YE OLDE CITY CHEESESTEAKS & BREW
GRADE NMonday, January 27, 2025
Address
1664 3 AVENUE
Manhattan, NY 10128
Cuisine
American
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
12 inspections
Violations Cited
⚠ CRITICAL
04L
Evidence of Mice Present in Facility
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
⚠️ Why This Matters
WIDESPREAD CONTAMINATION: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily, each containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. One mouse contaminates 10x more food than it eats through droppings and urine. Mouse allergens trigger asthma. Can infest entire facility in weeks.
📋 Code Requirements
Eliminate immediately: Clean all droppings with bleach solution, Seal ALL holes over 1/4 inch, Remove nesting materials, Professional treatment if >10 droppings found, Discard contaminated foods, Install traps/bait stations, Deep clean entire facility.
CDC Risk Factor:
Contaminated Equipment/Environmental
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.17
Inspector's Action:
Violations were cited in the following area(s).