ARCH CAFE

GRADE A

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Overview

ARCH CAFE in Midtown Times Square received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on March 7, 2024, scoring 2 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
550 MADISON AVENUE
Manhattan, NY 10022
Cuisine
American
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
3 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 08B

NYC Health Code Violation 08B

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 08B 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.

Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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ARCH CAFE — Inspection Questions

Did ARCH CAFE pass their NYC health inspection on March 7, 2024?
ARCH CAFE passed with an A grade on March 7, 2024 with a score of 2 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did ARCH CAFE have?
ARCH CAFE had 1 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 08B mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 08B (NYC Health Code Violation 08B) 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 08B to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.