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Note: This establishment has been inspected again since the inspection below. The latest inspection, according to our data, was on August 24, 2009.

Summary: GREEN CAFE was inspected on June 9, 2009, and 12 violations were cited, resulting in 64 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 14 EAST 44 STREET, MANHATTAN
Inspection date June 9, 2009
Restaurant name GREEN CAFE
Violation points 64
Violations Non-food contact surface improperly constructed

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

No accurate thermometer

Accurate thermometer not provided in refrigerated or hot holding equipment.

Toilets not maintained

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

Food contact surface not maintained

Food contact surface not properly maintained.

Dented can

Canned food product observed severely dented.

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.

Smoking. eating or drinking during food preparation

Tobacco use, eating, drinking in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area observed.

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.

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.

Cold food held above 41°F (smoked fish above 38°F) except during necessary preparation.
Hot food not held at or above 140°F.
A food containing 0.5 grams or more of artificial trans fat per serving, is being served, stored, distributed, held for service, or used in preparation of a menu item.
Followup inspection required Yes

Added to EveryBlock on June 18, 2009.

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