The Health Department Shuts Down Grimaldi’s For Multiple Violations
Evidence of mice or live mice present at the Dumbo restaurant, according to public record, has forced the DOH to temporarily close down Grimaldi's.
Evidence of mice or live mice present at the Dumbo restaurant, according to public record, has forced the DOH to temporarily close down Grimaldi's.
Dumbo’s tourist hotspot, Grimaldi’s (1 Front St.) was forced to temporarily close down by the health department for multiple violations last week. Public Department of Health (DOH) records show the popular pizzeria had a “critical” violation of evidence of mice or live mice present in addition to the restaurant wasn’t rodent-proof, and the plumbing not being properly installed or maintained.
Gina Peluso, the daughter of Grimaldi’s owner Frank Ciolli, is unhappy with the shut down and claims the city inspector packed on violations that weren’t true.
“This is bulla,” Peluso told the NY Post. “It hurts us monetarily. Our workers missed a payday — and never mind the number of tourists coming to the door who aren’t able to get pizza.”
DOH spokeswoman, Carolina Rodriguez, spoke to Eater NY and has confirmed that Grimaldi’s has had vermin problems in the past in addition to present violations. The DOH is “requiring two exterminations of the space, as well as requiring the owner or manager of the restaurant to retake and pass a food protection certification class due to the inspection history.” In addition, an owner of the restaurant must visit the health department offices in-person before Grimaldi’s can reopen.
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Peluso claimed Grimaldi’s was shut down only because of a permit issue stemming from the owner of the building at 1 Front St, which the restaurant is subleasing.
“What’s upsetting to me — and so many other restaurant owners — is how inconsistent the health department is,” Peluso told the Post. “Some inspectors are too aggressive and others let things slide. It is very frustrating.”
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