TOWER CAFE
Tower Cafe, Inc.


Address: 271 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801

TOWER CAFE (Health Operation# 444414) is a foood service establishment inspected by New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). The last inspected date is February 22, 2018.

Business Overview

NYS Health Operation ID 444414
Operation Name TOWER CAFE
Food Service Description Food Service Establishment - Food Service Establishment
Facility Address 271 North Avenue
New Rochelle
NY 10801
Municipality NEW ROCHELLE
County WESTCHESTER
Permitted DBA TOWER CAFE
Permitted Corporation Name TOWER CAFE, INC.
Permitted Operator Name FELIX EULOGIO
Permit Expiration Date 07/31/2019
Local Health Department Westchester County
NYSDOH Gazetteer 590400

Inspection Results

Date: 2018-02-22 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 3 noncritical
Item 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
Item 8A: Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
Item 10B: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
Comments: no critical violations observed all temps acceptable wiping cloths properly stored extermination records maintained
Date: 2017-04-19 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 4 noncritical
Item 10B: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
Item 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
Item 8A: Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
Item 12E: Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
Comments: NEW OWNERS THAT PURCHASED THE COPRORATION. NO CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP, PERMIT FEE RETURNED AT THIS TIME. CHANGES WILL BE MADE IN DATABASE AND PERMIT NUMBER WILL REMAIN THE SAME. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE CURRENT PERMIT TO OPERATE EXPIRES JULY 31, 2017 AND THE RENEWAL APPLICATION WILL BE MAILED OUT 90 DAYS IN ADVANCE. THE RENEWAL APPLICATION MUST BE RETURNED 60 DAYS PRIOR TO THE PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE. CONDITIONS ON PERMIT INCLUDE: NO COOKING OF FOODS, LIMITED FOOR PREPARATION, NO ON SITE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL, 19 SEATS OR LESS
Date: 2016-07-12 Type: Re-Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 0 noncritical
Comments: AT THIS TIME THE FACILITY IS IN COMPLAINCE WITH THE PERMIT CONDITIONS. FACILITY HAS INSTALLED A TURBO CHEF NGC HIGH SPEED OVEN AND IS NOT USING HOT PLATES OR ELETRIC GRIDDLES. THIS MATTER HAS BEEN REFERRED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION UNDER CASE NUMBER PHP-6352-16-MK-VAST-FSE WITH A HEARING TO BE HELD ON JULY 14, 2016 @ 930AM TO BE HELD AT 25 MOORE AVENUE, MT KISCO NY 10549 SOMEONE MUST APPEAR AT THE HEARING
Date: 2016-06-09 Type: Re-Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 0 noncritical
Comments: ******AT THE PRESENT TIME THE FACILITY HAS A CONDITION OF NO COOKING ON THE FSE PERMIT. OPERATOR HAS INSTALLED A TURBOCHEF NGC HIGH SPEED OVEN AT THIS TIME. ****************THIS MATTER HAS BEEN REFERRED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION UNDER CASE NUMBER: PHP-6352-16-MK-VAST-FSE WITH A HEARING TO BE HELD AT 25 MOORE AVENUE, MT. KISCO, NY 10549 TO BE HELD ON JULY 14, 2016 @ 930AM. SOMEONE MUST APPEAR AT THE HEARING
Date: 2016-04-27 Type: Re-Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 1 noncritical
Item 16: Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
Comments: ***AT THE PRESENT TIME THE FACILITY HAS A CONDITION OF NO COOKING ON THE FSE PERMIT. ***********DURING THIS INSPECTION THIS INSPECTOR OBSERVED THE ELETRIC FLAT TOP GRIDDLE ON THE COUNTER. THE VENT HOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED AND THE LARGE COMMERCIAL GRIDDLE IS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF. THE OPERATOR THEN REMOVED THE FLAT TOP AND STARTED DISCUSSING THE PURCHASE OF A CUSINEART CONVECTION OVEN. THE FACILITY STILL HAS MENU ITEMS LIKE PHILLY CHEESE STEAK AND CHICKEN CUTLETS. THERE IS TO BE NO COOKING PERFORMED IN THIS ESTABLISHMENT AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED IMMEDATLEY. ****DISCUSSED AT THIS TIME THE USE OF A COMMERICAL MICROWAVE OR ALTO SHAM TYPE OF QUICK COOK OVEN FOR THE EGGS BACON AND SAUSAGE ****************BEFORE ANY EQUIPMENT CAN BE INSTALLED IN THE ESTAABLISHMENT IT MUST BE APPROVED BY THIS DEPARTMENT *****OWNER STATES THAT THE BUSINESS IS FOR SALE. IF THE BUSINESS IS SOLD THE PERMIT IS NOT TRANSFERRABLE TO THE NEW OWNER. THE BUSINESS MUST CLOSE AT THE TIME OF CLOSING AND THE NEW OWNER MUST SUBMIT AN ORIGINAL PERMIT TO OPERATE ****************THIS MATTER HAS BEEN REFERRED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION UNDER CASE NUMBER: PHP-6352-16-MK-VAST-FSE WITH A HEARING TO BE HELD ON MAY 12, 2016 @ 930 AM TO BE HELD AT 25 MOORE AVENUE, MT. KISCO, NY 10549. SOMEONE MUST APPEAR AT THE HEARING
Date: 2016-03-25 Type: Re-Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 1 noncritical
Item 16: Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
Comments: ***AT THE PRESENT TIME THE FACILITY HAS A CONDITION OF NO COOKING ON THE FSE PERMIT HOWEVER THERE IS AN ELETRIC GRIDDLE UNDER A RESIDENTIAL VENT HOOD VENTING INTO THE ESTABLISHMENT. DURING THIS INSPECTION THIS INSPECTOR OBSERVED THE OPERATOR COOK EGGS, SAUSAGE, BACON, AND HAS MENU ITEMS LIKE PHILLY CHEESE STEAK AND CHICKEN CUTLETS. THERE IS TO BE NO COOKING PERFORMED IN THIS ESTABLISHMENT AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED IMMEDATLEY. ****DISCUSSED AT THIS TIME THE USE OF A COMMERICAL MICROWAVE FOR THE EGGS BACON AND SAUSAGE *****OWNER STATES THAT THE BUSINESS IS FOR SALE. IF THE BUSINESS IS SOLD THE PERMIT IS NOT TRANSFERRABLE TO THE NEW OWNER. THE BUSINESS MUST CLOSE AT THE TIME OF CLOSING AND THE NEW OWNER MUST SUBMIT AN ORIGINAL PERMIT TO OPERATE THIS MATTER HAS BEEN REFERRED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION UNDER CASE NUMBER: PHP-6352-16-MK-VAST-FSE WITH A HEARING TO BE HELD ON MAY 12, 2016 @ 930 AM TO BE HELD AT 25 MOORE AVENUE, MT. KISCO, NY 10549. SOMEONE MUST APPEAR AT THE HEARING
