House Of Pizza, 115 Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga, NY 12883 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant name: HOUSE OF PIZZA
Address: 115 Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga, NY 12883
County: Essex
Local health department: Saranac Lake District Office
Restaurant type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 02/25/2016

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  • Improper thawing procedures used
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
02/25/2016InspectionIt is recommended to obtain a digital metal stem food probe thermometer to for better efficiency. All 8 blue citations from the 11/2/15 inspection were corrected. All new cited violations must be corrected in a timely fashion to avoid enforcement action. This report will be mailed per operator request.
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
11/02/2015InspectionEmail inspector by 11/15/15 with a list of corrective actions for each violation.
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
08/17/2015InspectionUncovered sliced tomatoes were observed stored in the top section of the deli style cooler not at or below 45 degrees F for the slices on the top. Per interview they were stored in refrigeration, sliced and stored in the top of the deli cooler 30 minutes prior To the temperature being measured. The temperature was re measured and found that it would cool in the appropriate amount of time. It is strongly recommended that the tomatoes get sliced and placed on a shallow sheet pan and cooled to 45 prior to being placed in the top of the deli cooler.
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
11/06/2014InspectionAll abatement dates for the most recent stipulation agreement have been corrected.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Improper thawing procedures used
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
05/13/2014InspectionCooling of chicken wings and meat sauces were reviewed. Cooling logs will be sent via email. please have them completed and available for the inspector upon request. reviewed calibration of thermometers and dishwashing procedures.
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • Critical: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
03/03/2014Inspection
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
08/28/2013Inspection
  • Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
07/26/2013InspectionFans in walk-in cooler have been cleaned.
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
02/20/2013Inspection
  • Improper thawing procedures used
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
08/24/2012Inspection
  • Critical: All poultry, poultry stuffings, stuffed meats and stuffings containing meat are not heated to 165oF or above.
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
  • Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
01/13/2012Inspection
  • Hair is improperly restrained
12/01/2011Inspection
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Hair is improperly restrained
11/16/2011Inspection
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Hair is improperly restrained
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
04/07/2011Inspection
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
  • Critical: All poultry, poultry stuffings, stuffed meats and stuffings containing meat are not heated to 165oF or above.
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
  • Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
01/04/2011Inspection
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
05/12/2010Inspection
  • Critical: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding.
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
04/06/2010Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 04/21/2009Inspection
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
04/21/2008Inspection
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  • Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
05/16/2007Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 04/20/2006Inspection

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