Inspection
NYC Inspection: Spongies Cafe — Score: 66
NYC DOHMH · May 6, 2025
CRITICAL VIOLATION
Score: 66
Violations (7):
1. Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
2. Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
3. 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.
4. Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
5. Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
(+2 more)
Restaurant: Spongies Cafe
Address: 121 BAXTER STREET, 10013
Borough: Manhattan
Source: NYC DOHMH · View original →
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