In NYC Cash Will Remain King

In NYC Cash Will Remain King

NYC is doing away with cashless restaurants. New York City Council voted on a Bill that Prohibits food and retail establishments from refusing to accept cash payments from consumers and; Prevent establishments from charging cash paying consumers higher prices for cash purchases. Opponents of the cashless business

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Why Do NYC Restaurants Have A Letter Grade System?

Last updated on April 25th, 2018 at 06:35 pmThe Letter Grade System was enacted to decrease foodborne illness, promote sanitary practices and create transparency for diners. While the Letter Grade System has achieved those goals since its inception, fines for violations have created additional financial burdens for

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Avoid Cross Contamination On Your Cutting Boards

Last updated on September 12th, 2018 at 02:45 pmRecent reports claim that 80% of store bought chicken is contaminated with Salmonella…. Yummy! …Not!!! Cross contamination is one of the leading causes of foodborne illness and cutting boards are a major culprit.  Keeping that chicken separate from vegetables is

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NYC’s New Business Recycling Rules

Last updated on August 28th, 2017 at 06:45 pmThe rules of commercial recycling have changed.  As of August 1st 2017, the Department of Sanitation has officially started enforcement of those rules. Businesses now have the primary burden to properly separate recyclables and make arrangements for their collection.

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Letter Grades may be coming to the streets of NYC

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

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Salt Wars

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

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