FOCA CAFE

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Overview

FOCA CAFE was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on August 21, 2024 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
98-09 37 AVENUE
Queens, NY 11368
Cuisine
Mexican
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
6 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 05H

NYC Health Code Violation 05H

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 05H 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:

Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

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FOCA CAFE — Inspection Questions

Did FOCA CAFE pass their NYC health inspection on August 21, 2024?
FOCA CAFE was closed by the health department on August 21, 2024 with a score of 47 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did FOCA CAFE have?
FOCA 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 05H mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 05H (NYC Health Code Violation 05H) is a critical violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 05H to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.