CAFE HABANA, CAFE HABANA TO GO

SCORE: 23 POINTS

Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Overview

CAFE HABANA, CAFE HABANA TO GO in Manhattan underwent a NYC health inspection on July 3, 2019 and scored 23 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 06D

Food Contact Surfaces Not Properly Sanitized

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

⚠️ Why This Matters

BACTERIAL BUILDUP: Unsanitized surfaces harbor millions of bacteria within hours. Cross-contamination affects all food prepared on surface. Major cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Cutting boards can contain 200x more bacteria than toilet seats.

📋 Code Requirements

Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: After each use, Between different food types, Every 4 hours in continuous use, When contaminated. Use proper concentration sanitizer (50-100ppm chlorine, 200-400ppm quat). Air dry. Test sanitizer every 2 hours.

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment - CDC Risk Factor #5
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.21
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 July 3, 2019?
CAFE HABANA, CAFE HABANA TO GO underwent inspection on July 3, 2019 with a score of 23 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 06D mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06D (Food Contact Surfaces Not Properly Sanitized) is a critical violation. Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use and following contamination. BACTERIAL BUILDUP: Unsanitized surfaces harbor millions of bacteria within hours. Cross-contamination affects all food prepared on surface. Major cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Cutting boards can contain 200x more bacteria than toilet seats.