ROCCO’S OF ROC BEACH COAL BRICK OVEN PIZZA

GRADE A

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Overview

ROCCO’S OF ROC BEACH COAL BRICK OVEN PIZZA in Breezy Point Belle Harbor Rockaway Park Broad Channel received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on October 26, 2023, scoring 10 points. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.

Address
115-10 ROCKAWAY BEACH BOULEVARD
Queens, NY 11694
Cuisine
Italian
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
4 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06D

Food Contact Surfaces Not Properly Sanitized

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

⚠️ Why This Matters

BACTERIAL BUILDUP: Unsanitized surfaces harbor millions of bacteria within hours. Cross-contamination affects all food prepared on surface. Major cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Cutting boards can contain 200x more bacteria than toilet seats.

📋 Code Requirements

Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: After each use, Between different food types, Every 4 hours in continuous use, When contaminated. Use proper concentration sanitizer (50-100ppm chlorine, 200-400ppm quat). Air dry. Test sanitizer every 2 hours.

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment - CDC Risk Factor #5
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.21
⚠ CRITICAL 04J

NYC Health Code Violation 04J

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 04J 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:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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ROCCO’S OF ROC BEACH COAL BRICK OVEN PIZZA — Inspection Questions

Did ROCCO’S OF ROC BEACH COAL BRICK OVEN PIZZA pass their NYC health inspection on October 26, 2023?
ROCCO’S OF ROC BEACH COAL BRICK OVEN PIZZA passed with an A grade on October 26, 2023 with a score of 10 points. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
What critical violations did ROCCO’S OF ROC BEACH COAL BRICK OVEN PIZZA have?
ROCCO’S OF ROC BEACH COAL BRICK OVEN PIZZA had 2 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 06D mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06D (Food Contact Surfaces Not Properly Sanitized) is a critical violation. Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use and following contamination. BACTERIAL BUILDUP: Unsanitized surfaces harbor millions of bacteria within hours. Cross-contamination affects all food prepared on surface. Major cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Cutting boards can contain 200x more bacteria than toilet seats.
What does violation code 04J mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 04J (NYC Health Code Violation 04J) 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 04J to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.