Little things in restaurant inspections can take you down. Are you looking for ways to up your inspection? Here are some tips to help you improve your grade and get that A!
First and most importantly, be well versed on the rules and regulations. Included below are some publicly available documents on restaurant inspections in the New York City Metro area.
- Education – The New York City Board of Health recommends that all employees attend basic food safety courses and the manager of the restaurant be certified in Food Protection.
- Proper Temperature – Food should be stored at the proper temperature.
- Pests are a problem. Each fruit fly is one point off on your inspection. The difference between a B and an A is 13 points.
- Rodent door sweeps on outside doors and making sure all surfaces in your kitchens are de-greased will go a long way in helping you obtain that “A”.
- Sanitize all food areas and keep food sealed until served.
- Resources for your next inspection:
Common Violations
Food Service Signs
Blue Book
Guide Condition Levels
Enforcement Guidelines
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