La Lanterna Cafe, 23 Grey Oaks Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10710 - Food Service Establishment inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: LA LANTERNA CAFE
Address: 23 Grey Oaks Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10710
County: Westchester
Local health department: Westchester County
Restaurant type: Food Service Establishment
Total inspections: 26
Last inspection: 04/10/2015

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Inspection findings

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  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
  • 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
04/10/2015Re-Inspection
  • 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
  • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
02/12/2015Re-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)
  • 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
  • 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
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
01/14/2015Inspection
  • 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
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
  • 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
12/18/2014Re-Inspection
  • 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 of equipment not clean
  • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
  • 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
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding.
  • 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)
  • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
  • Critical: Enough hot holding equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained and operated to keep hot foods above 140oF.
  • Critical: Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.
  • Improper thawing procedures used
11/25/2014Inspection
  • 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
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • 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
05/02/2014Re-Inspection
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • 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
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding.
  • Critical: Enough hot holding equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained and operated to keep hot foods above 140oF.
  • 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
04/29/2014Inspection
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • 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 of equipment not clean
12/13/2013Inspection
  • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
  • 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
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
04/30/2013Inspection
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • 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
  • 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)
  • Insects, rodents present
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
10/09/2012Re-Inspection
  • Insects, rodents present
  • 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
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • 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
  • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
  • 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)
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  • Dressing rooms dirty, not provided, improperly located
  • 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
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
09/13/2012Inspection
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Improper thawing procedures used
  • 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)
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Insects, rodents present
12/09/2011Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 06/28/2011Inspection
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
11/09/2010Inspection
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
05/25/2010Re-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: 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: Enough hot holding equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained and operated to keep hot foods above 140oF.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
05/11/2010Inspection
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • 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
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
12/03/2009Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 05/20/2009Re-Inspection
  • 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
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding.
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
04/29/2009Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 11/06/2008Inspection
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
04/29/2008Re-Inspection
  • Critical: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
  • Improper storage of cleaning equipment, linens, laundry unacceptable
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • 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: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding.
  • Critical: Enough hot holding equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained and operated to keep hot foods above 140oF.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty 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
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
04/24/2008Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 12/18/2007Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 05/22/2007Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 11/16/2006Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 02/10/2006Re-Inspection

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