Fortuna's Restaurant, 827 - 19th Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14301 - Restaurant/Catering Operation inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant name: FORTUNA'S RESTAURANT
Address: 827 - 19th Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14301
County: Niagara
Local health department: Niagara County
Restaurant type: Restaurant/Catering Operation
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 02/26/2016
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  • Critical: Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.
  • 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)
 02/26/2016Inspectionall coolers and cold holds <45dF, food testing thermometer available, sanitizer available, hair restraints used, restrooms OK, dishwasher OK, choke poster and CPR kit present
No violation noted during this evaluation. 08/28/2015Inspection
  • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
  • 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)
 05/07/2015Inspection
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
 02/13/2015Inspection15B--Thick dust build up was observed on the ceiling and wire conduit in the walk-in cooler near the fans.
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
 08/22/2014Inspection
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
  • 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.
 01/31/2014Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 08/23/2013Inspection
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
 02/08/2013Inspection11D Shelves in walk-in cooler contain food splash/ debris. Corrected 11D Microwave ovens contain food debris from prior use. 12D No covered garbage recepticle in employee restroom.
No violation noted during this evaluation. 11/01/2012Re-Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 08/24/2012Inspection
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • 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.
  • 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
 07/20/2012Inspection5A--At 1:15pm, bin of egg coating for fish was found in ice measuring 56 degrees using the inspector's digital thermometer. Cook stated that batter had been taken out of cooler 20 minutes ago. Batter was placed into walk-in cooler to bring down to <= 45 degrees. A bin of oil and butter mixture was found sitting out at room temperature since opening at 11:30am. Mixture was moved to the walk-in cooler to bring down temperature to <= 45 degrees. Corrected. 8E--Digital thermometer of True Cooler and Freezer unit next to ice machine was reading 44 degrees while inspector's calibrated thermometer read 33 degrees. 11A--Chlorine sanitizer in wipe towelk buckets read <100 ppm cl, as required. Corrected. 15B--Fan in walk-in freezer is missing protective cover.
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
  • 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.
  • 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
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
 02/03/2012Inspection5C At time of inspection three pieces of fish were found on counter by fish station. Temp of fish was 72 dF. According to chef fish had been pulled for an order that never showed up. Fish was voluntarily discarded CORRECTED. 5A Batter for fish was found to be 55 dF at 2:15 PM According to chef batter had been out approx 1.5 hrs. Ice had been placed around fish batter but was not totally surrounding it. Additional ice was added CORRECTED 8B Ice scoop stored in ice for drinks so that handle comes in contact with ice. Ice scoop was removed and placed in a seperate container CORRECTED 12C Right side sink in downstairs ladies room has slow drain 15A Floor of walkin freezer has grime accumulation 15B Lights in downstairs liquor storage room/area not shielded or shatterproof bulb
No violation noted during this evaluation. 08/26/2011Inspection
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
 08/05/2011Inspection15B--Fan cover missing in walk-in freezer.
  • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
 02/18/2011Inspection13B: Garbage/debris noted outside back door of establishment.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
 10/15/2010Inspection15A- Some floor tiles missing in upstairs bathroom.
  • 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)
 02/26/2010Inspection8A--Cloth towels found lining bin with food directly on in and covering the food as well, not food grade quality.
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact 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)
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
 10/09/2009Inspection8A - Several items found stored on the floor of the walkin cooler. 10A - Tables used for cutting food are now bare wood. Not smooth and easily cleanable. 10B - Ice buildup in walkin cooler near freezer door. 10B - Walkin cooler shelves, floor and wall, near were large pots of sause are stored, have much food debris buildup. 11A - Sanitizer buckets <10ppm.Corrected and remade to 100ppm. 12E - Employee bathroom needs covered garbage can.
No violation noted during this evaluation. 02/27/2009Inspection
  • Hair is improperly restrained
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
 10/17/2008Inspection9C--Hair restraint is not being worn by one cook. 15A--Kitchen ceiling has some peeling paint.
  • 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
 02/08/2008Inspection15A- Some areas of peeling paint in the upstairs dry food storage. 15B- Light fixture- upstairs dry food storage- bulbs not shielded.
  • 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
  • Critical: Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.
  • Critical: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
 02/09/2007Inspection2E - Accurate food testing thermometer not available - one in kitchen 20 degrees too low. Would not recalibrate. No other available. Will be obtained ASAP. 3C - Waitress put freshly sliced bread into baskets for table with bare hands. Corrected, tongs to be used. Bread discarded voluntarily. 8E - Pie cooler thermometer broken., to be replaced 10B Shelves and fan covers in walkin cooler have food debris and dust build up on them respectively.
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
 02/17/2006Inspection15B-- Exhaust fan in the walk-in freezer is missing its grate.

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