Last updated on August 24th, 2017 at 08:47 pmFood trucks and carts are subject to inspections by the Department of health, however unlike restaurants the results are not posted for public view. That is about to change … The City Council unanimously voted in favor of bill
Read more →Last updated on August 24th, 2017 at 08:50 pmIn effort to reduce pollutants released into the environment known to cause asthma and other respiratory problems, NYC has enacted new rules regarding “cook stoves” Here’s what you should know… Cook Stoves – wood or coal fired ovens Emission
Read more →Last updated on August 24th, 2017 at 08:54 pm As per the NYC Health Code’s calorie labeling requirements, all chain restaurants must now post new information statements and change the way some calorie information is posted. If you have 15 or more food service locations under the
Read more →Last updated on August 24th, 2017 at 08:56 pmOn February 10th, 2017, the State Appelate Divison, ruled that NYC Board of Health acted constitutionally and within its authority when it ordered *chain restaurants to put a salt warning label on all foods that have more than a
Read more →Last updated on August 24th, 2017 at 08:58 pmWhat every food service operator needs to know about Dining with Service and Companion Dogs **Service dogs – Any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability
Read more →Last updated on August 24th, 2017 at 09:01 pmNew NYC Legislation Requires Gender Neutral Bathrooms – June 28, 2016 A new law signed by Mayor Deblasio requires single occupant restrooms in public places like restaurants and bars to be gender neutral. The Rule Effective January 2017 all
Read more →Last updated on June 6th, 2018 at 03:20 pmNew Health Warning As of January 1st 2016, Sec. 81.11 of the New York Health Code mandates that all food service establishments serving meat,fish, molluscan shellfish or unpasteurized raw shell eggs raw or undercooked (prepared below a temperture required
Read more →Last updated on November 9th, 2016 at 05:32 pmThe NYC Department of Health requires every food service establishment to post a sign along with a non smoking policy. The sign now includes E-cigarette language. Although non compliance does not carry any violation points, money fines will be assessed. Download both the sign and
Read more →Last updated on November 9th, 2016 at 04:40 pmA mock inspection is an unannounced inspection simulated to recreate a Department of Health (DOHMH) Inspection. Why is it important for restaurants and all food service establishments to get independent mock inspections every month? We get asked this question all
Read more →Last updated on April 3rd, 2017 at 05:15 pmIt seems as if the focus is always on preventing food borne illness in the back of the house. However, food service establishments must not forget that food borne illness from cross contamination can easily occur in the front of
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