DOUGHNUT PLANT
SCORE: 4 POINTSFriday, April 14, 2023
Address
245 FLATBUSH AVENUE
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Cuisine
Coffee/Tea
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
5 inspections
Violations Cited
⚠ CRITICAL
08A
Facility Not Free from Harborage Conditions
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
⚠️ Why This Matters
PEST ATTRACTION: Harborage conditions support pest infestations. Gaps allow entry of rodents carrying 35+ diseases. Standing water breeds flies that spread 100+ pathogens. Clutter provides nesting for pests. Creates ongoing contamination risk.
📋 Code Requirements
Eliminate ALL harborage conditions: Seal cracks/holes (1/4 inch for mice, 1/2 inch for rats), Fix leaking pipes, Remove clutter/unused equipment, Eliminate standing water, Clean grease accumulation, Maintain 6 inches clearance from walls, Remove cardboard storage.
CDC Risk Factor:
Environmental Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.17
Inspector's Action:
Violations were cited in the following area(s).