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Red Farm / Decoy

529 Hudson Street, Manhattan, NY 10014
Chinese
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2020
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Red Farm / Decoy five times, with records going back to 2018. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 19, 2020. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 19, 2020, so take the current picture with that in mind.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “hot food item not held at or above 140º f” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2020
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
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
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
70
Oct 3, 2019
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
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
Current letter grade sign not posted.
20F
55
Jun 11, 2019
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
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
52
Sep 26, 2018
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
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
Workplace sfaa policy not prominently posted in workplace
15F6
61
Apr 20, 2018
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature.
02A
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Hand wash sign not posted
10J
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Red Farm / Decoy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Red Farm / Decoy on file is from Feb 19, 2020. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Red Farm / Decoy?

Across the inspection record, “hot food item not held at or above 140º f” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Red Farm / Decoy.

How does Red Farm / Decoy compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Red Farm / Decoy most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Red Farm / Decoy's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Red Farm / Decoy have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Red Farm / Decoy 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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