4 EAST 98 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10029 · School Based Child Care
ST. Bernard's Kindergarten in Manhattan was inspected 3 times between 2020 and 2023, and 3 of those inspections ended with at least one violation cited. That is a 100% flagged rate — above the NYC average for School Based Child Care in NYC (45.2%). Last inspection on record: December 8, 2022.
Above average Standing vs NYC average.
Food service permits (school-based) — cited 1 time(s), most recently December 8, 2022.
SBCC that prepares or processes food must maintain a FSE permit issued in accordance with HC 81.05.
Food thawing & preparation — cited 1 time(s), most recently February 3, 2022.
Potentially hazardous food is maintained at required temperatures except for necessary preparation; below 41 degree F or above 140 degree F; except for immediate service eggs 45 degree F processed fish 38 degree F unless properly salted or time monitored.
Fire safety (school-based programs) — cited 2 time(s), most recently December 8, 2022.
Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors with audible alarm are provided in accordance with applicable law or as required by DOHMH or FDNY.
Staff health (school-based programs) — cited 2 time(s), most recently December 3, 2021.
School-based child care staff observed caring for children while unhealthy. Staff medical certificate of fitness not provided.
Staff screening (school-based programs) — cited 1 time(s), most recently December 3, 2021.
School operator conducts pre-employment credential and qualification review.
NYC inspectors cited 7 violation(s) across 3 flagged inspections (out of 3 total inspections) between 2020 and 2023. The most recent inspection on record is December 8, 2022. City data ends April 2023, so newer inspections are not published.
ST. Bernard's Kindergarten was flagged in 100% of its inspections, versus a 45.2% average for School Based Child Care centers citywide — above the NYC average.
Inspectors classified at least one citation as a public-health hazard (the city's most serious tier): SBCC that prepares or processes food must maintain a FSE permit issued in accordance with HC 81.05. Last cited December 8, 2022; status on record: 1 CORRECTED. An OPEN status means no correction was recorded by April 2023 — not proof it is still uncorrected today.
Do you hold the required food service permits, and who supervises food preparation? (Suggested by the center's most recent violation family: food service permits (school-based).)
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