PASTRAMI QUEEN

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Thursday, December 2, 2021

Overview

PASTRAMI QUEEN was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on December 2, 2021 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
138 WEST 72 STREET
Manhattan, NY 10023
Cuisine
Jewish/Kosher
Inspection Type
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
6 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 22E

ROP processing equipment not approved by DOHMH. Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas. HACCP plan not approved or approved HACCP plan not maintained on premises. Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist. Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

ROP processing equipment not approved by DOHMH.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link ROP processing equipment not approved by 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:

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

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PASTRAMI QUEEN — Inspection Questions

Did PASTRAMI QUEEN pass their NYC health inspection on December 2, 2021?
PASTRAMI QUEEN was closed by the health department on December 2, 2021. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did PASTRAMI QUEEN have?
PASTRAMI QUEEN 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 22E mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 22E (ROP processing equipment not approved by DOHMH. Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas. HACCP plan not approved or approved HACCP plan not maintained on premises. Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist. Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.) is a critical violation. ROP processing equipment not approved by DOHMH. Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas. HACCP plan not approved or approved HACCP plan not maintained on premises. Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist. Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link ROP processing equipment not approved by to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.