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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Beloved NYC eatery Jacob's Pickles shuttered over roaches, rats and sewage
Upper West Side eatery Jacob's Pickles was abruptly shuttered this week following a slew of icky code violations. The Department of Health temporarily closed the Southern-style dining hotspot after the place showed evidence of rats and roaches. The restaurant was also cited for having an 'improper, inadequate, or unapproved' sewage disposal system. An inspection report revealed that the venue, located at 509 Amsterdam Ave. between 84th and 85th Streets, also allegedly failed to properly protect 'food, supplies, or equipment' from possible contamination sources. The shutdown took effect Wednesday with a statement from the restaurant claiming they'll be back open come Monday. 'While unexpected, we're genuinely grateful this issue was brought to our attention,' the statement read. 'With the guidance of the health department, we uncovered underlying structural issues that contributed to unforeseen facility maintenance challenges. 'The safety of our guests and staff is always our top priority, and we will not reopen until every concern is resolved in full compliance with NYC Health Code standards,' the statement concluded. The restaurant's website stated that Jacob's Pickles was closed for renovations and 'will open in a few days.' Jacob's Pickles has had a C rating with the Department of Health since December. Owner Jacob Hadjigeorgis said in May 2024 he would move the American restaurant to a new location at 688 Columbus Ave., between 93rd and 94th Streets, after which he planned to open a new bar, Velvet Cowboy, inside the space Jacob's Pickles had occupied. It's unclear if Hadjigeorgis' plans have changed.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Inspectors flag health code violations at Trump's 'Summer White House'
As President Donald Trump settles into spending his summer weekends at his Bedminster, New Jersey golf resort, he may want to peek into the club's kitchen. Forbes reported Wednesday that the golf club was flagged for 18 health violations, nine of which were deemed critical, in the latest report issued by the Somerset County Department of Health. The May 6 report , which was publicly released, rated the club a 32 out of 100 possible points - the lowest score in the county. Inspectors found expired milk, raw meat that was stored improperly and a dishwasher that wasn't getting to the required temperature. Raw meats and eggs are required to be stored separately from ready-to-eat foods. In the Bedminster kitchen, raw meat was being stored above the cheese, the inspection found. The milk being used in the kitchen had expired three days before the inspection occurred. There were four separate hand-washing violations as well. Sinks lacked soap or the required paper towels for hand drying. Additionally, no employee with the required 'food manager level certification' was present at the time of the inspection. The club was issued a 'conditionally satisfactory' C grade - with management required to hang the sign in public view. The county inspector commanded the club to fix all the violations and pay a reinspection fee at a county building ahead of the next inspection. The Trump Organization did not immediately respond to Daily Mail's request for comment. This isn't the first time the New Jersey club's kitchen has been dinged by county inspectors. In August 2017, at the end of Trump's first summer in the White House, reported that Bedminster had been cited for at least 17 health code violations during routine inspections between 2011 and 2016. The reports cited 'significant fly activity' in the pool kitchen and main kitchen, dirty utensils with 'old and encrusted food buildup,' melons stored at the wrong temperature, dirty wiping cloths, grease-covered fryer units and uncovered and spilled food storage bins. The infractions were minor enough that the restaurants earned a 'satisfactory' grade and remained open. The Bedminster club opened in 2004 and is where the president has spent his time when the Palm Beach climate at Mar-a-Lago gets too hot. During the 2024 campaign, Trump used the club to host a handful of press conferences.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
As Trump decamps to his 'Summer White House' inspectors flag serious health code violations in the club's kitchen
As President Donald Trump settles into spending his summer weekends at his Bedminster, New Jersey golf resort, he may want to peek into the club's kitchen. Forbes reported Wednesday that the golf club was flagged for 18 health violations, nine of which were deemed critical, in the latest report issued by the Somerset County Department of Health. The May 6 report, which was publicly released, rated the club a 32 out of 100 possible points - the lowest score in the county. Inspectors found expired milk, raw meat that was stored improperly and a dishwasher that wasn't getting to the required temperature. Raw meats and eggs are required to be stored separately from ready-to-eat foods. In the Bedminster kitchen, raw meat was being stored above the cheese, the inspection found. The milk being used in the kitchen had expired three days before the inspection occurred. There were four separate hand-washing violations as well. Sinks lacked soap or the required paper towels for hand drying. Additionally, no employee with the required 'food manager level certification' was present at the time of the inspection. The club was issued a 'conditionally satisfactory' C grade - with management required to hang the sign in public view. The county inspector commanded the club to fix all the violations and pay a reinspection fee at a county building ahead of the next inspection. The Trump Organization did not immediately respond to Daily Mail's request for comment. This isn't the first time the New Jersey club's kitchen has been dinged by county inspectors. In August 2017, at the end of Trump's first summer in the White