Gotham Bagels

June 10, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. NOTED A SLOP CONTAINER WAS INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING SINKS ARE FOR HANDWASHING PURPOSES ONLY AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER REMOVED STRAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED
code 3Priority
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. FOODS SUCH AS UNDERCOOKED EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS OF SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED
code 25
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: ALL BULK PRE-PACKAGED CONTAINERS OF PREPARED CREAM CHEESES FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS. • ALL BULK PRE-PACKAGED CONTAINERS OF PREPARED CREAM CHEESES FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE ALLERGEN WARNING LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
code 37
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: LARGE CUTTING BOARD NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE FLOOR AND DIRECTLY NEXT TO EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE REAR DISH AREA. MUST REMOVE/PROPERLY STORE.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL RAW WOODEN 2X4 PLANKS WITH CLOTH STAPLED TO ONE SIDE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. THE MANAGER STATES THEY ARE USED TO COOK BAGELS ON IN THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD CONTACT COOKING EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND ABLE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST REMOVE WOOD 2X4'S FROM THE PREMISES.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: THE EXTERIOR AND TOP OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND UNKOWN WHITE POWDER. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE THREADED NOZZLE FROM THE NOZZLE OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK TO PREVENT THE ATTACHMENT OF A HOSE. • OBSERVED A RUBBER HOSE ATTACHED TO THE PREP AREA ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. NO AIR GAP LOCATED ON THE HOSE OR BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED ON FAUCET. END OF THE HOSE ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SINK. THE MANAGER REMOVED THE HOSE ATTACHED TO THE SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: NOTED THE BRICK WALL IN THE WASHROOM WITH OPEN HOLES/SEAMS/CREVICES. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALL.----FLOORS UNDER THE REAR METAL RACK STORAGE AND BULK FLOUR STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR THE LIGHTING INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 8, 2020: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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