HONEY BADGER
SCORE: 33 POINTSFriday, February 2, 2018
HONEY BADGER in Prospect Lefferts Gardens Wingate underwent a NYC health inspection on February 2, 2018 and scored 33 points. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.
Violations Cited
04C
Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
Food worker does not use proper utensil to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
DIRECT CONTAMINATION: Hands carry 150+ bacterial species and 3,000-5,000 bacteria per square centimeter. Even 'clean' hands transfer millions of bacteria. Ready-to-eat foods receive no kill step. Bare hand contact is #1 factor in Norovirus outbreaks affecting 20 million Americans annually.
NO bare hand contact EVER with ready-to-eat foods. Use: Single-use gloves (change every hour and between tasks), Tongs/spatulas/spoons, Deli tissue/wax paper. Wash hands before donning gloves. Post signs. This is NON-NEGOTIABLE in NYC.
04M
Live Roaches Present in Facility
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
DISEASE VECTORS: Roaches carry 33 types of bacteria, 6 parasitic worms, 7 human pathogens. Travel from sewers/garbage to food surfaces. Spread Salmonella, E. coli, Staphylococcus. Trigger severe asthma and allergies. One roach = likely infestation of hundreds.
Immediate elimination required: Professional extermination ASAP, Find and eliminate water sources (roaches need water daily), Seal all cracks/crevices, Deep clean with degreaser, Remove cardboard/clutter, Apply gel baits in non-food areas, Follow-up treatment in 2 weeks.
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
HONEY BADGER — Inspection Questions
- Did HONEY BADGER pass their NYC health inspection on February 2, 2018?
- HONEY BADGER underwent inspection on February 2, 2018 with a score of 33 points. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
- What critical violations did HONEY BADGER have?
- HONEY BADGER had 2 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 04C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
- NYC violation 04C (Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food) is a critical violation. Food workers must not touch ready-to-eat foods with bare hands. Must use utensils, gloves, or other barriers. DIRECT CONTAMINATION: Hands carry 150+ bacterial species and 3,000-5,000 bacteria per square centimeter. Even 'clean' hands transfer millions of bacteria. Ready-to-eat foods receive no kill step. Bare hand contact is #1 factor in Norovirus outbreaks affecting 20 million Americans annually.
- What does violation code 04M mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
- NYC violation 04M (Live Roaches Present in Facility) is a critical violation. Live cockroaches observed in food or non-food areas of establishment. DISEASE VECTORS: Roaches carry 33 types of bacteria, 6 parasitic worms, 7 human pathogens. Travel from sewers/garbage to food surfaces. Spread Salmonella, E. coli, Staphylococcus. Trigger severe asthma and allergies. One roach = likely infestation of hundreds.