House, reported that Bedminster had been cited for at least 17 health code violations during routine inspections between 2011 and 2016. The reports cited 'significant fly activity' in the pool kitchen and main kitchen, dirty utensils with 'old and encrusted food buildup,' melons stored at the wrong temperature, dirty wiping cloths, grease-covered fryer units and uncovered and spilled food storage bins. The infractions were minor enough that the restaurants earned a 'satisfactory' grade and remained open. The Bedminster club opened in 2004 and is where the president has spent his time when the Palm Beach climate at Mar-a-Lago gets too hot. During the 2024 campaign, Trump used the club to host a handful of press conferences. When he was elected in 2016, he also used Bedminster as a place where he was interviewing potential Cabinet candidates. It is the final resting place of Trump's first wife, Ivana, who was buried on the premises in July 2022.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
2 Arlington restaurants closed: ‘Severe gnat infestation' at 1 repeat violator
Two restaurants in Arlington were temporarily closed after severe insect infestations, according to city records. There were 79 restaurant health inspections between May 4 and May 17, according to data from the city compiled by the Star-Telegram. Arlington restaurants are scored on a 100-point system. A score of 100 is a perfect score, and 70 is considered to be extremely poor. Mis Tragos Bar & Grill at 1606 New York Ave. was temporarily closed after inspectors found violations including rodent droppings and a severe gnat infestation, as well as 'general filth' throughout the eatery, a city spokesperson said. The restaurant had not fulfilled the requirements for reopening as of Wednesday, a spokesperson for City of Arlington said in an email. Its kitchen received a score of 61. The restaurant's bar scored 72. The restaurant has had a history of closures over several inspections. The city of Arlington had previously closed Mis Tragos Bar & Grill in January and April of this year. Jay Jay Cafe #2 at 1001 S. Bowen Road was temporarily closed on May 5 after health inspectors observed a roach infestation at the restaurant. It reopened the next day on May 6 after completing pest control and cleaning requirements, a city spokesperson said. The restaurant scored 85. Any restaurants that score 75 or less are reinspected by the city. There were 22 followup inspections during this cycle. Here are the inspection scores and violations for restaurants within the city limits of Arlington for May 4th - May 17th, 2025 A score of 100 is a perfect score and 70 is considered to be extremely poor. Reinspections will be conducted for restaurants that score 75 or less. If serious health and sanitation violations are considered an imminent health hazard, the restaurant will be closed until the identified health hazard has been mitigated. To search the restaurant inspections, type in a restaurant name. You can also sort by score. Steve Wilson swilson@ Some data analysis in this story was conducted using AI. For more information on how the Star-Telegram and McClatchy newsrooms are using AI, go here. 🚨 More top stories from our newsroom: → Fort Worth ISD board approves plan to close 18 schools → TCU student murder case moves toward trial → Mansfield ISD board approves superintendent's contract [Get our breaking news alerts.]
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Seven restaurants closed, rodents found in latest Fort Worth inspections
Seven Fort Worth restaurants were closed and rodents and roaches were found at several others during the city's latest round of health inspections, according to the inspection report. The report compiled by the Star-Telegram includes data from May 4 through May 17 and 402 inspections. Fort Worth's restaurant inspections function on a demerit system: Zero demerits is considered a perfect score. Restaurants with over 30 demerits are required to fix the worst issues immediately and remedy the rest within 48 hours. Seven restaurants were closed because of serious health violations: Chuys Restaurant, 4441 River Oaks Blvd., had a score of 27 and was closed because of unsafe temperatures in the restaurant's cold storage units. Muchacho Alegre, 2250 Jacksboro Highway, had a score of 19 and was closed because of observable roaches near the stove and issues with water temperature. Robinson Barbeque, 1028 E. Berry St., had a score of 15 and was closed because of a lack of electricity and water service, as well as issues with rodents. The establishment has been closed for six months, according to the report. On The Border, 6536 NW Loop 820, had a score of 13 and was closed because of issues with wastewater draining. Ridgmar Medical Lodge, 6600 Lands End Court, had a score of 12 and was closed because of a roach infestation. Hilton Garden Inn, 2600 Westport Parkway, had a score of 11 and was closed because of issues with hot water. Little Lilly Sushi, 6100 Camp Bowie Blvd., had a score of 19 and closed voluntarily to clean and get pest control. Four restaurants had scores of over 30 demerits: The Rim, located at 5912 Convair Drive, had a score of 34 Taqueria Tepito, located at 1510 Northwest 28th Street, had a score of 33 Dos Juanito's Mexican Food, located at 1950 Hemphill Street, had a score of 32 Don Pancho Tortilleria & Taqueria, located at 5159 Wichita Street, had a score of 31 Some data analysis in this story was conducted using AI. For more information on how the Star-Telegram and McClatchy newsrooms are using AI, go here. Here are the inspection scores and violations for restaurants within the city limits of Fort Worth for May 4th - May 17th, 2025. Scores are based on a demerit system. When the total exceeds 30, the restaurant must take immediate corrective action on all identified critical violations, then has 48 hours to initiate corrective action on all other violations. To search the restaurant inspections, type in a keyword or restaurant name. You can also sort by score. Steve Wilson swilson@
