Zorn's Famous Chicken & Ribs, 2495 Merrick Road, Bellmore, NY 11710 - Food Service Establishment inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: ZORN'S FAMOUS CHICKEN & RIBS
Address: 2495 Merrick Road, Bellmore, NY 11710
County: Nassau
Local health department: Nassau County
Restaurant type: Food Service Establishment
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 11/20/2015

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  • 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
  • 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
  • Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
11/20/2015InspectionSeatings: 28 Food Manager's Certificate: Natalia Romero February 2018 Inspection Ratings: 0/5'A'
  • 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)
  • 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
  • Insects, rodents present
  • Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
02/14/2014Inspection
  • 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)
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
02/08/2013Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 09/20/2012Re-Inspection
  • 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: 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.
  • 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
  • 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)
08/15/2012Inspection
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
10/13/2011Re-Inspection
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Insects, rodents present
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  • Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
09/29/2011Inspection
  • 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)
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
  • Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
  • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
10/07/2010Inspection
  • 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
11/23/2009Re-Inspection
  • 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
  • Critical: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  • 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)
11/10/2009Inspection
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
04/01/2009Re-Inspection
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Insects, rodents present
  • 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)
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.
  • Improper thawing procedures used
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
03/12/2009Inspection

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