URBAN PRESS

SCORE: 20 POINTS

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Overview

URBAN PRESS in Kew Gardens Hills underwent a NYC health inspection on March 23, 2023 and scored 20 points. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.

Address
73-01 MAIN STREET
Queens, NY 11367
Cuisine
Jewish/Kosher
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
5 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 03A

Food from unapproved or unknown source

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unapproved sources may contain parasites, chemicals, or pathogens not eliminated by cooking

📋 Code Requirements

Purchase from licensed, inspected suppliers; maintain invoices; no home-prepared foods

CDC Risk Factor: Food from Unsafe Sources
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.11
⚠ CRITICAL 03I

NYC Health Code Violation 03I

Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 03I 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:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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URBAN PRESS — Inspection Questions

Did URBAN PRESS pass their NYC health inspection on March 23, 2023?
URBAN PRESS underwent inspection on March 23, 2023 with a score of 20 points. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
What critical violations did URBAN PRESS have?
URBAN PRESS 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 03A mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 03A (Food from unapproved or unknown source) is a critical violation. All food must come from approved, inspected sources to ensure safety Unapproved sources may contain parasites, chemicals, or pathogens not eliminated by cooking
What does violation code 03I mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 03I (NYC Health Code Violation 03I) 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 03I to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.