Endwell Chinese Buffet, 2901 E. Main Street, Endwell, NY 13760 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant name: ENDWELL CHINESE BUFFET
Address: 2901 E. Main Street, Endwell, NY 13760
County: Broome
Local health department: Broome County
Restaurant type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 25
Last inspection: 03/05/2013

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No violation noted during this evaluation. 03/05/2013Re-Inspection
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Critical: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed (2,046 penalty points)
  • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance (2,046 penalty points)
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding. (2,046 penalty points)
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces (2,046 penalty points)
02/26/2013Inspection
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean (2,046 penalty points)
  • 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) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance (2,046 penalty points)
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces (2,046 penalty points)
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces) (2,046 penalty points)
10/22/2012Inspection
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces (2,046 penalty points)
02/01/2012Re-Inspection
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions (2,046 penalty points)
  • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance (2,046 penalty points)
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin (2,046 penalty points)
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Critical: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Hair is improperly restrained (2,046 penalty points)
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean (2,046 penalty points)
  • Improper thawing procedures used (2,046 penalty points)
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing (2,046 penalty points)
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces (2,046 penalty points)
01/25/2012Inspection
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean (2,046 penalty points)
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces (2,046 penalty points)
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans (2,046 penalty points)
  • Hair is improperly restrained (2,046 penalty points)
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions (2,046 penalty points)
  • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance (2,046 penalty points)
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin (2,046 penalty points)
09/26/2011Inspection
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean (2,046 penalty points)
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans (2,046 penalty points)
  • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed (2,046 penalty points)
  • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance (2,046 penalty points)
  • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils (2,046 penalty points)
04/20/2011Inspection
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored (2,046 penalty points)
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions (2,046 penalty points)
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces) (2,046 penalty points)
12/21/2010Re-InspectionReviewed with operator that raw meats need to be carefully managed at wok station and any utensils used that have improperly contacted these raw foods including seafood need to be immediately replaced with wash-rinse-sanitized utensils in order to reduce any risk of cross contact with potentially hazardous foods.
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred (2,046 penalty points)
  • 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. (2,046 penalty points)
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures (2,046 penalty points)
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur. (2,046 penalty points)
  • Critical: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans) (2,046 penalty points)
  • 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) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions (2,046 penalty points)
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained (2,046 penalty points)
12/14/2010InspectionProvided and reviewed mandarin food safety and manual wash procedure with operator.
  • Improper thawing procedures used (2,046 penalty points)
  • 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) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions (2,046 penalty points)
  • 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. (2,046 penalty points)
  • Critical: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance (2,046 penalty points)
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred (2,046 penalty points)
06/11/2010InspectionCloth wiping cloths need to be place in sanitizer between uses as found in kitchen and bar area were reviewed again with operator,
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean (2,046 penalty points)
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces) (2,046 penalty points)
  • 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. (2,046 penalty points)
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces (2,046 penalty points)
  • Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods. (2,046 penalty points)
  • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required (2,046 penalty points)
12/18/2009Re-InspectionReviewed and provided food fact sheet in manadarin and reviewed proper storage for chemicals away from single service food items again with operator.
  • 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) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur. (2,046 penalty points)
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred (2,046 penalty points)
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils (2,046 penalty points)
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces (2,046 penalty points)
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding. (2,046 penalty points)
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions (2,046 penalty points)
  • 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. (2,046 penalty points)
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods. (2,046 penalty points)
12/15/2009InspectionReviewed the criteria for a food grade lubricant to be used in the Globe slicer with operator and a service tech provided food grade lub to use during this inspection.
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred (2,046 penalty points)
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur. (2,046 penalty points)
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean (2,046 penalty points)
  • Improper thawing procedures used (2,046 penalty points)
  • Critical: Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises. (2,046 penalty points)
  • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance (2,046 penalty points)
  • 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) (2,046 penalty points)
  • 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. (2,046 penalty points)
05/28/2009InspectionProvided fact sheet on NYDEC contact information and certification for applicator and reviewed with operator
No violation noted during this evaluation. 02/03/2009Re-InspectionStem thermometer now found on premises and the cement mixer has been removed from the premises.
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions (2,046 penalty points)
  • 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. (2,046 penalty points)
  • Improper thawing procedures used (2,046 penalty points)
  • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance (2,046 penalty points)
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans (2,046 penalty points)
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred (2,046 penalty points)
  • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils (2,046 penalty points)
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces (2,046 penalty points)
  • Critical: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding. (2,046 penalty points)
  • 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) (2,046 penalty points)
01/26/2009InspectionComplaint log 0020-09 co-investigated with C Taft. Also placed a follow up phone call to operator Tony Tang and informed him that the Big Cat mixer is not a food grade equipment and needs to be removed from the kitchen operation.
  • Hair is improperly restrained (2,046 penalty points)
08/18/2008Re-Inspection
  • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils (2,046 penalty points)
  • 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. (2,046 penalty points)
  • 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) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Critical: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding. (2,046 penalty points)
  • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance (2,046 penalty points)
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans (2,046 penalty points)
06/26/2008Re-InspectionReviewed food fact sheet in mardarin with operator as provided on 5-13-08 for temperature safeness fact sheet for potentially hazardous foods.
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils (2,046 penalty points)
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding. (2,046 penalty points)
  • 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. (2,046 penalty points)
05/13/2008Re-InspectionReviewed food safeness temperature fact sheet with operator that was previously provided on 5-6-08 and attempted to explain holding temperature requirement. Also provided a mandarin version of this fact sheet and asked operator to retieve it in order to review both hot and cold tfood temperature requirements. No 2nd re-inspection made at this time of re-inspection. I referred situation found with senior sanitiarian on 5-14-08.
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean (2,046 penalty points)
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces (2,046 penalty points)
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin (2,046 penalty points)
  • 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. (2,046 penalty points)
  • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance (2,046 penalty points)
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures (2,046 penalty points)
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding. (2,046 penalty points)
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans (2,046 penalty points)
  • Critical: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans) (2,046 penalty points)
05/06/2008Inspection
  • Hair is improperly restrained (2,046 penalty points)
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding. (2,046 penalty points)
07/11/2007Inspection
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin (2,046 penalty points)
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas (2,046 penalty points)
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding. (2,046 penalty points)
  • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed (2,046 penalty points)
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions (2,046 penalty points)
01/16/2007Re-Inspection
  • Critical: Acid foods are stored in containers or pipes that consist of toxic metals. (2,046 penalty points)
  • Hair is improperly restrained (2,046 penalty points)
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions (2,046 penalty points)
  • 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) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin (2,046 penalty points)
  • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed (2,046 penalty points)
  • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance (2,046 penalty points)
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding. (2,046 penalty points)
01/09/2007Inspection
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin (2,046 penalty points)
  • Critical: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed (2,046 penalty points)
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions (2,046 penalty points)
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces) (2,046 penalty points)
10/18/2006Re-Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 09/27/2006Inspection
  • Improper thawing procedures used (2,046 penalty points)
  • Critical: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans) (2,046 penalty points)
  • 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) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils (2,046 penalty points)
  • Critical: Acid foods are stored in containers or pipes that consist of toxic metals. (2,046 penalty points)
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing (2,046 penalty points)
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin (2,046 penalty points)
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces) (2,046 penalty points)
02/14/2006Inspection

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