SUN SAI GAI RESTAURANT

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Friday, September 22, 2023

Overview

SUN SAI GAI RESTAURANT was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on September 22, 2023 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
220 CANAL STREET
Manhattan, NY 10013
Cuisine
Chinese
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
14 inspections
4 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 04H

Food Contaminated or Cross-Contaminated

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

⚠️ Why This Matters

PATHOGEN SPREAD: Cross-contamination spreads deadly bacteria throughout facility. One contaminated cutting board can transfer Salmonella to 20+ food items. Causes multi-victim outbreaks. E. coli O157:H7 from raw beef can cause kidney failure in children.

📋 Code Requirements

Prevent ALL cross-contamination: Separate equipment for raw and ready-to-eat, Color-coded cutting boards, Proper storage order (raw below ready-to-eat), Clean and sanitize between different foods, Cover all foods, Change gloves between tasks.

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Cross-Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.07
Inspector's Action:

Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

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SUN SAI GAI RESTAURANT — Inspection Questions

Did SUN SAI GAI RESTAURANT pass their NYC health inspection on September 22, 2023?
SUN SAI GAI RESTAURANT was closed by the health department on September 22, 2023 with a score of 59 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did SUN SAI GAI RESTAURANT have?
SUN SAI GAI RESTAURANT 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 04H mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 04H (Food Contaminated or Cross-Contaminated) is a critical violation. Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, or cross-contaminated during storage, preparation, or service. PATHOGEN SPREAD: Cross-contamination spreads deadly bacteria throughout facility. One contaminated cutting board can transfer Salmonella to 20+ food items. Causes multi-victim outbreaks. E. coli O157:H7 from raw beef can cause kidney failure in children.