Temporary Closings

Health Department Shutters Totonno’s in Kips Bay

The Kips Bay branch of Totonno’s is closed after a run-in with the Health Department last week. The pizzeria racked up a hefty 94 points during a January 13 inspection that turned up food-temperature and contamination issues (see report below). There was a follow-up inspection the next day, but it remained closed owing to further evidence of mice and roaches. A woman who answered the phone declined to comment on the exact nature of the violations, but said the pizzeria may reopen tomorrow or Wednesday, depending on when the oven can be cemented.

Violations from 01/13/2011 Inspection
Tip! “Critical” violations are displayed in red.
Violation points: 94
Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

Sanitary Violations
1) Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
2) Food worker does not use proper utensil to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
3) Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
4) Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas.
5) Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
6) Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
7) Toilet facility not maintained and provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle and self-closing door.
8) 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.
9) 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.

Violations from 01/14/2011 Inspection
Tip! “Critical” violations are displayed in red.
Violation points: 38
Establishment re-closed by DOHMH

Sanitary Violations
1) Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas.
2) Live roaches present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas.
3) Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
4) Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Health Department Shutters Totonno’s in Kips Bay