Omega Institute, 150 Lake Drive, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 - Food Service Establishment inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant name: OMEGA INSTITUTE
Address: 150 Lake Drive, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
County: Dutchess
Local health department: Dutchess County
Restaurant type: Food Service Establishment
Total inspections: 66
Last inspection: 10/22/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

Comments

  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact 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)
10/22/2015Inspection
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
10/22/2015Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 08/20/2015Inspection
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  • 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
08/20/2015Inspection
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
06/12/2015Inspection
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
06/12/2015Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 04/06/2015Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 04/06/2015Inspection
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
07/09/2014Inspection
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
07/09/2014Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 04/17/2014Inspection
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
04/09/2014Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 08/29/2013Inspection
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
08/29/2013Inspection
  • 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)
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
07/26/2013Inspection
  • 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
07/26/2013Inspection
  • 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)
04/17/2013Inspection
  • 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)
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
04/17/2013Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 09/12/2012Inspection
  • 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)
09/12/2012Inspection
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • 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)
07/17/2012Inspection
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
07/17/2012Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 05/04/2012Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 04/09/2012Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 10/20/2011Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 10/20/2011Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 09/14/2011Inspection
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
07/12/2011Inspection
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
06/09/2011Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 04/18/2011Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 09/14/2010Inspection
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
08/17/2010Inspection
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
07/06/2010Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 07/06/2010Inspection
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
05/10/2010Inspection
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
04/13/2010Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 10/09/2009Inspection
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
09/02/2009Inspection
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
09/02/2009Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 06/26/2009Inspection
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
04/15/2009Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 09/10/2008Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 07/08/2008Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 07/08/2008Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 04/21/2008Inspection
  • Insects, rodents present
04/21/2008Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 10/22/2007Re-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.
  • 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.
10/09/2007InspectionTop of bain marie warm again: tomato (sliced) 48 degrees F., roasted peppers 49, veggie burger patty 54, all in unit >2 hours. - Veggie burgers discarded; other foods moved to alternate cooler
No violation noted during this evaluation. 08/17/2007Re-Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 08/17/2007Re-Inspection
  • 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)
  • Critical: Cracked/dirty fresh eggs, liquid or frozen eggs and powdered eggs not pasteurized.
08/16/2007InspectionObserved about 1 gallon of pooled, deshelled eggs in left-hand walk-in cooler. - Chef cannot account for when eggs were prepared, eggs discarded
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
07/20/2007Re-Inspection
  • Critical: Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.
  • 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)
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
07/06/2007Re-InspectionObserved food worker handle quesadilla with bare hands - outside temperature <110, item only lightly grilled. - Food item discarded; hands washed, gloves worn Observed food worker washing basil for pesto (not to be cooked) in sink with bare hands. - Worker's hands washed, gloves worn, basil thoroughly rewashed
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • 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.
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • 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.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
06/29/2007InspectionTop of bain marie out of temperature: pesto at 57 degrees F., Tahini dressing 61 (not p.h.), Greek dressing at 57. These items were recently moved to this cooler from another. - All items relocated to another cooler, cooler unplugged for defrosting Observed 9 raw eggs on top shelf of walk-in cooler over containers of milk, yogurt, and bottled beverages. - Eggs relocated to bottom shelf
No violation noted during this evaluation. 05/14/2007Re-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)
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  • Critical: Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
04/18/2007InspectionObserved 2 containers with 3 gallons each of pooled deshelled eggs in center walk-in cooler. Eggs had shells removed this morning and were to be used for tomorrow's staff breakfast. - Eggs will be cooked immediately for scrambled eggs (cold) for dinner tonight, and then cooled after cooking
No violation noted during this evaluation. 08/07/2006Re-Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 07/28/2006Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 07/03/2006Re-Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 06/20/2006Inspection
  • Critical: Food workers do not wash hands thoroughly after visiting the toilet, coughing, sneezing, smoking or otherwise contaminating their hands.
06/20/2006Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 05/16/2006Inspection
  • 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.
05/16/2006InspectionTwo dozen of hard boiled eggsat 49; 5lbs of Hummus at 50 on cold holding table for about 1 hour - immersed into large quantity of ice for proper further cooling - observed at 44 in less than 1 hour.
No violation noted during this evaluation. 04/27/2006Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 04/27/2006Re-Inspection
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
04/10/2006InspectionCleaning agents/ Toxic chemicals stored over clean/sanitized food contact surfaces - corrected during insp. by proper replacement of the chemical agents

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