Legends Cafe, 102 Congress Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant name: LEGENDS CAFE
Address: 102 Congress Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
County: Saratoga
Local health department: Glens Falls District Office
Restaurant type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 01/07/2016

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • 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.
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Critical: Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.
  • 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.
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
01/07/2016InspectionEmail inspector with a list of corrective actions for each violation by 1/25/15. All refrigerators that are not maintaining a temperature of 45f or below must be serviced and no potentially hazardous food product stored in them until they are maintaining 45f or below. Submit receipts for refrigerator servicing by 1/9/15.
  • 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)
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • 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)
05/14/2015InspectionViolations to be corrected by 6/2/15. Submit email correspondence to this office with corrective action / timetable of compliance for all cited violations by due date. Any questions can also be directed to this office via phone or email. Suggest keeping left deli prep cooler in front closed when not active.
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods such as salads prepared from potatoes or macaroni are not prepared as recommended using prechilled ingredients and not prechilled to 45oF or less as recommended before they are stored on buffet lines.
  • 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
  • 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)
05/07/2014Inspection1. As you stand behind the register, the right side deli case cooler air temperature read 45 degrees F according to a thermometer located inside. Several food temperatures were taken using a metal stem probe thermometer in the range from 44 to 47 degrees F. The large cooler in kitchen has an inside ambient air temperature of 44 degrees F according to a thermometer located inside. Using a metal stem probe thermometer, several foods were temped in this cooler that ranged from 43 to 47 degrees F. These coolers should not be used to store foods requiring refrigeration until they are serviced and can cold hold all foods at or below 45 degrees at all times. 2. Discussed proper cooling procedures of whole cooked meats that are larger than 6lbs. Must cut all cooked meats into 6lb sections or less prior to cooling. 3. Must correct all violations no later than May 28, 2014, except kitchen floor and walls must be repaired no later than October 31, 2014. Must send Corey DiLorenzo an email to crd05@health.state.ny.us addressing corrective actions taken to all cited violations no later than 5/28/14.
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods such as salads prepared from potatoes or macaroni are not prepared as recommended using prechilled ingredients and not prechilled to 45oF or less as recommended before they are stored on buffet lines.
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
05/16/2013InspectionMust correct violations no later than May 30, 2013. Must email Corey DiLorenzo at crd05@health.state.ny.us addressing corrective actions taken to all cited violations no later than 5/30/13.
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
05/09/2012Inspection
  • Improper thawing procedures used
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • 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)
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
03/22/2011Inspection
  • 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)
  • 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.
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
03/31/2010Inspection
  • 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)
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Critical: Unwrapped/potentially hazardous foods are reserved.
  • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
04/21/2009Inspection
  • 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)
  • 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
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
03/18/2008Inspection
  • 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)
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • 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
04/30/2007Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 08/24/2006Inspection

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