FAMOUS FAMIGLIA

GRADE B

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Overview

FAMOUS FAMIGLIA in Upper West Side (Central) received a Grade B on their NYC health inspection on April 6, 2022 with a score of 17 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
734 AMSTERDAM AVENUE
Manhattan, NY 10025
Cuisine
Pizza
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
6 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06F

Wiping Cloths Not Stored in Sanitizer

Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.

⚠️ 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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FAMOUS FAMIGLIA — Inspection Questions

Did FAMOUS FAMIGLIA pass their NYC health inspection on April 6, 2022?
FAMOUS FAMIGLIA received a B grade on April 6, 2022 with a score of 17 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did FAMOUS FAMIGLIA have?
FAMOUS FAMIGLIA 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.