BLIMPIE
🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENTWednesday, January 20, 2010
BLIMPIE was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on January 20, 2010 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.
Violations Cited
02G
Cold TCS Food Held Above 41°F
Cold food held above 41F (Smoked fish above 38F) except during 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.
Establishment re-closed by DOHMH.
BLIMPIE — Inspection Questions
- Did BLIMPIE pass their NYC health inspection on January 20, 2010?
- BLIMPIE was closed by the health department on January 20, 2010 with a score of 11 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
- 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 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).