Bowl-O-Drome, 2712 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14301 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: BOWL-O-DROME
Address: 2712 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14301
County: Niagara
Local health department: Niagara County
Restaurant type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 12/02/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

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  • 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
12/02/2015InspectionPart I - no violations Part II - two violations
No violation noted during this evaluation. 03/25/2015Re-Inspection
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
03/23/2015Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 10/24/2014Inspection
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Critical: Water/ice: unsafe, unapproved sources, cross connections
03/04/2014Inspection
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
11/21/2013Re-Inspection
  • 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.
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
  • Critical: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
11/06/2013Inspection
  • Critical: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • 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
03/06/2013Inspection2 E - NO FOOD TESTING THERMOMETER AVAILABLE, PURCHASED, CORRECTED 11 B - NO SANITIZING SOLUTION IN USE 15 A - FLOOR AREA UNDER 3-BAY SINK, AND FLOOR IN CELLAR WALKIN COOLER NOT EASILY CLEANABLE 15 B - PEPSI COOLER BEHIND PIZZA WARMER: TUBE LIGHT MISSING END CAPS
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
03/28/2012Inspection
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • 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)
  • 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
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
03/02/2012Inspection8e therm.needed in all refrig units 8a food products stored on floor 15b light shields missing 10b walk in cooler floor/pallets to be easy cleanable 8b ice scoop not protected 10b cloth towels in coolers to be removed
No violation noted during this evaluation. 10/20/2011Inspection
  • 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)
  • Hair is improperly restrained
  • Critical: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
  • 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
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
03/03/2011Inspection2E- Food testing thermometer reading 20 degrees in ice/water when actual temperature = 32 degrees when checked with NCHD thermapen. Thermometer recalibrated at this time. 8A- Bags of flour stored on the floor- upstairs storage room. 8B- Ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine - basement without covered container. 9C- Hair restraint missing from food service worker. 10B- Cloth towels used at the bottom of cooler units, some stuck to the cooler bottoms; 10B- Water buildup - bar cooler bottom; 10B- Dust buildup -fan unit- kitchen cooler; 10B- Downstairs walkin - floor, walls, ceiling in disrepair- buildup noted; 10B- Food container, pop (box) storage- bare wood surfaces- not smooth, easily cleanable surfaces. 11B- Sanitzer not made up. 15A- Buildup on floor (basement)- dryer vent ? near ice machine. 15B- Light shields missing- downstairs near ice machine, walkin cooler.
No violation noted during this evaluation. 10/28/2010Re-Inspection
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Critical: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
10/07/2010Inspection
  • 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
03/09/2010Inspection8A - Items stored in unlabled containers- Restaurant made salad dressing, oil for subs and water for grill 11D - Walkin cooler in the basement not cleaned and repaired as per 2009 inspection.
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
03/13/2009Inspection8A--Product not in original containers found in squeeze bottles unlabeled in kitchen. 10B--Cloth towels lining shelves behind bar. Not smooth and easily cleanable surfaces. 11D--Walk-in cooler walls and ceiling found to have mold growth. 15B--Some grease build-up on hoods above deep fryers in kitchen.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
04/04/2008Re-Inspection10B: Walk-in cooler floor and ceiling still showing evidence of mold-like growth.
  • 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
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
  • Critical: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
03/18/2008Inspection2E: Accurate foodtesting thermometer not available in kitchen to monitor food cooking temperatures. Co-owner Frank Patti will pick one up today. 8C: Clean, sanitized equipment/utensils, stored next to grill, found contaminated with food debris and grease. 8E: Not all cooler units have thermometers. 10B: Basement walk-in coller floor and ceiling in disrepair. Also large amountsd of what looks like mold observed on ceiling and walls. 12C: 3-Bay sink still not available. 2-Bay does not offer place to wash-rinse-sanitize-air dry. 15A: Syrup from pop containers dripping on basement floor. 15B: Evidence of grease and dust accumulation on ventilation hoods in kitchen, over fryers. Dust accumulation also noted on ceiling air vent in dry storage.
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • 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)
10/26/2007Inspection8D- Single service cups not dispensed properly; single service plates not protected. 10B- Walkin cooler- bare wood surfaces found, ceiling in disrepair. 12C- Two bay sink only in kitchen.
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • 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
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
03/12/2007Inspection8A- Ice not protected during storage- front covers of ice machine have been taken off due to freeze up concerns, heat is being applied, 8D- Single service cups, plates not dispensed properly- Reviewed proper storage today. 10B- Bare wood surfaces found in shelving- storage room, microwave stand, walkin cooler- bare wood surfaces found and ceiling in disrepair. 15A- Soda pop syrup spilled on the basement floor. 15B- Light shields missing from light fixture- storage room. 12C- 2 bay sink only in the kitchen- reviewed proper 3 bay sink requirements.
  • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
  • Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
03/06/2006Inspection8D- Single serve cups stored improperly - unprotected, no dispencer directy on counter. 8E - Deli cooler missing thermometer . 11D - Deli cooler lower unit much food debris buildup - needs cleaning. Unit fan must have cover - unit in disrepair. 12A - No hot water in bathrooms at this time.

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