Pita Stop, 360 Rainbow Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY 14303 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant name: PITA STOP
Address: 360 Rainbow Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY 14303
County: Niagara
Local health department: Niagara County
Restaurant type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 05/08/2015
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Inspection findings

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No violation noted during this evaluation. 05/08/2015Re-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.
 05/04/2015Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 05/15/2014Inspection
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
 05/07/2013Inspection11B: Sanitizer solution for wipe cloths tested 0 ppm Cl. Added bleach to 100 ppm Cl. Corrected. 8D: Condiment cups and lids not properly stored in dispenser or sleeve. Corrected. 12E: Handwashing sink not properly draining (clogged)
No violation noted during this evaluation. 05/23/2012Re-InspectionAll violations dated 5/9/2012 (8d and 10b) have been corrected
  • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
  • 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 stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
 05/09/2012Inspection5c. At 1:30 this inspector found a 5lb bag of chicken wings stored on shelf above grill. After speaking with the chef it was found that they were placed there to thaw. Using this inspectors calibrated food testing thermometer the chicken wings temped at 38 deg F. Chef placed wings into cooler and corrected. 8d. Single service plates stored near register not in dipenser or protective sleeve. 10d. Delfield coller near register has water build up in it. Chef said a work order has been submitted.
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
 06/09/2011Re-Inspection11A--Absorbant sponge found at 3 bay sink for dish washing purposes. Voluntarily Discarded. Corrected.
  • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
  • 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)
 05/06/2011Inspection4A--Found food testing thermometer in chlorine sanitizer measuring >200ppm cl using inspector's chlorine test strips. Cook immediately and voluntarily made new 50ppm cl solution to store thermometer during shift. Corrected. 8A--Spray bottle of water for cook top use found unlabeled. Corrected. 8D--Found single serve foam plates next to cash register and on back storage shelf next to fryers are not in a proper dispenser or covered. Repeat. 11B--Wiping cloth not stored in properly prepared sanitizer solution. Corrected. 15B--Light bulb in 2 door Pepsi cooler found not shielded.
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
  • Hair is improperly restrained
 05/14/2010Inspection8D- Single service cups not properly stored/dispensed. 9C- Hair restraint not being worn by food service worker. 10B- Bare wood shelf found on top of the freezer. 12E- Handwash sink not accessible.
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  • Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
  • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
 05/08/2009Inspection8B- In use knives stored between the Pepsi cooler and prep cooler. 8D- Single service towels not dispensed; single service cups stored on the counter without plastic sleeve/ proper protection. 8D- Plasticware- all handles face in one direction for proper storage. 12A- Hot water not sufficient at this time. 11B- Wiping clothes not stored in sanitizer at this time.
No violation noted during this evaluation. 07/11/2008Inspection

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