Ponderosa Steakhouse #752, 341 South Main Street, Massena, NY 13662 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: Ponderosa Steakhouse #752
Address: 341 South Main Street, Massena, NY 13662
County: St Lawrence
Local health department: Canton District Office
Restaurant type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 02/14/2013

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces (2,046 penalty points)
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans (2,046 penalty points)
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) (2,046 penalty points)
02/14/2013Inspection
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans (2,046 penalty points)
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained (2,046 penalty points)
  • 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. (2,046 penalty points)
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred (2,046 penalty points)
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean (2,046 penalty points)
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures (2,046 penalty points)
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) (2,046 penalty points)
09/19/2012Inspection
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored (2,046 penalty points)
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained (2,046 penalty points)
  • 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. (2,046 penalty points)
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans (2,046 penalty points)
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures (2,046 penalty points)
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions (2,046 penalty points)
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces (2,046 penalty points)
03/23/2012Inspection
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans (2,046 penalty points)
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained (2,046 penalty points)
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean (2,046 penalty points)
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions (2,046 penalty points)
12/13/2011Inspection
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean (2,046 penalty points)
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces (2,046 penalty points)
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans (2,046 penalty points)
  • 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) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained (2,046 penalty points)
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) (2,046 penalty points)
09/21/2011Inspection
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures (2,046 penalty points)
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding. (2,046 penalty points)
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces (2,046 penalty points)
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) (2,046 penalty points)
  • 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) (2,046 penalty points)
04/06/2010Inspection
  • 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. (2,046 penalty points)
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces (2,046 penalty points)
  • Critical: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained (2,046 penalty points)
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans (2,046 penalty points)
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) (2,046 penalty points)
03/09/2009Inspection
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean (2,046 penalty points)
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored (2,046 penalty points)
  • 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) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained (2,046 penalty points)
08/28/2008Inspection
  • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required (2,046 penalty points)
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained (2,046 penalty points)
  • Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas (2,046 penalty points)
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions (2,046 penalty points)
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans (2,046 penalty points)
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces (2,046 penalty points)
  • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils (2,046 penalty points)
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean (2,046 penalty points)
03/10/2008Inspection
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean (2,046 penalty points)
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces (2,046 penalty points)
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans (2,046 penalty points)
  • 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. (2,046 penalty points)
12/18/2007Inspection5A - Several items on cold side of buffett line were at imroper temperatures when checked by the inspector at 3:00 PM. Items included macaroni salad, potatoe salad, blue cheese salad dressing, cole slaw. All items were measured at between 61 and 65 degrees F. Investigation determined that the refrigerated unit had been inadvertantly turned off when staff was cleaning. All items listed were voluntarily discarded and replaced with fresh items at < 45 degrees F.
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean (2,046 penalty points)
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces (2,046 penalty points)
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding. (2,046 penalty points)
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Critical: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans (2,046 penalty points)
02/12/2007Inspection1D - 1 can of sliced peaches on shelf in walk-in coolerbadly dented along the top seam. Product was voluntarily discarded at the time of the inspection. 6A - Pork chops on the hot holding line measured at 120 degrees F by inspector. Product reportedly placed on the service line approximately 1/2 hour prior to the inspector checking the temperture. Quantity of product was 3 pork chops. Product was voluntarily discarded at the time of the inspection. 6A - 1 container of fish fillets on hot holding line measured at 130 degrees F by inspector at approximately 2:45 PM. Product had reportedly been on the service line approximately 10 - 30 minutes. Product was removed and reheated by operator to 200 degrees F and placed back into service.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces (2,046 penalty points)
  • Critical: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans (2,046 penalty points)
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean (2,046 penalty points)
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained (2,046 penalty points)
11/16/2006Inspection
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces (2,046 penalty points)
  • 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. (2,046 penalty points)
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans (2,046 penalty points)
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean (2,046 penalty points)
05/23/2006Inspection
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces (2,046 penalty points)
  • Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas (2,046 penalty points)
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions (2,046 penalty points)
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans (2,046 penalty points)
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained (2,046 penalty points)
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred (2,046 penalty points)
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) (2,046 penalty points)
  • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils (2,046 penalty points)
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean (2,046 penalty points)
  • 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) (2,046 penalty points)
  • 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. (2,046 penalty points)
11/30/2005InspectionThere was a container of sour cream on top of the ice in a bin at the grill counter that had a food product temperature of 56 degrees Fahrenheit. The sour cream was voluntarily discarded at the time of the inspection.

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