THE DINER inspected: 129 violation points

Summary: THE DINER was inspected on July 2, 2008, and 17 violations were cited, resulting in 129 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 75 NASSAU STREET, MANHATTAN
Inspection date July 2, 2008
Restaurant name THE DINER
Phone 212-227-8686
Violation points 129
Violations Non-food contact surface improperly constructed

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

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.

Not vermin-proof

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

Wiping cloths improperly stored

Wiping cloths dirty or not stored in sanitizing solution.

Improper use of utensil

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

Food not protected from contamination

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

Personal cleanliness inadequate

Personal cleanliness inadequate. Clean outer garments, effective hair restraint not worn.

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.

Mice

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

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.

Improper labeling of toxic chemical

Toxic chemical improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food may occur.

Bad eggs

Eggs found dirty, cracked; liquid, frozen or powdered eggs not pasteurized.

Food not cooled properly

Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140°F to 70°F or less within 2 hours and from 70°F to 45°F or less within 4 additional hours.

Cold food held above 41°F

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

Followup inspection required Yes

Added to EveryBlock on July 29, 2008.

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