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Lee Chung Cafe

Chinese · 82 Madison Street · Manhattan 10002

Closed by DOHMH on 2019-09-13; no reopening on record.

A last letter grade A (2019-05-23). The most recent inspection (2019-09-13) scored 53 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.

Inspection history

2019-09-13 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed. · score 53

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot food item not held at or above 140º F.Critical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.Critical
04MLive roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.Critical
08AFacility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.—
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.—

2019-05-23 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 13 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.Critical
08AFacility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.—
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.—

2019-04-29 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 11

CodeDescriptionCritical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical

2019-01-03 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 12 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
10DMechanical or natural ventilation system not provided, improperly installed, in disrepair and/or fails to prevent excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation vapors, odors, smoke, and fumes.—

2018-11-27 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 39

CodeDescriptionCritical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
08AFacility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.—
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.—

2018-06-22 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 13 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.Critical
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.—

2018-06-08 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 17

CodeDescriptionCritical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
08AFacility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.—
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.—

2018-01-19 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 7 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
06BTobacco use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area observed.Critical
09BThawing procedures improper.—

2017-11-29 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 17

CodeDescriptionCritical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.Critical
06APersonal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.Critical
08AFacility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.—

2017-05-04 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 12 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
02GCold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical

2017-04-03 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 41

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot food item not held at or above 140º F.Critical
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.Critical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.Critical
04MLive roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.Critical
05DHand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. Hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. Soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
08AFacility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 8 inspections: 2019-09-13, 2019-05-23, 2019-04-29, 2019-01-03, 2018-11-27, 2018-06-08, 2017-11-29, 2017-04-03

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GRADE B

31 open HPD violations — 13 class C

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