High Spirits Rest & Lounge, 411 Geyser Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: HIGH SPIRITS REST & LOUNGE
Address: 411 Geyser Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
County: Saratoga
Local health department: Glens Falls District Office
Restaurant type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 02/02/2016

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  • 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)
  • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • 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 and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
02/02/2016InspectionAll violations to be corrected by 3/1/16. Please email Rebecca.bussert@health.ny.gov with a list of each violation and the corrective actions taken. NOTE: Send a pre-operational packet and FSE code book.
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Improper thawing procedures used
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
  • 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
09/24/2015InspectionEmail inspector by 10/15/15 with a list of corrective actions for each violation.
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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)
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
04/23/2014Inspection
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • 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)
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
09/16/2013Inspection
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • 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: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
02/07/2012Inspection
  • Critical: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
06/22/2010Inspection
  • 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
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Critical: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
02/19/2009Inspection
  • 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)
  • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
  • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
12/06/2006Inspection

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