VCHRIS AFRICAN CUISINE

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Thursday, June 22, 2017

Overview

VCHRIS AFRICAN CUISINE was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on June 22, 2017 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
568 UTICA AVENUE
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Cuisine
African
Inspection Type
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
17 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 20D

NYC Health Code Violation 20D

“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

⚠️ Why This Matters

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

Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

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VCHRIS AFRICAN CUISINE — Inspection Questions

Did VCHRIS AFRICAN CUISINE pass their NYC health inspection on June 22, 2017?
VCHRIS AFRICAN CUISINE was closed by the health department on June 22, 2017. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did VCHRIS AFRICAN CUISINE have?
VCHRIS AFRICAN CUISINE 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 20D mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 20D (NYC Health Code Violation 20D) 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 20D to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.