FONTENOVA TAPAS

SCORE: 21 POINTS

Thursday, November 1, 2018

Overview

FONTENOVA TAPAS in Kingsbridge Marble Hill underwent a NYC health inspection on November 1, 2018 and scored 21 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
216 WEST 242 STREET
Bronx, NY 10471
Cuisine
Peruvian
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
3 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 04L

Evidence of Mice Present in Facility

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

⚠️ Why This Matters

WIDESPREAD CONTAMINATION: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily, each containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. One mouse contaminates 10x more food than it eats through droppings and urine. Mouse allergens trigger asthma. Can infest entire facility in weeks.

📋 Code Requirements

Eliminate immediately: Clean all droppings with bleach solution, Seal ALL holes over 1/4 inch, Remove nesting materials, Professional treatment if >10 droppings found, Discard contaminated foods, Install traps/bait stations, Deep clean entire facility.

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Environmental
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.17
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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FONTENOVA TAPAS — Inspection Questions

Did FONTENOVA TAPAS pass their NYC health inspection on November 1, 2018?
FONTENOVA TAPAS underwent inspection on November 1, 2018 with a score of 21 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did FONTENOVA TAPAS have?
FONTENOVA TAPAS 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 04L mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 04L (Evidence of Mice Present in Facility) is a critical violation. Mouse droppings, gnaw marks, nesting materials, or live mice observed. WIDESPREAD CONTAMINATION: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily, each containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. One mouse contaminates 10x more food than it eats through droppings and urine. Mouse allergens trigger asthma. Can infest entire facility in weeks.