THE MERCER SUBMERCER

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New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
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Note: This establishment has been inspected again since the inspection below. The latest inspection, according to our data, was on June 26, 2009.

Summary: THE MERCER SUBMERCER was inspected on July 25, 2008, and 12 violations were cited, resulting in 92 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 147 MERCER STREET, MANHATTAN
Inspection date July 25, 2008
Restaurant name THE MERCER SUBMERCER
Violation points 92
Violations Signs not posted

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

Permit not conspicuously displayed.

Permit not conspicuously displayed.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Spoiled food

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

No utensil

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

Permit not available

Current valid permit, registration or other authorization to operate establishment not available.

No work place smoking policy

Work place smoking policy inadequate, not posted, not provided.

Followup inspection required Yes

Added to EveryBlock on August 1, 2008.

More information about this inspection on nyc.gov

Inspection history on nyc.gov

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