CAFE SORRENTO inspected: 44 violation points

Summary: CAFE SORRENTO was inspected on September 6, 2008, and 12 violations were cited, resulting in 44 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 132 MULBERRY STREET, MANHATTAN
Inspection date September 6, 2008
Restaurant name CAFE SORRENTO
Phone 212-219-8634
Violation points 44
Violations Signs not posted

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

Defective / improper use of dishwasher

Mechanical dishwasher not operated as per manufacturer's specifications (time/temperature/chemical concentration); machine defective.

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.

Not vermin-proof

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

Food Protection

Food Protection

Improper use of utensil

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

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.

Roaches

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

Mice

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

Followup inspection required Yes

Added to EveryBlock on September 12, 2008.

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