Le Pain Quotidien

What the inspector found on Jul 20, 2023

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  A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

  No or inadequate potable water supply. Water or ice not potable or from unapproved source. Bottled water not NY State certified. Cross connection in potable water supply system.

  Critical
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  Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

  No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

  Critical
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  An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.

  Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

  Critical
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  Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

  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.

  Critical
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  Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

  Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

  Critical
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  A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

  Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.

  Critical
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  A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

  No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

  Critical
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  Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

  Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.

  Critical
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  A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

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

Inspection history