restaurant has been closed by NYC Health Dept.
December 5, 2011 – Closed; Violation Points – 83
August 29, 2011 – Re-Closed; Violation Points – 35
August 24, 2011 – Closed; Violation Points – 56
February 3 2011 – Closed; Violation Points - 50
Unhygienic Delhi Palace – Closed Again by NYC
Delhi Palace – Live Roaches, Mice, Food Adulteration Issues
While closing Delhi Palace on December 5, 2011, the NYC Health Dept. inspection report cited a galore of critical hygiene violations:
* Live roaches present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas.
* Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas.
* Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
* Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
* Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
* Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
* Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. Hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. Soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
* Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
* Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.
Delhi Palace – Other Hygiene Violations
Besides the above critical violations, Delhi Palace on 74th St in Jackson Heights also has following issues:
* Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
* Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.
Delhi Palace – Whopping 83 Violation Points
Delhi Palace received a whopping 83 Violation Points in the NYC health inspection of December 5, 2011.
Just like its trashy record on hygiene and sanitation, Delhi Palace, going by our dining experience, serves some of the trashiest Indian food in Jackson Heights.
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