NOMAD CAFE & EATERY

GRADE A

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Overview

NOMAD CAFE & EATERY in Ridgewood received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on December 7, 2021, scoring 12 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
67-14 FOREST AVENUE
Queens, NY 11385
Cuisine
Coffee/Tea
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
6 inspections

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:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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NOMAD CAFE & EATERY — Inspection Questions

Did NOMAD CAFE & EATERY pass their NYC health inspection on December 7, 2021?
NOMAD CAFE & EATERY passed with an A grade on December 7, 2021 with a score of 12 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did NOMAD CAFE & EATERY have?
NOMAD CAFE & EATERY 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.