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AUGUST 2009

Routine facility inspections are made without advance notice. It is important to keep in mind that inspections are only a “snapshot” in the entire year of a facility’s operation and they are not always reflective of the day-to-day operations and overall condition of the operation.

No critical violations were found at the following establishments during routine inspections:

Alterra Sterling House, T-Ithaca
Barnes & Nobel Booksellers, C-Ithaca
Brecht’s Ice Cream Truck Groton Old Home Days, V-Groton
Cinemapolis, C-Ithaca
Clarion Hotel, V-Lansing
Emmy’s Organics Kitchen Ithaca Farmers Market, C-Ithaca
Glenwood Pines, T-Ulysses
Ithaca Ramada Inn, V-Lansing
Khmer Angkor, T-Lansing
Lakewatch Inn, V-Lansing
Longview an Ithacare Community, T-Ithaca
Mahogany Grill, C-Ithaca
Maxie’s Supper Club & Oyster Bar, C-Ithaca
McDonald’s Restaurant, V-Dryden
Moonshadow Tavern, C-Ithaca
Old 76 Club, T-Caroline
Ron Don’s Village Pub, V-Trumansburg
The Rose Lansing Harbor Festival, T-Lansing
Sal’s Pizzeria, C-Ithaca
Seneca Place Food Service/Kilpatricks, C-Ithaca
Serendipity Catering, T-Ithaca
Simeon’s on the Commons, C-Ithaca
Southside Community Center, C-Ithaca

Temporary Food Service Establishment Permits are issued for single events at one location

No critical violations were found at the following Temporary establishments:

Dryden Old Home Days Dryden Lake, T-Dryden
Hogs Back BBQ
Town of Dryden Recreation Department

Groton Old Home Days, V-Groton
Big Bone Bar B Que
Boy Scouts
Carrington-Fuller Post 800
Groton Assembly of God
Groton Fire Department
McLean Fire Department
Pro Vending
Service Master
Special Event Attractions

Lansing Harbor Festival, T-Lansing
Hatfield Catering
Lansing Lions
Pendergast Concessions
Pizza Hut

Other:
Agape Bible Church Chicken BBQ, T-Ulysses
Friends of Ithaca Swat BBQ, C-Ithaca
Hatfield’s Catering Lansing Varsity Girls Volleyball, T-Lansing
Ithaca Lions Club Chicken BBQ, C-Ithaca
Jacksonville Community Methodist Church Vacation Bible School, T-Ulysses
Lansing Community Council Lansing Housing Authority, Lansing Ball Fields, T-Lansing
Natural Leadership Initiative Cultural Explosion, C-Ithaca
Tompkins County Amateur Radio Club Hamfest, T-Ulysses
Trumansburg Colorguard Boosters Chicken BBQ, V-Trumansburg
Trumansburg Rotary Club Chicken BBQ, T-Ulysses

The Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Inspection is an opportunity for the establishment to have the health department review food processes in the facility to make sure that all potential hazards are identified and to assure that the best food safety practices are being used.

HACCP Inspections were conducted at the following establishments:

Ko Ko, C-Ithaca
Stella’s, C-Ithhaca

Re-inspections are conducted at establishments that had a Critical Violation during the initial inspection.

The following establishments had no critical violations during re-inspections:

Auntie Anne’s, T-Lansing
Biz & Benny’s Juice Company Ithaca Farmers Market, C-Ithaca
CTB Appetizers, V-Lansing
Cinnamon Shoppe & Deli, T-Lansing
Confection Connection, T-Ithaca
Four Seasons, C-Ithaca
Gimme! Coffee, T-Lansing
Little Café, V-Lansing
Little Venice Ristorante, V-Trumansburg
Plum Tree Japanese Restaurant, C-Ithaca
The Rose, V-Lansing
Sindbad, C-Ithaca
Subway #16-098, V-Lansing

The violations listed below relate directly to factors that could lead to food-borne illness or injury. These violations generally involve the food source and condition, food cooking and storage temperatures, sanitary practices, water and sewage, and the use of poisonous materials.

Critical Violations were found at the following establishments:

Cinnamon Shop & Deli, T-Lansing
Enough refrigerated storage equipment was not properly maintained so that potentially hazardous foods were kept at or below 45ºF.  Chicken patties, meatballs, pastrami, and various cheeses were observed at 49-54ºF.  The products were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.

A re-inspection was satisfactory.

