Did LEGEND COOKHOUSE pass their NYC health inspection on March 14, 2024?

LEGEND COOKHOUSE passed with an A grade on March 14, 2024 with a score of 7 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).

What critical violations did LEGEND COOKHOUSE have?

LEGEND COOKHOUSE 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.

LEGEND COOKHOUSE

GRADE A

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Overview

LEGEND COOKHOUSE in South Ozone Park received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on March 14, 2024, scoring 7 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address

135-11 ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD

Queens, NY 11420

Cuisine

Caribbean

Inspection Type

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Violations

1 total

⚠ 1 critical

Facility History

6 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ 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

📖 NYC Health Code 📚 FDA Food Code 🎓 CDC Info

Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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