VCHRIS AFRICAN CUISINE
⚠️ This facility has been closed 3 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Jan 22, 2019
Address
568 UTICA AVENUE
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Cuisine Type
African
📞 7186040964
Inspection History
17 inspections
Grade A: 1 , Grade B: 3
3 closures
Permit
CAMIS #41718241
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2019
Inspection History (17 most recent)
Jan 22, 2019
- Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Harmful, noxious gas or vapor detected. CO =13 ppm.
GRADE Z
Jul 16, 2018
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 16 points
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 ...
Jul 16, 2018
- Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Failure to comply with an Order of the Board of Health, Commissioner, or Department.
Jun 18, 2018
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17 points
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...
Jun 18, 2018
- Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to comply with an Order of the Board of Health, Commissioner, or Department.
Feb 27, 2018
- Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
GRADE B
Feb 14, 2018
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 16 points
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
✅ REOPENED
Jan 17, 2018
- Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2 points
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 ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 9, 2018
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 68 points
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
GRADE B
Aug 7, 2017
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 16 points
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 points
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 ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jun 22, 2017
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 47 points
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
🚫 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.
GRADE A
Dec 22, 2016
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9 points
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 ...
Nov 21, 2016
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 14 points
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 incl...
GRADE B
Jun 9, 2016
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 23 points
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.
Apr 20, 2016
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29 points
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, ...