Last updated on August 24th, 2017 at 08:58 pmWhat every food service operator needs to know about Dining with Service and Companion Dogs **Service dogs – Any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability
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 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 November 9th, 2016 at 03:48 pmConsidered a critical violation by the NYC Health Code, flies found during an inspection by the Department of Health carry many points, can cost thousands of dollars in fines, and may possibly jeopardize the “A” on your door. Besides causing
Read more →Last updated on April 3rd, 2017 at 05:15 pmIt seems as if the focus is always on preventing food borne illness in the back of the house. However, food service establishments must not forget that food borne illness from cross contamination can easily occur in the front of
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.
Read more →Last updated on April 3rd, 2017 at 05:52 pm1. Fines for violations are now fixed: All violations have set fines listed in the NYC DOH Penalty Schedule. 2. Hearing examiners will no longer determine fines at hearings. 3. The hearing examiner at the (OATH ) Health Tribunal, will
Read more →Last updated on August 24th, 2017 at 09:07 pmThese simple steps will prevent potential violations, save money, prevent foodborne illness and help you receive and maintain the “A” letter grade on your door. 1. Keep the following logs daily: sweeping logs (at least 4 times a day)
Read more →Last updated on April 3rd, 2017 at 06:20 pmIt has been almost a year since Yelp made an announcement about incorporating Health Department Letter Grades into their customer reviews. Although Yelp has this feature available in other cities, letter grades have not yet made it to Yelp’s
Read more →Last updated on April 3rd, 2017 at 06:29 pmThanksgiving is here…how are we going to cook the turkey this year? Should we try deep frying? How about some new sides? Since sriracha is the new black..could we add it to one of our dishes? How about salty
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