BLIMPIE
Friday, November 13, 2009
BLIMPIE in Manhattan underwent a NYC health inspection on November 13, 2009. The inspection found 2 violations, including 1 critical.
Violations Cited
16C
NYC Health Code Violation 16C
Calorie information is not posted on menu and menu board
CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. NYC Health Code Violation 16C 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.
04M
Live Roaches Present in Facility
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
DISEASE VECTORS: Roaches carry 33 types of bacteria, 6 parasitic worms, 7 human pathogens. Travel from sewers/garbage to food surfaces. Spread Salmonella, E. coli, Staphylococcus. Trigger severe asthma and allergies. One roach = likely infestation of hundreds.
Immediate elimination required: Professional extermination ASAP, Find and eliminate water sources (roaches need water daily), Seal all cracks/crevices, Deep clean with degreaser, Remove cardboard/clutter, Apply gel baits in non-food areas, Follow-up treatment in 2 weeks.
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
BLIMPIE — Inspection Questions
- Did BLIMPIE pass their NYC health inspection on November 13, 2009?
- BLIMPIE underwent inspection on November 13, 2009. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
- What critical violations did BLIMPIE have?
- BLIMPIE 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 16C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
- NYC violation 16C (NYC Health Code Violation 16C) is a major violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. NYC Health Code Violation 16C violations associated with 25% increase in illness risk. Correction required within 24-48 hours.
- What does violation code 04M mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
- NYC violation 04M (Live Roaches Present in Facility) is a critical violation. Live cockroaches observed in food or non-food areas of establishment. DISEASE VECTORS: Roaches carry 33 types of bacteria, 6 parasitic worms, 7 human pathogens. Travel from sewers/garbage to food surfaces. Spread Salmonella, E. coli, Staphylococcus. Trigger severe asthma and allergies. One roach = likely infestation of hundreds.