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PUFF

1307 AVENUE Z, Brooklyn, NY 11235 · Restaurant (Russian)

Inspection summary

PUFF has been inspected 12 times by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) since May 22, 2009. The most recent inspection, on February 17, 2012, recorded 1 infraction.

1 of 12 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 7 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 10, 2011. For example: Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 6 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 17, 2012. For example: Flavored tobacco products sold or offered for sale

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 20, 2012. For example: Bulb not shielded or shatterproof, in areas where there is extreme heat, temperature changes, or where accidental contact may occur.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 20, 2012. For example: The original nutritional fact labels and/or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on February 17, 2012. For example: Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

About this data

These results come from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

12 inspections

  1. Smoke-Free Air Act / Re-inspection

    1 infraction

    • 15S: Flavored tobacco products sold or offered for sale
  2. Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

    1 infraction

    • 04A: Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
      • Critical
  3. Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 22C: Bulb not shielded or shatterproof, in areas where there is extreme heat, temperature changes, or where accidental contact may occur.
      • Not Critical
  4. Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 04J: Appropriately scaled metal stem-type thermometer or thermocouple not provided or used to evaluate temperatures of potentially hazardous foods during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
      • Critical
    • 04A: Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
      • Critical
  5. Trans Fat / Initial Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 16B: The original nutritional fact labels and/or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
  6. Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

    3 infractions

    • 04M: Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
      • Critical
    • 04N: Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
      • Critical
    • 08A: Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
      • Not Critical
  7. Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 04A: Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
      • Critical
    • 08A: Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
      • Not Critical
    • 04M: Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
      • Critical
  8. Trans Fat / Re-inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 08A: Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to vermin exist.
      • Not Critical
    • 04A: Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
      • Critical
    • 04N: Evidence of roaches or live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
      • Critical
  10. Trans Fat / Initial Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 16B: The original nutritional fact labels and/or ingredients label is not maintained on site
  11. Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 10A: Toilet facility not maintained and provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle and self-closing door.
      • Not Critical
    • 09B: Milk or milk product undated, improperly dated or expired.
      • Not Critical
    • 10G: Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained.
      • Not Critical
    • 18I: "Choking first aid" poster not posted. "Alcohol and pregnancy" warning sign not posted. Latex gloves, sign not posted. Inspection report sign not posted.
      • Not Critical
    • 10K: Immersion basket not provided, used or of incorrect size. Incorrect manual technique. Test kit and thermometer not provide or used. Improper drying practices.
      • Not Critical
    • 05D: Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. Hot and cold running water at adequate pressure not provide at facility. Soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
      • Critical
    • 04A: Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
      • Critical
    • 10M: "wash hands" sign not posted at hand wash facility.
      • Not Critical
  12. Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 04K: Appropriately scaled metal stem-type thermometer not provided ore used to evaluate temperatures of potentially hazardous foods during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
      • Critical
    • 04A: Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
      • Critical
    • 10M: "wash hands" sign not posted at hand wash facility.
      • Not Critical
    • 18I: "Choking first aid" poster not posted. "Alcohol and pregnancy" warning sign not posted. Latex gloves, sign not posted. Inspection report sign not posted.
      • Not Critical

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