SEPTEMBER 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:
Auntie Anne’s, V-Lansing
Bella Pizza, C-Ithaca
Ben Conger Inn, V-Groton
CU-104 West, C-Ithaca
CU-Big Red Barn, C-Ithaca
CU-Cafe at Anabel Taylor, C-Ithaca
CU-Carols Café, C-Ithaca
CU-Cook House, C-Ithaca
CU-Duffield Hall Cafe, C-Ithaca
CU-Green Dragon Café, C-Ithaca
CU-Hughes Dining, C-Ithaca
CU-ILR Conference Center, C-Ithaca
CU-Jansen’s at Bethe House, C-Ithaca
CU-Martha’s, C-Ithaca
CU-2 Naked Guys Café, C-Ithaca
CU-RisleyDining, C-Ithaca
CU-Sage Dining, C-Ithaca
CU-Synapsis Cafe, C-Ithaca
CU-Tammany Coffeehouse, C-Ithaca
CU-Temple of Zeus, C-Ithaca
CU-Trillium, C-Ithaca
Café Pacific, C-Ithaca
Capital Corner Restaurant, C-Ithaca
Coal House Café, C-Ithaca
Coddington Road Community Center, T-Ithaca
Collegetown Bagels East Hill, T-Ithaca
Dijon, C-Ithaca
Dunkin Donuts, C-Ithaca
Fine Line Bistro, C-Ithaca
Fisherman’s Pub, C-Ithaca
Food for the Planet, C-Ithaca
George Junior Republic Ewald Dining Hall, T-Dryden
IC-Business School Kiosk, T-Ithaca
IC-Coffee Kiosk, T-Ithaca
Ithaca Courtyard Food Service Establishment, V-Lansing
Johnny O’s, C-Ithaca
Kelly’s Dockside Café, C-Ithaca
Korova, C-Ithaca
Kuma, T-Enfield
Le Café, T-Dryden
Ling Ling Take Out, C-Ithaca
Loaves & Fishes, C-Ithaca
Lou’s Carryout, V-Groton
Mark’s Pizzeria, V-Groton
McDonald’s Elmira Road, C-Ithaca
McGraw House Dining, C-Ithaca
Moe’s Southwest Grill, C-Ithaca
New Delhi Diamonds, C-Ithaca
New Roots Charter School, C-Ithaca
Nines, C-Ithaca
Northeast Pizza & Bar, V-Lansing
TC Action Casey Center Head Start, V-Dryden
TC Action TC3 Farmhouse, T-Dryden
That Burrito Place, C-Ithaca
Todd’s Beach House, T-Lansing
Wings Over Ithaca, T-Ithaca
Women’s Community Building, C-Ithaca
Word of Mouth Catering, V-Trumansburg
Xeo’s Café, 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:
Ellis Hollow Community Center, T-Ithaca
Ellis Hollow Community Center Chicken BBQ
Ellis Hollow Community Center Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, and sausage
Purity Ice Cream
Ithaca Apple Festival, C-Ithaca
B & B Kettle Korn
Bella Luna Italian Ice
The Bloomin Onion
Cap’t Jack Kettle Korn
Cinnamon Roasted Nuts
The Fry Bread
Galina’s Pierogies
Janet’s Cafe
Lao Village
Playland Amusements Cotton Candy
Playland Amusements French Fries
Playland Amusements Lemonade
Travelers Kitchen
Musefest, T-Enfield
Fry Bread
Newhart’s Lodge
Newfield Old Home Days, T-Newfield
Newfield Class of 2010
Newfield Volleyball Teams
Playland Amusements French Fries
Playland Amusements Fry Dough
Trumansburg Fair, T-Ulysses
Al’s Concession
American Legion Post 770
Coleman French Fries
Coleman Fried Dough
Coleman Popcorn
Fowler’s Taffy
Jerry’s Lunch
Oakes Ice Cream
Red’s Lunch
Other:
Alpha Zeta Ag Quad, T-Ithaca
Dryden Republicans BBQ, V-Dryden
Hatfields Catering Girls Varsity Soccer, T-Lansing
Ithaca Rotary Club, C-Ithaca
Trumansburg Bond Fest, V-Trumansburg
Trumansburg Color Guard, V-Trumansburg
Welcome Weekend Executive Board Student Activities Office, C-Ithaca
Wegmans Food Market Ithaca Brewfest, C-Ithaca
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:
Dragon Village, V-Trumansburg
Ithaca Ale House, C-Ithaca
Tamarind, C-Ithaca
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:
Boatyard Grill, C-Ithaca
CU-Northstar, C-Ithaca
Collegetown Bagels Aurora Street, C-Ithaca
East Shore Café, T-Lansing
Fall Creek House, C-Ithaca
Fritz Vail Ithaca Apple Festival (Temporary Food Service Establishment), C-Ithaca
Just A Taste Wine & Tapas Bar, C-Ithaca
Kyushu Japanese Restaurant, C-Ithaca
Lehigh Valley House, C-Ithaca
Ling Ling Garden, T-Ithaca
Loaves & Fishes, C-Ithaca
Mandible Café, C-Ithaca
Oakes Pizza Trumansburg Fair (Temporary Food Service Establishment), T-Ulysses
Oakes Pizza II Trumansburg Fair (Temporary Food Service Establishment), T-Ulysses
Queen of Tarts, C-Ithaca
Sammy’s Pizzeria Restaurant, C-Ithaca
Subway the Commons, C-Ithaca
Walmart Subway, C-Ithaca
Wok Village at Ithaca Apple Festival, C-Ithaca
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:
Queen of Tarts, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF during cold holding. Quiche was observed at 55-58ºF. The product was rapidly chilled to 45ºF prior to return to service.
