PARK AVENUE TAVERN
GRADE AThursday, April 13, 2023
PARK AVENUE TAVERN in Murray Hill Kips Bay received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on April 13, 2023, scoring 5 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.
Violations Cited
06D
Food Contact Surfaces Not Properly Sanitized
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
BACTERIAL BUILDUP: Unsanitized surfaces harbor millions of bacteria within hours. Cross-contamination affects all food prepared on surface. Major cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Cutting boards can contain 200x more bacteria than toilet seats.
Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: After each use, Between different food types, Every 4 hours in continuous use, When contaminated. Use proper concentration sanitizer (50-100ppm chlorine, 200-400ppm quat). Air dry. Test sanitizer every 2 hours.
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
PARK AVENUE TAVERN — Inspection Questions
- Did PARK AVENUE TAVERN pass their NYC health inspection on April 13, 2023?
- PARK AVENUE TAVERN passed with an A grade on April 13, 2023 with a score of 5 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
- What critical violations did PARK AVENUE TAVERN have?
- PARK AVENUE TAVERN 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 06D mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
- NYC violation 06D (Food Contact Surfaces Not Properly Sanitized) is a critical violation. Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use and following contamination. BACTERIAL BUILDUP: Unsanitized surfaces harbor millions of bacteria within hours. Cross-contamination affects all food prepared on surface. Major cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Cutting boards can contain 200x more bacteria than toilet seats.