BEST 164
Thursday, March 5, 2020
BEST 164 in Murray Hill Broadway Flushing underwent a NYC health inspection on March 5, 2020. The inspection found 2 violations, including 1 critical.
Violations Cited
15F1
Ashtrays in smoke-free area Tobacco use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area observed. Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted Workplace SFAA policy not prominently posted in workplace Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used. Mechanical or natural ventilation system not provided, improperly installed, in disrepair and/
Ashtrays in smoke-free area
CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. Ashtrays in smoke-free area Tobacco use, violations associated with 25% increase in illness risk. Correction required within 24-48 hours.
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.
06D
Food Contact Surfaces Not Properly Sanitized
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
BACTERIAL BUILDUP: Unsanitized surfaces harbor millions of bacteria within hours. Cross-contamination affects all food prepared on surface. Major cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Cutting boards can contain 200x more bacteria than toilet seats.
Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: After each use, Between different food types, Every 4 hours in continuous use, When contaminated. Use proper concentration sanitizer (50-100ppm chlorine, 200-400ppm quat). Air dry. Test sanitizer every 2 hours.
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
BEST 164 — Inspection Questions
- Did BEST 164 pass their NYC health inspection on March 5, 2020?
- BEST 164 underwent inspection on March 5, 2020. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
- What critical violations did BEST 164 have?
- BEST 164 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 15F1 mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
- NYC violation 15F1 (Ashtrays in smoke-free area Tobacco use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area observed. Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted Workplace SFAA policy not prominently posted in workplace Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used. Mechanical or natural ventilation system not provided, improperly installed, in disrepair and/) is a major violation. Ashtrays in smoke-free area Tobacco use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area observed. Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted Workplace SFAA policy not prominently posted in workplace Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used. Mechanical or natural ventilation system not provided, improperly installed, in disrepair and/or fails to prevent excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation vapors, odors, smoke, and fumes. CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. Ashtrays in smoke-free area Tobacco use, violations associated with 25% increase in illness risk. Correction required within 24-48 hours.
- What does violation code 06D mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
- NYC violation 06D (Food Contact Surfaces Not Properly Sanitized) is a critical violation. Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use and following contamination. BACTERIAL BUILDUP: Unsanitized surfaces harbor millions of bacteria within hours. Cross-contamination affects all food prepared on surface. Major cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Cutting boards can contain 200x more bacteria than toilet seats.