CAFE HABANA, CAFE HABANA TO GO

GRADE A

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Overview

CAFE HABANA, CAFE HABANA TO GO in Manhattan received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on March 11, 2020, scoring 9 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

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

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 10E

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

Accurate thermometer not provided in refrigerated or hot holding equipment.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link Accurate thermometer not provided or pro to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

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 March 11, 2020?
CAFE HABANA, CAFE HABANA TO GO passed with an A grade on March 11, 2020 with a score of 9 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 10E mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 10E (Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.) is a critical violation. Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link Accurate thermometer not provided or pro to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.