Falls Restaurant, V-Trumansburg
Accurate thermometers were not available to evaluate potentially hazardous foods.  The thermometer in the facility at the time of the inspection measured food temperatures incorrectly.  Falls Restaurant staff was directed to obtain an accurate thermometer or re-calibrate the existing thermometer.

Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF during cold holding.  Tuna salad, egg salad, American cheese, and cheddar cheese was observed at 52-57ºF.  The products were placed in the walk-in cooler for rapid chilling to 45ºF or below prior to return to customer service.

A re-inspection was unsatisfactory.  Board of Health action will follow.

Falls Restaurant (Re-inspection), V-Trumansburg
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF during cold holding.  American and Swiss cheeses were observed at 50-51ºF.  The American cheese was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.  The Swiss cheese was rapidly chilled to 45ºF prior to return to service.

Board of Health action will follow.

Confection Connection, T-Ithaca
Accurate thermometers were not available to evaluate potentially hazardous foods.  No metal stem probe thermometer was available in the facility at the time of the inspection.  Staff was directed to obtain an accurate metal stem probe thermometer to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures.

A re-inspection was satisfactory.

Four Seasons, C-Ithaca
Cooked or prepared foods were subject to cross-contamination form raw foods. Fresh shell eggs were observed stored over tofu and carrots for customer service.  The storage was rearranged during the inspection.

A re-inspection was satisfactory.

Plum Tree Japanese Restaurant, C-Ithaca
Enough refrigerated storage equipment was not available to maintain potentially hazardous foods at or below 45ºF during cold holding.

A re-inspection was satisfactory.

Biz & Benny’s Juice Company, Ithaca Farmers Market, C-Ithaca
Adulterated food was observed at the time of the inspection.  Drink containers were observed stored in ice for customer service.  New ice was obtained for customer service.

A re-inspection was satisfactory.

Dryden Kiwanis, Dryden Old Home Days (Temporary Food Service Establishment), T-Dryden
Potentially hazardous foods were at improper temperatures. Raw chicken was observed at 50-52ºF.  The chicken was rapidly chilled to 45ºF or below prior to return to service.

A re-inspection was not conducted due to the short duration of the event.

CTB Appetizers, V-Lansing
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF during cold holding.  Cooked chicken and sliced turkey were observed at 50-53ºF.  Both products were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.

A re-inspection was satisfactory.

The Rose, V-Lansing
Potentially hazardous foods were not cooled by an approved method.  Pre-cooked eggs were observed at 50-53ºF.  The product was placed in a cooler for rapid chilling to 45ºF prior to return to service.

Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or above 140ºF during hot holding.  Cooked re-fried beans, au jus, alfredo sauce, and onion soup were observed at 120-137ºF.  The products were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.

A re-inspection was satisfactory.

Subway #16-098, V-Lansing
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF during cold holding.  Steak, chicken and veggie patties were observed at 50-56ºF during cold holding.  The products were rapidly chilled to 45ºF prior to return to service.

Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or above 140ºF during hot holding.  Meatballs were observed at 100-110ºF.  The product was rapidly re-heated to 165ºF prior to return to service.

A re-inspection was satisfactory.

Auntie Anne’s, V-Lansing
Enough refrigerated storage equipment was not properly maintained to keep potentially hazardous foods at or below 45ºF.  Hot dogs and cream cheese were observed at 50-59ºF.  The products were placed in a cooler for rapid chilling to 45ºF or below.

A re-inspection was satisfactory.

Boatyard Grill, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not cooled by an approved method.  Shredded mozzarella cheese was observed at 52-54ºF.  The product was placed in a cooler for rapid chilling to 45ºF or below prior to return to service.

Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or above 140ºF during hot holding.  Alfredo and cheese sauce was observed at 112-130ºF.  The products were rapidly re-heated to 165ºF prior to return to customer service.

A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.

Ling Ling Garden, T-Ithaca
Enough refrigerated storage was not maintained so that potentially hazardous foods were kept at or below 45ºF during cold holding.  Pans of raw chicken, beef, cooked pork, shrimp, tofu, pre-fried chicken, egg rolls, bowls of chicken, fresh shell eggs, buckets of tofu, and lo mien noodles were observed in a cooler at 50-60ºF.  The products were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.  A refrigeration repair-person was called during the inspection.  A field visit was subsequently made to the facility.  A pan of chicken was voluntarily discarded during the field visit and the facility was placarded and closed until acceptable food temperatures were met.

A re-inspection the following day was satisfactory and the closure placard was removed by the Health Department.

Fall Creek House, C-Ithaca
Adulterated foods were observed during the inspection.  Moldy cucumbers, peppers, limes, and tomatoes were observed in a cooler.  The products were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.

