Candle 79

154 East 79 Street, Manhattan, NY 10075

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Sep 12, 2019

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Candle 79 appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2016. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 12, 2019. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Candle 79's record stops at Sep 12, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “plumbing not properly installed or maintained”, showing up three times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 12, 2019

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º f to 70º f or less within 2 hours, and from 70º f to 41º f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

10B

Dec 13, 2018

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Personal cleanliness inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.

06A

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.

04N

Oct 29, 2018

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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04N

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

10B

Oct 4, 2017

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

Dec 13, 2016

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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

06C

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Sep 19, 2016

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Tobacco use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area observed.

06B

Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.

06F

10B

Accurate thermometer not provided in refrigerated or hot holding equipment.

10E

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Candle 79 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Candle 79 on file is from Sep 12, 2019. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Candle 79?

Across the inspection record, “plumbing not properly installed or maintained” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Candle 79.

How does Candle 79 compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Candle 79 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Candle 79's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Candle 79 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Candle 79 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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