SUNSET BAGELS

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Address
8624 5 AVENUE
Brooklyn, NY 11209
Cuisine
American
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
5 total
⚠ 5 critical
Facility History
9 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 10H

Sanitization not provided for utensil washing

Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unsanitized utensils transfer bacteria directly to customers' food and mouths

πŸ“‹ Code Requirements

Use approved sanitizer at correct concentration; test strips required; proper contact time

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.21
⚠ CRITICAL 02A

Food not cooked to required minimum temperature

Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food not cooked to required minimum internal temperature. β€’ Poultry, poultry parts, ground and comminuted poultry, all stuffing containing poultry, meats, fish or ratites to or above 165 Β°F for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process β€’ Ground meat, and food containing ground and comminuted meat, to or above 158 Β°F for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process, except per individual customer request β€’ Pork, any food containing pork to or above 150 Β°F for 15 seconds β€’ Mechanically tenderized or injected meats to or above 155 Β°F. β€’ Whole meat roasts and beef steak to or above required temperature and time except per individual customer request β€’ Raw animal foods cooked in microwave to or above165 Β°F, covered, rotated or stirred β€’ All other foods to or above 140 Β°F for 15 seconds; shell eggs to or above 145 Β°F for 15 seconds except per individual customer request.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Undercooked food is a leading cause of foodborne illness, potentially causing severe illness or death

πŸ“‹ Code Requirements

Cook to minimum temps: Poultry 165Β°F, Ground meat 158Β°F, Pork/Beef/Lamb 145Β°F, Eggs 145Β°F, Fish 145Β°F

CDC Risk Factor: Inadequate Cooking
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
⚠ CRITICAL 04M

Live Roaches Present in Facility

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

⚠️ Why This Matters

DISEASE VECTORS: Roaches carry 33 types of bacteria, 6 parasitic worms, 7 human pathogens. Travel from sewers/garbage to food surfaces. Spread Salmonella, E. coli, Staphylococcus. Trigger severe asthma and allergies. One roach = likely infestation of hundreds.

πŸ“‹ Code Requirements

Immediate elimination required: Professional extermination ASAP, Find and eliminate water sources (roaches need water daily), Seal all cracks/crevices, Deep clean with degreaser, Remove cardboard/clutter, Apply gel baits in non-food areas, Follow-up treatment in 2 weeks.

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Environmental
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.17
⚠ CRITICAL 08A

Facility Not Free from Harborage Conditions

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

⚠️ Why This Matters

PEST ATTRACTION: Harborage conditions support pest infestations. Gaps allow entry of rodents carrying 35+ diseases. Standing water breeds flies that spread 100+ pathogens. Clutter provides nesting for pests. Creates ongoing contamination risk.

πŸ“‹ Code Requirements

Eliminate ALL harborage conditions: Seal cracks/holes (1/4 inch for mice, 1/2 inch for rats), Fix leaking pipes, Remove clutter/unused equipment, Eliminate standing water, Clean grease accumulation, Maintain 6 inches clearance from walls, Remove cardboard storage.

CDC Risk Factor: Environmental Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.17
⚠ 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

πŸ“‹ 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:

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

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