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THE MUFFINS SHOP

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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 November 12, 2009.

Summary: THE MUFFINS SHOP was inspected on October 19, 2009, and 9 violations were cited, resulting in 52 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 222 COLUMBUS AVENUE, MANHATTAN
Inspection date October 19, 2009
Restaurant name THE MUFFINS SHOP
Violation points 52
Violations 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.

Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to vermin infestation exist.
Improper use of utensil

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

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.

Evidence of, or flying insects in facility's food and/ or non-food areas.
Evidence of, or live mice in facility's food and/ or non-food areas.
Appropriately scaled metal stem-type thermometer or thermocouple not provided or used to evaluate temperatures of PHFs during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
Smoked fish and/ or ROP processed food held above 38 degrees Fahrenheit; other PHF held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Except during necessary preparation.
Followup inspection required Yes

Added to EveryBlock on October 31, 2009.

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