The Bowery

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings9
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Raw chicken 51F and raw hamburgers 50F. Both in units not holding temperature. PIC removed and will have unit repaired.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
  Inspector note: PIC called to have two refrigerators serviced in the kitchen. Both running high and food was between 50F to 51F. PIC removed food to another unit.
  code 590.004/4-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to monitor food in storage. Food should be properly covered. Found a large container of chips under stove with not cover. PIC removed.
  code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Standards of Identity (C)
  Inspector note: Bulk food containers not labeled on cooking line and in prep area. Large and small containers.
  code 590.003/3-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Clean in place equipment in basement prep. Soiled. Clean all shelves in kitchen warewashing and basement prep. Soiled. Clean green wire shelves in basemenrt walk in. Paint peeling and rusty shelves.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
  Inspector note: Clean hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker expires this month. Please have both cleaned.
  code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cutting Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Cutting board on cooking line will need to be replace or resurfaced. Board has a lot of deep dark scores.
  code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
  Inspector note: To go containers on the floor in the basement storage area. Please store 6 inches off the floor.
  code 590.004/4-903.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Clean the walls and floor on cooking line Warewashing area and basement prep.
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 16, 2021: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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