Date: 2016-03-03 Type: Re-Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 1 noncritical
Item 16: Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
Comments: ***AT THE PRESENT TIME THE FACILITY HAS A CONDITION OF NO COOKING ON THE FSE PERMIT HOWEVER THERE IS AN ELETRIC GRIDDLE UNDER A RESIDENTIAL VENT HOOD VENTING INTO THE ESTABLISHMENT. DURING THIS INSPECTION THIS INSPECTOR OBSERVED THE OPERATOR COOK EGGS, SAUSAGE, BACON, AND HAS MENU ITEMS LIKE PHILLY CHEESE STEAK AND CHICKEN CUTLETS. THERE IS TO BE NO COOKING PERFORMED IN THIS ESTABLISHMENT AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED IMMEDATLEY. THIS MATTER HAS BEEN REFERRED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION UNDER CASE NUMBER: PHP-6352-16-MK-VAST-FSE WITH A HEARING TO BE HELD ON MAY 12, 2016 @ 930 AM TO BE HELD AT 25 MOORE AVENUE, MT. KISCO, NY 10549. SOMEONE MUST APPEAR AT THE HEARING
Date: 2016-02-24 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 9 noncritical
Item 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
Item 8F: Improper thawing procedures used
Item 16: Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
Item 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
Item 12E: Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
Item 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
Comments: REINSPECTION ON OR ABOUT 1 WEEK FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REMOVING ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. ***AT THE PRESENT TIME THE FACILITY HAS A CONDITION OF NO COOKING ON THE FSE PERMIT HOWEVER THERE IS A COMMERCIAL FLAT TOP GRILL INDER A RESIDENTIAL VENT HOOD VENTING INTO THE ESTABLISHMENT, A PANINNI PRESS, AN ELETRIC FRYER, AN ELETRIC SLOW COOKER. THE FACILITY IS COOKING BREAKFAST SANDWICHES, AND HAS MENU ITEMS LIKE PHILLY CHEESE STEAK AND CHICKEN CUTLETS. THERE IS TO BE NO COOKING PERFORMED IN THIS ESTABLISHMENT AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED IMMEDATLEY.
Date: 2015-05-27 Type: Re-Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 1 noncritical
Item 16: Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
Date: 2015-04-22 Type: Inspection Violations: 1 critical, 5 noncritical
Item 5C (Critical): Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
Item 10B: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
Item 14B: Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
Item 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
Item 16: Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
Item 11A: Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
Date: 2013-04-16 Type: Re-Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 1 noncritical
Item 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
Date: 2013-04-09 Type: Inspection Violations: 2 critical, 7 noncritical
Item 5A (Critical): Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45°F during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38°F during cold holding.
Item 5C (Critical): Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
Item 8A: Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
Item 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
Item 14C: Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
Item 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
Item 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
Item 12C: Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
Item 10B: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
Date: 2012-02-16 Type: Re-Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 3 noncritical
Item 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
Item 16: Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
Item 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
Date: 2012-02-13 Type: Re-Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 3 noncritical
Item 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
Item 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

Services with the same corporation name

Operation Name DBA/Corporation Name Facility Address Last Inspection
BOOK CAFE Tower Cafe, Inc. 1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle, NY 10801 2009-12-08
LITE BITE Tower Cafe, Inc. 175 Memorial Highway, New Rochelle, NY 10801 2007-05-28

NYS Corporation Registration

Department of State (DOS) ID 2794096
Entity Name TOWER CAFE, INC.
Initial DOS Filing Date 2002-07-26
Entity Type DOMESTIC BUSINESS CORPORATION
DOS Process Name TOWER CAFE, INC.
DOS Process Address C/o Abdel F. Abdou-president
271 North Avenue
New Rochelle
NEW YORK 10801
Location Name MESSAOUDA SAIDANI
Location Address 271 North Ave
New Rochelle
NEW YORK 10801

Office Location

Street Address 271 NORTH AVENUE
City NEW ROCHELLE
State NY
Zip 10801

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Data Provider New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)
Jurisdiction New York State

This dataset includes 80k food service establishment inspected by New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).