Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Apr 20, 2026
A Grade
Official score: 5 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 04JFood temperature
Official wording
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Apr 20, 2026 · Original Source