VALERIO JUICE BAR

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Friday, February 16, 2024

Overview

VALERIO JUICE BAR was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on February 16, 2024 following a health inspection. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.

Address
14-39 COLLEGE POINT BOULEVARD
Queens, NY 11356
Cuisine
Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
6 inspections
1 failures

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

πŸ“‹ 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
⚠ CRITICAL 02B

Hot TCS Food Not Held at 140Β°F or Above

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 Β°F.

⚠️ Why This Matters

BACTERIAL MULTIPLICATION: At 120Β°F, Clostridium perfringens doubles every 10 minutes. Can reach illness-causing levels within 1 hour. This bacteria causes 1 million US cases annually with severe abdominal cramps and diarrhea lasting 24 hours. Hot holding violations responsible for 40% of restaurant outbreaks.

πŸ“‹ Code Requirements

Maintain ALL hot foods at 140Β°F minimum. Check temperatures every 30 minutes for problem foods, every 2 hours otherwise. Use calibrated thermometers. Adjust equipment immediately if below 140Β°F. Reheat to 165Β°F if below temp for under 2 hours. DISCARD if below 140Β°F for over 2 hours.

CDC Risk Factor: Improper Holding/Time & Temperature - CDC Risk Factor #3
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09(a)
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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VALERIO JUICE BAR β€” Inspection Questions

Did VALERIO JUICE BAR pass their NYC health inspection on February 16, 2024?
VALERIO JUICE BAR was closed by the health department on February 16, 2024 with a score of 54 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did VALERIO JUICE BAR have?
VALERIO JUICE 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 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
What does violation code 02B mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 02B (Hot TCS Food Not Held at 140Β°F or Above) is a critical violation. Hot potentially hazardous foods must be maintained at 140Β°F or above to prevent rapid bacterial growth in the danger zone (41-140Β°F). BACTERIAL MULTIPLICATION: At 120Β°F, Clostridium perfringens doubles every 10 minutes. Can reach illness-causing levels within 1 hour. This bacteria causes 1 million US cases annually with severe abdominal cramps and diarrhea lasting 24 hours. Hot holding violations responsible for 40% of restaurant outbreaks.