Sand Dollar Saloon & Grill, 1321 College Avenue, Elmira, NY 14901 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant name: SAND DOLLAR SALOON & GRILL
Address: 1321 College Avenue, Elmira, NY 14901
County: Chemung
Local health department: Chemung County
Restaurant type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 05/08/2015
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  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
 05/08/2015InspectionDemonstrated calibration of probe thermometer during inspection.
No violation noted during this evaluation. 12/19/2014Re-InspectionViolations #14B and 15A corrected from previous inspection. Screen repaired on rear door such that entrance of insects is restricted, cove molding replaced at floor & wall junction in kitchen. No other items evaluated during visit.
  • 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 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.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
 10/03/2014InspectionDemonstrated calibration of probe thermometers. Recommended using uncovered shallow metal pans less than 4 inches deep, ice water bath, cooling wand (or paddle) for cooling of potentially hazardous (time & temperature controlled for safety) foods. Potentially hazardous foods are to be cooled from 120F to 70F within 2 hours and from 70F to 45F or less within 4 more hours. Potentially hazardous foods which do not meet the above requirements are to be discarded. A reinspection will be conducted on or before 10/17 to verify correction of screen door, cove molding in kitchen.
No violation noted during this evaluation. 04/19/2013Re-Inspectionthe following violations corrected from previous inspection; 8a-soda holsters not dirty, 11a dish machine now operated in accordance with manufactures directions, using quaternary ammonia, 11d walk-in surfaces cleaned. The urinals in the mens toilet room have been replaced and are operational.
  • 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
  • Critical: Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
 03/22/2013Inspectionttoc 4-12-13 for all issues including the new stainless steel urinal.
  • 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)
 01/06/2012Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 05/21/2010Inspection
  • 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)
 07/21/2009Inspection
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
 09/18/2008Inspection
  • Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
 10/12/2007Inspection
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
 10/16/2006Inspection

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