SIRENAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT BAR

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Overview

SIRENAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT BAR in Parkchester underwent a NYC health inspection on October 24, 2024. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.

Address
2031 WESTCHESTER AVENUE
Bronx, NY 10462
Cuisine
Mexican
Inspection Type
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
7 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 20-01

NYC Health Code Violation 20-01

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 20-01 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.

⚠ CRITICAL 06C

Food not protected from contamination

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants

📋 Code Requirements

Cover all food; store 6 inches off floor; protect from customer contamination; use sneeze guards

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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SIRENAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT BAR — Inspection Questions

Did SIRENAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT BAR pass their NYC health inspection on October 24, 2024?
SIRENAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT BAR underwent inspection on October 24, 2024. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
What critical violations did SIRENAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT BAR have?
SIRENAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT BAR 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 20-01 mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 20-01 (NYC Health Code Violation 20-01) 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 20-01 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
What does violation code 06C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06C (Food not protected from contamination) is a critical violation. All food must be protected from contamination during storage, prep, display and service Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants