SEMKEH
SCORE: 17 POINTSMonday, December 29, 2025
Address
53 MORGAN AVENUE
Brooklyn, NY 11237
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
3 inspections
1 failures
Violations Cited
⚠ 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).