Rapids Bowling Center, 9524 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant name: RAPIDS BOWLING CENTER
Address: 9524 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY 14304
County: Niagara
Local health department: Niagara County
Restaurant type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 10/22/2015

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Inspection findings	Inspection date	Type	Comments
Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)	10/22/2015	Re-Inspection	Violations (5A, 5E, 15B) on report dated 9/9/2015 are corrected.
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. 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) Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans	09/09/2015	Inspection	5A/5E - At 2:50 PM, Inspector temped using digital food testing thermometer, left-most deli cooler (near grill) at 58.9 degrees f. All potentially hazardous food temped the same. Food included: 5 lb bag of monty-jack cheese, 3/4 gallon heavy mayo, 1/2 gallon honey mustard dressing, 1 gallon heavy mayo, 1/4 pan pizza sauce, 1/2 bin mozzarella cheese, 2 1/2 lbs shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 gallon olives were all voluntarily discarded by cook. All food had been in cooler over night. 10B - Wood shelves in walkin cooler were bare wood/wearing to bare wood and not smooth and easily cleanable. REPEAT 15B - fan grates in walkin cooler have dust buildup. REPEAT
Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils 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) Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)	09/18/2014	Inspection	8A - Plastic bottles not labled for contents on cook line 8C - Clean glasses in bar area not allowed to air dry before being stacked or placed on plastic sheet that doesnt allow drying to finish 10B - Wood shelf in walk-in cooler showing signs of wear. Needs to be a smooth and easily cleanable surface 15B - Fan grates in walk-in cooler have dust accumulation
Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans Improper thawing procedures used Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures	02/13/2014	Inspection	8E - Thermometer missing in bar pepsi cooler. 8F - Frozen hamburger patties found thawing on counter. Product voluntarily moved to 3-bay sink container with continuous stream of water - corrected. 15B - Fan grates in walk-in cooler have dust buildup.
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) Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces	09/24/2013	Inspection
Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.	09/18/2012	Inspection	11B - Wiping cloths (dirty) found not in sanitizer in kitchen and bar areas. - removed and corrected. 15 B - Hood over pizza oven across to deep fryerr dirty. Operator reported cleaning service had been contacted to clean ventilation system and proof will be submitted to HD when when cleaqning completed. 16 - CPR kit missing - repeat violation. CPR signage left at time of inspection.
Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.	08/30/2011	Inspection	8 D - SINGLE SERVE ITEMS NOT PROPERLY STORED 16 - NO CPR KIT
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) Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean	09/09/2010	Inspection	8A - Some paper products found stored on floor of dry storage cupboard. 8E - Pepsi cooler thermometer read 26 degrees when actual temp ( measured with inspectors calibrated thermometer) was 36 degrees. 10A - Deli cutting board is badly scared, to be resurfaced-turned or replaced. 11B -Fan covers in wallin cooler have some debris buildup.
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) Hair is improperly restrained Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required	09/17/2009	Inspection	8A: Some food stored on floor of walk-in and store room. Some paper products stored on floor of kitchen. 8D: Plasticware improperly stored. Handles should all face in one direction. 9C: Food prep worker's hair not properly restrained. 15A: Floors in rear kitchen and dry storage are concrete (bare) and are not smooth and easily cleanable. Hole in wall of dry storage seen. 15B: Ventilation hoods show evidence of grease and dust buildup.
Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required	11/06/2008	Inspection	8D- Single service plasticware- improperly stored- handles should face one direction, single service cups not dispensed, stored properly.
No violation noted during this evaluation.	09/12/2008	Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation.	03/04/2008	Inspection
Insects, rodents present 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 Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans 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 Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions	09/05/2007	Inspection	8D--Single Service Items (cups,lids, & food trays) not properly dispensed at snack counter. According to Angela, dispensers have been ordered. (Repeat) Discussed temporary fix----Leaving cups, lids, & food trays in original plastic sleeves. 8D--Single Service Items (cups & lids) not properly dispensed behind bar. 11B--Wiping cloth found on front counter of snack counter, no sanitizer currently prepared @ 100ppm. (Corrected) 11C--3-bay sink not set up @ onset of inspection behind snack counter. (Reviewed---wash, rinse, sanitize@50ppm Cl, air dry) (Corrected) 12E--Cloth hand drying towel found hanging from hook behind bar. (Reviewed hand drying methods) 14A--Excessive flies present in bar area by draft beer taps. 15A--Floors of both dry storage rooms in front kitchen are bare concrete, front kitchen entrance is bare wood, and wall by dish washing in front kitchen is in disrepair making these surfaces not smooth and easily cleanable. (Repeat) 15B--Vent hoods above fryers behind snack counter have grease build-up.
Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces	10/27/2006	Re-Inspection	8D- Single service cups not dispensed properly. Note: Dispensers on order at this time. Note: Plates, single service items moved away from the grill- Teporary covering to be used at this time. 15A- Some exposed drywall- front door- Kitchen. 15A- Wall in dishwashing area- front kitchen- small area still in disrepair- Note: New waterlines to be installed- continuous project- Repairs to occur here prior to next 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) Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions	09/14/2006	Inspection	8D- Single service food film wrap, foil improperly stored so that containers accumulate sticky food debris. 8D- Single service cups not dispensed properly/stored on the counter, single service bowls, plates improperly stored above grill- unprotected, stored directly on the shelf. Single service towels not dispensed properly at various sinks. 8E- Cooler thermometer missing from small, stainless Allmetal cooler. 10B- Shelves in dry food storage- bare wood under drain pipe behind, under bar. 11B- Wiping clothes not stored properly in sanitzing solution. 15A- Floor in dishwashing area (front kitchen)- not easily cleanable surface. 15A- Wall in disrepair in same area. Repairs are started. 15A- End of the wall near the pop machine-dirty surface. 15A- Some exposed drywall- front door- front kitchen. 15A- Ceiling tile missing in men's room.

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