BLUE MOUNTAIN

GRADE A

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Overview

BLUE MOUNTAIN in Murray Hill Kips Bay received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on January 18, 2024, scoring 6 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
396 3 AVENUE
Manhattan, NY 10016
Cuisine
Japanese
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
4 inspections
1 failures

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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BLUE MOUNTAIN — Inspection Questions

Did BLUE MOUNTAIN pass their NYC health inspection on January 18, 2024?
BLUE MOUNTAIN passed with an A grade on January 18, 2024 with a score of 6 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did BLUE MOUNTAIN have?
BLUE MOUNTAIN 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