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El Pambazo

42 West 42 Street

Last inspected Nov 28, 2023 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was El Pambazo last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 28, 2023. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Not yet graded” (official score 46).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 3 violations recorded, including 3 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
1 inspection on record, from Nov 28, 2023 to Nov 28, 2023.
Has El Pambazo ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 1 inspection record we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 28, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

1 inspection

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Nov 28, 2023

Not yet graded

Official score: 46 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 05HContamination

Official Wording

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
criticalCode 03AFood source and labeling

Official Wording

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
criticalCode 06CContamination

Official Wording

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.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Nov 28, 2023 · Original Source

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