New York City, NY - Health inspectors discovered violations during an inspection of Isle of Us on 08/05/2025.
The restaurant is located at 1481 3 Avenue in New York City's Midtown East district, serving local residents and visitors.
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According to inspection records: "02h. After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41." This type of violation requires correction to maintain food safety standards.
The inspection identified violations related to temperature control, an important area of food safety.
Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive temperature control practices. Studies from public health organizations show that Temperature abuse remains the leading cause of foodborne illness outbreaks in restaurant settings. The HACCP Temperature Monitoring offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.
The examination revealed violations related to pest control, which need to be addressed for proper compliance.
Restaurant industry studies show that pest-related violations often correlate with other sanitation deficiencies Data compiled by food safety institutions reveals that Federal food safety regulations require all food service establishments to maintain comprehensive pest exclusion programs. Per HACCP Prevention Guidelines, such standards maintain that dining facilities comply with comprehensive protection measures.
The implications extend to broader community food safety standards. Health department data shows that correction of violations helps maintain community health standards.
City health officials have required that Isle of Us promptly correct these infractions before continuing food service. Re-examination will be conducted to ensure corrections.
The broader restaurant industry can learn valuable lessons from such cases, emphasizing the need for continuous vigilance to food safety standards. Consumer awareness remains a crucial component in maintaining community food safety.
📋 Complete Inspection Data
| PHONE | 9176946401 |
| BIN | 1048721 |
| CAMIS | 50127889 |
| DBA | ISLE OF US |
| INSPECTION DATE | 08/05/2025 |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| BORO | Manhattan |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Coffee/Tea |
| BBL | 1015290045 |
| ACTION | Violations were cited in the following area(s). |
| SCORE | 8 |
| Latitude | 40.777232069721 |
| Longitude | -73.955126741196 |
| CRITICAL FLAG | Critical |
| ZIPCODE | 10028 |
| VIOLATION CODE | 02H |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| GRADE | A |
| BUILDING | 1481 |
| GRADE DATE | 08/05/2025 |
| Census Tract | 013800 |
| STREET | 3 AVENUE |
| NTA | MN32 |
| Community Board | 108 |
| VIOLATION DESCRIPTION | After cooking or removal from hot holding; TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours; and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours. |
| Council District | 05 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was this inspection conducted?
This inspection was conducted on August 5, 2025.
Who conducted this inspection?
Chicago Department of Public Health
What violations were found during this inspection?
The following violations were found: After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours..
Why are these violations concerning?
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.