GONG CHA / POKE+
SCORE: 5 POINTSWednesday, April 5, 2023
GONG CHA / POKE+ in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill underwent a NYC health inspection on April 5, 2023 and scored 5 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.
Violations Cited
06D
Food Contact Surfaces Not Properly Sanitized
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
BACTERIAL BUILDUP: Unsanitized surfaces harbor millions of bacteria within hours. Cross-contamination affects all food prepared on surface. Major cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Cutting boards can contain 200x more bacteria than toilet seats.
Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: After each use, Between different food types, Every 4 hours in continuous use, When contaminated. Use proper concentration sanitizer (50-100ppm chlorine, 200-400ppm quat). Air dry. Test sanitizer every 2 hours.
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
GONG CHA / POKE+ — Inspection Questions
- Did GONG CHA / POKE+ pass their NYC health inspection on April 5, 2023?
- GONG CHA / POKE+ underwent inspection on April 5, 2023 with a score of 5 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
- What critical violations did GONG CHA / POKE+ have?
- GONG CHA / POKE+ 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 06D mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
- NYC violation 06D (Food Contact Surfaces Not Properly Sanitized) is a critical violation. Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use and following contamination. BACTERIAL BUILDUP: Unsanitized surfaces harbor millions of bacteria within hours. Cross-contamination affects all food prepared on surface. Major cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Cutting boards can contain 200x more bacteria than toilet seats.