Water Falls Cafe Improves its Sanitary Rating
144 ATLANTIC AVENUE
New York, NY 11201
Health Inspection Reports
1/29/2014 | 1 Violations | Rating 5/5
The original nutritional fact labels and/or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
1/29/2014 | 3 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Evidence of rats or live rats present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Evidence of mice or live mice 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.
6/3/2013 | 1 Violations | Rating 5/5
No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
5/15/2013 | 4 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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.
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
5/8/2012 | 2 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
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.
10/5/2011 | 4 Violations | Rating 4/5
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
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.
Tobacco use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area observed.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
9/21/2011 | 2 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
8/18/2011 | 3 Violations | Rating 5/5
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.
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.