Potentially hazardous foods were not stored under refrigeration. Milk and ½ & ½ were observed on a counter for customer service. The products were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
East Shore Café, V-Lansing
Potentially hazardous foods were not cooled by an approved method. Cooked noodles were observed at 53-56ºF after being in the cooler for more than six hours. The product was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Lehigh Valley House, C-Ithaca
Cooked or prepared foods were subject to cross-contamination from raw foods. Cooked chicken was observed stored in a box with raw chicken. The storage was rearranged during the inspection.
Potentially hazardous foods were not cooled by an approved method. Chili and cooked prime rib were observed at 49-57ºF after being in the cooler for more than twelve hours. Both products were voluntarily discarded.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
CU-Northstar, C-Ithaca
Enough refrigerated storage was not available or maintained so that potentially hazardous foods were maintained at 45ºF or below. Sour cream, herb fresco, feta cheese, and cooked sausage were observed stored in a cooler at 50-55ºF. The products were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Mandible Café, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF during cold holding. Cream cheese and meat wraps were observed at 50-57ºF. The products were placed in a cooler to rapidly chill to 45ºF or below prior to return to service.
Potentially hazardous foods were not stored under refrigeration. Milk was observed at 56ºF on a shelf for customer service. The product was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or above 140ºF during hot holding. Cooked rice was observed at 130-134ºF. The product was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Heights Café, V-Cayuga Heights
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or above 140ºF during hot holding. Cooked rice was observed at 115-125ºF. 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.
Brotchen, C-Ithaca
Cooked or prepared foods were subject to cross-contamination form raw foods. Fresh shell eggs were observed stored above rolls, tomatoes and herbs. The storage was rearranged during the inspection.
Food Workers did not use proper gloves or utensils etc. to eliminate bare hand contact with ready-to eat foods. A worker was observed handling tarts for customer service. The product was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.
CU-Java City, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF during cold holding. Panini meat and vegetable sandwiches, pre-made wraps, and salads with meat were observed at 51-54ºF. The products were sold within one hour.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.
CU-New York State Veterinary College, T-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF during cold holding. American cheese, provolone cheese, and fresh shell eggs were observed at 50-64ºF. The cheeses were rapidly chilled to 45ºF or below prior to return to service. The fresh shell eggs were out of temperature more than two hours. The product was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
Potentially hazardous foods were not cooled by an approved method. Cooked sliced chicken was observed at 104ºF for customer service. The product was rapidly chilled to 45ºF or below prior to return to service.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.
Dasan-J Restaurant, C-Ithaca
Enough refrigerated storage was bit maintained so that potentially hazardous foods are stored at 45ºF or below. Chesses and tofu were observed at 52-55ºF. The products were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.
College Town Pizza, C-Ithaca
Accurate thermometers were not available to evaluate potentially hazardous foods. No food thermometer was on site at the time of the inspection. College Town Pizza staff was advised to obtain an accurate metal stem probe thermometer to evaluate food temperatures.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.
Max’s Classic American Bar & Grill (Holiday Inn). C-Ithaca
Enough refrigerated storage equipment was not maintained so that potentially hazardous foods were kept at or below 45ºF. Milk was observed at 50-52ºF. The product was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.
Wendy’s #1-005, C-Ithaca
Enough refrigerated storage was not maintained so that all potentially hazardous foods were kept at or below 45ºF during cold holding. Various cheeses were observed at 53-62ºF in a cooler. The products were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.
Lansing Fresh Café, T-Lansing
Accurate thermometers were not available at the time of the inspection to evaluate potentially hazardous foods. No probe thermometer was in the facility at the time of the inspection. Staff was directed to obtain an accurate thermometer.
Potentially hazardous foods were not stored under refrigeration. Half & Half and milk was observed at 54ºF on a counter for customer service.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.
TST BOCES Community School, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not stored under refrigeration. Ham, turkey, chick peas, and cheese were observed at 53-64ºF. The product was transported from the main school unrefrigerated. The products were rapidly chilled and served within one hour.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.
Tompkins Cortland Community College, T-Dryden
Enough refrigerated storage was not maintained so that potentially hazardous foods were kept at or below 45ºF. Cheese, hard boiled eggs, cream cheese, and macaroni salad were observed at 49-58ºF. The products were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.
Critical Violations were found at
the following temporary foodservice establishments:
Hatfields Catering (Temporary Food Service Establishment), T-Lansing
Potentially hazardous foods were at improper temperatures. Baked beans and baked potatoes were observed at 100-120ºF. Both products were rapidly re-heated to 165ºF prior to return to service.
