Lou's Restaurant, 1344 Route 52, Carmel, NY 10512 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: LOU'S RESTAURANT
Address: 1344 Route 52, Carmel, NY 10512
County: Putnam
Local health department: Putnam County
Restaurant type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 39
Last inspection: 01/27/2016

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  • 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
  • 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
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
01/27/2016Inspection
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
07/31/2015Inspection15 A - KITCHEN CEILINT TILES LOOSE OVER COOLER, CELLAR STORAGE NEEDS CLEANING
  • 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
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
03/27/2015Inspection
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
03/06/2015Inspection
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
08/26/2014Inspection8C - Plastic cups stacked behind front counter have moisture built up inside. Cups should be allowed to dry to avaoid moisture build up in stacked cups 15B - Light shield missing in dry storage area next to kitchen.
  • 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
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
04/02/2014Inspection
  • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
03/26/2014Inspection8D--To go paper and foam cups @ front counter are not in proper dispensers. 10B--Shelving in dry storage @ back of kitchen is not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Insects, rodents present
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
09/03/2013Inspection
  • Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
  • Critical: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
08/02/2013Inspection2 C - IN MULTIPLE FRIG/FREEZER UNITS RAW FOODS STORED CORRECTLY, BELOW, READY TO EAT - EXCEPT IN FREEZER NEXT TO WALKIN, RAW FROZEN STEAK STORED ABOVE FORZEN FIIES, CORRECTED 2 E - FOOD TESTING THERMOMETERS OFF BY 10-15F WHEN COMPARED TO INSPECTORS DIGITAL THERMOMETER, CALIBRATED, CORRECTED
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
03/25/2013Inspection12C Hose at 3 bay sink is missing hook to hang it up and therefore could end up being exposed to water in sink
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
03/05/2013Inspection
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • 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
11/14/2012Inspection
  • 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)
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
09/24/2012Inspection8A - Bread Crumbs in back room not labeled for contents, case of napkins stored on floor, warming tray stored on floor in basement. 11B - Sanitizer solution not made up at proper dilution. Employee corrected.
  • 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)
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
03/07/2012Inspection8 A - BUTTER ON PREP TABLE WITH TOASTERS NOT COVERED, CORRECTED 15 A - VARIOUS SURFACES, CORNERS, ELECTRIC PANEL AREA GREASY, REQUIRE CLEANING
  • 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
02/09/2012Inspection
  • 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)
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
10/18/2011Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 08/12/2011Re-Inspection
  • 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 contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  • 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.
08/09/2011Inspection5A Three small containers containing sliced ham on the bottom shelf of the True refrigerator in the back are not in temp. Ham is 50 dF. Temp taken with inspector's digital thermometer. Corrected, owner voluntarily discarded the ham. 5A Chocolate and bananna cream pies in pastry cooler were 60 dF. Corrected, owner voluntarily discarded pies 5E True refrigerator in back has pooling water on the bottom shelf and the ambient air temp on the bottom is 50 dF as is the food on that shelf. Top of the unit is less than 45 dF 11C Panasonic microwave oven contains food debris from prior use
No violation noted during this evaluation. 03/22/2011Re-Inspection
  • 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
03/04/2011Inspection11A Dishwasher not sanitizing at first, sanitizer was primed, dishwasher now sanitizing CORRECTED 15B Lights in basement by freezers and shelving not shielded-bulbs changed CORRECTED
  • 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)
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
01/28/2011Inspection
  • 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
11/19/2010Inspection
  • 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)
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
09/08/2010Inspection8a- bottles of water and jugs of syrup are stored on floor- moved and corrected 10b- wood shelving in basement is not smooth and easily cleanable 15a- ceiling is not smooth and easily cleanable in basement 15a- carpeting in dry storage is not smooth and easily cleanable
  • 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
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
03/24/2010Inspection
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • 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.
03/03/2010Inspection4A Found one spray can of ""Hot Shot"" Roach & Ant killer on shelf in basement - Corrected, owner removed can from the premises 10B Some shelves in basement dry storeage area are bare wood 15A Ceiling in basement above dry storage is bare wood
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • 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
11/05/2009Inspection
  • 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
03/31/2009Inspection
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
03/03/2009Inspection15A Floor tiles cracked and not easily cleanabel by dishmachine 15A Ceiling tile above bread rack in back storage area broken
No violation noted during this evaluation. 03/20/2008Re-Inspection
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding.
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
  • Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
03/04/2008Inspection6a- at time of inspection, pasta in hot hold unit temped at 120dF. stacked on top of container of beef tips. in unit about half an hour per cook. pasta was put in cooler and will be reheated per order. 5c- uncooked hash brown patties found stored on top of grill area and temped at 110dF. were voluntarily discarded by cook and corrected 2c- raw eggs found stored above apples and bluecheese in walk in cooler at time of inspection. eggs were moved to bottom shelf by cook and corrected. 16- cpr kit is not available 11a- chemical dish machine is not sanitizing
No violation noted during this evaluation. 01/31/2008Re-Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 01/29/2008Re-Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 01/28/2008Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 03/06/2007Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 02/15/2007Inspection
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
09/08/2006Inspection
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
03/28/2006Inspection15 B Light shields needed for fixtures in downstairs food storage area 15 B Dust accumulation on fan covers of walk in cooler
No violation noted during this evaluation. 03/27/2006Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 10/18/2005Inspection

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