CAFE HABANA, CAFE HABANA TO GO

SCORE: 19 POINTS

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Overview

CAFE HABANA, CAFE HABANA TO GO in Manhattan underwent a NYC health inspection on February 13, 2019 and scored 19 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

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

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 04L

Evidence of Mice Present in Facility

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

⚠️ Why This Matters

WIDESPREAD CONTAMINATION: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily, each containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. One mouse contaminates 10x more food than it eats through droppings and urine. Mouse allergens trigger asthma. Can infest entire facility in weeks.

📋 Code Requirements

Eliminate immediately: Clean all droppings with bleach solution, Seal ALL holes over 1/4 inch, Remove nesting materials, Professional treatment if >10 droppings found, Discard contaminated foods, Install traps/bait stations, Deep clean entire facility.

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

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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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 February 13, 2019?
CAFE HABANA, CAFE HABANA TO GO underwent inspection on February 13, 2019 with a score of 19 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
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 04L mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 04L (Evidence of Mice Present in Facility) is a critical violation. Mouse droppings, gnaw marks, nesting materials, or live mice observed. WIDESPREAD CONTAMINATION: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily, each containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. One mouse contaminates 10x more food than it eats through droppings and urine. Mouse allergens trigger asthma. Can infest entire facility in weeks.