VCHRIS AFRICAN CUISINE in Brooklyn
⚠️ This facility has been closed 3 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Jan 22, 2019
📍 568 UTICA AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11203 ·
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Overview
VCHRIS AFRICAN CUISINE in Brooklyn has been subject to 3 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2016. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation with a score of 16 points, based on 17 inspections conducted between 2016 and 2019. Among those inspections, the restaurant received 1 Grade A and 3 Grade B results.
17
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
3
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
VCHRIS AFRICAN CUISINE in Brooklyn: Emergency Closures (3)
VCHRIS AFRICAN CUISINE in Brooklyn: Full Inspection History (17 records)
Jan 22, 2019
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Harmful, noxious gas or vapor detected. CO =13 ppm.
Violations:
05B
GRADE Z
Jul 16, 2018
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 16
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Violations:
10F
Jul 16, 2018
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Failure to comply with an Order of the Board of Health, Commissioner, or Department.
Violations:
18D
Jun 18, 2018
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º F to 70º F or less within 2 hours, and from 70º F to 41º F or less within 4 additional hours.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Jun 18, 2018
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to comply with an Order of the Board of Health, Commissioner, or Department.
Violations:
18D
Feb 27, 2018
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
GRADE B
Feb 14, 2018
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 16
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Violations:
08A
✅ REOPENED
Jan 17, 2018
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Violations:
10F
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 9, 2018
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 68
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Violations:
08A
GRADE B
Aug 7, 2017
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 16
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
✅ REOPENED
Jul 7, 2017
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 5
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Violations:
10F
🚫 CLOSURE
Jun 22, 2017
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 47
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Violations:
04L
🚫 CLOSURE
Jun 22, 2017
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20D
GRADE A
Dec 22, 2016
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Violations:
10F
Nov 21, 2016
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 14
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
Violations:
04N
GRADE B
Jun 9, 2016
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 23
Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. Hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. Soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
Violations:
05D
Apr 20, 2016
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-ass...
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VCHRIS AFRICAN CUISINE in Brooklyn: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was VCHRIS AFRICAN CUISINE last inspected?
- VCHRIS AFRICAN CUISINE was last inspected on January 22, 2019 (Grade Z).
- What is VCHRIS AFRICAN CUISINE's current health grade?
- VCHRIS AFRICAN CUISINE currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has VCHRIS AFRICAN CUISINE been closed by NYC Health?
- VCHRIS AFRICAN CUISINE has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 3 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has VCHRIS AFRICAN CUISINE had?
- VCHRIS AFRICAN CUISINE has 17 health inspections on record from April 2016 through January 2019. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at VCHRIS AFRICAN CUISINE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at VCHRIS AFRICAN CUISINE was 68 points on January 9, 2018. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.