LA PALMA RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA inspected: 42 violation points

Summary: LA PALMA RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA was inspected on May 23, 2008, and 7 violations were cited, resulting in 42 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 1502 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, MANHATTAN
Inspection date May 23, 2008
Restaurant name LA PALMA RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA
Phone 212-283-1149
Violation points 42
Violations 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.

Wiping cloths improperly stored

Wiping cloths dirty or not stored in sanitizing solution.

Food not protected from contamination

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

Improper hand washing facility

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

Rats

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

Followup inspection required Yes

Added to EveryBlock on June 7, 2008.

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