BLIMPIE
🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENTWednesday, January 20, 2010
Address
38 PARK ROW
Manhattan, NY 10038
Cuisine
Sandwiches
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
15 inspections
Violations Cited
⚠ CRITICAL
02G
Cold TCS Food Held Above 41°F
Cold food held above 41F (Smoked fish above 38F) except during necessary preparation.
⚠️ Why This Matters
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).
📋 Code Requirements
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.
CDC Risk Factor:
Improper Holding/Time & Temperature
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09(c)
Inspector's Action:
Establishment re-closed by DOHMH.