SUNSET PARK DINER & DONUTS

GRADE A

Monday, July 11, 2022

Overview

SUNSET PARK DINER & DONUTS in Sunset Park (Central) received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on July 11, 2022, scoring 4 points. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.

Address
889 5 AVENUE
Brooklyn, NY 11232
Cuisine
American
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
5 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 10C

NYC Health Code Violation 10C

Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 10C 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 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

📋 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
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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SUNSET PARK DINER & DONUTS — Inspection Questions

Did SUNSET PARK DINER & DONUTS pass their NYC health inspection on July 11, 2022?
SUNSET PARK DINER & DONUTS passed with an A grade on July 11, 2022 with a score of 4 points. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
What critical violations did SUNSET PARK DINER & DONUTS have?
SUNSET PARK DINER & DONUTS 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 10C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 10C (NYC Health Code Violation 10C) 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 10C to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
What does violation code 10H mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 10H (Sanitization not provided for utensil washing) is a major violation. Utensils must be properly sanitized after washing to kill remaining bacteria Unsanitized utensils transfer bacteria directly to customers' food and mouths