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Pancakes/Waffles · New York City, NY

Sweet & Sour

200 Baychester Avenue

Last inspected Jul 22, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

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When was Sweet & Sour last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Jul 22, 2025. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Grade A” (official score 5).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
4 inspections on record, from Nov 14, 2023 to Jul 22, 2025.
Has Sweet & Sour ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 14, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Jul 22, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 06FCleaning and sanitizing

Official 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 problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Jul 22, 2025 · Original Source

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Jun 23, 2025

Violations cited

Official score: 17 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 09CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

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 04APermits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
criticalCode 06ECleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

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

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Jun 23, 2025 · Original Source

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Nov 14, 2023

Violations cited

Official score: 15 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 06ECleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

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 04APermits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Nov 14, 2023 · Original Source

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Nov 14, 2023

Violations cited

1 recorded violation

minorCode 20-01Other

Official Wording

Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Nov 14, 2023 · Original Source

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