Valente's Restaurant, 315- Eighth Street, Watervliet, NY 12189 - Restaurant/Catering Operation inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: VALENTE'S RESTAURANT
Address: 315- Eighth Street, Watervliet, NY 12189
County: Albany
Local health department: Albany County
Restaurant type: Restaurant/Catering Operation
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 05/28/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

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Comments

  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • 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.
  • Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
  • 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
05/28/2015Inspection
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • 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
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Critical: Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
  • 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.
  • Insects, rodents present
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
05/05/2015Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 03/02/2015Inspection
  • Insects, rodents present
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
  • 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
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
09/11/2014Inspection
  • Insects, rodents present
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
  • 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)
03/15/2013Re-Inspection
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Critical: Food workers do not wash hands thoroughly after visiting the toilet, coughing, sneezing, smoking or otherwise contaminating their hands.
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
02/14/2013Inspection
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • 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)
01/31/2012Inspection
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
  • 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
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
02/08/2011Inspection
  • 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)
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
03/12/2010Inspection
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
06/10/2009Inspection
  • 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
  • Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • 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)
02/28/2008Inspection
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
08/16/2007Re-Inspection
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  • 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 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
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
07/31/2007Inspection
  • Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
03/24/2006Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 03/01/2006Re-Inspection
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
02/14/2006Inspection
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Insects, rodents present
  • 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
12/14/2005Inspection

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