FAMILY'S CAFE

Monday, December 2, 2024

Overview

FAMILY'S CAFE in Fordham Heights underwent a NYC health inspection on December 2, 2024. The inspection found 2 violations, including 1 critical.

Address
2378 JEROME AVENUE
Bronx, NY 10468
Cuisine
Mexican
Inspection Type
Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
5 inspections

Violations Cited

• MAJOR 15-37

NYC Health Code Violation 15-37

Workplace SFAA policy not prominently posted in workplace.

⚠️ Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. NYC Health Code Violation 15-37 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 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:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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FAMILY'S CAFE — Inspection Questions

Did FAMILY'S CAFE pass their NYC health inspection on December 2, 2024?
FAMILY'S CAFE underwent inspection on December 2, 2024. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
What critical violations did FAMILY'S CAFE have?
FAMILY'S CAFE 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 15-37 mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 15-37 (NYC Health Code Violation 15-37) is a major violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. NYC Health Code Violation 15-37 violations associated with 25% increase in illness risk. Correction required within 24-48 hours.
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.