Golf House Restaurant, 88 Morningside Drive, Lake Placid, NY 12946 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant name: GOLF HOUSE RESTAURANT
Address: 88 Morningside Drive, Lake Placid, NY 12946
County: Essex
Local health department: Saranac Lake District Office
Restaurant type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 08/21/2015

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  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
  • 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)
  • Critical: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
  • 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
08/21/2015InspectionFood temperatures measured with DOH thermocouple thermometer: Demiglace 168 deg. F., crab cakes 43 deg. F., Italian sausage 43 deg. F., Feta cheese 45 deg. F., Caesar dressing 44 deg. F., sliced ham 43 deg. F. Menu review was conducted regarding heating and cooling methods. Education for Education was provided about proper cooling methods for cooked foods.
  • 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)
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • 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
10/10/2014InspectionTemperatures measured: sliced tomatoes in the top of the deli cooler = 33 deg. F, Small piece of cooked roast beef in walk-in cooler = 36 deg. F
  • 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)
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
08/15/2014InspectionThe inspection took place during food preparation for a wedding. Cooking temperatures for the wedding menu entrées were discussed. Cooling was discussed, however, no completed cooling logs were available for DOH review at the time of inspection. Food temperatures measured were acceptable: cooked hamburger = 43 F, sautéed mushrooms = 41 F, Turkey cold cuts = 40 F, mushroom = 37 F, hot dog = 38 F. Please remember to place a thermometer in the warmest location in each of your refrigeration units (upper shelf). Please record times and temperatures on a cooling log when cooling potentially hazardous foods.
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • 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)
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • 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
08/21/2013InspectionAll food temperatures measured were acceptable. Discussed cooling, cooling logs were not available.
  • 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
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • 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)
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
09/14/2012Inspection
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding.
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Critical: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • 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
  • Insects, rodents present
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • 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.
  • 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)
08/13/2012Inspection
  • 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
07/01/2011Inspection
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
08/06/2010Inspection
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • 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
  • 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)
09/11/2009Inspection
  • 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)
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  • Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  • 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 below 45oF during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38oF during cold holding.
08/18/2009Inspection5a - Sliced tomatoes, blue cheese dressing, ranch dressing stored on cookline were temped at 55-66 DF. Chef reported items had been online for ~45 minutes. Tiems were returned to cooler to ensure temp is at or below 45DF. COrrected. 5a - Container of mayo in sandwich cooler temped at 61 DF. Item had not been pre-chilled prior to placing into service. Corrected when item was placed in walk-in cooler. 2e - Chef was no t using thermometer to evaluate temps of potentially hazardous foods which were out of temperature. DOH inspector asked chef where his thermometer was located and chef reported that thermometer was in the desk in the office. Corrected when chef retrieved thermometer and placed it on cook line. 8b - ice scoope stored in ice machine. There is a potential for handle to come in contact w/ ice. iid - Inside and outside of microwave located on cook line was soiled. 11d exterior of mixer and area of mixer attachement was soiled. 11c - canopener was soiled. 8a sliced cheese, tomatoes and cooked asparagus stored in cooler uncovered. 11a - Dishwasher is high temp machine for sanitizing. Machine required to reach 180 DF. ATOI, dishwasher was only reaching 172 DF - per guages. Maintenance called ATOI. 15c - Room dividers were observed stored in kitchen. Dividers were stored on floor and prevented easy cleaning of floor and surrounding areas. 15c - Bottom 2 shelves in ice machine room were cluttered and prevented easy cleaning. 11d - Various areas of kitchen needed good cleaning (floor, outside ovens, ice machine room and shelves). 8a - Food items observed on flooor of dry storage area.
  • 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 use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
  • 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
07/02/2008Inspection
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  • Critical: Food workers prepare raw and cooked or ready to eat food products without 'thorough handwashing and sanitary glove changing in between.
  • Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw 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)
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • 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.
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  • Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
07/05/2007Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 06/20/2006Inspection

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