DJ CLUB INC KTV & LOUNGE

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Address
33-46 LINDEN PLACE
Queens, NY 11354
Cuisine
Fruits/Vegetables
Inspection Type
Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Violations
4 total
⚠ 3 critical
Facility History
2 inspections

Violations Cited

• MAJOR 15F1

Ashtrays in smoke-free area Tobacco use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area observed. Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted Workplace SFAA policy not prominently posted in workplace Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used. Mechanical or natural ventilation system not provided, improperly installed, in disrepair and/

Ashtrays in smoke-free area

⚠️ Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. Ashtrays in smoke-free area Tobacco use, violations associated with 25% increase in illness risk. Correction required within 24-48 hours.

📋 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.

⚠ CRITICAL 04A

Food Protection Certificate Not Held by Supervisor

Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

⚠️ Why This Matters

KNOWLEDGE GAP: Establishments without certified managers have 2.5x more critical violations. Lack of food safety knowledge directly correlates with foodborne illness outbreaks. Certified managers reduce outbreak risk by 60% through proper training and oversight.

📋 Code Requirements

Obtain Food Protection Certificate immediately through NYC-approved course. Certificate holder must be present ALL operating hours. Post certificate conspicuously. Maintain valid certification (renew every 5 years). Train all staff on food safety basics.

CDC Risk Factor: Poor Personal Hygiene - Knowledge Factor
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.15
⚠ CRITICAL 08C

Pesticide not properly used or stored

Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Improper pesticide use causes chemical contamination and acute poisoning

📋 Code Requirements

Licensed applicator only; follow label directions; store away from food; use approved chemicals

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.31
⚠ CRITICAL 04H

Food Contaminated or Cross-Contaminated

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

⚠️ Why This Matters

PATHOGEN SPREAD: Cross-contamination spreads deadly bacteria throughout facility. One contaminated cutting board can transfer Salmonella to 20+ food items. Causes multi-victim outbreaks. E. coli O157:H7 from raw beef can cause kidney failure in children.

📋 Code Requirements

Prevent ALL cross-contamination: Separate equipment for raw and ready-to-eat, Color-coded cutting boards, Proper storage order (raw below ready-to-eat), Clean and sanitize between different foods, Cover all foods, Change gloves between tasks.

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Cross-Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.07
Inspector's Action:

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