BI WON
GRADE AMonday, May 8, 2023
BI WON in Oakland Gardens Hollis Hills received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on May 8, 2023, scoring 10 points. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.
Violations Cited
09B
Thawing procedure improper
Thawing procedure improper.
Improper thawing allows surface bacteria to multiply while interior remains frozen
Thaw under refrigeration, under cold running water, in microwave, or as part of cooking
02G
Cold TCS Food Held Above 41°F
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
DANGER ZONE GROWTH: Between 41-70°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. Salmonella doubles every 20 minutes at 70-90°F. After just 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria levels can cause severe illness including bloody diarrhea, kidney failure (E. coli), and typhoid fever (Salmonella).
Keep all cold TCS foods at 41°F or below (smoked fish 38°F, shell eggs 45°F). Monitor with calibrated thermometer every 2-4 hours. Ice baths must surround container to food level. Repair refrigeration immediately. DISCARD foods above 41°F for over 4 hours.
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
BI WON — Inspection Questions
- Did BI WON pass their NYC health inspection on May 8, 2023?
- BI WON passed with an A grade on May 8, 2023 with a score of 10 points. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
- What critical violations did BI WON have?
- BI WON 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 09B mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
- NYC violation 09B (Thawing procedure improper) is a major violation. Frozen foods must be thawed using approved methods to prevent bacterial growth Improper thawing allows surface bacteria to multiply while interior remains frozen
- What does violation code 02G mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
- NYC violation 02G (Cold TCS Food Held Above 41°F) is a critical violation. Cold potentially hazardous foods must be kept at 41°F or below (38°F for smoked fish) to prevent bacterial growth. DANGER ZONE GROWTH: Between 41-70°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. Salmonella doubles every 20 minutes at 70-90°F. After just 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria levels can cause severe illness including bloody diarrhea, kidney failure (E. coli), and typhoid fever (Salmonella).