Alternative Grounds Caffe, 17 Main Street, Middleport, NY 14105 - Restaurant/Catering Operation inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant name: ALTERNATIVE GROUNDS CAFFE
Address: 17 Main Street, Middleport, NY 14105
County: Niagara
Local health department: Niagara County
Restaurant type: Restaurant/Catering Operation
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: 09/01/2015
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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

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No violation noted during this evaluation. 09/01/2015Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 05/22/2015Inspection
  • 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)
 02/07/2015InspectionAt Roy Hary Elementary School Cotton candy, pretzels, nachos, cupcakes, drinks No hot holds, other cold holds okay, hair restrained, hand barriers used, sanitizer available, handwash sink okay, bathrooms okay
  • Critical: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
 09/13/2014Inspection
  • Improper thawing procedures used
 09/11/2014Inspection
  • 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)
 05/06/2014Inspection
  • 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)
 02/01/2014Inspection
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
 09/25/2013Inspection8 E - THERMOMETER MISSING FROM FRIG LEFT OF 3BAY SINK, CORRECTED 11 B - CHLORINE SANITIZER STRONG, INSTRUCTED AND CORRECTED
No violation noted during this evaluation. 05/22/2013Inspectionok to permit after receiving WC
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
 02/02/2013Inspection11B: Cal sanitizer contained <100 ppm Cl. Added more bleach. Corrected
No violation noted during this evaluation. 09/15/2012Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 08/19/2012Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 07/28/2012Inspection
  • 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
 05/02/2012Inspection11A--2 absorbant sponges found at bar area and 3 bay sink, not food grade quality. 15B--1 light shield missing and 1 broken light shield in basement.
No violation noted during this evaluation. 07/24/2011Inspection
  • 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)
 05/25/2011Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 02/05/2011Re-Inspectionno problems noted
  • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
  • Hair is improperly restrained
 11/04/2010Inspection8D Plastic single use spoons are stored with handles facing down in the cup. Corrected 9C Improper hair restraint
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • 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
  • Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
 05/11/2010Inspection9c- food prep workers are not wearing hair restraints - corrected 12e- paper towel dispenser is empty at hand wash sink 2c- raw eggs are found stored above ready to eat foods in frigidaire cooler also packages of tomatoes are found stored on top of the eggs. Eggs moved by owner and corrected 10b- wood shelving in basement is not smooth and easily cleanable
  • Critical: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
 11/14/2009Inspection2E Food testing thermometer not available at begining of inspection -brought over from restaurant CORRECTED
No violation noted during this evaluation. 07/04/2009Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 06/05/2009Re-Inspectionprevious violations corrected
  • 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
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • 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.
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Critical: Foods or food area/public area contamination by sewage or drippage from waste lines.
 06/01/2009Inspection2C AT TIME OF INSPECTION RAW HAMBURG NEXT TO PREPARED MEATS IN REACH IN COOLER. PREPARED MOVED TO A HIGHER SHELF. 4C FOOD RELATED ITEMS (SINGLE SERVICE) STORED UNDER WASTE LINES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE 8E NO THERMOMETER NOTED IN UPSTIRS REFRIGERATOR. 11A STAFF DRIES DISHES WITH CLOTH TOWELS AND COULD CONTAMINATE THE DISHES. REQUESTED TOWELS BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES 11C BLENDER CUP IS NOT WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED AFTER EACH USE. CONCERN OVER ALLERGIES 12C DIP WELL DOES NOT WORK. WATER IS INSUFFICIENT. 12D BATHROOM DOOR ON UPSTAIRS RESTROOM DOES NOT HAVE AN AUTOMATIC CLOSURE.
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Hair is improperly restrained
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
 05/21/2008Inspection9c- prepworkers are not wearing hair restraints 12e- are using cloth towels to wipe hands and not single service towels 4a- spray bottles of chemicals not in original containers and not labeled for contents- were labeled and corrected by owner 8b- in use utensils are found stored in standing water

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