The Branch Office, 406 West Washington Avenue, Elmira, NY 14901 - Tavern inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant name: The BRANCH OFFICE
Address: 406 West Washington Avenue, Elmira, NY 14901
County: Chemung
Local health department: Chemung County
Restaurant type: Tavern
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 07/20/2015
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No violation noted during this evaluation. 07/20/2015Re-InspectionViolation 10b corrected from previous inspection. Section of bar rail that was in disrepair has been replaced. No other violations evaluated at time of inspection.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
 05/14/2015Re-InspectionNo other items evaluated at time of inspection.
No violation noted during this evaluation. 02/24/2015Re-InspectionViolations 10a and 11d corrected from previous inspection. Soda gun holsters and ice machine have been cleaned. Discussed with operator repair of bar rail, which is under TTOC of 4/28/15. Call CCHD with any questions or if more time is needed.
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
 02/05/2015Re-InspectionTTOC extended to 2/17/15.
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
 01/28/2015InspectionDiscussed with operator avoiding bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods, including drink garnishes.
No violation noted during this evaluation. 02/19/2014InspectionSanitizer test strips present at time of inspection. Thermometer present in cold-holding unit (clear, sliding two-door) at bar where potentially hazardous foods (milk) are occasionally stored. Operator indicated that warped section of bar rail (at end furthest from main entrance) to be replaced by summer time. Discussed with operator avoiding bare-hand contact with lemons/limes used to garnish drinks. Supervisor to call owner to confirm that drain lines for soda guns go around ice bins and not through ice bins.
No violation noted during this evaluation. 10/09/2013Re-Inspectionthe following violations corrected from previous inspection, 12C-plumbing repaired under bar, 12E-soap and paper towels observed at bar, 15A-area under bar cleaned.
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Insects, rodents present
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
 09/13/2013Inspectionttoc for violations 1 week
  • Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
 09/28/2012Inspection
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
 06/14/2011Inspection
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
 04/07/2010Inspection
  • Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
 02/24/2009Inspection
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • 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)
 07/02/2008Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 10/23/2007Inspection

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Added on Dec 9, 2016 6:12 PM
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Would you recommend The BRANCH OFFICE to others? Yes

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