Russo's Grill, 365 West Main Street, Amsterdam, NY 12010 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant name: RUSSO'S GRILL
Address: 365 West Main Street, Amsterdam, NY 12010
County: Montgomery
Local health department: Herkimer District Office
Restaurant type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 06/23/2015

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No violation noted during this evaluation. 06/23/2015InspectionPizza prep cooler repaired. 3 door prep cooler operating within acceptable tolerances. Walk-in cooler temps ok. hot holding ok.
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot 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.
06/09/2015InspectionGlove usage. Walk-in cooler temperatures ok. Dishwasher ok. Maintenance call was in place to work on Migali pizza prep cooler. Staff contacted repairman to have TRUE cooler worked on ASAP. Instructed the True unit to not be utilized until operating at less than 45 degrees F. Contact HDO for re-inspection for coolers. Alternate cooler is functioning correctly and may be utilized for holding.
  • 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
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
11/12/2014Inspection
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  • 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)
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
05/29/2014Inspection
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
08/21/2013Inspection
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding.
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  • 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)
03/14/2012Inspection
  • 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)
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • 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
02/04/2011Inspection
  • 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
06/08/2010Inspection
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.
  • Insects, rodents present
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • 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)
03/09/2010Inspection
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
11/12/2009Inspection
  • Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
01/22/2009Inspection
  • 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)
  • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
05/30/2008Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 08/03/2007Re-Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 05/29/2007Inspection

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