Baluchi’s on 2nd Avenue (E.89th St) in Manhattan has Live Roaches.
Yes, that’s what the recent (Dec 23, 2011) New York City Health Department’s inspection unearthed at Baluchi’s Indian restaurant at 1724 2nd Ave (E.89th St):
Live roaches present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas.
Well, we suppose roaches are an improvement over the evidence of rats found in Baluchi’s previous inspection by the NYC Health Dept. (Dec. 7, 2011).
Baluchi’s ended up with a disgusting 98-violation points in the December 23, 2011 inspection.
Baluchi’s – Live Roaches, Filth Flies, 98 Violation Points
Baluchi’s Indian Food – Poor Hygiene
Besides the Live Roaches problem, the December 23, 2011 NYC Health inspection also uncovered filth/FRSA flies and potential food contamination issues at Baluchi’s:
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Baluchi’s Indian Food – Other Critical Violations
In addition to the live roaches, filth/FRSA flies, Baluchi’s at 1724 2nd Avenue in Manhattan also has the following critical violations:
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.
No facilities available to wash, rinse and sanitize utensils and/or equipment.
Baluchi’s Indian Food – More Violations
Further, Baluchi’s Indian Food also has following problems:
* Facility not vermin proof and harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
* Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
Baluchi’s Indian Food – Whopping 98 Violation Points
Not surprisingly, given the several critical violations Baluchi’s Indian Food received a whopping 98 Violation Points in its December 23, 2011 health inspection by the NYC Health Dept.
Bon appétit!
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