DISHES
399 PARK AVENUE, MANHATTAN 10022
212-421-5511

Violation points: 27

Inspection Date: 12/17/2008

Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

Sanitary Violations
1.) 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.
2.) Food contact surface not properly maintained.
3.) Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
4.) Cold food held above 41°F (smoked fish above 38°F) except during necessary preparation.
5.) Hot food not held at or above 140°F.

BISTRO DESARET
227 EAST 56 STREET, MANHATTAN 10022
212-207-8777

Violation points: 109

Inspection Date: 12/29/2008

Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

Sanitary Violations
1.) Other general violation.
2.) “Choking first aid” poster not posted.”Alcohol and Pregnancy” Warning sign not posted. “Wash hands” sign not posted at hand wash facility. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks(adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted. Inspection report sign not posted.
3.) Mechanical dishwasher not operated as per manufacturer’s specifications (time/temperature/chemical concentration); machine defective.
4.) Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained.
5.) Ventilation system not provided, improperly installed or in disrepair.
6.) Lighting inadequate. Bulb not shielded or shatterproof.
7.) Toilet facility not maintained and provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle and self-closing door.
8.) Food contact surface not properly maintained.
9.) Milk or milk product undated, improperly dated or expired.
10.) Canned food product observed severely dented.
11.) Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to vermin exist.
12.) Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
13.) Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
14.) Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
15.) Personal cleanliness inadequate. Clean outer garments, effective hair restraint not worn.
16.) Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. Hot and cold running water at adequate pressure not provided at facility. Soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
17.) Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas.
18.) Appropriately scaled metal stem-type thermometer not provided or used to evaluate temperatures of potentially hazardous foods during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
19.) Cold food held above 41°F (smoked fish above 38°F) except during necessary preparation.
Trans Fat Violations
1.) The original nutritional fact labels and/or ingredient label for, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation for a product containing oil, shortening or margarine is not maintained on site.

http://167.153.150.32/RI/web/detail.do?method=detail&restaurantId=41286954&inspectionDate=20081229

And #2

TOPAZ THAI RESTAURANT
127 WEST 56 STREET, MANHATTAN 10019
212-957-8020

Violation points: 101

Inspection Date: 12/22/2008

Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

Sanitary Violations
1.) Other general violation.
2.) Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained.
3.) Lighting inadequate. Bulb not shielded or shatterproof.
4.) Food contact surface not properly maintained.
5.) Thawing procedures improper.
6.) Facility Design
7.) Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
8.) Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
9.) Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

http://167.153.150.32/RI/web/detail.do?method=detail&restaurantId=40394164&inspectionDate=20081222

Ying Wu’s:
http://167.153.150.32/RI/web/detail.do?method=detail&restaurantId=41301420&inspectionDate=20081118

I posted the links so you do not HAVE to look if you don’t want….

I have seen MUCH worse. The main site, to look up any restaurant—

http://167.153.150.32/RI/web/index.do;jsessionid=3D16B2434E13AFC783E1E451DB231664?method=goldenAppleList

How’s the Hyundai treating you? Those fabric seats aren’t too luxurious for your “wife’s” girth are they? Have you swapped them out for some gunny sack covered ones so she’ll feel more comfortable…. you know, like she’s back her pen?