Health Inspection Report
CHIPILO ITALIAN SANDWICH SHOP in Manhattan, NY Failed Its Health Inspection on 02/11/25
Manhattan, NY
Published: August 21, 2025
Manhattan, NY - Health inspectors documented violations at CHIPILO ITALIAN SANDWICH SHOP during a routine inspection conducted on 02/11/2025.
Located at 48 MULBERRY STREET in the Little Italy area, the establishment serves the local community. The Little Italy neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.
The inspection identified 2 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.
The first violation concerned thermal management. Inspectors documented: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.. The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. Pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus can produce toxins in improperly stored food that are not destroyed by reheating.
The second violation related to sanitization. Inspectors documented: Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Inadequate sanitization allows bacteria to survive and multiply on food contact surfaces.
The correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.
This inspection data is provided by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The establishment had violations identified during the 02/11/2025 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the New York City Health Code. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.