PEPPA'S
GRADE ATuesday, October 31, 2023
PEPPA'S in Lower East Side received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on October 31, 2023, scoring 8 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.
Violations Cited
04C
Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
DIRECT CONTAMINATION: Hands carry 150+ bacterial species and 3,000-5,000 bacteria per square centimeter. Even 'clean' hands transfer millions of bacteria. Ready-to-eat foods receive no kill step. Bare hand contact is #1 factor in Norovirus outbreaks affecting 20 million Americans annually.
NO bare hand contact EVER with ready-to-eat foods. Use: Single-use gloves (change every hour and between tasks), Tongs/spatulas/spoons, Deli tissue/wax paper. Wash hands before donning gloves. Post signs. This is NON-NEGOTIABLE in NYC.
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
PEPPA'S — Inspection Questions
- Did PEPPA'S pass their NYC health inspection on October 31, 2023?
- PEPPA'S passed with an A grade on October 31, 2023 with a score of 8 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
- What critical violations did PEPPA'S have?
- PEPPA'S 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 04C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
- NYC violation 04C (Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food) is a critical violation. Food workers must not touch ready-to-eat foods with bare hands. Must use utensils, gloves, or other barriers. DIRECT CONTAMINATION: Hands carry 150+ bacterial species and 3,000-5,000 bacteria per square centimeter. Even 'clean' hands transfer millions of bacteria. Ready-to-eat foods receive no kill step. Bare hand contact is #1 factor in Norovirus outbreaks affecting 20 million Americans annually.