MI RANCHITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Overview

MI RANCHITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT in Washington Heights (North) underwent a NYC health inspection on December 13, 2023. The inspection found 2 violations, including 1 critical.

Address
1468 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE
Manhattan, NY 10033
Cuisine
Mexican
Inspection Type
Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
5 inspections

Violations Cited

• MAJOR 16-02

NYC Health Code Violation 16-02

The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

⚠️ Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. NYC Health Code Violation 16-02 violations associated with 25% increase in illness risk. Correction required within 24-48 hours.

📋 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 02I

NYC Health Code Violation 02I

TCS food removed from cold holding or prepared from or combined with ingredients at room temperature not cooled by an approved method to 41 °F or below within 4 hours.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 02I 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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MI RANCHITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT — Inspection Questions

Did MI RANCHITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT pass their NYC health inspection on December 13, 2023?
MI RANCHITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT underwent inspection on December 13, 2023. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
What critical violations did MI RANCHITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT have?
MI RANCHITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT 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 16-02 mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 16-02 (NYC Health Code Violation 16-02) is a major violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. NYC Health Code Violation 16-02 violations associated with 25% increase in illness risk. Correction required within 24-48 hours.
What does violation code 02I mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 02I (NYC Health Code Violation 02I) 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 02I to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.