HIVE MIND BOOKS

GRADE A

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Overview

HIVE MIND BOOKS in Bushwick (West) received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on November 12, 2024, scoring 10 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
219 IRVING AVENUE
Brooklyn, NY 11237
Cuisine
American
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
1 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 03A

Food from unapproved or unknown source

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unapproved sources may contain parasites, chemicals, or pathogens not eliminated by cooking

📋 Code Requirements

Purchase from licensed, inspected suppliers; maintain invoices; no home-prepared foods

CDC Risk Factor: Food from Unsafe Sources
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.11
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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HIVE MIND BOOKS — Inspection Questions

Did HIVE MIND BOOKS pass their NYC health inspection on November 12, 2024?
HIVE MIND BOOKS passed with an A grade on November 12, 2024 with a score of 10 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did HIVE MIND BOOKS have?
HIVE MIND BOOKS 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 03A mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 03A (Food from unapproved or unknown source) is a critical violation. All food must come from approved, inspected sources to ensure safety Unapproved sources may contain parasites, chemicals, or pathogens not eliminated by cooking