Fork and Key
1453 Amsterdam Avenue, New York City, NY 10027 · Manhattan · Soul Food
Passed all 3 inspections — critical violations noted
2025-07-24 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 6
Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispen
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernai
2025-07-24 violations cited Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection 1
Equipment used for ROP not approved by the Department
2023-05-02 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 1
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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