NYC Outdoor Dining is Back: Watch for Food Left in Heat

Panko Alerts · April 30, 2026

As sidewalk cafes and outdoor dining spots reopen across NYC this April, keep an eye on how long your food sits out in warmer weather. Bacteria grows fast when temps hit 70°F and up—if your meal has been sitting in the sun for more than an hour, it's safer to send it back. This is especially important for dishes with mayo, seafood, or dairy that spoil quickly in NYC's unpredictable spring heat.

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Source: Panko Alerts