LAHORI KABAB

SCORE: 15 POINTS

Monday, July 25, 2022

Overview

LAHORI KABAB in Manhattan underwent a NYC health inspection on July 25, 2022 and scored 15 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
106 LEXINGTON AVENUE
Manhattan, NY 10016
Cuisine
Pakistani
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
6 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 02B

Hot TCS Food Not Held at 140°F or Above

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

⚠️ Why This Matters

BACTERIAL MULTIPLICATION: At 120°F, Clostridium perfringens doubles every 10 minutes. Can reach illness-causing levels within 1 hour. This bacteria causes 1 million US cases annually with severe abdominal cramps and diarrhea lasting 24 hours. Hot holding violations responsible for 40% of restaurant outbreaks.

📋 Code Requirements

Maintain ALL hot foods at 140°F minimum. Check temperatures every 30 minutes for problem foods, every 2 hours otherwise. Use calibrated thermometers. Adjust equipment immediately if below 140°F. Reheat to 165°F if below temp for under 2 hours. DISCARD if below 140°F for over 2 hours.

CDC Risk Factor: Improper Holding/Time & Temperature - CDC Risk Factor #3
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09(a)
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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LAHORI KABAB — Inspection Questions

Did LAHORI KABAB pass their NYC health inspection on July 25, 2022?
LAHORI KABAB underwent inspection on July 25, 2022 with a score of 15 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did LAHORI KABAB have?
LAHORI KABAB 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 02B mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 02B (Hot TCS Food Not Held at 140°F or Above) is a critical violation. Hot potentially hazardous foods must be maintained at 140°F or above to prevent rapid bacterial growth in the danger zone (41-140°F). BACTERIAL MULTIPLICATION: At 120°F, Clostridium perfringens doubles every 10 minutes. Can reach illness-causing levels within 1 hour. This bacteria causes 1 million US cases annually with severe abdominal cramps and diarrhea lasting 24 hours. Hot holding violations responsible for 40% of restaurant outbreaks.