Piccolo Cafe
313 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, 10023
Italian
2128730962
AScore: 13
Last inspected: January 24, 2020
Score Trajectory
Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
January 24, 2020
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.
November 15, 2019
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 28
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
04LEvidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
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.
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.
October 22, 2018
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
NScore: 0
May 17, 2018
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 11
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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.
April 19, 2018
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 24
04LEvidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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.
April 12, 2018
Administrative Miscellaneous / Compliance Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
N
20FCurrent letter grade sign not posted.
March 15, 2018
Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
N
20FCurrent letter grade sign not posted.
December 27, 2017
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
N
October 13, 2017
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
CScore: 38
02GCold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
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.
04LEvidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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.
July 26, 2017
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 33
02GCold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
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.
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.
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.