GRAND TIER RESTAURANT @ METROPOLITAN OPERA

SCORE: 9 POINTS

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Overview

GRAND TIER RESTAURANT @ METROPOLITAN OPERA in Upper West Side Lincoln Square underwent a NYC health inspection on September 26, 2017 and scored 9 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
LINCOLN CENTER PLAZA
Manhattan, NY 10023
Cuisine
American
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
6 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 10B

Plumbing Not Properly Installed or Maintained

Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

⚠️ Why This Matters

WATER CONTAMINATION: Backflow can siphon sewage into water supply, contaminating entire facility. Cross-connections spread pathogens throughout plumbing. Sewage backups create immediate health hazard. Can affect hundreds through contaminated water.

📋 Code Requirements

Install backflow preventers on ALL required fixtures. Maintain air gaps (2x pipe diameter minimum). Fix all leaks immediately. Ensure proper drainage - no standing water. Regular plumbing inspection. No direct connections between sewage and water supply.

CDC Risk Factor: Environmental Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.23
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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GRAND TIER RESTAURANT @ METROPOLITAN OPERA — Inspection Questions

Did GRAND TIER RESTAURANT @ METROPOLITAN OPERA pass their NYC health inspection on September 26, 2017?
GRAND TIER RESTAURANT @ METROPOLITAN OPERA underwent inspection on September 26, 2017 with a score of 9 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did GRAND TIER RESTAURANT @ METROPOLITAN OPERA have?
GRAND TIER RESTAURANT @ METROPOLITAN OPERA 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 10B mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 10B (Plumbing Not Properly Installed or Maintained) is a major violation. Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided. Sewage disposal system in disrepair. WATER CONTAMINATION: Backflow can siphon sewage into water supply, contaminating entire facility. Cross-connections spread pathogens throughout plumbing. Sewage backups create immediate health hazard. Can affect hundreds through contaminated water.