NYC Closes Unhygienic Indian Dump Shaan

Shaan Indian restaurant on E. 53rd Street in NYC has been closed by the New York City Health Department following an inspection on January 24, 2012.

Shaan NYC – Critical Hygiene Violations Galore

Folks, while closing Shaan NYC Indian restaurant on January 24, 2012, the NYC Health Dept. inspection report cited a galore of critical hygiene violations including evidence of rats or live rats, mice or live mice.

Critical violations marked in red color are:

* Evidence of rats or live rats 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.
* Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
* Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
* Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
* Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
* Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

Shaan NYC – Other Hygiene Violations

Besides the above critical violations, Shaan NYC Indian restaurant also has following issues:

* Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
* Mechanical or natural ventilation system not provided, improperly installed, in disrepair and/or fails to prevent excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation vapors, odors, smoke, and fumes.
* Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

Shaan NYC – Whopping 81 Violation Points

Shaan NYC received a Whopping 81 Violation Points in its January 24, 2012. health inspection.