PRIMA PASTA & CAFE

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Overview

PRIMA PASTA & CAFE was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on November 29, 2022 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
161-50 CROSSBAY BOULEVARD
Queens, NY 11414
Cuisine
Italian
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
12 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 28-06

NYC Health Code Violation 28-06

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 28-06 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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PRIMA PASTA & CAFE — Inspection Questions

Did PRIMA PASTA & CAFE pass their NYC health inspection on November 29, 2022?
PRIMA PASTA & CAFE was closed by the health department on November 29, 2022 with a score of 55 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did PRIMA PASTA & CAFE have?
PRIMA PASTA & CAFE 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 28-06 mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 28-06 (NYC Health Code Violation 28-06) is a critical violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 28-06 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.