Cooked or prepared foods were subjected to cross contamination from raw foods. Fresh shell eggs were observed stored over rolls and lunch meats.  The storage was rearranged during the inspection.

Enough refrigerated storage was not maintained so that potentially hazardous foods were kept at or below 45ºF during cold holding.  Cheeses, grilled beef, steak meat, and rib eye were observed at 50ºF. The products were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.

A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.

Wok Village, Lansing Harbor Festival, T-Lansing
Potentially hazardous foods were not stored under refrigeration.  Cooked chicken and egg rolls were observed at 50-55ºF.  The products were rapidly chilled to 45ºF prior to return to service.

A re-inspection was not conducted due to the short duration of the event.

Mclean Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, Groton Old Home Days (Temporary Food Service Establishment), V-Groton
Potentially hazardous foods were at improper temperatures during the inspection.  Cooked sausage was observed at 126ºF.  The product was rapidly re-heated to 165ºF prior to return to service.

A re-inspection was not conducted due to the one day duration of the event.

Foggy Bog Hunt Club, Groton Old Home Days (Temporary Food Service Establishment), V-Groton
Utensils, gloves etc. were not used to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.  A food worker was observed handling foods for customer service without gloves or utensils.  The food was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.

A re-inspection was not conducted due to the one day duration of the event.

McLean Fire Department, Groton Old Home Days (Temporary Food Service Establishment), V-Groton
Accurate food thermometers were not available at the time of the inspection to evaluate potentially hazardous foods.  The staff was directed to obtain a food thermometer.

A re-inspection was not conducted due to the one duration of the event.

Express Mart Hot Dog Cart, Groton Old Home Days (Temporary Food Service Establishment), V-Groton
Utensils, gloves, etc. were not used to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.  A food worker was observed handling food for customer service without gloves or utensils to eliminate bare hand contact.

A re-inspection was not conducted due to the one day duration of the event.

Kyushu Japanese Restaurant, V-Lansing
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF during cold holding.  Cream cheese was observed at 49ºF.  The product was placed in a cooler for rapid chilling to 45ºF or below prior to return to service.

A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.

Loaves & Fishes, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not stored under refrigeration.  Milk was observed at 74ºF.  The product was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.

A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.

Collegetown Bagels, Aurora Street, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF during cold holding. Tofu, cheese, pasta salad, and sliced cooked chicken were observed in a salad bar at 50-60ºF.  The products were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.  Grilled chicken, ham sandwiches, and turkey sandwiches were observed at 50-53ºF in an open refrigerated deli case.  The products were rapidly chilled to 45ºF or below prior to return to service.

A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.

Walmart Subway #35087, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF during cold holding.  Pre-portioned chicken was observed at 49-51ºF during cold holding.  The product was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.

A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.

Just a Taste Wine & Tapas Bar, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not cooled by an approved method.  Mashed potatoes were observed at 70-74ºF in a sandwich for customer service.  The product was not properly cooled prior to placing it in the service unit.  The product was rapidly chilled to 45ºF or below before being returned to service.

Enough refrigerated storage was not properly maintained.  Cooked duck and cous cous were observed at 49-53ºF.  The products were voluntarily discarded. Chesses and other potentially hazardous products that were in the unit overnight were voluntarily discarded during the inspection. 

A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.

Bostwicks Auction-Snack Bar Auction (Temporary Food Service Establishment), T-Groton
Accurate food thermometers were not available at the time of the inspection.

A re-inspection was not conducted due to the short duration of the event.

Beach House Surf Shack S2S, Hammerd Extreme Sports Music Fest (Temporary Food Service Establishment), T-Groton
Potentially hazardous foods were at improper temperatures.  Hot dogs and pork were observed at 50-54ºF in a cooler.  The product was rapidly chilled to 45ºF or below prior to return to service.

Hot dogs, sausage, and chicken were observed at 125-135ºF.  The products were rapidly re-heated to 165ºF prior to return to service.

A re-inspection was not conducted due to the short duration of the event.

Sammy’s Pizzeria & Restaurant, C-Ithaca
Cooked or prepared foods were subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.  Fresh shell eggs were observed stored next to deli meat and Romano cheese for customer service.  The storage was rearranged during the inspection.

Food workers did not use proper gloves or utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with ready to eat foods.  A food worker was observed making a wrap for customer service without gloves or utensils.  The worker was instructed to wash hands and use gloves.  The product was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.

