Mobile Food Vendors and The Letter Grade System

Last updated on September 17th, 2019 at 01:45 amIn 2010, ALL food service establishments operating in NYC were subject to the Letter Grade System. There are 5500 mobile food vendors in NYC that prepare food, and serve it to the public every day, just like restaurants, but with

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Food Service Permits: Navigating In NYC

When it comes to the rules of food service permits in New York City, the Department of Health requires all food service establishments serving food to the public to have a standard operational permit (H-25). Once a space has an H-25, it must comply with article 81 of the

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Creating a Food Safety Culture

Last updated on June 15th, 2018 at 06:39 pmOne of the most important challenges that food service operators face on a daily basis is maintaining food safety. No matter how much time and money is invested on menu development, décor, and talent, it takes one incident of

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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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