The Bowery

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings8
• 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: Caesar dressing between at 50F. Cooked pulled pork 44F. Unit thermometer read 37F. PIC removed and will have unit serviced.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
  Inspector note: After review of the menu found that dressing and sauces made in house with raw product was not properly marked. PIC will have corrected today. Other food did have the proper markings.
  code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
  Inspector note: Low temperature dishwasher not showing any sanitizer on test strips. PIC called to have serviced and repair man on the way. Dishwasher at bar working properly.
  code 590.004/4-501.112-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to provide a sanitizer bucket for the kitchen staff for wiping clothes. PIC corrected at this time.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
  Inspector note: Clean hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker is due this month to be cleaned. Please have cleaned or a date that it will be done.
  code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
  Inspector note: Two door unit for dressing was at 37F but food was between 44F to 50F. PIC added another thermometer inside and will have serviced.
  code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cutting Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Cutting boards will need to be bleach to remove any deep dark stains on cooking line.
  code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Clean wall behind cooking line. Visibly soiled.
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 19, 2022: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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