Rangoon

158 8 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Sep 12, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Rangoon has been inspected four times since 2023. On Sep 12, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Rangoon's 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 12, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Second Compliance Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 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

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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

Apr 25, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection

7 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures

05F

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

02G

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

10F

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Oct 3, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

02H

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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

10F

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Jul 26, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rangoon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rangoon on file is from Sep 12, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rangoon?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rangoon.

How does Rangoon compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Rangoon most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Rangoon's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rangoon have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Rangoon means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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