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Candle 79

Vegan · 154 East 79 Street · Manhattan 10075

A Grade A posted 2019-09-12 (score 12)

Inspection history

2019-09-12 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 12 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
02HFood not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º F to 70º F or less within 2 hours, and from 70º F to 41º F or less within 4 additional hours.Critical
10BPlumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.—
10FNon-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.—

2018-12-13 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 11 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.Critical
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.Critical
06APersonal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.Critical

2018-10-29 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 12

CodeDescriptionCritical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.Critical
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.Critical
10BPlumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.—

2017-10-04 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 7 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot food item not held at or above 140º F.Critical

2016-12-13 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 13 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
02GCold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.Critical
06CFood not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.Critical

2016-09-19 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 14

CodeDescriptionCritical
06BTobacco use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area observed.Critical
06FWiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.Critical
10BPlumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.—
10EAccurate thermometer not provided in refrigerated or hot holding equipment.—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 2 inspections: 2018-12-13, 2018-10-29

At this address

GRADE D

40 open HPD violations — 7 class C

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154 East 79 Street

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