Critical Cleanliness Violations at Restaurants in Manhattan and Brooklyn

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Department of Health inspections from October 2 to October 4 found 18 businesses with critical violations in cleanliness and sanitation. The businesses below were ordered closed, but may reopen once violations have been corrected.

Learn more about the inspection process from nyc.gov and search the Department of Health inspection database for full details on any establishment that serves food.

Juice Healthy Food And Drinks in Manhattan

156 E 33RD ST

Violations

Food contact surface improperly constructed or located. Unacceptable material used.
Food, food preparation area, food storage area, area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Sewage disposal system improper or unapproved.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

Forest Hills Indian Cuisine in Queens

7151 YELLOWSTONE BLVD

Violations

Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

Margon Restaurant in Manhattan

136 WEST 46 STREET

Violations

Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.

Santos Anne in Brooklyn

366 UNION AVENUE

Violations

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.
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

Urubamba in Queens

8620 37TH AVE

Violations

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

Sterling Crust West Indian Restaurant in Brooklyn

747 NOSTRAND AVE

Violations

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Food contact surface improperly constructed or located. Unacceptable material used.
Insufficient or no refrigerated or hot holding equipment to keep potentially hazardous foods at required temperatures.
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
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.

Elm Park Deli And Grocery in Staten Island

127 MORNINGSTAR RD

Violations

Insufficient or no refrigerated or hot holding equipment to keep potentially hazardous foods at required temperatures.
Food worker does not wash hands thoroughly after using the toilet, coughing, sneezing, smoking, eating, preparing raw foods or otherwise contaminating hands.
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.

Ruchi Indian Cuisine in Manhattan

120 CEDAR STREET

Violations

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.
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º F to 70º F or less within 2 hours, and from 70º F to 41º F or less within 4 additional hours.
Insufficient or no refrigerated or hot holding equipment to keep potentially hazardous foods at required temperatures.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
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.
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Food worker does not use proper utensil to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

Wingstop in Brooklyn

289 LIVINGSTON STREET

Violations

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
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.

Santoor Indian Restaurant in Queens

25705 UNION TURNPIKE

Violations

Live roaches 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.
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.
Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

La Vie En Szechuan Restaurant in Manhattan

14 EAST 33 STREET

Violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º F to 70º F or less within 2 hours, and from 70º F to 41º F or less within 4 additional hours.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Appropriately scaled metal stem-type thermometer or thermocouple not provided or used to evaluate temperatures of potentially hazardous foods during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Evidence of rats or live rats present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Insufficient or no refrigerated or hot holding equipment to keep potentially hazardous foods at required temperatures.
Tobacco use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area observed.
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
Toxic chemical improperly labeled, stored or used such that food contamination may occur.
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.

Zibetto Espresso Bar in Manhattan

1 PARK AVE

Violations

Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
No facilities available to wash, rinse and sanitize utensils and/or equipment.
Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

Hourglass Tavern in Manhattan

373 WEST 46 STREET

Violations

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

Tri Tip Grill in Manhattan

89 EAST 42 STREET

Violations

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.
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Insufficient or no refrigerated or hot holding equipment to keep potentially hazardous foods at required temperatures.
Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º F to 70º F or less within 2 hours, and from 70º F to 41º F or less within 4 additional hours.

Thai Peppercorn in Manhattan

1406 MADISON AVE

Violations

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.
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 contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Insufficient or no refrigerated or hot holding equipment to keep potentially hazardous foods at required temperatures.
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.
Appropriately scaled metal stem-type thermometer or thermocouple not provided or used to evaluate temperatures of potentially hazardous foods during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.

Qingdao in Queens

4046 MAIN ST

Violations

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
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.
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Food contact surface improperly constructed or located. Unacceptable material used.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

Justino's Pizzeria in Manhattan

64 FULTON ST

Violations

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.
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
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.
Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.

Charlys/Steve's Pizza in Manhattan

110 TRINITY PLACE

Violations

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Toxic chemical improperly labeled, stored or used such that food contamination may occur.
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
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.