Stephano's Ristorante, 32 Market Street, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant name: STEPHANO'S RISTORANTE
Address: 32 Market Street, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
County: Dutchess
Local health department: Dutchess County
Restaurant type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 38
Last inspection: 01/15/2016

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Inspection findings

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  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • 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)
01/15/2016Inspection
  • 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)
06/24/2015Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 02/06/2015Re-Inspection
  • Improper thawing procedures used
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  • 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: Cracked/dirty fresh eggs, liquid or frozen eggs and powdered eggs not pasteurized.
01/14/2015Inspection
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
08/01/2014Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 01/10/2014Inspection
  • Dressing rooms dirty, not provided, improperly located
12/17/2013Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 07/30/2013Re-Inspection
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding.
04/25/2013InspectionApprox. two gallons of tomato sause in hot hold for over two hours, as per chef. Sause measured at 71 degrees. As per chef hot holding unit ""is not working correctly"". CDI: Sause discarded. Manger expressed interest in obtaining a new unit as opposed to repairing the current one.
  • 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
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
12/20/2012Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 03/07/2012Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 11/15/2011Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 07/29/2011Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 03/18/2011Re-Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 02/24/2011Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 10/05/2010Re-Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 09/14/2010Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 08/17/2010Inspection
  • 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)
03/26/2010Re-Inspection
  • 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)
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  • 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)
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
03/16/2010Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 10/08/2009Re-Inspection
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Critical: Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
10/01/2009Re-InspectionObserved food service worker chop salad with bare hands. Worker discarded salad and donned gloves.
  • 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
  • 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)
  • Critical: Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • 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.
09/24/2009InspectionObserved food service worker slicing tomatoes for a salad with bare hands. Tomatoes discarded, worker washed hands and donned gloves. Container of Pasta Fagioli in WIC at 53F. Staff states that container placed in WIC on previous night's closing (12 hours before my arrival). Pasta Fagioli discarded and approved cooling methods discussed.
No violation noted during this evaluation. 06/09/2009Re-Inspection
  • Critical: Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.
06/02/2009InspectionObserved food serive workers chopping salad with bare hands. Salad discarded and workers donned gloves.
No violation noted during this evaluation. 03/26/2009Re-Inspection
  • Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
03/19/2009InspectionAprrox 20lbs of Raw meat stored on salad prep table in WIC. Cross contamination not observed and meat moved to an approved location. Salad prep station cleaned and sanitized during my inspection.
No violation noted during this evaluation. 09/24/2008Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 04/09/2008Re-Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 03/28/2008Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 09/28/2007Re-Inspection
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
09/19/2007InspectionA can of 3 in 1 oil stored above prep station, no cap, oil on outside of can. Workers preping dough under wire shelf with can on it. Dough voluntarily discarded as cross contamination existed. Prep station cleaned and sanitized, oil relocated.
No violation noted during this evaluation. 03/15/2007Re-Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 03/08/2007Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 09/21/2006Re-Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 09/13/2006Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 04/14/2006Re-Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 03/31/2006Inspection

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