THE ORIGIONAL SQUARE OF SOHO

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Overview

THE ORIGIONAL SQUARE OF SOHO was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on July 25, 2023 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
2 KNICKERBOCKER AVENUE
Brooklyn, NY 11237
Cuisine
Pizza
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
2 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06A

Personal cleanliness inadequate

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Poor hygiene transfers pathogens; contaminated clothing spreads bacteria throughout facility

📋 Code Requirements

Clean outer garments; hair restraints; no jewelry; short, clean fingernails; no nail polish

CDC Risk Factor: Poor Personal Hygiene
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.13
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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THE ORIGIONAL SQUARE OF SOHO — Inspection Questions

Did THE ORIGIONAL SQUARE OF SOHO pass their NYC health inspection on July 25, 2023?
THE ORIGIONAL SQUARE OF SOHO was closed by the health department on July 25, 2023 with a score of 17 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did THE ORIGIONAL SQUARE OF SOHO have?
THE ORIGIONAL SQUARE OF SOHO 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 06A mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06A (Personal cleanliness inadequate) is a critical violation. Food workers must maintain high standards of personal cleanliness Poor hygiene transfers pathogens; contaminated clothing spreads bacteria throughout facility