The Bowery

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings7
• 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 48F Raw burgers 51F. PIC removed to another uit and will have that unit repaired / serviced.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Discontinue to store chips or any food under over in kitchen area.
  code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Standards of Identity (C)
  Inspector note: Please besure bulk food containers have labels in kitchen and prep line.
  code 590.003/3-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Preventing Contamination from Hands (C)
  Inspector note: Review with staff to use gloves when working with ready to foods. Witnessed staff filling a plate with chips with out gloves from a large container.
  code 590.003(C)/3-301.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Outside Receptacles (C)
  Inspector note: As discussed please have back of the restaurant cleaned up of loose trash and debris around dumpster and other containers.
  code 590.005/5-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Clean ceiling in kitchen area around lights and a/c vent. Dusty.
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
  Inspector note: Replace covers on lights in warewashing area.
  code 590.006/6-202.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 27, 2021: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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