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The Spotted Owl

211 Avenue A

Last inspected Sep 17, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Sep 17, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 13 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 04OOther

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Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.

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minorCode 10FCleaning and sanitizing

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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.

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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minorCode 10GCleaning and sanitizing

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Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Sep 17, 2025 · Original Source

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Dec 27, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 4 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 10FCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Dec 27, 2023 · Original Source

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