Cantina Bar And Restaurant, 430 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 - Food Service Establishment inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: CANTINA BAR AND RESTAURANT
Address: 430 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
County: Saratoga
Local health department: Glens Falls District Office
Restaurant type: Food Service Establishment
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 09/17/2015

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  • Critical: Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
  • 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)
  • 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
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
09/17/2015InspectionViolations with exception of painting/repair work must be corrected by 10/5/15. Please send email correspondence to this office with a corrective action list for each violation cited and a time table of compliance for painting/repair work by due date. Any questions please email or telephone this office. Salsa batch made fresh, and checking with pH meter to acceptable level. Discussed bare hand contact with ready to eat foods, ill food worker policy, and hot/cold holding requirement with kitchen staff.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • 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
10/30/2014InspectionpH of salsa was checked using a pH meter and was recorded at 4.3. A log showing dates, salsa pH readings, and temperature is kept onsite and is up to date. All remaining violations must be corrected no later than 11/12/14. Must send Corey DiLorenzo an email to corey.dilorenzo@health.ny.gov addressing corrective actions taken to all cited violations no later than 11/12/14.
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
  • 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)
  • Critical: Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
  • Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
  • 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.
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
  • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • 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
  • 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
  • Critical: Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
10/21/2013InspectionComments: No pH recorded in log for salsa on 10/20/13 or today. pH of salsa was checked at time of inspection and was recorded at 3.78. Provided education to Ashley Freeman. the manager, on how to calibrate the pH meter. Must correct all violations no later than November 4, 2013. Must email Corey DiLorenzo at crd05@health.state.ny.us addressing corrective actions taken to all cited violations.
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Critical: Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • 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.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
10/04/2012Inspection
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Improper thawing procedures used
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • 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)
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
  • Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
  • 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)
10/20/2011Inspection
  • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
  • Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding.
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • 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: 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.
12/02/2010Inspection
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Critical: Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
  • 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 (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • 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)
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
11/09/2009Inspection
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • 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)
  • Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
  • 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
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
12/01/2008Inspection
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
  • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
  • 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)
06/26/2007Inspection

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