Granny's Family Restaurant, 276 Oliver Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

Inspection findings	Inspection date	Type	Comments
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) 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)	02/18/2016	Inspection	Note: Gloves used, CPR kit/choking poster OK, Chlorine bleach & strips OK, restrooms OK, dishwasher OK, Coolers < 45 degrees F/thermometers OK Note: Discussed proper trap devices for rodents (closed, not open spring trap). Note: Application, fee, and insurance forms due by the end of the month.
Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions 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) Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures	11/17/2015	Inspection	food testing thermometer OK, gloves OK, hair restraints OK, Coolers <=45 dF, Cold holds <45 dF, restrooms OK, bleach sanitizer OK, Choke poster OK, CPR kit OK
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)	02/24/2015	Inspection	8A - Several food items in cooler and deli-cooler found uncovered.
No violation noted during this evaluation.	06/05/2014	Re-Inspection
Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage). 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	05/13/2014	Inspection
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	02/10/2014	Inspection
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 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) Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained	05/15/2013	Inspection	8 A - FOOD NOT COVERED IN FLIP TOP COOLER AND REAR UPRIGHT FRIG, FOOD IN CONTAINER STACKED ON TOP OF LETTUCE, VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED LETTUCE 11 B - WIPING CLOTH NOT IN PROPER CHLORINE SANITIZER, TOO STRONG AND DIRTY 12 C - AUTO DISHWASHER, CHLORINE SANAITIZER CYCLE NOT WORKING, WASH MANUALLY 12 D - TOILET ROOMS: INADEQUATE TOILET PAPER ON ROLLS
No violation noted during this evaluation.	03/27/2013	Re-Inspection
Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator 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 Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans 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 Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions	02/01/2013	Inspection	5A--Sliced ham in deli cooler top found to be 50 degrees. Temperature taken with inspector's digital thermometer. As per owner, the ham had been in cooler <2 hours. The ham was moved lower in the cooler to bring it to <=45 degrees. Repeat Corrected 8A--Food stored on top of cinder blocks in dry storage room, and on top of pop and milk crates in dry storage closet which does not allow for easy access beneath for cleaning. 8C--Cups behind front counter and at service station in dining area stored so that air cannot circulate into cups for proper drying process to occur. 11B--Wiping cloths throughout kitchen not stored in a sanitizing solution. Corrected 14C--Open mouse trap found on dry storage floor along the wall. 15A--Floor in dry storage area has missing/cracked tiles. 15B--Lighting in dry storage room is inadequate.
No violation noted during this evaluation.	06/22/2012	Inspection
Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing 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	06/19/2012	Inspection	5A Sliced ham in top of cooling unit in kitchen is 50dF. Temp taken with inspector's digital thermometer. Ham was placed in top unit <1 hr ago. Corrected, owner moved ham to cooler below. 12E Paper towel dispensers are empty (one above stainless sink in kitchen & one behind bar in kitchen) Soap container is not labeled 15B Glass door freezer lights in kitchen are not working
Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans	02/17/2012	Inspection	15b- true 2 door cooler and freezer unit's lights are not working. Owner states he replaces them and they keep burning out. 15b- inadequate lighting in back dry storage room. They have 1 shielded light bulb but other half of room is dark.
Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed 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	07/14/2011	Inspection	8E Thermometer missing from refrigerator in dry storage-found CORRECTED 13A Covered garbage can missing from womens restroom-can placed in restroom CORRECTED 15B Lightshield or shatterproof bulb missing from fixture by shelves in dry storage room
Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.	01/11/2011	Inspection	4A Found spray can of RAID bug killer on shelf behind counter in front room. Corrected, owner discarded bug spray
No violation noted during this evaluation.	10/14/2010	Re-Inspection
Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded	09/20/2010	Re-Inspection	11a- chemical dish machine is still not sanitizing 15c- sofa with sheets and bedding is in dry storage
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 Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur. Improper thawing procedures used	09/07/2010	Inspection	12e- paper towels missing at handwash station- also have paper towels that dont fit dispenser in lady's restroom. corrected 8f- tube of hamburger improperly thawing in bin at room temperature- corrected 11a- chem dish machine is not sanitizing- someone is coming out tomorrow corrected 4a- can of hot shot spray found on shelf behind front counter, owner removed spray from premisis and corrected
Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)	02/09/2010	Inspection	10A Rubber spatulas in kitchen are cracked/worn-no longer easily cleanable
Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing Hair is improperly restrained	08/06/2009	Inspection	9C Cook not wearing hair restraint - Corrected 12E Soap dispenser empty at handwash sink in kitchen
No violation noted during this evaluation.	02/18/2009	Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation.	08/29/2008	Re-Inspection
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: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur. Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.	08/26/2008	Inspection	2C Raw hamburger patties fround stored on top of container of crab salad in True cooler at time of inspection. Hamburgers were moved to bottom shelf CORRECTED 4A Box of potato chips found stored on top of several gallons of bleach in back dry storage area, chips moved - CORRECTED 8A Cups used as scoops for sugar- must have handle cups removed CORRECTED
Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans	04/23/2008	Re-Inspection	15b-proper light shield is missing in dry storage 12a- dish machine leaks
Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage). Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate Critical: Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods. Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans	03/24/2008	Re-Inspection	5c- at time of inspection, eggs out at room temp found to be 60dF, same with sausage 60dF, and hash browns 58dF. all out less than 2 hours per cook and were put back in cooler. 3c- at time of inspection, inspector witnessed cook butter and put toast on plate with barehands. toast was discarded and gloves put on and corrected 12a- no hot water at vegetable sink and dish machine leaks 15b- light is not shielded in dry storage
Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate 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: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.	02/26/2008	Inspection	5c- eggs out at room temperature and found to be 55 out less than 2 hours per cook and put in coolere and corrected. 12a- hot water faucet at vegetable sink and dish machine leak 4a- 2 cans of raid insect spray found in kitchen. both cans were voluntarily discarded by cook and corrected. 15a- floor in dry storage is missing tiles and hole in ceiling. 15b- light is not shielded in dry storage
Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.	11/21/2007	Inspection	2C Raw ground beef was found stored in glass door refrigerator in kitchen above diced tomatoes at time of inspection. Corrected, owner moved beef to bottom shelf. 14C Found open box of D-con mouse killer on floor in dry storage room. Corrected, owner voluntarily discarded
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) Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing Hair is improperly restrained	02/12/2007	Inspection	8a- raw meats sre stored above ready to eat foods moved and corrected and some foods are uncovered in cooler - coverd and corrected 12e- paper towel dispensers are empty at handwash sink and behind front counter 9c- improper hair restraints
No violation noted during this evaluation.	02/21/2006	Inspection	OK TO OPERATE
No violation noted during this evaluation.	11/09/2005	Inspection

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Granny's Family Restaurant, 276 Oliver Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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