DAVIDOVICH BAKERY

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Overview

DAVIDOVICH BAKERY was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on April 16, 2024 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
79 CLINTON STREET
Manhattan, NY 10002
Cuisine
Bakery Products/Desserts
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
15 inspections
2 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06F

Wiping Cloths Not Stored in Sanitizer

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

⚠️ Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION SPREAD: Dirty wiping cloths spread millions of bacteria across every surface wiped. Bacteria double every 20 minutes on damp cloths. One contaminated cloth can spread pathogens to 30+ surfaces, causing facility-wide contamination.

📋 Code Requirements

Store wiping cloths in sanitizer AT ALL TIMES between uses: 50-100ppm chlorine or 200-400ppm quaternary ammonium. Change solution when visibly dirty or every 4 hours. Use separate cloths for food contact vs non-food contact. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.21
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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DAVIDOVICH BAKERY — Inspection Questions

Did DAVIDOVICH BAKERY pass their NYC health inspection on April 16, 2024?
DAVIDOVICH BAKERY was closed by the health department on April 16, 2024 with a score of 62 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did DAVIDOVICH BAKERY have?
DAVIDOVICH BAKERY 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 06F mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06F (Wiping Cloths Not Stored in Sanitizer) is a critical violation. Wiping cloths used on food contact surfaces not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. CONTAMINATION SPREAD: Dirty wiping cloths spread millions of bacteria across every surface wiped. Bacteria double every 20 minutes on damp cloths. One contaminated cloth can spread pathogens to 30+ surfaces, causing facility-wide contamination.