SWEET CATS ARCADE

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Overview

SWEET CATS ARCADE was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on March 25, 2025 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

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
8 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 immediate action were addressed.

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SWEET CATS ARCADE — Inspection Questions

Did SWEET CATS ARCADE pass their NYC health inspection on March 25, 2025?
SWEET CATS ARCADE was closed by the health department on March 25, 2025 with a score of 28 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did SWEET CATS ARCADE have?
SWEET CATS ARCADE 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 05H mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 05H (NYC Health Code Violation 05H) 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 05H to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.