KARIZMA LOUNGE

Thursday, April 21, 2022

Overview

KARIZMA LOUNGE in East Midtown Turtle Bay underwent a NYC health inspection on April 21, 2022. The inspection found 3 violations, including 2 critical.

Address
244 EAST 51 STREET
Manhattan, NY 10022
Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Inspection Type
Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Violations
3 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
4 inspections

Violations Cited

• MAJOR 15E2

Flavored tobacco products sold or offered for sale Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

Flavored tobacco products sold or offered for sale

⚠️ Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. Flavored tobacco products sold or offere violations associated with 25% increase in illness risk. Correction required within 24-48 hours.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

⚠ CRITICAL 04H

Food Contaminated or Cross-Contaminated

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

⚠️ Why This Matters

PATHOGEN SPREAD: Cross-contamination spreads deadly bacteria throughout facility. One contaminated cutting board can transfer Salmonella to 20+ food items. Causes multi-victim outbreaks. E. coli O157:H7 from raw beef can cause kidney failure in children.

📋 Code Requirements

Prevent ALL cross-contamination: Separate equipment for raw and ready-to-eat, Color-coded cutting boards, Proper storage order (raw below ready-to-eat), Clean and sanitize between different foods, Cover all foods, Change gloves between tasks.

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Cross-Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.07
⚠ CRITICAL 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.

⚠️ Why This Matters

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.

📋 Code Requirements

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.

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment - CDC Risk Factor #5
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.21
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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KARIZMA LOUNGE — Inspection Questions

Did KARIZMA LOUNGE pass their NYC health inspection on April 21, 2022?
KARIZMA LOUNGE underwent inspection on April 21, 2022. The inspection found 3 violation(s).
What critical violations did KARIZMA LOUNGE have?
KARIZMA LOUNGE 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 15E2 mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 15E2 (Flavored tobacco products sold or offered for sale Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.) is a major violation. Flavored tobacco products sold or offered for sale Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations. CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. Flavored tobacco products sold or offere violations associated with 25% increase in illness risk. Correction required within 24-48 hours.
What does violation code 04H mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 04H (Food Contaminated or Cross-Contaminated) is a critical violation. Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, or cross-contaminated during storage, preparation, or service. PATHOGEN SPREAD: Cross-contamination spreads deadly bacteria throughout facility. One contaminated cutting board can transfer Salmonella to 20+ food items. Causes multi-victim outbreaks. E. coli O157:H7 from raw beef can cause kidney failure in children.
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.