ITAL FUSION

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Overview

ITAL FUSION was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on September 3, 2019 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
4705 CHURCH AVENUE
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Cuisine
Vegetarian
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
15 inspections
3 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 02G

Cold TCS Food Held Above 41°F

Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.

⚠️ Why This Matters

DANGER ZONE GROWTH: Between 41-70°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. Salmonella doubles every 20 minutes at 70-90°F. After just 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria levels can cause severe illness including bloody diarrhea, kidney failure (E. coli), and typhoid fever (Salmonella).

📋 Code Requirements

Keep all cold TCS foods at 41°F or below (smoked fish 38°F, shell eggs 45°F). Monitor with calibrated thermometer every 2-4 hours. Ice baths must surround container to food level. Repair refrigeration immediately. DISCARD foods above 41°F for over 4 hours.

CDC Risk Factor: Improper Holding/Time & Temperature
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09(c)
Inspector's Action:

Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

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ITAL FUSION — Inspection Questions

Did ITAL FUSION pass their NYC health inspection on September 3, 2019?
ITAL FUSION was closed by the health department on September 3, 2019 with a score of 76 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did ITAL FUSION have?
ITAL FUSION 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 02G mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 02G (Cold TCS Food Held Above 41°F) is a critical violation. Cold potentially hazardous foods must be kept at 41°F or below (38°F for smoked fish) to prevent bacterial growth. DANGER ZONE GROWTH: Between 41-70°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. Salmonella doubles every 20 minutes at 70-90°F. After just 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria levels can cause severe illness including bloody diarrhea, kidney failure (E. coli), and typhoid fever (Salmonella).