The Hard Swallow

NYC Health Dept

140 1 AVENUE · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 0 points (Nov 2022). 2 critical violations on the latest inspection.

4 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Dec 2022.

Last inspected Dec 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2022

Inspection history

DEC 12

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Critical Other

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Not Critical Sanitation

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

Not Critical Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

NOV 3

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Storage & Handling

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

NOV 3

2022

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 15

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Storage & Handling

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

Critical Pest Activity

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Not Critical Plumbing & 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

Critical Other

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Not Critical Sanitation

Critical Sanitation

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

Not Critical Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

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