LA TRANQUILITE RESTAURANT

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Thursday, April 7, 2022

Overview

LA TRANQUILITE RESTAURANT was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on April 7, 2022 following a health inspection. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.

Address
9128 AVENUE L
Brooklyn, NY 11236
Cuisine
Caribbean
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
5 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 04L

Evidence of Mice Present in Facility

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

⚠️ Why This Matters

WIDESPREAD CONTAMINATION: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily, each containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. One mouse contaminates 10x more food than it eats through droppings and urine. Mouse allergens trigger asthma. Can infest entire facility in weeks.

📋 Code Requirements

Eliminate immediately: Clean all droppings with bleach solution, Seal ALL holes over 1/4 inch, Remove nesting materials, Professional treatment if >10 droppings found, Discard contaminated foods, Install traps/bait stations, Deep clean entire facility.

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Environmental
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.17
⚠ CRITICAL 06C

Food not protected from contamination

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants

📋 Code Requirements

Cover all food; store 6 inches off floor; protect from customer contamination; use sneeze guards

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
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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LA TRANQUILITE RESTAURANT — Inspection Questions

Did LA TRANQUILITE RESTAURANT pass their NYC health inspection on April 7, 2022?
LA TRANQUILITE RESTAURANT was closed by the health department on April 7, 2022 with a score of 39 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did LA TRANQUILITE RESTAURANT have?
LA TRANQUILITE RESTAURANT 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 04L mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 04L (Evidence of Mice Present in Facility) is a critical violation. Mouse droppings, gnaw marks, nesting materials, or live mice observed. WIDESPREAD CONTAMINATION: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily, each containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. One mouse contaminates 10x more food than it eats through droppings and urine. Mouse allergens trigger asthma. Can infest entire facility in weeks.
What does violation code 06C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06C (Food not protected from contamination) is a critical violation. All food must be protected from contamination during storage, prep, display and service Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants