Roadway Cafe — Flooring Not Lifted and Cleaned Weekly

If flooring is utilized as part of a roadway cafe, such flooring shall be lifted for cleaning on a regular basis, but not less than weekly. Flooring that is visibly soiled, never lifted, or accumulating grease, trash, or vermin underneath is a violation.

• roadway cafe flooring with heavy accumulated grime, food debris, or staining indicating it has not been lifted
• visible trash, food scraps, or standing water trapped under or alongside flooring panels
• flooring panels that appear permanently installed or bolted such that they cannot be lifted
• rodent droppings, gnaw marks, or visible vermin activity at or around the flooring edges

1. Photograph trash, bags, or spill at the curb with building address visible.
2. Note time of day — set-out time violations require proof of early placement.
3. File at 311 under Dirty Conditions or Sanitation.
4. For commercial waste, note business name on signage if visible.

Official channel: portal.311.nyc.gov or dial 311. Agency: NYC DOT / DSNY.

DSNY fines range from $50–$500+ for set-out time, containerization, and dirty-area violations. Repeat commercial offenders may face escalated penalties.

DSNY Sanitation Enforcement inspects and may issue Notices of Violation. Residential issues may be referred to property management; commercial routes get BIC oversight.

• Dirty sidewalks
• Rats and rodents