STRAND BOOK STORE

GRADE A

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Overview

STRAND BOOK STORE in Upper West Side Lincoln Square received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on December 31, 2025, scoring 11 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
2020 BROADWAY
Manhattan, NY 10023
Cuisine
Coffee/Tea
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
1 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ 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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STRAND BOOK STORE — Inspection Questions

Did STRAND BOOK STORE pass their NYC health inspection on December 31, 2025?
STRAND BOOK STORE passed with an A grade on December 31, 2025 with a score of 11 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did STRAND BOOK STORE have?
STRAND BOOK STORE had 1 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 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