Health Department Launches “The Sour Side Of Sweet” Sugary Drinks Campaign
The Health Department today announced a new media campaign and educational materials on the health dangers of consuming sugary-sweetened beverages. Continue reading
Health Department Began Enforcement Of The Sodium Warning Rule
The Health Department today began citywide enforcement of the sodium warning rule requiring chain restaurants to identify menu items high in sodium. Continue reading
NYC First U.S. City To Require Sodium Limits
The Health Department’s sodium warning requirement goes into effect tomorrow Tuesday, December 1, 2015. Food service establishments from Harlem to Hollis in New York City that are part of chains with 15 or more locations nationwide will be required to post icons next to items with 2,300 milligrams or more of sodium – the total recommended daily limit.Continue reading
NYC Restaurants Letter Grading 5 Year Anniversary
Food is hot in Harlem and all over NYC, so in July 2010, the Health Department began requiring restaurants in all five boroughs to post letter grades summarizing their sanitary inspection scores.Continue reading
