Garcia's Mexican Restaurant, 2446-B Corning Road, Elmira Heights, NY 14903 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: GARCIA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address: 2446-B Corning Road, Elmira Heights, NY 14903
County: Chemung
Local health department: Chemung County
Restaurant type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 40
Last inspection: 08/10/2015

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Inspection findings

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  • 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.
  • 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)
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • 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)
08/10/2015Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 03/18/2015Re-InspectionConducted a re-inspection due to previous inspection report of 2/27/15. Violations from previous inspection corrected. Will conduct a HACCP training exercise later in the year.
  • 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)
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
02/27/2015InspectionA Time Table of Compliance Date of March 13, 2015 has been established to correct violations listed above. Will conduct a re-inspection after this date to determine compliance. Discussed proper cooling of cooked potentially hazardous foods with Operator during inspection. Also, proper use of plastic gloves and routine hand washing with kitchen staff. Also discussed routine calibration of numerical thermometers used to evaluate cooked and hot-held potentially hazardous foods with Operator during inspection.
  • 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)
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  • 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.
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
12/18/2014Re-Inspection
  • 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.
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
10/14/2014Re-Inspection
  • 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)
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Critical: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  • 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
  • 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
  • Improper thawing procedures used
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
09/30/2014Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 02/26/2014Re-InspectionConducted a re-inspection due to previous inspection report of January 28, 2014. Bar cooler which is used to store cold potentially hazardous (TCS) foods has been repaired- interior temperature reading 39 degrees F using thermocouple. Also, both women's & men's rest room doors are now self-closing. Operator also obtained sanitizer test kit (quaternary ammonia) to evaluate bar sink sanitizer (200 ppm). Corrected. Will conduct a HACCP training with operator later in the year.
  • 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 kept at or below 45oF during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38oF during cold holding.
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
01/28/2014InspectionOperator was directed not to use bar cooler to store potentially hazardous foods until cooler is repaired and internal temperature. Operator was directed to contact Health Dept. for a re-inspection when cooler is repaired. A time table of compliance date of February 28, 2014 has been established to install self-closing doors for both rest room. Will conduct a re-inspection after this date to determine compliance. Discussed routine calibration of thermometers used to evaluate cooked potentially hazardous foods with manager.
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • 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
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
08/08/2013Inspection
  • 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)
  • 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.
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
02/14/2013Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 02/11/2013Re-InspectionViolations 1H: adulterated food not observed on premise; 5A: food items in walk in refrigerator less than or equal to 45 degrees F; 5C: PHF/TCS foods not observed at room temperature; 5E: walk-in refrigerator operating such that food items contained therein are 45 degrees F or less: 6A: food items being hot held at temps. greater than or equal to 140 degrees F; 6B: hot holding equipment operating such that food items at least 140 degrees F. Above violations corrected from previous inspection. Inspector did not evaluate other items for compliance at time of visit.
  • Critical: Enough hot holding equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained and operated to keep hot foods above 140oF.
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Critical: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and 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.
  • Critical: Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • 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 above 140oF during hot holding.
  • Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  • Insects, rodents present
  • 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.
  • 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)
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
01/28/2013Inspection
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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)
08/16/2012Inspection
  • 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)
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • 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
  • 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)
  • 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
03/26/2012Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 03/13/2012Re-Inspection
  • 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
  • Insects, rodents present
02/29/2012Re-Inspection
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
02/14/2012Re-Inspection
  • 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.
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Critical: Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
01/18/2012Inspection
  • Critical: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding.
  • 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
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
05/03/2011Inspection
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
  • 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
  • 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)
03/02/2011Inspection
  • 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.
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
09/23/2010Inspection
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
  • 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 below 45oF during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38oF during cold holding.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
07/22/2010Inspection
  • 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)
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
01/12/2010Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 10/19/2009Re-Inspection
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • 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)
  • 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.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Critical: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
10/16/2009Inspection
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
  • 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.
08/19/2009Inspection
  • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
  • 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)
  • Improper thawing procedures used
  • Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  • 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.
01/15/2009Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 08/05/2008Re-Inspection
  • Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
  • 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
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
  • 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.
07/22/2008Inspection
  • Improper thawing procedures used
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
04/29/2008Inspection
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding.
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
  • 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)
  • Improper thawing procedures used
01/10/2008Inspection
  • 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.
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  • 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
06/21/2007Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 04/11/2007Inspection
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
  • 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)
01/22/2007Inspection
  • Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
  • 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
  • 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
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • 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
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
08/08/2006Inspection
  • 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
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
04/06/2006Inspection
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • 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.
  • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
  • 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: 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)
02/01/2006Inspection5A-POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ITEMS NOT KEPT BELOW 45'. 2 PARTIALLY FULL GALLONS OF MILK AND TWO WHIPPED CREAM TOPPINGS, REFRIGERATING UNIT 58'. CORRECTED - ITEMS DISCHARDED AND SUPERVISORS WILL NOT USE COOLER UNTIL IT IS PROPERLY WORKING. 5B-5 GALLON CONTAINER OF CHEESE SAUCE WAS IN WALKIN COOLER. MANAGER STATES SAUCE WAS COOLED IN CONTAINER. CORRECTED SAUCE RECHEATED TO ABOVE 165' AND COOLED IN SHALLOW PANS AS RECOMMEDED TO ENSURE PROPER COOLING
No violation noted during this evaluation. 12/06/2005Re-Inspection
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • 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 (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • 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.
  • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
11/01/2005Inspection
  • 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 kept at or above 140oF during hot holding.
10/31/2005Inspection

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