TOWERS RESTAURANT

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New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
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Note: This establishment has been inspected again since the inspection below. The latest inspection, according to our data, was on January 29, 2009.

Summary: TOWERS RESTAURANT was inspected on December 2, 2008, and 11 violations were cited, resulting in 60 violation points. Because the restaurant received more than 27 violation points, a follow-up inspection was required. Read more about what this means.

Restaurant inspection details

Location 270 GRAND CENTRAL PARKWAY, QUEENS
Inspection date December 2, 2008
Restaurant name TOWERS RESTAURANT
Violation points 60
Violations Other general violation

Other general violation.

Signs not posted

Signs and posters include information about choking first aid, alcohol and pregnancy, hand washing, resuscitation equipment, and inspection reports.

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed

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

Inadequate lighting - bulb

Lighting inadequate. Bulb not shielded or shatterproof.

Improper plumbing

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 not functioning properly.

Improper use of utensil

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

Food contact surface not washed

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

Food not protected from contamination

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

Mice

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

Cold food held above 41°F (smoked fish above 38°F) except during necessary preparation.
Hot food not held at or above 140°F.
Followup inspection required Yes

Added to EveryBlock on December 13, 2008.

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Inspection history on nyc.gov

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  • alfred

    1 month ago

    schmancy towers but lousy eating places

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