An accurate thermometer was not available at the time of the inspection. No probe thermometer was on site at the time of the inspection.
A re-inspection was not conducted due to the short duration of the event.
West Danby Community Association Picnic (Temporary Food Service Establishment), T-Danby
Accurate food thermometers were not available at the time of the inspection to evaluate food temperatures.
A re-inspection was not conducted due to the short duration of the event.
Kiwanis Club of Ithaca Hawaiian Luau Fund Raiser (Temporary Food Service Establishment), C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous food was at improper temperatures. Macaroni salad was observed at 51ºF. The product was rapidly chilled to 45ºF or below prior to return to service. Cooked chicken was observed at 106-112ºF. The product was rapidly re-heated to 165ºF prior to return to service.
A re-inspection was not conducted due to the short duration of the event.
Oakes Pizza Trumansburg Fair (Temporary Food Service Establishment), T-Ulysses
Accurate thermometers were not available to evaluate potentially hazardous foods. The food thermometer on site at the time of the inspection measured eight degrees to high. The thermometer was calibrated during the inspection.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Oakes Pizza II Trumansburg Fair (Temporary Food Service Establishment), T-Ulysses
Accurate thermometers were not available to evaluate potentially hazardous foods. The food thermometer on site at the time of the inspection measured 6ºF to high. The thermometer was calibrated during the inspection.
Potentially hazardous foods were at improper temperatures. Nacho cheese sauce was observed at 90ºF. The product was rapidly reheated to 165ºF prior to return to service.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Newfield Old Home Days Town of Newfield Recreation Committee (Temporary Food Service Establishment), T-Newfield
Potentially hazardous foods were at improper temperatures. Baked beans were observed at 114-135ºF. The product was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
A re-inspection was not conducted due to the one day duration of the event.
Newfield Old Home Days Newfield Lions Club (Temporary Food Service Establishment), T-Newfield
Potentially hazardous foods were at improper temperatures. Cooked hamburgers were observed at 115-130ºF. 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.
Fritz Vail Ithaca Apple Festival (Temporary Food Service), C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were at improper temperatures. Cooked chicken spiedis were observed were observed at 120-125ºF. The product was rapidly re-heated to 165ºF prior to return to service. Raw chicken spiedis were observed at 50ºF. The product was rapidly chilled to 45ºF or below prior to return to service.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
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:
Five Guys Burgers & Fries, C-Ithaca
Permits Were Issued for the following facilities:
Beach House Bar & Grill, T-Lansing
Coal House Café, C-Ithaca
Five Guys Burgers & Fries, C-Ithaca
Ithaca Yacht Club,
Lansing Fresh Café, T-Lansing
Pita Pit, C-Ithaca
Sammy’s Italian Buffet & Grill, C-Ithaca
Sterling House, T-Ithaca
Xeo’s Café, C-Ithaca
Plans Were Approved for the following facilities:
Temporary Food Service Permits are issued
for single events at one location.
Temporary Permits were Issued for the following operations:
Ithaca Apple Festival, C-Ithaca
B & B Kettle Korn
Bella Luna Italian Ices
The Bloomin Onion
Cinnamon Roasted Nuts
Fritz Vail
The Fry Bread
Galinas Pierogies
Janets Cafe
Playland Amusements Cotton Candy
Playland Amusements French Fries
Playland Amusements Lemonade
Travelers Kitchen
Ithaca Brewfest, C-Ithaca
Wegmans Food Market
Newfield Old Home Days, T-Newfield
Newfield Lions
Newfield Class of 2010
Newfield Volleyball Teams
Playland Amusements French Fries
Playland Amusements Fry Dough
Town of Newfield Recreation Committee
Trumansburg Fair, T-Ulysses
Oakes Pizza II
Other:
Agape Bible Church Trumansburg Fair Grounds (2 permits), T-Ulysses
Alpha Zeta Corp AG Day, T-Ithaca
Ellis Hollow Community Center Ellis Hollow Fair (2 Permits), T-Dryden
Enfield Community Council Harvest Festival, T-Enfield
Hatfield Catering AES Cayuga’s Helping Hands, T-Lansing
Hatfield Catering Girls Varsity Soccer Team, T-Lansing
Hatfield Catering Lansing Varsity Swimming, T-Lansing
Ithaca Rotary Soccer Chicken BBQ (2 permits), C-Ithaca
Ithaca Youth Bureau Youth Soccer Concessions, (3 permits), C-Ithaca
Kappa Dog Night, C-Ithaca
Lansing Lions Club Lansing Municipal Auction, T-Lansing
Marlindale Farm CCE Tompkins Farm City Day, T-Groton
St Anthony’s Church Hatfield Catering Chicken BBQ, V-Groton
St. Thomas Episcopal Church Spaghetti Supper, T-Caroline
Trumansburg Lions Club Trumansburg Block Party, V-Trumansburg
Youth Bureau Concessions Y.F.L. Scrimmage, C-Ithaca
Other:
The Food Protection Program received and investigated five complaints related to issues and/or problems at permitted food service establishments. The complaints included food preparation and service, temperature abuse, accumulated garbage, and possible food related illness.
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