Blind Charlie's Cafe, 74 Westchester Avenue, Pound Ridge, NY 10576 - Food Service Establishment inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant name: BLIND CHARLIE'S CAFE
Address: 74 Westchester Avenue, Pound Ridge, NY 10576
County: Westchester
Local health department: Westchester County
Restaurant type: Food Service Establishment
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 12/14/2015

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No violation noted during this evaluation. 12/14/2015InspectionNo red or blue violations observed. All hot and cold temperatures acceptable at this time. Discussed storage of personal items.
  • 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
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
03/15/2013Re-Inspection
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • 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)
  • Critical: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
  • 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
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
02/22/2013Inspection
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • 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
01/30/2012Re-Inspection
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • 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)
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
01/10/2012Inspection
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • 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
03/09/2011Re-Inspection
  • 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
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
02/17/2011Inspection
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
11/22/2010Re-Inspection
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • 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)
  • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
  • 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
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
10/29/2010Re-Inspection
  • 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
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
  • 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
  • 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
  • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • 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.
10/26/2010Inspection
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  • 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)
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
11/24/2008Re-Inspection
  • 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)
  • 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
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding.
10/31/2008Inspection
  • 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.
11/28/2007Inspection
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  • 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)
  • 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
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
09/28/2006Inspection4A-Hand sanitizer stored on shelf above food prep table in kitchen. Corrective action: Relocated at this time. 8B-Scraper and spatula stored between equiment in kitchen. 8A-Some icecream toppings uncovered, also scoop w/o handle used to dispense toppings; Sytrofoam cup filled w/limes stacked on lemon slices in fridge by coffee station. 8A-Vinegar container uncovered in dry storage-corrected; Tops of cans of marshmellow unclean. 15B-Vent hoods have dust/grease buildup. 8E-Thermometer missing in freezer in kitchen; Left refrigerator exterior thermometer broken-reading22F actual temp 45F-Ensure all refrigeration/freezer units have thermometers. 15A-Basement floor finish wearing off-repaint; Floor in kitchen behind equipment unclean-buildup present.; Floor at counter area around cove base molding buildup present. 11C/D-Interior of both refrigerators at counter area unclean. 11C-Can opener bit unclean- buildup present. 11C/D-Interior/exterior of ice machine unclean-mold-lie build present. 11C-Cabinets/shelving at counter area food debris present. 10B-Right hand True refrigerator handle partially broken in kitchen-repair as necessary. Discussed-Eployee eating/drinking; Hand wash sink crates and sign.
No violation noted during this evaluation. 12/23/2005Inspection

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