RUBEN'S EMPANADAS

SCORE: 38 POINTS

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Overview

RUBEN'S EMPANADAS in Financial District Battery Park City underwent a NYC health inspection on April 12, 2022 and scored 38 points. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.

Address
77 PEARL STREET
Manhattan, NY 10004
Cuisine
Latin American
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
4 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 03A

Food from unapproved or unknown source

Food from unapproved or unknown source or home canned. Reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing; or ROP foods prepared on premises transported to another site.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unapproved sources may contain parasites, chemicals, or pathogens not eliminated by cooking

📋 Code Requirements

Purchase from licensed, inspected suppliers; maintain invoices; no home-prepared foods

CDC Risk Factor: Food from Unsafe Sources
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.11
⚠ CRITICAL 05H

NYC Health Code Violation 05H

No facilities available to wash, rinse and sanitize utensils and/or equipment.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 05H 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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RUBEN'S EMPANADAS — Inspection Questions

Did RUBEN'S EMPANADAS pass their NYC health inspection on April 12, 2022?
RUBEN'S EMPANADAS underwent inspection on April 12, 2022 with a score of 38 points. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
What critical violations did RUBEN'S EMPANADAS have?
RUBEN'S EMPANADAS 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 03A mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 03A (Food from unapproved or unknown source) is a critical violation. All food must come from approved, inspected sources to ensure safety Unapproved sources may contain parasites, chemicals, or pathogens not eliminated by cooking
What does violation code 05H mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 05H (NYC Health Code Violation 05H) 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 05H to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.