MEOW/MACARON PARLOUR
GRADE AThursday, December 14, 2023
Address
20 UNION SQUARE WEST
Manhattan, NY 10003
Cuisine
Bakery Products/Desserts
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
1 inspections
Violations Cited
⚠ CRITICAL
06F
Wiping Cloths Not Stored in Sanitizer
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
⚠️ Why This Matters
CONTAMINATION SPREAD: Dirty wiping cloths spread millions of bacteria across every surface wiped. Bacteria double every 20 minutes on damp cloths. One contaminated cloth can spread pathogens to 30+ surfaces, causing facility-wide contamination.
📋 Code Requirements
Store wiping cloths in sanitizer AT ALL TIMES between uses: 50-100ppm chlorine or 200-400ppm quaternary ammonium. Change solution when visibly dirty or every 4 hours. Use separate cloths for food contact vs non-food contact. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.
CDC Risk Factor:
Contaminated Equipment
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.21
Inspector's Action:
Violations were cited in the following area(s).