MARISCOS EL SUBMARINO

SCORE: 25 POINTS

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Overview

MARISCOS EL SUBMARINO in Jackson Heights underwent a NYC health inspection on April 3, 2025 and scored 25 points. The inspection found 4 violations, including 4 critical.

Address
88-05 ROOSEVELT AVENUE
Queens, NY 11372
Cuisine
Seafood
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
4 total
⚠ 4 critical
Facility History
8 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ 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
⚠ CRITICAL 10E

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link Accurate thermometer not provided or pro 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 03B

NYC Health Code Violation 03B

Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 03B 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 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.

Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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MARISCOS EL SUBMARINO — Inspection Questions

Did MARISCOS EL SUBMARINO pass their NYC health inspection on April 3, 2025?
MARISCOS EL SUBMARINO underwent inspection on April 3, 2025 with a score of 25 points. The inspection found 4 violation(s).
What critical violations did MARISCOS EL SUBMARINO have?
MARISCOS EL SUBMARINO had 4 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 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.
What does violation code 10E mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 10E (Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.) is a critical violation. Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link Accurate thermometer not provided or pro to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
What does violation code 03B mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 03B (NYC Health Code Violation 03B) 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 03B to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
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.