Candle 79
154 EAST 79 STREET, 10075
Vegan
2125377179
AScore: 12
Last inspected: September 12, 2019
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Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
September 12, 2019
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 12
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.
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.
December 13, 2018
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 11
04LEvidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
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.
06APersonal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
October 29, 2018
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 12
04LEvidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
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.
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.
October 4, 2017
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 7
02BHot food item not held at or above 140º F.
December 13, 2016
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 13
02GCold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
06CFood not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
September 19, 2016
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 14
06BTobacco use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area observed.
06FWiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.
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.