Tim Hortons #9369, 2720 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

Inspection findings	Inspection date	Type	Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation.	01/13/2016	Re-Inspection	Violations written 12/16/2015 have been, and remain corrected
No violation noted during this evaluation.	01/13/2016	Inspection	samples taken today
Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) 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 Critical: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding. Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces) In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored	12/16/2015	Inspection	dishwasher ok, gloves and hair restraints in use, coolers ok, hot holds ok, bathrooms ok, 3 bay sink ok. will be back early january for samples and recheck
No violation noted during this evaluation.	12/01/2015	Re-Inspection	Notes: All violations have been corrected and are not continuing. All cold holds <45-ok. Stir spoons stored on ice-ok.
Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur. In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored Insects, rodents present Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces 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.	11/06/2015	Re-Inspection	Note: Correction to violation 11A from previous inspection-upon further investigation the dish machine is high temp, not chemical and is functioning properly at this time. Note: Discussed again with manager not filling cold holds as deep and keeping lids on to keep foods <45f.
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. Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur. 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 Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces	08/28/2015	Inspection
In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)	12/22/2014	Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation.	12/22/2014	Inspection
Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures 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) Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded	04/15/2014	Inspection	8 A - FOOD NOT COVERED: APPROX 5 GALLON CONTAINER OF SUGAR AT DONUT STATION, APPROX 2 QUARTS OF BACON IN WALKIN FREEZER 8 E - FOOD TESTING THERMOMETER NOT BEING USED TO CHECK FINAL TEMPS IN HOT WATER COOKER BATH 12 D - LADIES TOILET HAS NOT HAND WAS SIGN, 1 GIVEN 15 C - EXCESS MATERIALS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN
No violation noted during this evaluation.	01/14/2014	Re-Inspection
Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces 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) Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing	12/26/2013	Re-Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation.	12/26/2013	Inspection
Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing 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)	12/03/2013	Inspection
Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained	01/15/2013	Re-Inspection	11D - Excessive food debris in soup and salad area (repeat) 12C - Drain pipe under rinse sink near dishwasher leaking (repeat)
Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained 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) Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces	12/27/2012	Inspection	8A - Spray bottles in front counter area near tea dispenser not labeled for contents 11D - Excessive crumbs and food debris around soup and sandwich area. Ice machine needs cleaning around gasket area. 12C - Drain pipe under rinse sink near dishwasher leaking. 15A - Mens room floor not clean.
No violation noted during this evaluation.	12/27/2012	Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation.	12/22/2011	Re-Inspection
Critical: Commercially processed precooked potentially hazardous foods are not heated to 140oF or above within two hours. Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs 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. Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training. 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)	12/07/2011	Inspection	5 E - FLIP TOP COOLER AT FRONT COUNTER SANDWICH STATION: CUT TOMATOES, SPREADS OF CHICKEN, TUNA AND EGG ALL SHOW TEMPS 50-60F, MGR STATES PLACED OVER 5 HOURS AGO, ITEMS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED, FRESH ITEMS PLACED AT STATION ON ICE, REPAIR/SERVICE CALLED FOR SAME DAY REPAIR AND CORRECTION 7 G - APPROX 2 GAL CONTAINER ON STOVE WITH BLOCK OF COMMERCIALLY PREPARED POTATOE/BACON SOUP IN PROCESS OF DISSOLVING, INSTRUCTED THAT APPROX 3 HRS STATED BY MGR TO REACH DISSOLUTION WAS TOO LONG, MGR MASHED BLOCK INTO LIQUID AND ELEVATED BURNER TO RAPIDLY HEAT TO >140F, CORRECTED 8 A - MISC ITEMS IN WALKIN COOLER AND FREEZER NOT COVERED 12 D - NO HAND WASH SIGN IN MEN'S BATHROOM ( 2 GIVEN ) 16 - NO CHOKE POSTER ( 1 GIVEN )
No violation noted during this evaluation.	12/07/2011	Inspection
Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required	12/15/2010	Inspection	8D - Communal stiring spoon ( stored in ice) still being used. Not single serve item as was ste by the state and county authorities.Corrected 8E - Thermometer missing from deli cooler unit.
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 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) Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required	12/01/2009	Inspection	8A- Food container not labeled for contents. 12C- Detergent, sanitizer dispensing hoses extending into the sink liquid level. 8D- Single service towels not dispensed in the towel dispenser, stored next to the sink. 8D- Single service cups stored on the counter not dispensed properly. 10B- Walkin freezer door handle in disrepair.
No violation noted during this evaluation.	12/01/2009	Inspection
Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required	12/09/2008	Inspection	8D: Single service cups improperly stored on counter, no dispenser.
No violation noted during this evaluation.	12/09/2008	Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation.	12/13/2007	Re-Inspection
Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding. Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions Critical: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.	12/06/2007	Inspection	2E - Accurate food testing thermometer not being used to check temps. of foods being cooked or reheated. 6A - Peper and onion (cooked) reheated to 185 degrees since first heating was not adequate-<120 degrees. No thermometer used by staff . Manager checked temp at reheat. 11A - Dishwasher- hottemp- not up to temp for final rinse <160 degrees. All dishes to be sanitized in 3 bay sink (3rd bay)with quat sanitizer and air dried.
No violation noted during this evaluation.	12/06/2007	Inspection
Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean	12/14/2006	Inspection	11D - Gasket and lower shelf of undercounter unit below Capachino machinehave buildup of food debris.
No violation noted during this evaluation.	12/14/2006	Inspection
Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding. Critical: Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.	12/07/2005	Inspection	Chicken in hot hold (for new hot sandwich) found to be at 115 degrees. Chicken was voluntarily discarded. Hot hold unit was found to be dry, water had evaporated. Was refilled with hot water. Manager will keep better tabs on the person responsible for refilling the hot hold units. Manager used bare hands to ice fresh donuts and then used finger to remove excess icing. He was stopped mid process and then discarded the donuts that he had just iced. he said he thought he could do this with donuts but no bare hands with other items. I told him that all foods that were not going to be cooked again needed to handled with gloves or other utensil.
No violation noted during this evaluation.	12/07/2005	Inspection

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