Turtle Leaf Cafe, 315 East Water Street, Elmira, NY 14901 - Restaurant/Catering Operation inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant name: TURTLE LEAF CAFE
Address: 315 East Water Street, Elmira, NY 14901
County: Chemung
Local health department: Chemung County
Restaurant type: Restaurant/Catering Operation
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: 02/18/2016
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  • Dressing rooms dirty, not provided, improperly located
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
 02/18/2016InspectionDiscussed preparation of macaroni and cheese with cook staff to include cooling of cooked macaroni. Also discussed storage of beverages for employees.
No violation noted during this evaluation. 08/05/2015Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 06/11/2015Re-InspectionReinspection conducted due to critical violations observed during previous inspection. All critical violations observed previously were corrected, including having probe thermometer available for use, enough refrigeration (ice water) available to keep phf/tcs foods at 45F or less, and phf/tcs foods being properly cold-held at 45F or less. Recommended additional ice and water be placed in bin containing inserts which hold phf/tcs foods. Also, temporary handwash station available and being used. Reinspection conducted at Wisner Market.
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • 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: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and 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.
 05/28/2015InspectionInspection of catering operation conducted at Wisner Market. Discussed with operator making sure that all food items (including drinks) are stored such that they are not on the ground. Discussed options for cold-holding food items.
  • 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)
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
 02/11/2015InspectionDiscussed prevention of barehand contact with ready to eat foods, not working while ill, hand washing requirements with food workers. Also recommended not storing tcs/phf including cheeses, meats, cooked vegetables above line in insert on top section of make unit due to questionable ability to adequately cold-hold.

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