Riverside School, 409 Riverside Avenue, Elmira, NY 14904 - School K-12 Food Service inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: RIVERSIDE SCHOOL
Address: 409 Riverside Avenue, Elmira, NY 14904
County: Chemung
Local health department: Chemung County
Restaurant type: School K-12 Food Service
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 02/02/2016

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  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
02/02/2016InspectionThe following violations were corrected from the previous inspection, 11d-top of dish machine not dirty surfaces. 15a-no ice build-up observed in walk-in freezer. Milk on service line at 32 deg F, cheese and beans, rice, and taco meat all temped at 170 deg F or higher on service line. Discussed storage requirements for the shredded cheese, facility does not have an ice machine. CCHD to discuss issue with kitchen manager. Temp of cold water in toilet room at 45 deg F. Temp of hot water in same toilet room was 65 deg F and increased to 77 deg F for a short period of time when toilet was flushed. Sanitarians allowed water to run for 3-4 minutes to evaluate these temperatures. All other hot water producing fixtures in kitchen producing hot water higher than 77 deg F. Recommend evaluating these temp issues. Interview indicated water heaters turned off yesterday (no school) and also recent repairs made to water heaters. obtained info on quat sanitizer used.
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
11/20/2015Inspectiondiscussed the use of hair restraints with operator, hand washing, ill food worker policy, glove use. Temp of milk 39 deg F, temp of tomato soup 151 deg F. Per gauges on dish machine final rinse temp of high temp dish machine is 180 deg F.
No violation noted during this evaluation. 02/12/2015InspectionObserved digital probe thermometer at time of inspection. Observed adequate concentration of sanitizer in bucket for wet wiping clothes, per facility's test strips. Temperature of ham/turkey on chef salad in cold-holding unit behind service line was 45 dF. Discussed with operator working in quantities that can be handled in ~10 minutes. Temperature of chicken alfredo in steam table on service line was 169 dF. Temperature of milk in cold-holding unit on service line was <44 dF.
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
10/07/2014InspectionTemperature of milk in walk-in cooler was <40 dF. Temperature of rice in steam table on service line was 190 dF. Reviewed temperature logs during inspection. Observed digital probe thermometer. Quat sanitizer concentration in sanitizer buckets was adequate, per sanitarian's test strips. Discussed cooling procedure with operator.
No violation noted during this evaluation. 03/07/2014Re-InspectionDoor to employee locker room, which leads to employee bathroom, is self-closing (corrected from previous inspection).
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
02/06/2014InspectionTemperature of milk in cold-holding unit on service line was 39 dF. Temperature of milk in the walk-in was 40 dF. Oven was not working at time of inspection. Food for today's lunch was cooked at Southside High School and delivered in hot boxes. Pizza was delivered in hot box at a temperature of 155 dF. Sanitizer in buckets for wiping clothes was ~100 ppm. Shallow metal pan of meatballs and shallow metal pan of baked beans, both with lids on, observed in walk-in at temperature of 36 dF. Interview with operator indicated that they were cooled with lids off and will be reheated to 165 dF. High temperature dish machine operating at >160 dF (temperature gauge indicates 180 dF).
No violation noted during this evaluation. 09/09/2013InspectionChecked temperatures during inspection- Sausage- 152 degrees F, French Toast Sticks- 149 degrees F, Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich- 145 degrees F, Sweet Potato Fries- 145 degrees F, Milk- 37 degrees F. Dish machine final rinse temperature was also evaluated- + 190 degrees F.
No violation noted during this evaluation. 01/09/2013Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 09/24/2012Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 01/05/2012Inspection
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
09/14/2011Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 01/27/2011Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 10/07/2010Inspection
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
05/11/2010Inspection
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • 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.
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
11/16/2009Inspection
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
01/06/2009Inspection
  • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
10/15/2008Inspection
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
03/06/2007Inspection
  • Critical: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)
05/01/2006Inspection
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
10/27/2005Inspection5 lbs of shredded mild cheddar cheese found on top of glass sneeze guard over hot holding unit at 64 deg F for less than 2 hrs, will serve or discard before 1:30 pm today. Corrected.

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