Producers Lounge

358 West 44 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036
American
Last inspected: Feb 21, 2019
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Producers Lounge four times, with records going back to 2016. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 21, 2019. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Producers Lounge's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 21, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

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

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 21, 2019
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Single service item reused, improperly stored, dispensed; not used when required.
10I
82
Jun 28, 2018
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Covered garbage receptacle not provided or inadequate, except that garbage receptacle may be uncovered during active use. garbage storage area not properly constructed or maintained; grinder or compactor dirty.
08B
70
Sep 22, 2017
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
74
Mar 11, 2016
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Producers Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Producers Lounge on file is from Feb 21, 2019. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Producers Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Producers Lounge.

How does Producers Lounge compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Producers Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Producers Lounge have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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