Failure to provide a single-use, non-compostable plastic straw upon request. Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held — NYC Health Violation 19-08
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What is Violation 19-08?
Failure to provide a single-use, non-compostable plastic straw upon request. Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation. Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy”
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.
Which Boroughs See Violation 19-08 Most?
Restaurants Cited for Violation 19-08 (6 total)
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Violation 19-08: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is violation 19-08 in NYC restaurants?
- Failure to provide a single-use, non-compostable plastic straw upon request. Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation. Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. “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. Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device. Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
- How serious is violation 19-08?
- Critical violation. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link Failure to provide a single-use, non-com to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
- How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 19-08?
- 6 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 19-08, representing 0.01% of all inspections with violations.
- Which borough has the most violation 19-08 citations?
- Manhattan has the highest number of violation 19-08 citations among NYC boroughs.
- What must a restaurant do to fix violation 19-08?
- 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.
- Is violation 19-08 a critical violation?
- Yes, violation 19-08 is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.