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Baraka Deli & Grocery

September 4, 2024 · Closed by the city

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official resultClosed by the city
score72 pts
inspection typePre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
failed findings8
critical findings6

Failed findings

fridge is giving… room tempcritical

Official wording: Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
code 02G
no certified food supervisor on dutycritical

Official wording: Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
code 04A
pest / contamination issuecritical

Official wording: Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
code 04J
facility hygiene issuecritical

Official wording: Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
code 05F
utensils stored sketchycritical

Official wording: Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
code 06E
grimy wiping clothscritical

Official wording: Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
code 06F
facility / equipment issue

Official wording: Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
code 10E
facility / equipment issue

Official wording: Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
code 10G

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Score 31 on August 5, 2024: Score changed by +41 points. 4 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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About this record

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Source: NYC Open Data.