Ambition, 154 Jay Street, Schenectady, NY 12305 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant name: AMBITION
Address: 154 Jay Street, Schenectady, NY 12305
County: Schenectady
Local health department: Schenectady County
Restaurant type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 08/19/2015

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Inspection findings

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  • 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)
08/19/2015Inspection
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding.
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
04/10/2013Inspection
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding.
10/19/2012Inspection
  • Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
  • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • 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)
03/07/2012Inspection
  • 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)
  • Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
08/24/2011Inspection
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
04/07/2010Inspection
  • 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.
11/04/2009Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 12/31/2008Re-Inspection
  • Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
08/08/2008Inspection
  • Critical: Enough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45oF as required.
  • 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.
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
10/18/2007Inspection
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
02/23/2007Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 12/06/2006Inspection
  • 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.
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • 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)
04/19/2006InspectionSmoked salmon in walk-in not at 38F or less - Corrected
  • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
  • 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)
12/06/2005Inspection

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