Ole Westside Tavern, 219 Hoffman Street, Elmira, NY 14905 - Tavern inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant name: OLE WESTSIDE TAVERN
Address: 219 Hoffman Street, Elmira, NY 14905
County: Chemung
Local health department: Chemung County
Restaurant type: Tavern
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 03/04/2016
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No violation noted during this evaluation. 03/04/2016Re-InspectionThe following item has been corrected from previous visit- 10B) no ice build up on condenser. No other items evaluated at time of visit.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
 02/04/2016Re-InspectionThe following item has been corrected from previous inspection 8C- Glass are stored at bar on mesh type material instead of cloth.
  • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Dressing rooms dirty, not provided, improperly located
  • Critical: Water/ice: unsafe, unapproved sources, cross connections
 01/20/2016InspectionDiscussed avoiding bare hand contact with drink garnishes when slicing and placing on patron drinks. Provided a new hand wash sticker for mens restroom. Time of correction 2/3/16
  • Improper storage of cleaning equipment, linens, laundry unacceptable
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  • 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
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
 02/06/2015InspectionDiscussed storage of ice scoop at bar. Discussed appropriate level of sanitizer (QUAT) and use of test strips to measure concentration in 3 bay sink and wiping cloth sanitizer bucket. Discussed proper hand washing technique and ill food worker policy.
No violation noted during this evaluation. 03/25/2014Re-InspectionViolations from previous inspection have been corrected. Accurate thermometer available in refrigeration unit containing milk. Ice machine has been cleaned along with ice build-up on condenser in walk-in. Discussed with operator keeping an eye on ice build-up in the future. Discussed with operator possibility of installing small stovetop/grill/fryer unit in future to expand food options to burgers and wings. Will discuss with supervising sanitarian requirements for 3-bay sink. Operator will call when ready to discuss this further.
  • 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)
 03/03/2014InspectionDiscussed with operator using single use towels for hand-washing. Discussed with operator CIAA. Discussed with operator keeping sanitizer on any wet wiping clothes or storing them in sanitizer solution when not in use once they are wet. TTOC for correcting above violations is 2 weeks (3/17/14).
No violation noted during this evaluation. 12/23/2013Re-InspectionViolation #10B corrected from previous visit. New door gasket installed on door to walk-in refrigerator. Other items not evaluated during re-inspection.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
 09/13/2013Re-InspectionPurpose of re-inspection to evaluate correction of previously cited violation 10B only; other items not evaluated.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
 07/05/2013Re-Inspection
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
 01/23/2013InspectionAdvised operator to store wet wiping cloths in sanitizing solution of acceptable concentration (100 ppm chlorine or 200 ppm quaternary ammonia). Advised operator to utilize single-use towels at hand wash sink at bar in lieu of common hand towel. Operator advised to use means of bare-hand contact prevention when handling ready-to-eat food items (including lemons, limes for drink garnishes) hot dog buns, etc. Delivered choking poster to facility.

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