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Perista Cafe
March 30, 2026 · Score 34
🫥not rated
- official resultScore 34
- score34 pts
- inspection typeCycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- failed findings7
- critical findings3
Failed findings
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hot food sitting too coolcriticalOfficial wording: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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no certified food supervisor on dutycriticalOfficial wording: Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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they've got roommates (mice)criticalOfficial wording: Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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basically rolling out the welcome mat for pestsOfficial wording: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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garbage situation out of pocketOfficial wording: Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
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plumbing acting upOfficial 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.
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facility / equipment issueOfficial wording: Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Score 39 on February 19, 2026: Score changed by -5 points. 3 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.
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Source: NYC Open Data.