Pecking House

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 6, 2026 A 9 points (A range)

   Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Food was contaminated or cross-contaminated, or wasn’t thrown out when it should have been.

     Official wording (code 04H)

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

   • 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.

2. Oct 27, 2025 17 17 points (B range)

   Cycle Inspection · Compliance Inspection

   3 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Official wording (code 06C)

     Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

   • CriticalPests

     Rats, or signs of rats, were found.

     Official wording (code 04K)

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

   • CriticalPests

     Flies or other nuisance pests were found.

     Official wording (code 04N)

     Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.

   • 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)

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

3. Oct 2, 2025 C 36 points (C range)

   Cycle Inspection · Re-inspection

   2 critical Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Official wording (code 06C)

     Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

   • CriticalPests

     Flies or other nuisance pests were found.

     Official wording (code 04N)

     Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.

4. May 28, 2025 16 16 points (B range)

   Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

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

   3 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalPests

     Flies or other nuisance pests were found.

     Official wording (code 04N)

     Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.

   • CriticalPests

     Mice, or signs of mice, were found.

     Official wording (code 04L)

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

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Workers’ personal hygiene was inadequate (dirty clothing, no hair restraint, jewelry).

     Official wording (code 06A)

     Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

   • 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)

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

5. Dec 4, 2024 –

   Administrative Miscellaneous · Reopening Inspection · Establishment re-opened by DOHMH

   The Health Department allowed this restaurant to re-open.

   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

     Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.

6. Dec 4, 2024 GP 9 points (A range)

   Pre-permit (Operational) · Reopening Inspection

   The Health Department allowed this restaurant to re-open.

   2 general Show violations

   • 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.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Single-use items (cups, utensils, containers) were missing, reused, or left unprotected.

     Official wording (code 10H)

     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 dispensed from a sanitary device.

7. Nov 21, 2024 Closed 95 points (C range)

   Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection

   The Health Department closed this restaurant at this inspection.

   5 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood source

     Food came from an unapproved or unknown source (for example, home-prepared).

     Official wording (code 03A)

     Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.

   • CriticalFacility

     No approved procedure for refilling reusable containers.

     Official wording (code 05H)

     No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Food wasn’t cooked to a safe internal temperature.

     Official wording (code 02A)

     Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food not cooked to required minimum internal temperature. • Poultry, poultry parts, ground and comminuted poultry, all stuffing containing poultry, meats, fish or ratites to or above 165 °F for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process • Ground meat, and food containing ground and comminuted meat, to or above 158 °F for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process, except per individual customer request • Pork, any food containing pork to or above 150 °F for 15 seconds • Mechanically tenderized or injected meats to or above 155 °F. • Whole meat roasts and beef steak to or above required temperature and time except per individual customer request • Raw animal foods cooked in microwave to or above165 °F, covered, rotated or stirred • All other foods to or above 140 °F for 15 seconds; shell eggs to or above 145 °F for 15 seconds except per individual customer request.

   • CriticalFacility

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

     Official wording (code 05D)

     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-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

   • CriticalFood handling

     No one supervising the kitchen held a Food Protection Certificate.

     Official wording (code 04A)

     Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Official wording (code 10B)

     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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.

   • 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.

   • PaperworkFood handling

     No “wash hands” sign at the hand sink.

     Official wording (code 09E)

     Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.