SANTA ANA DELI & GROCERY
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Violations Cited
22G
NYC Health Code Violation 22G
Sale or use of certain expanded polystyrene items restricted
HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 22G 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.
02B
Hot TCS Food Not Held at 140Β°F or Above
Hot food item not held at or above 140ΒΊ F.
BACTERIAL MULTIPLICATION: At 120Β°F, Clostridium perfringens doubles every 10 minutes. Can reach illness-causing levels within 1 hour. This bacteria causes 1 million US cases annually with severe abdominal cramps and diarrhea lasting 24 hours. Hot holding violations responsible for 40% of restaurant outbreaks.
Maintain ALL hot foods at 140Β°F minimum. Check temperatures every 30 minutes for problem foods, every 2 hours otherwise. Use calibrated thermometers. Adjust equipment immediately if below 140Β°F. Reheat to 165Β°F if below temp for under 2 hours. DISCARD if below 140Β°F for over 2 hours.
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