SWEET CATS
🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENTTuesday, March 25, 2025
Address
21 EAST 17 STREET
Manhattan, NY 10003
Cuisine
Coffee/Tea
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
5 inspections
Violations Cited
⚠ CRITICAL
05H
NYC Health Code Violation 05H
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
⚠️ Why This Matters
HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 05H 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.
Inspector's Action:
Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring im