MAMA'S FRIED CHICKEN inspected: 39 violation points

Summary: MAMA'S FRIED CHICKEN was inspected on June 9, 2008, and 9 violations were cited, resulting in 39 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 1 WEST 137 STREET, MANHATTAN
Inspection date June 9, 2008
Restaurant name MAMA'S FRIED CHICKEN
Phone 212-862-5168
Violation points 39
Violations Signs not posted

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

No immersion basket

Immersion basket not provided, used or of incorrect size. Incorrect manual technique. Test kit and thermometer not provided or used. Improper drying practices.

Toilets not maintained

Toilet facility not maintained and provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle and self-closing door.

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.

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.

Flying insects

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

No utensil

Food worker does not use proper utensil to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

Followup inspection required Yes

Added to EveryBlock on June 21, 2008.

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