Mel's Mine, 6059 South Main Street, Sandy Creek, NY 13145 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant name: MEL'S MINE
Address: 6059 South Main Street, Sandy Creek, NY 13145
County: Oswego
Local health department: Oswego County
Restaurant type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 04/24/2015

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Inspection findings	Inspection date	Type	Comments
Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage). 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)	04/24/2015	Inspection	breading will be refrigerated or discarded after contact with raw fish or chicken potatoes stored off the floor Cool down cooked potentially hazardous food in the walk in cooler or freezer uncovered for rapid cool down. Do not use kitchen refrigerator for this purpose.
No violation noted during this evaluation.	04/30/2014	Inspection
Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions	04/18/2013	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) 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)	04/09/2012	Inspection	4/9/12 8A - NO SNEEZE GUARD ON COLD SALADS. 15C - CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS STORED IN KITCHEN AREA - CORRECTED. 10B - EXCESSIVE CONDENSATION IN KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR.
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) Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces) Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces	04/27/2011	Inspection	4/27/11 8A - SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR. 10B - WALK IN REFRIGERATOR'S DOOR DOES NOT SEAL. 10A - EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON SIDES AND EDGES OF PREPARATION TABLE. 15A - HOLES IN KITCHEN CEILING. (NO FOOD PREP IN THIS AREA) 10B - RUST AND EXCESSIVE CONDENSATION IN BAR REFRIGERATOR. EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN KITCHEN FREEZER.
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	11/09/2010	Inspection	11/09/10 15B - UNSHIELDED BULB IN WALK-IN COOLER. 8A - BOX OF NOODLES ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. 15A - BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN.
In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored 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. Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans	05/03/2010	Inspection	5/3/10 11B WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED IN A DISINFECTING SOLUTION. 8B ICE SCOOP STORED HANDLE DOWN IN POTABLE ICE. 15B UNSHIELDED BULB IN WALKIN COOLER 8A BAG OF POTATOES STORED ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN 4A INSECTICIDE STORED IN KITCHEN AREA - REMOVED - CORRECTED.
Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans	12/03/2009	Re-Inspection	12/3/2009 15B - EXCESSIVE GREASE IN VENTALTION SYSTEM - OPERATOR WILL CLEAN ASAP.
Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions Critical: Home canned goods, or canned goods from unapproved processor found on premises Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding. Improper thawing procedures used Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces	11/06/2009	Inspection	11/6/09 15B EXECESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT IN VENTILATION SYSTEM (corrected) 15A BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN (corrected 12/3/2009) 8F 3 PIECES OF FISH THAWING OUT IN SINK (corrected 12/3/2009) 11B WIPING CLOTHS AND SPONGES ARE NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION (corrected 12/3/2009) 6A APPROXIMATELY 5 QUARTS OF MAC & CHEESE CASSEROLE TEMPED AT 105F IN TURNED OFF SLOW COOKER. OUT OF TEMP LESS THAN 2 HOURS - REMOVED TO STOVE FOR REHEAT TO 165F - THEN HOT HOLDING AT 140F - CORRECTED. 15A WALKIN COOLER HAS PITTED AND DIRTY SURFACES (corrected 12/3/2009) 1C HOME MADE PICKLED EGGS FOUND IN WALKIN COOLER. VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED - CORRECTED.
Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces	11/14/2008	Inspection	11/14/2008 10B - BROKEN SEALS IN CHEST FREEZER AND UPRIGHT FREEZER 15A - PLASTER PEELING FROM CEILING IN KITCHEN (REPEAT VIOLATION FROM 2007) 15A - BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN, HOLES IN CEILING 10B - WALK-IN COOLER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR FOOD STORAGE - WALLS AND CEILING ARE NOT CLEANABLE, COB WEBS AND BLACK MOLD PRESENT. 8E - NO THERMOMETER IN KITCHEN REFRIDGERATOR (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) Improper thawing procedures used Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans	11/20/2007	Inspection	11/20/07 8E NO THERMOMETER IN KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR - CORRECTED 8F RAW CHICKEN THAWING IN THREE BAY SINK 15B VENTILATION HOOD COVERED IN GREASE AND DIRT 15A PLASTER PEELING FROM CEILING NEAR VENTILATION HOOD 11B WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED IN DISINFECTION SOLUTION 15B UNSHIELDED BULB IN WALKIN COOLER 8A TOMATO SAUCE STORED UNCOVERED IN REFRIGERATOR
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 Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs	11/15/2006	Inspection	11/15/06 15B UNSHIELDED LIGHT BULB IN WALKIN COOLER 15A WALLS AND CEILING OF WALKIN COOLER HAS PITTED AND BROKEN SURFACES WITH INSULATION EXPOSED. 12D DOORS TO BATHROOM ARE NOT SELF CLOSING.
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 Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded Improper thawing procedures used Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods. 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	11/29/2005	Inspection	11/29/05 4A CAN OF ANT KILLER SPRAY STORED IN KITCHEN AREA - REMOVED - CORRECTED 2C BAG OF RAW CHICKEN ON SHELF IN WALKIN COOLER DRIPPING ONTO SHELF WHERE TACO SHELLS ARE STORED AND ONTO CANS OF BEER - CORRECTED 15B UNSHIELDED LIGHT BULB IN WALKIN COOLER 15C DOG PRESENT IN KITCHEN (OWNERS DOG) 14B HOLE IN FOOR TO STORAGE AREA 8A BAG OF POTATOES STORED ON THE FLOOR OF WALKIN COOLER 8F FROZEN RAW CHICKEN THAWING IN STANDING WATER 12D NO COVERED GARBAGE CAN IN LADIES ROOM AND NO SELF CLOSING DOORS ON BATHROOMS 12E NO SOAP OR SINGLE SERVICE TOWELS IN MENS ROOM.

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