RUBEN'S EMPANADAS
SCORE: 38 POINTSTuesday, April 12, 2022
Violations Cited
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.
Unapproved sources may contain parasites, chemicals, or pathogens not eliminated by cooking
Purchase from licensed, inspected suppliers; maintain invoices; no home-prepared foods
05H
NYC Health Code Violation 05H
No facilities available to wash, rinse and sanitize utensils and/or equipment.
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.
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.
Violations were cited in the following area(s).