SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — NEW YORK CITY DOHMH

PAUSE CAFE.

BEAT. 64/100

3 CLINTON SREET · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY

Last inspected December 17, 2024 · passed with conditions

24 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
0 passed · 11 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 24 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Dec 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 17
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
DEC 17
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except dur
CRITICALOther
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
MINORSanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
MAY 17
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
CRITICALSanitation
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
CRITICALFood Temperature
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except dur
MINORSanitation
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and under
MAY 25
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liq
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
MINORSanitation
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and under
CRITICALPest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
MAR 30
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
CRITICALPest Activity
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh
MINORSanitation
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
MINORPest Activity
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, re
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Cond
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
CRITICALPest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-han
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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MAR 30
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
Current letter grade or "Grade Pending" card not conspicuously posted or visible to passersby
SEP 27
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CRITICALSanitation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
AUG 29
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
CRITICALChemical Safety
Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
CRITICALOther
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish
CRITICALFood Temperature
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except dur
MINOROther
Food adulterated or misbranded. Adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
MINORSanitation
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and under
AUG 29
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
FEB 28
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
Accurate thermometer not provided in refrigerated or hot holding equipment.
CRITICALOther
Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
MINOROther
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
MINORSanitation
Non-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
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
CRITICALOther
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
MINORPlumbing & Waste
Plumbing 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
CRITICALPest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
DEC 22
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.
CRITICALPest Activity
Filth 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 fli
MINORSanitation
Food contact surface not properly maintained.
MINORSanitation
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
MINOROther
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

Data sourced from NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene · Official record →