Ebony Lounge Degrades its Sanitary Rating
921 EAST 163 STREET
New York, NY 10459
Health Inspection Reports
3/17/2013 | 3 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
Evidence of rats or live rats present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
12/1/2012 | 2 Violations | Rating 5/5
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.
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.
5/19/2012 | 3 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
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.
Mechanical or natural ventilation system not provided, improperly installed, in disrepair and/or fails to prevent excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation vapors, odors, smoke, and fumes.
9/11/2011 | 1 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. Hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. Soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
9/1/2011 | 3 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Evidence of rats or live rats present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Toilet facility not maintained and provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle and self-closing door.
8/12/2011 | 4 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Evidence of rats or live rats present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. Hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. Soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
No facilities available to wash, rinse and sanitize utensils and/or equipment.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.