Update: Dawat has been reopened by NYC Health Dept. after conducting a follow on inspection.
Dawat on E58th St in Midtown Manhattan has been closed by the New York City Health Department following an inspection of this Indian restaurant on October 5, 2011.
Dawat NYC – Mice, Food Contamination Issues
While closing Dawat NYC on October 5, the NYC Health Dept. inspection report cited a galore of critical hygiene violations:
- Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas.
- 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.
- Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
NYC Closes Unhygienic Dawat
