GEORGE'S MEXICAN GRILL

SCORE: 6 POINTS

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Overview

GEORGE'S MEXICAN GRILL in Astoria (Central) underwent a NYC health inspection on January 31, 2023 and scored 6 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
29-37 NEWTOWN AVENUE
Queens, NY 11102
Cuisine
Mexican
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
4 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06C

Food not protected from contamination

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants

📋 Code Requirements

Cover all food; store 6 inches off floor; protect from customer contamination; use sneeze guards

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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GEORGE'S MEXICAN GRILL — Inspection Questions

Did GEORGE'S MEXICAN GRILL pass their NYC health inspection on January 31, 2023?
GEORGE'S MEXICAN GRILL underwent inspection on January 31, 2023 with a score of 6 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did GEORGE'S MEXICAN GRILL have?
GEORGE'S MEXICAN GRILL 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 06C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06C (Food not protected from contamination) is a critical violation. All food must be protected from contamination during storage, prep, display and service Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants