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Pommes Frites

128 Macdougal Street, Manhattan, NY 10012
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Last inspected: Dec 18, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Pommes Frites has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 18, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Pommes Frites is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82
Jul 11, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
50
Apr 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Apr 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
47
Mar 22, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pommes Frites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pommes Frites on file is from Dec 18, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pommes Frites?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pommes Frites.

How does Pommes Frites compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Pommes Frites most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Pommes Frites' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pommes Frites have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Pommes Frites inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pommes Frites is inspected around two times per year on average.

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