Croton Colonial Restaurant & Diner, 221 South Riverside Avenue, Croton, NY 10520 - Food Service Establishment inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: CROTON COLONIAL RESTAURANT & DINER
Address: 221 South Riverside Avenue, Croton, NY 10520
County: Westchester
Local health department: Westchester County
Restaurant type: Food Service Establishment
Total inspections: 29
Last inspection: 03/03/2016

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  • 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
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
03/03/2016Re-InspectionDiscussed: Wall behind the back prep area must never create a nuisance or it will be required to be upgraded.; Remaining violations must be completed by the next routine inspection.
  • 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
  • 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)
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
02/19/2016Re-Inspection
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
01/29/2016InspectionComputer malfunction. See file for report.
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • 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)
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • 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 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.
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding.
01/21/2016InspectionComputer malfunction, see file for paper copy.
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
10/19/2015Re-InspectionHearing update for case # PHP-5781-15-PK-MLL9-FSE Above violation to correct forthwith. At this time all other violations cited on 10/5/15 have been corrected. Operator is reminded, owner is to appear at 25 Moore Ave., Mt. Kisco, NY on December 3, 2015 at 9:30am. Inspection report signed by inspector Melissa Neurauter (914) 336-1303, email MLL9@westchestergov.com and operator Dino Tsagarakis (914) 271-8868, email crotondiner@gmail.com
  • 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)
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • 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
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
10/05/2015InspectionAbove violations to correct within two weeks. Notice of Hearing Issued at this time for Wiping Cloth violation observed during this inspection. Operator refused to sign notice of hearing. No waiver of formal hearing issued. Appearance is required. Case # PHP-5781-15-PK-MLL9-FSE. Hearing date 12/3/15 at 9:30am at 25 Moore Ave, Mt. Kisco, NY. Discussed indirect drains. Inspection report signed by inspector Melissa Neurauter (914) 336-1303, email MLL9@westchestergov.com and operator Pete Tsagarakis (914) 271-8868, email crotondiner@gmail.com
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • 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)
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
09/16/2015InspectionReinspection on or about 10/5/15. Dish machine found operating at acceptable temps as per label specs. Label is worn. Dino Tsagarakis took ServSafe exam 12/19/12. Certificate viewed previously. Temp in salad refrigeration unit inconsistent, above 45 degrees F in some areas. Contains no potentially hazardous food. Monitor. Inspection report signed by inspector Melissa Neurauter (914) 336-1303, email MLL9@westchestergov.com and operator Pete Tsagarakis (914) 271-8868, email crotondiner@gmail.com
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • 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)
04/29/2015Re-Inspection
  • 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)
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • 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)
  • 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
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • 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: 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.
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding.
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
04/10/2015Inspection
  • 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
12/18/2014Re-Inspection
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • 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 kept at or above 140oF during hot holding.
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
11/25/2014Inspection
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
05/14/2014Re-Inspection
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • 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
  • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
  • 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.
05/09/2014Inspection
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • 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
11/15/2013Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 05/07/2013Re-Inspection
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
04/30/2013Re-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
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot 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
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Critical: Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
04/15/2013Inspection
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • 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)
12/17/2012Re-Inspection
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • 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
  • Insects, rodents present
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
11/26/2012Inspection
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • 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)
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
01/25/2012Inspection
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  • Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • 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)
03/16/2011Inspection
  • 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
  • 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)
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
10/20/2010Inspection
  • 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
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
03/11/2010Inspection
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding.
10/23/2008Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 04/04/2008Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 02/01/2007Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 12/05/2006Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 03/09/2006Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 12/13/2005Inspection

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