Garden City Deli

77 Pearl Street
Manhattan, NY 10004
(646) 657-5295

Current Inspection Grade: B
Current Grade: B
Last Graded: 09/28/2021
 
 

At A Glance

Garden City Deli has an average score of 28.5 from 6 scored inspections (see inspection history). The average is higher than 27, which equates to having a C average. This shows that Garden City Deli may not be meeting the City and State guidelines for food safety and handling, personal hygiene, facility and equipment managment and vermin control.

An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit.

Inspection History

02/15/2024 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: 10 | A
  1. (Critical) Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
  2. (Critical) Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above within 2 hours.
04/13/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 54 | Not Graded
  1. (Critical) Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
  2. (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
  3. (Critical) Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
  4. (Critical) Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
  5. (Critical) Unclean or cracked whole eggs or unpasteurized liquid, frozen or powdered eggs kept or used.
  6. (Critical) Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
  7. Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
  8. Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
  9. Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
  10. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
04/13/2023 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
  1. Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability.
  2. Current letter grade or "Grade Pending" card not posted.
  3. Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.
12/27/2022 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: 14 | B
  1. (Critical) Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
  2. (Critical) Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
  3. Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10/12/2022 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 41 | Not Graded
  1. (Critical) Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
  2. (Critical) Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
  3. (Critical) Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
  4. (Critical) Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
  5. (Critical) Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
  6. Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
09/28/2021 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: 21 | B
  1. (Critical) Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
  2. (Critical) Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
  3. (Critical) Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
  4. Thawing procedures improper.
  5. Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
07/30/2021 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 31 | Not Graded
  1. (Critical) Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
  2. (Critical) No facilities available to wash, rinse and sanitize utensils and/or equipment.
  3. (Critical) Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
  4. (Critical) Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
  5. Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
  6. Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

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