Sammy's Pizzeria, 1400 Hyde Park Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY 14305 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

Inspection findings	Inspection date	Type	Comments
Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained	12/03/2015	Inspection	Notes: gloves and hair restraints ok, cold temps <45dF, bleach sanitizer ok, CPR KIT OK, choke poster ok, all restrooms ok, light shields ok, need workers comp and disability fee by end of the month
Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions	12/09/2014	Inspection	11A--Bucket for wipe towels has, both soap & bleach. Remade 2 separate buckets -- 1 with soap & water and 1 with bleach & water @ 100ppm cl. Corrected
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) Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded	06/20/2014	Re-Inspection
Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained Critical: Water/ice: unsafe, unapproved sources, cross connections Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs	04/11/2014	Inspection
Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained	12/18/2013	Inspection
Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean 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) Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions	12/10/2012	Inspection	8A - Raw chicken stored next to container of celery and carrots, owner moved (corrected), Squeeze bottles in kitchen not labeled for contents. 11A - Frigidaire freezer needs defrosting, Walk in cooler icing up, needs maintenence, temped 48 degree F, no potentially hazardous foods in refrigerator. 11D - Glass doored refrigerator and dough refrigerator need cleaning
Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training. Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces	12/13/2011	Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation.	02/17/2011	Re-Inspection	All violations from inpection on 12/16/2010 have been corrected
Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded 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. Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)	12/16/2010	Inspection	5E - Walkin cooler in rear of resaurant temped at 50 degrees f with calibrated thermometer. Potentially hazardous foods temped under 45 degrees f. Food moved to another cooler. No PHF remaining. Repairs to be made to cooler. (Pizza's were just preped with ingredients from another cooler.) 10B - Barewood shelving in far right-rear storage area are not smooth and easily cleanable. 15C - Several unused coolers and other equipment in kitchen and storage areas. Owners state these are to be removed.
No violation noted during this evaluation.	09/16/2010	Re-Inspection
Improperly functioning on-site sewage disposal system, improper 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: Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises. Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) Critical: Acid foods are stored in containers or pipes that consist of toxic metals.	09/07/2010	Re-Inspection	4B- Two cans of Dole Pineapple chunks (1 lb 4 oz) found stored in original , open cans in Coca Cola glass cooler. Both discarded at this time. 1H- Open package of chicken breasts found stored in a pool of unknown liquid at he bottom of the Coca Cola glass door cooler. 5E- Coca cola glass cooler operating at an ambient temperature of 52 degrees. 10B- Liquid buildup on the bottom shelf of the Coca Cola glass door cooler. 12B- Men's room faucet, drain in disrepair. 15A-Buildup noted on the kitchen floor, especially around/under equipment.
Critical: Acid foods are stored in containers or pipes that consist of toxic metals. Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin Improperly functioning on-site sewage disposal system, improper Critical: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding. Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces	08/19/2010	Re-Inspection	2E- Accurate food testing thermometer not available. 4B- Cans of pineapple chunks (Dole) (1 lb 4 oz) found stored open in glass cooler in original can. One can discrded, one transferred. 10B- Door of walkin cooler in disrepair. 10B- Buildup noted on some cooler shelves, liquid buildup on the bottom shelf of glass cooler; bottom shelf of prep table in disrepair. 12B- Men's room faucet, drain in disrepair. 14B- Fly strip hanging over pizza dough bins. 15A- Buildup noted on the kitchen floor, other surfaces- especially around/ under equipment. 15C- Some clutter, old equipment still present.
Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)	12/17/2009	Inspection	10B: Door of walk-in cooler in disrepair. Mangled metal edges present. 11B: Wiping cloth chlorine concentration insufficient. Reviewed strength and procedure for setting up bucket. 15A: Floor worn in food prep area. Floor is to be painted soon. 15B: Lighting is inadequate in food prep area and some endcaps are missing. 15C: Much clutter of old equipment noted in rear room off of kitchen. Owner told inspector he is refurbishing old equipment and selling pieces off.
No violation noted during this evaluation.	01/15/2009	Re-Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation.	12/17/2008	Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation.	09/23/2008	Re-Inspection
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. Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin	08/08/2008	Re-Inspection	5E- Refrigeration- walkin cooler at 54 degrees, upright stainless cooler at 54 degrees. 14B- Bottom seal of new door - missing.
Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces) 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 Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)	12/12/2007	Inspection	10A--Cutting boards in kitchen are pitted and showing discoloration. 10B--Reach-in cooler shelving is rusting, dry storage shelving is bare particle board, and shelving in kitchen & in bar cooler are lined with cardboard, making these surfaces not smooth and easily cleanable. 11B--Wiping clothes in kitchen and behind bar are kept on counter tops, not stored in sanitzer between uses. 12C--Towels for hand drying found hanging from hooks behind bar.
Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance	01/10/2007	Re-Inspection	13B- Garbage dumpster overflowing, full bags of garbage noted on the ground.
Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded	12/05/2006	Inspection	8B- Ice scoop improperly stored. Note: Suggest using a covered container next to the ice machine with a small hole for the handle. 11A- Manual facilities (3 bay sink)- technique incorrect- Reviewed wash/rinse/sanitize (50ppm)/air dry at this time. 8D- Single sevice towels not properly dispensed at the handwash sink. 11D- Buildup noted on cooler shelves, bottom shelves of counters, outside of equipment. 10B- Gasket on door of Coca Cola cooler in disrepair. 10B- Bottom shelf of stainless counter- surface not smooth, easily cleanable. 15A- Food. debris buildup noted on the floors, especially under and around the equipment. 15A- Ceiling tiles missing in the food prep area. 15B- Light shields missing in the food prep area. 15C- Unnecessay, broken equipment present- littering food prep area.
Critical: Acid foods are stored in containers or pipes that consist of toxic metals.	12/29/2005	Inspection	One single serve can of pineapple juice and one single serve can of tomato juice found opened and partially used stored in bar cooler. Voluntarily discarded by bartender at this time.

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Sammy's Pizzeria, 1400 Hyde Park Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY 14305 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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