Gerber's Grill, 150 Bloomer Avenue, Elmira, NY 14901 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant name: GERBER'S GRILL
Address: 150 Bloomer Avenue, Elmira, NY 14901
County: Chemung
Local health department: Chemung County
Restaurant type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 04/20/2015

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  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  • 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)
04/20/2015InspectionDiscussed with operator correct concentration for sanitizer for wares and wet wiping clothes. Reviewed calibration of probe thermometer with operator. Discussed with operator avoiding barehand contact with ready-to-eat foods, including handle of ice scoop and ice in bin.
No violation noted during this evaluation. 04/11/2014Re-InspectionViolation 10B from previous inspection corrected. Ledge on steam table in kitchen has been resurfaced with stainless steel and is now smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
03/05/2014Re-Inspection15C and 15A violations from previous inspection have been corrected. Drain lines not-in-use were removed from the ice bin at the bar. The area under the bar has been cleaned.
  • 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
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
02/19/2014InspectionDiscussed with operator keeping any employee items in a separate area, including designating a small space in the cold-holding unit for such items away from food for service. Reviewed calibration of probe thermometer. Discussed with operator proper hand-washing technique. Discussed with operator keeping serving equipment (spoons, etc.) on smooth and easily cleanable surfaces such as a clean bowl or plate or metal pan.
No violation noted during this evaluation. 03/08/2013InspectionNotes: Ground Beef-39 Degrees F, Tomatoes-40 Degrees F, Cheese Slices-40 Degrees F. Operator has CORRECTED the following violations from previous inspection on 02/05/2013: 11D-A brand new refrigerator has replaced the old one with the broken door. 11C-Soda gun holster at bar has been cleaned and maintained properly. 11D-A brand new grill has been installed, and the area around the grill has been cleaned thoroughly. 15A-General cleanliness of facility has been drastically improved-Corrected 14C-Bait traps & Insect Spray have been removed from the premises.
  • Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
  • 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
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
02/05/2013InspectionNotes: Advised operator to improve general level of cleanliness throughout facility. Explained to operator that the use of the pesticides that were observed on-site are not allowed to be used in any commercial establishment unless done so by a licensed professional. Reminded operator how to calibrate probe thermometer. Milk-44 Degrees F. Ham 45 Degrees F. Turkey 45 Degrees F.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
06/20/2012Inspection
  • 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
01/25/2011Inspection
  • 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
02/01/2010Inspection
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  • 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)
  • Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
01/26/2009Inspection
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
09/19/2008Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 10/23/2007Inspection
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
11/09/2006Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 11/01/2005Inspection

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