Paola's Restaurant

1361 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128
Italian
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2023
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Paola's Restaurant in Manhattan, NY, received a moderate risk designation during its most recent inspection on November 17, 2023. The report identified three critical violations and one minor violation, including the presence of nuisance pests and concerns regarding food protection and facility sanitation. While this inspection noted these specific issues, the facility’s three-inspection history has primarily consisted of low-risk ratings.

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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Nov 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Mar 29, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Jul 28, 2021
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
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