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Piccolo Cafe

Italian · 313 Amsterdam Avenue · Manhattan 10023

A Grade A posted 2020-01-24 (score 13)

Inspection history

2020-01-24 · 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

2019-11-15 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 28

CodeDescriptionCritical
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
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
08AFacility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.—
09ACanned food product observed dented and not segregated from other consumable food items.—

2018-10-22 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection. · score 0

2018-05-17 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 11 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.Critical
10AToilet facility not maintained and provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle and self-closing door.—
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.—

2018-04-19 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 24

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.—

2018-04-12 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Compliance Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
20FCurrent letter grade sign not posted.—

2018-03-15 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
20FCurrent letter grade sign not posted.—

2017-12-27 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.

2017-10-13 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 38 C

CodeDescriptionCritical
02GCold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.Critical
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
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.—
10HProper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.—

2017-07-26 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 33

CodeDescriptionCritical
02GCold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.Critical
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
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
08AFacility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.—
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.—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 4 inspections: 2019-11-15, 2018-04-19, 2017-10-13, 2017-07-26

At this address

GRADE A

2 open HPD violations — 2 class C

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1 food-poisoning report to 311 at this address in the last three years (0 with three or more people sick)
2 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Pet/Animal, Rodents/Insects/Garbage) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

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Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

313 Amsterdam Avenue

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