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Harlem Shark Bar

January 29, 2026 · C

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official resultC
gradeGrade C
score51 pts
inspection typePre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
failed findings12
critical findings6

Failed findings

hot food sitting too coolcritical

Official wording: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
code 02BCriticalstatus: Critical
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 02GCriticalstatus: Critical
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
code 05DCriticalstatus: Critical
staff skipping handwashingcritical

Official wording: Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
code 06ACriticalstatus: Critical
surfaces not properly sanitizedcritical

Official wording: Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
code 06DCriticalstatus: Critical
utensils stored sketchycritical

Official wording: Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
code 06ECriticalstatus: Critical
garbage situation out of pocket

Official wording: Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
code 08Cstatus: Not Critical
equipment / surface issue

Official wording: Thawing procedure improper.
code 09Bstatus: Not Critical
food contact surfaces dirty

Official wording: Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
code 09Cstatus: Not Critical
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
code 10Bstatus: Not Critical
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
code 10Fstatus: Not Critical
Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale

code 15-21status: Not Applicable

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Score 39 on January 8, 2026: Score changed by +12 points. 9 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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