TAIM MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN

GRADE A

Monday, August 7, 2023

Overview

TAIM MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN in Fresh Meadows Utopia received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on August 7, 2023, scoring 11 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
61-42 188 STREET
Queens, NY 11365
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
5 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ 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

📋 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:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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TAIM MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN — Inspection Questions

Did TAIM MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN pass their NYC health inspection on August 7, 2023?
TAIM MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN passed with an A grade on August 7, 2023 with a score of 11 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did TAIM MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN have?
TAIM MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN 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 06C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06C (Food not protected from contamination) is a critical violation. All food must be protected from contamination during storage, prep, display and service Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants