The Silo, 537 Aviation Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 - Food Service Establishment inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant name: The SILO
Address: 537 Aviation Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
County: Warren
Local health department: Glens Falls District Office
Restaurant type: Food Service Establishment
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 12/01/2015

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • 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
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
  • Critical: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)
  • 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)
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
12/01/2015InspectionComment only: Pre-soak and Pot/Pan Detergent wall mounted dispensers were recently mounted on the wall above the 3 bay sink. The dispenser hoses are currently placed in the left side and right side bays. In discussion with staff, the 3 bay sink is used as a food prep sink. Please label the middle bay ""Food Prep"" and train staff to only perform food prep in the middle sink bay. Also, please ensure that the dispenser hoses are NEVER placed in the middle bay to avoid potential cross contamination. Must correct all violations no later than 12/15/15, except kitchen floor and dishwash room baseboard coving must be completed no later than March 31, 2016. Must send Corey DiLorenzo an email to corey.dilorenzo@health.ny.gov addressing corrective actions taken to all cited violations no later than 12/15/15.
  • 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
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding.
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Improperly functioning on-site sewage disposal system, improper
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • 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
  • Critical: Food workers prepare raw and cooked or ready to eat food products without 'thorough handwashing and sanitary glove changing in between.
  • Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Critical: Precooked, refrigerated potentially hazardous food is not reheated to 165oF or above within two hours.
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
  • 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)
  • Critical: Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.
01/29/2015Inspection
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty 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)
04/03/2014InspectionNo critical violations noted at time of inspection. Violations to be corrected by 4/14/14. Contact Richard Hess via email ( rbh01@health.state.ny.us) when completed or with any questions. Discussed proper cooling methods to ensure state standards are met. Highly suggest closing deli prep cooler lids when slow or not in use. Also suggest limiting volumes in deli prep top storage tins to ensure temperature requirements are met.
  • 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)
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
04/08/2013InspectionViolations to be corrected by 4/23/13. contact Richard Hess @ 793-3893 when completed or with any questions. Discussed barehand contact prevention with ready to eat foods. Discussed hot/cold holding requirements & ill food worker policy.
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • 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
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
03/22/2012Inspection
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
04/08/2011Inspection
  • 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
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
11/17/2010Inspection
  • 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.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • 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.
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
01/28/2010Inspection

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