El Lugar Cantina
SCORE: 4 POINTSTuesday, January 23, 2024
Address
30 WEST 30 STREET
Manhattan, NY 10001
Cuisine
Mexican
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
2 inspections
Violations Cited
⚠ CRITICAL
09C
Food contact surface improperly constructed
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
⚠️ Why This Matters
Improper surfaces harbor bacteria in cracks and cannot be properly sanitized
📋 Code Requirements
Use stainless steel, approved plastics; no wood except cutting boards; smooth, intact surfaces
CDC Risk Factor:
Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.21
Inspector's Action:
Violations were cited in the following area(s).