POMMES FRITES

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Overview

POMMES FRITES was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on April 12, 2023 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
128 MACDOUGAL STREET
Manhattan, NY 10012
Cuisine
Other
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
6 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 10H

Sanitization not provided for utensil washing

Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unsanitized utensils transfer bacteria directly to customers' food and mouths

📋 Code Requirements

Use approved sanitizer at correct concentration; test strips required; proper contact time

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.21
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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POMMES FRITES — Inspection Questions

Did POMMES FRITES pass their NYC health inspection on April 12, 2023?
POMMES FRITES was closed by the health department on April 12, 2023 with a score of 25 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did POMMES FRITES have?
POMMES FRITES 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 10H mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 10H (Sanitization not provided for utensil washing) is a major violation. Utensils must be properly sanitized after washing to kill remaining bacteria Unsanitized utensils transfer bacteria directly to customers' food and mouths