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Short Stories

355 Bowery, Manhattan, NY 10003

American East Village (201) 925-8566

Grade A · as of Feb 27, 2024

Short Stories was last inspected on February 27, 2024 and scored 13 points (A range). Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

February 27, 2024 · Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection

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Score: 13 points (A range)

1 critical2 general

CriticalHygiene & sanitation

Surfaces that touch food weren’t properly washed and sanitized.

Official wording (code 06D)
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
GeneralFacility upkeep

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

Official wording (code 10G)
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
GeneralFacility upkeep

Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

Official wording (code 10F)
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 underneath the unit.

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

Feb 27, 2024 –

Administrative Miscellaneous · Initial Inspection · Violations were cited in the following area(s)
2 paperwork Show violations
- PaperworkSigns & paperwork
  
  Required choking first-aid or alcohol-and-pregnancy signs (or resuscitation masks) were missing.
  
  Official wording (code 20-04)
  “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.
- PaperworkSigns & paperwork
  
  Food Protection Certificate wasn’t available for the inspector.
  
  Official wording (code 18-11)
  Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection

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How NYC grades restaurants

Inspectors add points for each violation. Lower is better.
0–13 points earns an A. 14–27 is a B. 28 or more is a C.
A restaurant that scores 14 or more on its first inspection gets no grade yet. It is re-inspected about a month later and can display “Grade Pending” in the meantime.

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Severity levels

Critical Can directly make someone sick: food temperatures, contamination, pests, hand-washing.
General Cleanliness, maintenance and facility problems.
Paperwork Missing signs, permits or paperwork.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 years ago. Always confirm with the official record.