"The March 3 inspection cited five violations, the most serious being evidence of mice or live mice in food or non-food areas, and conditions conducive to rodents and other pests."
"Inspectors also flagged food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential contamination, along with issues with food contact surfaces and non-food contact surfaces."
"Temperature control violations are classified as critical by the Health Department, as they directly relate to the risk of foodborne illness."
"The combination of repeated pest evidence and temperature violations across two consecutive inspections is what drives the elevated point totals."
The Smith, an East Village brasserie, is under scrutiny after health inspections revealed mice evidence and temperature control issues. The restaurant scored 43 points on March 3 and 27 points on March 18, placing it in C and B territory, respectively. Violations included evidence of mice, contamination risks, and critical temperature control failures. The combination of these issues led to a 'Grade Pending' status, preventing a definitive grade from being posted while the restaurant addresses the violations.
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