RIU PLAZA MANHATTAN TIMES SQUARE PARK AVENUE RESTAURANT

GRADE A

Thursday, August 1, 2024

Overview

RIU PLAZA MANHATTAN TIMES SQUARE PARK AVENUE RESTAURANT in Midtown Times Square received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on August 1, 2024, scoring 7 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
145 WEST 47 STREET
Manhattan, NY 10036
Cuisine
American
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
3 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 02G

Cold TCS Food Held Above 41°F

Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

⚠️ Why This Matters

DANGER ZONE GROWTH: Between 41-70°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. Salmonella doubles every 20 minutes at 70-90°F. After just 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria levels can cause severe illness including bloody diarrhea, kidney failure (E. coli), and typhoid fever (Salmonella).

📋 Code Requirements

Keep all cold TCS foods at 41°F or below (smoked fish 38°F, shell eggs 45°F). Monitor with calibrated thermometer every 2-4 hours. Ice baths must surround container to food level. Repair refrigeration immediately. DISCARD foods above 41°F for over 4 hours.

CDC Risk Factor: Improper Holding/Time & Temperature
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09(c)
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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RIU PLAZA MANHATTAN TIMES SQUARE PARK AVENUE RESTAURANT — Inspection Questions

Did RIU PLAZA MANHATTAN TIMES SQUARE PARK AVENUE RESTAURANT pass their NYC health inspection on August 1, 2024?
RIU PLAZA MANHATTAN TIMES SQUARE PARK AVENUE RESTAURANT passed with an A grade on August 1, 2024 with a score of 7 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did RIU PLAZA MANHATTAN TIMES SQUARE PARK AVENUE RESTAURANT have?
RIU PLAZA MANHATTAN TIMES SQUARE PARK AVENUE RESTAURANT 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 02G mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 02G (Cold TCS Food Held Above 41°F) is a critical violation. Cold potentially hazardous foods must be kept at 41°F or below (38°F for smoked fish) to prevent bacterial growth. DANGER ZONE GROWTH: Between 41-70°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. Salmonella doubles every 20 minutes at 70-90°F. After just 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria levels can cause severe illness including bloody diarrhea, kidney failure (E. coli), and typhoid fever (Salmonella).