Le Penguin

61 LEWIS STREET, Greenwich  ·  Restaurant / bar  ·  Risk class IV  ·  LCB201300286

Priority violation

At least one priority violation was recorded at the most recent inspection.

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2Inspections
141dSince last
10Violations3 P · 3 Pf · 4 C
0Repeat
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May 12, 2026Routine8 violations
10Adequate handwashing sinks, properly supplied/accessiblecorrected on siteA handwashing sink was missing, blocked, being used for something else, or lacked soap, hot water or towels.Pf
22Proper cold holding temperaturesFood meant to be kept cold, such as meat, dairy, cut produce or cooked leftovers, was found warmer than 41°F.P
33Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature controlThe kitchen lacked a workable method or enough refrigeration to cool cooked food quickly, such as shallow pans, ice baths or ice paddles.Pf
35Approved thawing methods usedFrozen food was being thawed at room temperature or in standing water instead of in the refrigerator, under cold running water, or as part of cooking.C
36Thermometers provided and accurateNo thermometer, or an inaccurate one, was available to check food or refrigerator temperatures.Pf
37Food properly labeled; original containerFood taken out of its original container, or bulk items such as flour or sugar, was not labeled with what it is, or packaged food lacked required labels.C
47Food and non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and usedEquipment or surfaces were worn, damaged or made of the wrong material and could not be properly cleaned, such as cracked cutting boards, rusted shelving or torn refrigerator gaskets.C
51Plumbing installed; proper backflow devicesPlumbing was leaking, improperly installed, or lacked a backflow device that keeps dirty water from being drawn back into the clean supply.P

Corrections due: 5/26/2026

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Record corrected Sep 16, 2026. Item 35 is a core violation, as the form records, not priority foundation. Item 37 is a core violation, as the form records, not priority foundation. Item 47 is a core violation, as the form records, not priority. The visit now shows items 10, 22, 33, 35, 36, 37, 47 and 51. Found in our own review of the original form.

Jan 23, 2024Routine2 violations
28Toxic substances properly identified, stored & usedCleaning chemicals, pesticides or medicines were unlabeled, or stored where they could contaminate food, dishes or food-prep surfaces.P
43In-use utensils: properly storedUtensils in use between tasks, such as scoops, tongs or ladles, were stored in a way that can contaminate them, such as in standing water or with the handle in the food.C

Corrections due: 1/24/24 (Priority); 2/24/24 (appears to apply to Priority Foundation/Core rows)

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Record corrected Sep 16, 2026. Item 23 removed: the form marks it in compliance. It is not a violation. The visit now shows items 28 and 43. Found in our own review of the original form.

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