THE MEZZANINE, THE BACKYARD
GRADE ASaturday, May 11, 2019
THE MEZZANINE, THE BACKYARD in Williamsburg received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on May 11, 2019, scoring 13 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.
Violations Cited
06D
Food Contact Surfaces Not Properly Sanitized
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
BACTERIAL BUILDUP: Unsanitized surfaces harbor millions of bacteria within hours. Cross-contamination affects all food prepared on surface. Major cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Cutting boards can contain 200x more bacteria than toilet seats.
Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: After each use, Between different food types, Every 4 hours in continuous use, When contaminated. Use proper concentration sanitizer (50-100ppm chlorine, 200-400ppm quat). Air dry. Test sanitizer every 2 hours.
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
THE MEZZANINE, THE BACKYARD — Inspection Questions
- Did THE MEZZANINE, THE BACKYARD pass their NYC health inspection on May 11, 2019?
- THE MEZZANINE, THE BACKYARD passed with an A grade on May 11, 2019 with a score of 13 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
- What critical violations did THE MEZZANINE, THE BACKYARD have?
- THE MEZZANINE, THE BACKYARD 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 06D mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
- NYC violation 06D (Food Contact Surfaces Not Properly Sanitized) is a critical violation. Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use and following contamination. BACTERIAL BUILDUP: Unsanitized surfaces harbor millions of bacteria within hours. Cross-contamination affects all food prepared on surface. Major cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Cutting boards can contain 200x more bacteria than toilet seats.