THE BLUE DOG COOKHOUSE AND BAR

Thursday, February 16, 2023

Overview

THE BLUE DOG COOKHOUSE AND BAR in Hell's Kitchen underwent a NYC health inspection on February 16, 2023. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.

Address
308 WEST 50 STREET
Manhattan, NY 10019
Cuisine
American
Inspection Type
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
6 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 20-06

NYC Health Code Violation 20-06

Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 20-06 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 09B

Thawing procedure improper

Thawing procedure improper.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Improper thawing allows surface bacteria to multiply while interior remains frozen

📋 Code Requirements

Thaw under refrigeration, under cold running water, in microwave, or as part of cooking

CDC Risk Factor: Improper Holding/Time & Temperature
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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THE BLUE DOG COOKHOUSE AND BAR — Inspection Questions

Did THE BLUE DOG COOKHOUSE AND BAR pass their NYC health inspection on February 16, 2023?
THE BLUE DOG COOKHOUSE AND BAR underwent inspection on February 16, 2023. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
What critical violations did THE BLUE DOG COOKHOUSE AND BAR have?
THE BLUE DOG COOKHOUSE AND BAR 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 20-06 mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 20-06 (NYC Health Code Violation 20-06) 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 20-06 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
What does violation code 09B mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 09B (Thawing procedure improper) is a major violation. Frozen foods must be thawed using approved methods to prevent bacterial growth Improper thawing allows surface bacteria to multiply while interior remains frozen