BIRCH COFFEE

SCORE: 18 POINTS

Monday, July 3, 2023

Overview

BIRCH COFFEE in Chelsea Hudson Yards underwent a NYC health inspection on July 3, 2023 and scored 18 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
360 WEST 33 STREET
Manhattan, NY 10001
Cuisine
Coffee/Tea
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
5 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06C

Food not protected from contamination

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants

📋 Code Requirements

Cover all food; store 6 inches off floor; protect from customer contamination; use sneeze guards

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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BIRCH COFFEE — Inspection Questions

Did BIRCH COFFEE pass their NYC health inspection on July 3, 2023?
BIRCH COFFEE underwent inspection on July 3, 2023 with a score of 18 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did BIRCH COFFEE have?
BIRCH COFFEE 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 06C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06C (Food not protected from contamination) is a critical violation. All food must be protected from contamination during storage, prep, display and service Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants