Far East Garden, 133 N. Main Street, Vestal, NY 13850 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant name: FAR EAST GARDEN
Address: 133 N. Main Street, Vestal, NY 13850
County: Broome
Local health department: Broome County
Restaurant type: Food Service Establishment
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 02/05/2013

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Inspection findings

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  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans (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)
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean (2,046 penalty points)
  • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance (2,046 penalty points)
02/05/2013Inspection
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean (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)
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans (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)
  • 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)
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained (2,046 penalty points)
10/16/2012Inspection
  • 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)
  • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance (2,046 penalty points)
  • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required (2,046 penalty points)
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean (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: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans) (2,046 penalty points)
01/17/2012Inspection
  • Hair is improperly restrained (2,046 penalty points)
  • 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)
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin (2,046 penalty points)
08/24/2011Re-Inspection
  • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance (2,046 penalty points)
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions (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)
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean (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)
  • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required (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)
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained (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)
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces (2,046 penalty points)
08/19/2011Inspection
  • 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)
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs (2,046 penalty points)
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean (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)
  • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed (2,046 penalty points)
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained (2,046 penalty points)
  • Critical: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans) (2,046 penalty points)
02/21/2011Re-Inspection
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean (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 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing (2,046 penalty points)
  • Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded (2,046 penalty points)
  • Critical: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans (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)
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions (2,046 penalty points)
01/20/2011InspectionAdhesive repair of single bay stainless steel sink is not a food grade use repair. Operator uses this sink for rice preparation.
  • 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)
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs (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)
08/11/2010Inspection
  • 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) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage). (2,046 penalty points)
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained (2,046 penalty points)
  • Insects, rodents present (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)
09/03/2009Inspection
  • 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)
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans (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)
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean (2,046 penalty points)
04/24/2008Inspection

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