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This is a great neighborhood spot serving high-quality food inspired by Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. The service here is excellent, and all the servers, especially Steven, are friendly and attentive. Their cocktails are good, but their wine list is even better. I love that they offer a welcome drink and closing drink, either with alcohol or zero-proof, as a way to bookend the meal. Their bread and antipasti platter is one of my favorite things to get. The bread is fluffy, and their
Flies were present in the space.
Staff hygiene fell short: soiled clothing, no hair covering, or unkempt nails.
Frozen food was thawed in an unsafe way.
Gaps, cracks, or clutter make it easy for pests to get in and nest.
Formosa was a hidden gem for us since we rarely hear people talking about it, which honestly makes it feel like a great little discovery. The space itself is cute and welcoming, and the food absolutely delivers. We tried a few dishes and everything impressed. The dumplings were a great way to start the meal, and the beef noodle soup was rich, comforting, and packed with flavor. But the real showstopper was the scallion noodles. They were fresh, fragrant, and incredibly flavorful. One of those d
The handwashing sink was missing, blocked, or without soap, hot water, or towels.
Evidence of rats was found on site.
Flies were present in the space.
Cold food was held above 41°F, warm enough for bacteria to grow.
Hot food was held below 140°F, cool enough for bacteria to grow.
Gaps, cracks, or clutter make it easy for pests to get in and nest.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.
Went here for Monday $25 crab leg deal.. Ordered Vegetable Chow Mein as a starter. We asked the "waitresses" to get it first since it is a Starter and it came after our main dish. The Chow Mein was tasteless, and presented on this huge plate with broccoli, corn, and it was so bland. We ordered Lemon Drop Martinis that were overtly diabetes sweet. Since things were bad, they offered us a round of drinks on the house. Again, more of horrible. Place has horrible sound. People were yelling over RNb
Evidence of mice was found on site.
Cold food was held above 41°F, warm enough for bacteria to grow.
Gaps, cracks, or clutter make it easy for pests to get in and nest.
Frozen food was thawed in an unsafe way.
The Vermicelli Salad is a good choice if you want a refreshing food! And the Banh mi’s bread is crunchy and soft at the same time time! Delicious
No written procedure for safely refilling reusable containers.
Evidence of mice was found on site.
Hot food was held below 140°F, cool enough for bacteria to grow.
Food was left exposed to possible contamination during storage, prep, or serving.
Evidence of rats was found on site.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.
Gaps, cracks, or clutter make it easy for pests to get in and nest.
No pest-control contract or extermination records on file.
Beaux Arts landmark famed for ancient & modern art collections & world-class temporary exhibitions.
What to order: mac and cheese · burrata and squash salad · banana coffee bread · tomato soup with grilled cheeseI stopped by as it was next to the botanical garden. I cant believe as a native New Yorker this was my first time visiting. They have many floors of interesting exhibits from modern art to old Korean artifacts. I highly recommend this museum.
Food surfaces weren't washed and sanitized between uses.
Food came from an unapproved or unknown source.
Staff hygiene fell short: soiled clothing, no hair covering, or unkempt nails.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.
The required wash-your-hands sign wasn't posted.
Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.
Food wasn't cooked to its required safe temperature.
The handwashing sink was missing, blocked, or without soap, hot water, or towels.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.
Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.
Pesticides were used or stored improperly, or applied by someone unlicensed.
The restroom was missing basics like toilet paper, a bin, or a self-closing door.
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