SANTA ANA DELI & GROCERY

Thursday, March 24, 2022

Overview

SANTA ANA DELI & GROCERY in Bushwick (West) underwent a NYC health inspection on March 24, 2022. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.

Address
171 IRVING AVENUE
Brooklyn, NY 11237
Cuisine
Mexican
Inspection Type
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
7 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 22G

NYC Health Code Violation 22G

Sale or use of certain expanded polystyrene items restricted

⚠️ Why This Matters

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.

πŸ“‹ 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.

⚠ CRITICAL 02B

Hot TCS Food Not Held at 140Β°F or Above

Hot food item not held at or above 140ΒΊ F.

⚠️ Why This Matters

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.

πŸ“‹ Code Requirements

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.

CDC Risk Factor: Improper Holding/Time & Temperature - CDC Risk Factor #3
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09(a)
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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SANTA ANA DELI & GROCERY β€” Inspection Questions

Did SANTA ANA DELI & GROCERY pass their NYC health inspection on March 24, 2022?
SANTA ANA DELI & GROCERY underwent inspection on March 24, 2022. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
What critical violations did SANTA ANA DELI & GROCERY have?
SANTA ANA DELI & GROCERY 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 22G mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 22G (NYC Health Code Violation 22G) 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 22G to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
What does violation code 02B mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 02B (Hot TCS Food Not Held at 140Β°F or Above) is a critical violation. Hot potentially hazardous foods must be maintained at 140Β°F or above to prevent rapid bacterial growth in the danger zone (41-140Β°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.