- 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
- 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
- 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
- Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
- Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
- Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
- Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
- Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
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10/29/2015 | Inspection | Violations to be corrected by 11/28/15. Operator must send email to this office with corrective actions taken for each violation cited. Highly suggest establishing a routine cleaning schedule to maintain adequate kitchen cleanliness. Any questions can be directed to this office via email or telephone. |
- Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding.
- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
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01/31/2015 | Inspection | Chowder Fest, outdoor service. Per interview the chowder was prepared ahead over two days and properly cooled with chill wands and in shallow pans. It's highly recommended that thermocouple thermometers such as Thermapen are obtained for this size & volume operation. |
- Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
- Critical: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)
- 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: 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.
- Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
- 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
- Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
- Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
- Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
- Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
- 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.
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06/20/2014 | Inspection | Must correct all violations no later than July 3, 2014. Must send Corey DiLorenzo an email to corey.dilorenzo@health.ny.gov addressing corrective actions taken to all cited violations no later than 7/3/14. |
- 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
- 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 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.
- Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
- Critical: Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.
- Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
- Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
- Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
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03/25/2013 | Inspection | Must correct all violations not later than April 8, 2013. Must email Corey DiLorenzo at crd05@health.state.ny.us addressing corrective actions taken to all cited violations no later than 4/8/13. No bare hand barrier currently provided at bar area to eliminate bare hand contact to drink fruit such as orange and lemon slices. Provided education. No CPR equipment (2 child mask & 2 adult mask) available at facility. |
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