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Seattle Cafe

1411 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029

East Harlem South (212) 423-0446

Not yet graded

Seattle Cafe was last inspected on February 22, 2008 and scored 28 points (C range). Inspectors found 4 violations, 3 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

February 22, 2008 · Accelerated Inspection Program · Initial Inspection

28

Score: 28 points (C range)

3 critical1 general
  • CriticalInspection

    Staff interfered with or obstructed the inspector.

    Official wording (code 07A)

    Duties of an officer of the Department interfere with or obstructed.

  • CriticalPests

    Rats, or signs of rats, were found.

    Official wording (code 04K)

    Appropriately scaled metal stem-type thermometer not provided ore used to evaluate temperatures of potentially hazardous foods during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.

  • CriticalFood temperature

    Cold food was kept warmer than 41°F, where bacteria can grow.

    Official wording (code 02G)

    Cold food held above 41F (Smoked fish above 38F) except during necessary preparation.

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Lighting was inadequate or bulbs weren’t shielded.

    Official wording (code 10C)

    Lighting inadequate. Fixture not shielded.

ABAug 10, 2007: 282807/08Aug 22, 2007: 282807/08Aug 27, 2007: 303007/08Sep 19, 2007: 131307/09Feb 22, 2008: 282808/02
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better: 0–13 is an A, 14–27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. –

    Trans Fat · Re-inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection

    No violations

  2. –

    Trans Fat · Initial Inspection · Violations were cited in the following area(s)

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkNutrition labeling

      Cooking oil, shortening, margarine that contains 0.5 grams or more of artificial trans fat

  3. 13 13 points (A range)

    Accelerated Inspection Program · Initial Inspection

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Clean utensils or equipment were stored or handled in a way that could contaminate them.

      Official wording (code 06E)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Lighting was inadequate or bulbs weren’t shielded.

      Official wording (code 10C)

      Lighting inadequate. Fixture not shielded.

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.

      Official wording (code 10B)

      Plumbing not properly installed or maintained: anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provide wher required: equipment or floor not properly drained: sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Non-food surfaces or equipment were poorly built or maintained.

      Official wording (code 10G)

      Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained.

  4. 30 30 points (C range)

    Accelerated Inspection Program · Initial Inspection

    Scored in the C range on an initial inspection, so no grade is given yet. A re-inspection follows.

    3 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalPests

      Live animals (other than service animals or fish in tanks) were inside.

      Official wording (code 04O)

      Evidence of flying insects or live flying insects present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

    • CriticalInspection

      Staff interfered with or obstructed the inspector.

      Official wording (code 07A)

      Duties of an officer of the Department interfere with or obstructed.

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was kept warmer than 41°F, where bacteria can grow.

      Official wording (code 02G)

      Cold food held above 41F (Smoked fish above 38F) except during necessary preparation.

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.

      Official wording (code 10B)

      Plumbing not properly installed or maintained: anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provide wher required: equipment or floor not properly drained: sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

    • GeneralPests

      The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.

      Official wording (code 08A)

      Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to vermin exist.

    • GeneralFood handling

      Damaged cans weren’t separated from good stock and labeled for return.

      Official wording (code 09A)

      Canned food product observed severly dented.

  5. 28 28 points (C range)

    Accelerated Inspection Program · Initial Inspection

    Scored in the C range on an initial inspection, so no grade is given yet. A re-inspection follows.

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      No one supervising the kitchen held a Food Protection Certificate.

      Official wording (code 04A)

      Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

    • CriticalFacility

      A hand-washing sink was missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Official wording (code 05D)

      Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. Hot and cold running water at adequate pressure not provide at facility. Soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      "wash hands" sign not posted at hand wash facility.

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.

      Official wording (code 10B)

      Plumbing not properly installed or maintained: anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provide wher required: equipment or floor not properly drained: sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

    • GeneralOther

      Other general

  6. 28 28 points (C range)

    Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

    Scored in the C range on an initial inspection, so no grade is given yet. A re-inspection follows.

    4 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalPests

      Live animals (other than service animals or fish in tanks) were inside.

      Official wording (code 04O)

      Evidence of flying insects or live flying insects present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.

      Official wording (code 06C)

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

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was kept warmer than 41°F, where bacteria can grow.

      Official wording (code 02G)

      Cold food held above 41F (Smoked fish above 38F) except during necessary preparation.

    • CriticalPests

      Flies or other nuisance pests were found.

      Official wording (code 04N)

      Evidence of roaches or live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Lighting was inadequate or bulbs weren’t shielded.

      Official wording (code 10C)

      Lighting inadequate. Fixture not shielded.

    • GeneralPests

      The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.

      Official wording (code 08A)

      Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to vermin exist.

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.

      Official wording (code 10B)

      Plumbing not properly installed or maintained: anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provide wher required: equipment or floor not properly drained: sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Non-food surfaces or equipment were poorly built or maintained.

      Official wording (code 10G)

      Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained.

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food was being prepared in a room used for living or sleeping.

      Official wording (code 09D)

      Food contact surface not properly maintained.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 19 years ago. Always confirm with the official record.