SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — NEW YORK CITY DOHMH

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1490 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY

Last inspected September 15, 2025 · passed with conditions

0 of 5 inspections passed, 5 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
0 passed · 5 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
18
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Jan 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 15
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 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
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
CRITICALSanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
SEP 15
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
JUN 3
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
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
MINOROther
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
MINORPest Activity
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
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
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
JUN 3
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
MINOROther
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
JAN 3
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
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
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

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

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