NUEVO CARIBA inspected: 37 violation points

Summary: NUEVO CARIBA was inspected on June 6, 2008, and 9 violations were cited, resulting in 37 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 1618 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, MANHATTAN
Inspection date June 6, 2008
Restaurant name NUEVO CARIBA
Phone 212-781-1880
Violation points 37
Violations 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.

Food contact surface not maintained

Food contact surface not properly maintained.

Dented can

Canned food product observed severely dented.

Inadequate garbage handling

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

Not vermin-proof

Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to vermin exist.

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.

Flying insects

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

Trans fat food served

A food containing artificial trans fat, with 0.5 grams or more of trans fact per serving, is being stored, distributed, held for service, used in preparation of a menu item, or served.

Followup inspection required Yes

Added to EveryBlock on June 17, 2008.

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