696 GOURMET DELI

Friday, August 3, 2012

Overview

696 GOURMET DELI in Manhattan underwent a NYC health inspection on August 3, 2012. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.

Address
696 3 AVENUE
Manhattan, NY 10017
Cuisine
American
Inspection Type
Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
9 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 22A

NYC Health Code Violation 22A

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying conditions.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 22A to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

⚠ CRITICAL 06F

Wiping Cloths Not Stored in Sanitizer

Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.

⚠️ Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION SPREAD: Dirty wiping cloths spread millions of bacteria across every surface wiped. Bacteria double every 20 minutes on damp cloths. One contaminated cloth can spread pathogens to 30+ surfaces, causing facility-wide contamination.

📋 Code Requirements

Store wiping cloths in sanitizer AT ALL TIMES between uses: 50-100ppm chlorine or 200-400ppm quaternary ammonium. Change solution when visibly dirty or every 4 hours. Use separate cloths for food contact vs non-food contact. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.21
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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696 GOURMET DELI — Inspection Questions

Did 696 GOURMET DELI pass their NYC health inspection on August 3, 2012?
696 GOURMET DELI underwent inspection on August 3, 2012. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
What critical violations did 696 GOURMET DELI have?
696 GOURMET DELI had 2 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 22A mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 22A (NYC Health Code Violation 22A) is a critical violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 22A to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
What does violation code 06F mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06F (Wiping Cloths Not Stored in Sanitizer) is a critical violation. Wiping cloths used on food contact surfaces not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. CONTAMINATION SPREAD: Dirty wiping cloths spread millions of bacteria across every surface wiped. Bacteria double every 20 minutes on damp cloths. One contaminated cloth can spread pathogens to 30+ surfaces, causing facility-wide contamination.