MO LOUNGE / THE BAR AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL / LOBBY LOUNGE

GRADE A

Thursday, April 4, 2024

Overview

MO LOUNGE / THE BAR AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL / LOBBY LOUNGE in Upper West Side Lincoln Square received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on April 4, 2024, scoring 13 points. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.

Address
80 COLUMBUS CIRCLE at 60th street
Manhattan, NY 10023
Cuisine
Asian/Asian Fusion
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
4 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06E

NYC Health Code Violation 06E

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 06E to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 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 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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MO LOUNGE / THE BAR AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL / LOBBY LOUNGE — Inspection Questions

Did MO LOUNGE / THE BAR AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL / LOBBY LOUNGE pass their NYC health inspection on April 4, 2024?
MO LOUNGE / THE BAR AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL / LOBBY LOUNGE passed with an A grade on April 4, 2024 with a score of 13 points. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
What critical violations did MO LOUNGE / THE BAR AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL / LOBBY LOUNGE have?
MO LOUNGE / THE BAR AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL / LOBBY 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 06E mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06E (NYC Health Code Violation 06E) is a critical violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 06E to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
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.