VYBZ ASTORIA.

NYC Health Dept

28-26 STEINWAY STREET · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 9 points (Nov 2021). Sanitation cited on 2 of the last 3 inspections.

6 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Oct 2023.

Last inspected Oct 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
18
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
OCT 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 28
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
Not Critical Sanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Critical Documentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Critical Sanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
OCT 28
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Not Critical Other
Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of Smoke-Free Air Act ("SFAA") prohibitions
OCT 21
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 6 CRITICAL
Not Critical Pest Activity
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Critical Documentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Critical Employee 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
Not Critical Sanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Critical Food Temperature
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, co
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Critical Sanitation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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
Critical Sanitation
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
OCT 21
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Not Critical Other
Smoking or electronic cigarette use allowed in prohibited area
Not Critical Other
Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale
Not Critical Other
Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.
DEC 10
2021
PASS · 0 violations
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NOV 19
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Not Critical Plumbing & 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
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

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