Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Jan 15, 2026
Official score: 13 · Understand This Area’s Scale
3 recorded violations
Official Wording
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesOfficial Wording
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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 problemsOfficial Wording
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
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 problemsOfficial record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Jan 15, 2026 · Original Source