THE PYRAMID CLUB

SCORE: 16 POINTS

Thursday, April 4, 2019

Overview

THE PYRAMID CLUB in East Village underwent a NYC health inspection on April 4, 2019 and scored 16 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
101 AVENUE A
Manhattan, NY 10009
Cuisine
American
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
5 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 04C

Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food

Food worker does not use proper utensil to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

⚠️ Why This Matters

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.

📋 Code Requirements

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.

CDC Risk Factor: Poor Personal Hygiene - #1 CDC Risk Factor
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.13(d)
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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THE PYRAMID CLUB — Inspection Questions

Did THE PYRAMID CLUB pass their NYC health inspection on April 4, 2019?
THE PYRAMID CLUB underwent inspection on April 4, 2019 with a score of 16 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did THE PYRAMID CLUB have?
THE PYRAMID CLUB 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.