CAFE HABANA, CAFE HABANA TO GO

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Thursday, July 6, 2017

Overview

CAFE HABANA, CAFE HABANA TO GO was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on July 6, 2017 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
17 PRINCE STREET
Manhattan, NY 10012
Cuisine
Latin American
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
15 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 04N

Filth Flies Present in Food Areas

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.

⚠️ Why This Matters

RAPID CONTAMINATION: Flies carry 100+ pathogens on feet and bodies. One fly transfers 2 million bacteria per landing. Feed by vomiting on food. Can contaminate entire prep area in minutes. Major vector for E. coli, Salmonella, Shigella transmission.

📋 Code Requirements

Eliminate breeding sites: Clean drains daily, Remove standing water, Empty garbage frequently, Install air curtains/screens, Use fly lights away from food, Clean up spills immediately, Locate and eliminate larval breeding sites (drains, garbage, produce).

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Environmental
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.17
Inspector's Action:

Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

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CAFE HABANA, CAFE HABANA TO GO — Inspection Questions

Did CAFE HABANA, CAFE HABANA TO GO pass their NYC health inspection on July 6, 2017?
CAFE HABANA, CAFE HABANA TO GO was closed by the health department on July 6, 2017 with a score of 16 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did CAFE HABANA, CAFE HABANA TO GO have?
CAFE HABANA, CAFE HABANA TO GO 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 04N mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 04N (Filth Flies Present in Food Areas) is a critical violation. House flies, fruit flies, drain flies, or other filth flies present in establishment. RAPID CONTAMINATION: Flies carry 100+ pathogens on feet and bodies. One fly transfers 2 million bacteria per landing. Feed by vomiting on food. Can contaminate entire prep area in minutes. Major vector for E. coli, Salmonella, Shigella transmission.