MBJ FOOD SERVICE

GRADE A

Thursday, June 14, 2018

Overview

MBJ FOOD SERVICE in Long Island City Hunters Point received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on June 14, 2018, scoring 10 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
29-10 THOMPSON AVENUE
Queens, NY 11101
Cuisine
American
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
8 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 02B

Hot TCS Food Not Held at 140°F or Above

Hot food item not held at or above 140º 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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MBJ FOOD SERVICE — Inspection Questions

Did MBJ FOOD SERVICE pass their NYC health inspection on June 14, 2018?
MBJ FOOD SERVICE passed with an A grade on June 14, 2018 with a score of 10 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did MBJ FOOD SERVICE have?
MBJ FOOD SERVICE 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.