NEW SHANGHAI TAN RESTAURANT

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Overview

NEW SHANGHAI TAN RESTAURANT was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on June 20, 2023 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
135-20 40 ROAD
Queens, NY 11354
Cuisine
Chinese
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
7 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 02B

Hot TCS Food Not Held at 140°F or Above

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °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:

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

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NEW SHANGHAI TAN RESTAURANT — Inspection Questions

Did NEW SHANGHAI TAN RESTAURANT pass their NYC health inspection on June 20, 2023?
NEW SHANGHAI TAN RESTAURANT was closed by the health department on June 20, 2023 with a score of 55 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did NEW SHANGHAI TAN RESTAURANT have?
NEW SHANGHAI TAN 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 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.