Tapas · New York City, NY

Altar

645 Sterling Place

Last inspected Sep 14, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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A Grade

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When was Altar last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 14, 2024. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Grade A” (official score 10).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 1 inspection on record, from Sep 14, 2024 to Sep 14, 2024.
Has Altar ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 1 inspection record we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 14, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

1 inspection

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Sep 14, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 10 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 10GCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

criticalCode 06AHandwashing

Official Wording

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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