This news just in from a BHB tipster who claims there’s trouble at Great Wall Kitchen [60 Henry Street]:
FYI – Just passed by Great Wall – they’re closed by the Dept of Health and looks like they’re fumigating inside…
DEVELOPING… See update here.
The last NYC DOH inspection of the eatery available online was conducted on August 29. GW racked up 29 violation points:
Violation points: 29
Sanitary Violations
1) Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
2) Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
3) Live roaches present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas.
4) Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
5) 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
The NYC DOH awarded Great Wall a “B” grade on March 17, 2012 despite reporting these violations:
Violation points: 24
Sanitary Violations
1) Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
2) Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
3) Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
4) Toilet facility not maintained and provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle and self-closing door.
5) 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.
(Photo: Yelp)
