Last updated on April 14th, 2022 at 03:09 pm The NYC Department of Health has come out with “Adulterated Food Guidance” for food service operators wanting to serve foods and/or drinks infused with CBD, Kava, and other added ingredients. What is adulteration? Adulteration is the act of
Read more →As previously announced, the Open Restaurants Program will continue year-round. In an effort to keep guests dining in the cold months ahead, NYC, together with FDNY and DOB, has released outdoor heating guidelines designed to make guests more comfortable. Aside from the guidelines issued by NYC, both the Department
Read more →Last updated on November 7th, 2019 at 10:36 pmAll food service establishments, including restaurants, bars, and mobile food vendors subject to the Letter Grade System, can receive two cycle inspections from the NYC Department of Health. Although the ultimate goal is to get 13 points or less
Read more →In knowing what most often catches health inspectors’ attention, restaurants can pay particular attention to kitchen hot spots When it comes to health codes and food safety, Alex Lyudmir isn’t taking any chances. The co-owner of Rizzo’s Fine Pizza Co., a two-unit, family-owned concept that’s been dishing
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 05:21 pm Accepting a settlement in order to pay a reduced fine for a violation received during a DOH Inspection is the same as pleading guilty. Restaurant operators accepting a settlement, cannot request a hearing. Even if a settlement offer was not
Read more →Last updated on April 3rd, 2017 at 05:33 pmPreventing cross contamination is critical in preventing food borne illness . The Following are five ways to keep your restaurants free of violations and your patrons safe: 1. Any surface that comes into contact with food must be cleaned.
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