CENTRAL CAFE inspected: 52 violation points

Summary: CENTRAL CAFE was inspected on March 12, 2008, and 9 violations were cited, resulting in 52 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 16 VANDERBILT AVENUE, MANHATTAN
Inspection date March 12, 2008
Restaurant name CENTRAL CAFE
Phone 212-687-6700
Violation points 52
Violations Non-food contact surface improperly constructed

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

No accurate thermometer

Accurate thermometer not provided in refrigerated or hot holding equipment.

Expired milk

Milk or milk product undated, improperly dated or expired.

Inadequate garbage handling

Garbage receptacles not provided or inadequate. Garbage storage area not properly constructed or maintained; grinder or compactor dirty.

Food not protected from contamination

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

No stem-type thermometer

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

Spoiled food

Food item spoiled, adulterated, contaminated or cross-contaminated.

Cold food held above 41°F

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

Hot food not held at or above 140°F.

Hot food not held at or above 140°F.

Followup inspection required Yes

Added to EveryBlock on March 21, 2008.

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