NEW 21 CHINESE KITCHEN

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Overview

NEW 21 CHINESE KITCHEN was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on May 23, 2013 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
90-53 CORONA AVENUE
Queens, NY 11373
Cuisine
Chinese
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
13 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06F

Wiping Cloths Not Stored in Sanitizer

Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.

⚠️ 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:

Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

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NEW 21 CHINESE KITCHEN — Inspection Questions

Did NEW 21 CHINESE KITCHEN pass their NYC health inspection on May 23, 2013?
NEW 21 CHINESE KITCHEN was closed by the health department on May 23, 2013 with a score of 32 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did NEW 21 CHINESE KITCHEN have?
NEW 21 CHINESE KITCHEN 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 06F mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06F (Wiping Cloths Not Stored in Sanitizer) is a critical violation. Wiping cloths used on food contact surfaces not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 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.