EL POLLO PERUANO

GRADE A

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Address
41-19 NATIONAL STREET
Queens, NY 11368
Cuisine
Peruvian
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
4 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 10I

NYC Health Code Violation 10I

Single service item reused, improperly stored, dispensed; not used when required.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 10I to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

⚠ CRITICAL 06C

Food not protected from contamination

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants

📋 Code Requirements

Cover all food; store 6 inches off floor; protect from customer contamination; use sneeze guards

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
Inspector's Action:

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