Murdock's Enterprises, 74 Limekiln Lake Road, Inlet, NY 13360 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant name: MURDOCK'S ENTERPRISES
Address: 74 Limekiln Lake Road, Inlet, NY 13360
County: Hamilton
Local health department: Saranac Lake District Office
Restaurant type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 02/26/2016

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  • 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
  • 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
  • Critical: Shellfish not from approved sources, improperly tagged/labeled, tags not retained 90 days.
02/26/2016InspectionDiscussed cooling methods with owner and need to retain clam tags on premises for 90 days from date of receipt. Cooking temperatures and cooling temperatures for whole turkeys were discussed. Food temperatures obtained with DOH thermocouple thermometer were acceptable: mashed potatoes 174 degrees F., tomato sauce 154 degrees F., french onion soup 37 degrees F.
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact 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
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
12/10/2015InspectionAs per discussion with the operator, all of the violations written during this inspection need to be corrected by March 1, 2016.
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
09/10/2015InspectionFood temperatures measured were acceptable: Hot Holding - spaghetti sauce = 156 F, Cooking - pork = 185 F, Cold Holding - diced tomatoes = 42 F, meatballs = 41 F, baked potato = 41 F. Discussed cooking temperatures and cooking burgers to consumer specification. Discussed reheating temperature requirements. Please keep cooling logs for items that are cooled (at lease one time per month).
  • 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
12/19/2014InspectionFood temperatures measured: Steak in walk-in cooler = 38 F, pasta sauce (hot holding) = 167 F. Discussed cooling procedures.
  • 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
02/26/2014InspectionDiscussed and reviewed cooling log, All hot holding temperatures measured were acceptable, above 155 deg. F. Cold holding - baked potato in walk-in = 37.8 deg. F. Discussed progress of minor repairs and painting of ceilings and walls in the kitchen.
  • 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)
12/18/2013InspectionHot and cold holding temperatures were acceptable. Discussed cooling, provided cooling log. Reviewed menu and discussed cooking temperatures.
  • 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)
  • Critical: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
02/13/2013Inspection
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Insects, rodents present
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
  • 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)
12/14/2012Inspection
  • 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)
  • 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 kept at or below 45oF during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38oF during cold holding.
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
02/29/2012Inspection
  • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • 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
02/23/2011Inspection
  • 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.
  • 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)
02/26/2010Inspection
  • 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
02/25/2009Inspection
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • 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.
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Improper thawing procedures used
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
02/20/2008Inspection
  • Hair is improperly restrained
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • 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
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
02/13/2007Inspection
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
  • Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
03/09/2006Inspection2C: Raw chicken found stored on shelf above milk and tomatos in the small walk-in cooler 4A: Can of insecticide found stored with kitchen cleaning supplies.

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