Sugary Beverage Regulations for Food Service Establishments, With Fines

The New York Hospitality Alliance sent out an alert this morning with more information regarding the Mayor’s Soda Ban.

Quick Facts about the Regulation

  • Takes effect on March 12th, 2013.
  • Failure to comply can result in a notice of violation and a $200 fine. Only one violation will be cited at each inspection.
  • Violations of this rule are not scored when determining a restaurant’s letter grade.
  • Health Department will not seek fines for violations until June 12, 2013.

Members of The Alliance may contact them with questions, comments or to seek additional clarification on these rules.

Leske’s Bakery Opens in Park Slope

Leske’s, a Scandinavian bakery with solid Brooklyn history, has opened in Park Slope. Serious Eats takes a first look at their expanded offerings.