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New York Halal Pizza

November 8, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
critical findings1

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:- CHICKEN WINGS 60F, GYROS 45.7F, BEEF 44.2F, CHICKEN 45.7F/47.3F, BBQ CHICKEN 44.2. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
code 3Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AT THE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, DINNING AREA AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED 2 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE UNUSED SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA AND ON FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.....NOTED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION THROUGH OUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO USE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR ELEVATION.MUST ALSO STORE ITEMS 6" AWAY FROM THE WALLS AND 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST ICE CREAM FREEZER AT THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY WHERE MICE AND ROACH ACTIVITIES WERE FOUND.
code 34
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
code 41

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Compared with No Entry on November 3, 2017: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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