Morey's Diner, 119 Phelps St., Oneida, NY 13421 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant name: MOREY'S DINER
Address: 119 Phelps St., Oneida, NY 13421
County: Madison
Local health department: Madison County
Restaurant type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 01/21/2016

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Inspection findings	Inspection date	Type	Comments
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 Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean	01/21/2016	Re-Inspection	Reinspection conducted. No food safety issues observed. All peeling and chipping paint has been scraped off. The hole in the wall behind the mini-fridge has been repaired. The large orange male cat was present in the restaurant. A ""cat door"" is available in the missing window pane of the back door. At the time of reinspection, there was no evidence of the cat being fed inside the restaurant. Hair restraints and hand barriers are available. Cook-line and area behind the counter is significantly cleaner than previous inspection. Discussed repeat violations and potential enforcement actions.
Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45oF during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38oF during cold holding. Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans Hair is improperly restrained Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded 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: Precooked, refrigerated potentially hazardous food is not reheated to 165oF or above within two hours.	12/23/2015	Inspection	Discussed: 1-Harboring of cats in the diner. 2-Variable temperature ranges within double door refrigerator. 3-Proper cooling and reheating techniques. 4-Connecting the grease trap located in the basement. 5-Ansul last inspected in 2012. Stem thermom,eter available. Choking poster and permit posted.
Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded Hair is improperly restrained Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces	11/04/2014	Inspection	-DISCUSSED ON GOING CEILING PAINT MAINTENANCE -DISCUSSED EQUIPMENT CLEANING SCHEDULE -SANITIZER BUCKET UTILIZED -HOT HOLDING TEMPS ADEQUATE: CHIKEN GRAVY AND MASHED POTATOS 158 DEGREES F -CPR STATION AND CHOKING POSTER HUNG
Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) Hair is improperly restrained Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean	08/07/2013	Re-Inspection
Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate Hair is improperly restrained Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)	06/18/2013	Inspection
Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean Hair is improperly restrained Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces	11/08/2012	Inspection	15A CEILINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY CONTAIN PEELING PAINT 9C TWO EMPLOYEES LACK HAIR RESTRAINTS 11D SHELVING BEHIND COUNTER CONTAINS PEELING PAINT
Hair is improperly restrained Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces	07/12/2011	Inspection	15A) CEILING OVER SEATING AREA CONTAINS PEELING PAINT 9C) HAIR IMPROPERLY/NOT RESTRAINED
No violation noted during this evaluation.	03/30/2010	Re-Inspection
Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean Improper storage of cleaning equipment, linens, laundry unacceptable Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur. Hair is improperly restrained Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces 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 Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)	03/09/2010	Inspection	4A-EXCESSIVE CHEMICALS STORED IN FOOD STORAGE AREA. 15A-CEILING IN KITCHEN NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE 10B-GASKET ONFRONT 2 DOOR COOLER IN DISREPAIR 15A-FLOOR INDISREPAIR IN KITCHNE 15A-FOOD STORAGE AREA (STAIRWELL) NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE (WALLS, UNCLEAN FLOOR AND CEILING UNCLEAN 15A-FREEZER STORAGE AREA (BASEMENT) NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE (WALLS FLOOR AND CEILING) 12D-EMPLOYEE TOILET IN DISREPAIR (DOES NTO FLUSH) IN BASEMENT. 15B-EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ABOVE STOVE IN KITCHEN 15A-CEILING UNCLEAN IN FOOD STORAGE AREA 11D-TOP OF 2 DOOR COOLER AND DISHMACHINE HAS EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILDUP 9C-FOOD SERVICE WORKERS LACK HAIR RESTRAINTS 15D-IMPROPER STORAGE OF CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOP IN KITCHEN DOOR WAY)
Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces	10/07/2009	Inspection	15A-CEILING IN KITCHEN NO SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE 10B-GASKET ON FRONT 2-DOOR COOLER IN DISREPAIR
No violation noted during this evaluation.	12/05/2008	Inspection
Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions Hair is improperly restrained Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures 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	05/24/2007	Inspection	12C-SEWER LINE ABOVE FOOD STORAGE UNITS IN BASEMENT 15A-FLOORS, WALLS, CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT 9C-FOOD SERVICE WORKERS HAIR NOT-RESTRAINT 11B-WIPING CLOTH STORED ON BAR-AREA 8E-THEMOMETER MISSING INSIDE TWO DOOR COLLER 12D-TOILET UNLCEAN IN RESTROOM AND WASTE CAN OVERFILLED INSIDE RESTROOM
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 Hair is improperly restrained Critical: Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.	12/27/2006	Inspection	3C-FOOD WORKER HANDLED READY TO EAT TOAST WITHOUT PROPER HAND BARRIER (CORRECTED: TOAST VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED) 12C- OVERHEAD SEWER LINE NOT PROPERLY GUTTERED IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. 15A-FLOORS, WALLS , CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. 9C-FOOD SERVICE WORKERS LACK HAIR RESTRAINTS.
Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces Critical: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.	10/24/2005	Inspection	2E-PRODUCT STEM THERMOMETER NO ACCURATE (CORRECTED: THERMOMETER PROPERLY CALIBRATED) 15C-SIGNIFICANT ACCUMULATION OF UNNECCESSARY ARTICLES PRESENT IN BASEMENT 15A-FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE INSIDE BASEMENT. FIBERGLASS INSULATION EXPOSED ON CEILING IN KITCHEN. CEILING LEAKING INSIDE KITCHEN AREA. 11D-TOP OF REFRIGERATOR UNCLEAN IN DINING ROOM AREA BEHIND BAR 8E-THERMOMETER MISSING INSIDE TWO DOOR COOLER IN DINING AREA 15A- FLOOR UNCLEAN IN FOOD STORAGE AREA IN BACK KITCHEN AREA.

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