Enough refrigerated storage was not maintained so that potentially hazardous foods were stored at or below 45ºF.  Sliced roast beef was observed at 54-56ºF.  The product was in the cooler overnight and was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.  Sliced tomato and sausage were observed at 49ºF.  The product was rapidly chilled to 45ºF prior to return to service.  A repair person was called during the inspection.

A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.

Subway-the Commons, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF during cold holding.  Pre-cooked chicken was observed at 52-54ºF.  The product was rapidly chilled to 45ºF or below prior to return to customer service.

Enough refrigerated storage was not maintained so that potentially hazardous foods were kept at or below 45ºF.  Sliced tomatoes and tuna salad were observed at 52ºF.  The products were placed in a cooler for rapid chilling to 45ºF or below prior to return to service.

Pre-cooked foods were not reheated to 165ºF within two hours.  Pre-cooked potatoes were observed at 110ºF for customer service.  The product was rapidly re-heated to 165ºF prior to return to service.

A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.

Critical Violations were found at the following temporary foodservice establishments:

None to report this month

Pre-Operational Activities:

Pre-Operational inspections are conducted, following a thorough review and approval of proposed plans, at new or extensively remodeled facilities to ensure code compliance prior to opening to the public.

Pre-Operational Inspections were conducted at the following facilities:

Tompkins Cortland Community College (renovation), T-Dryden

Permits Were Issued for the following facilities:

Auntie Anne’s, V-Lansing
Bella Pizza, C-Ithaca
Dino’s, C-Ithaca
Margarita’s Xpress, C-Ithaca
New Roots Charter School, C-Ithaca
Northstar House, C-Ithaca
Rogans Corner IC Concession, Throughout Tompkins County
Subway-Commons, C-Ithaca

Plans Were Approved for the following facilities:

None this month

Temporary Food Service Permits are issued for single events at one location.

Temporary Permits were Issued for the following operations:

Dryden Old Home Days Dryden Lake, T-Dryden
Hogs Back BBQ
Special Events Attractions
Town of Dryden Recreation Department

Groton Old Home Days, V-Groton
Big Bore Bar-B-Que
Express Mart Hot Dog Cart
Foggy Bog Hunt Club
Groton Assembly of God
Groton Fire Department
McLean Fire Department
Pro Vending
Service Master
Special Event Attractions

Ithaca Apple Festival, C-Ithaca
Cap’t Jack Kettle Korn
Lao Village

Lansing Harbor Fest, T-Lansing
Hatfield Catering
Lansing Lions
Pendergast Concession
Pizza Hut

Muse Fest, T-Enfield
Fry Bread
Newhart’s Lodge

Trumansburg Fair, T-Ulysses
Al’s Concessions
American Legion Post 770
Coleman French Fries
Coleman Fried Dough
Coleman Popcorn
Fowler’s Taffy
Oakes Ice Cream
Oakes Pizza

Other:
The Beach House Surf Shack Hammerd Extreme Sports/Music Fest, T-Groton
Bostwick Auction Snack Bar, T-Groton
Enfield Democratic Committee BBQ (4 permits), T-Enfield
Friends of Ithaca SWAT BBQ, C-Ithaca
Hatfields Catering Lansing Varsity Volleyball (three permits), T-Lansing
Ithaca Lions Club Chicken BBQ, C-Ithaca
Jacksonville Community Methodist Church Vacation Bible School, T-Ulysses
Kiwanis Club of Ithaca-Cayuga Hawaiian Luau Fund Raiser, C-Ithaca
Lansing Community Council/Housing Authority, Lansing Ball Fields, T-Lansing
Natural Leaders Initiative Cultural Explosion, C-Ithaca
Newhart’s Lodge LLC Ithaco Corp Picnic, T-Enfield
Newhart’s Lodge Therm Inc. Picnic, T-Enfield
Town of Dryden Recreation Department Montgomery Park, V-Dryden
Town of Newfield National Night Out, T-Newfield
Trumansburg Bond Fest Chicken BBQ, V-Trumansburg
Trumansburg Rotary Club Summer Concert Chicken BBQ, T-Ulysses
Wegmans Food Market Ithaca Brewfest, C-Ithaca
Welcome Weekend Executive Board Student activities (2 permits), C-Ithaca
West Danby Community Association West Danby Picnic, T-Danby

Other:

The Food Protection Program received and investigated six complaints related to issues and/or problems at permitted food service establishments (FSE).  The complaints included food preparation and service, temperature abuse, accumulated garbage, and possible food related illnesses.

 

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