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JULY 2010

No Critical Violations

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 during routine inspections at the following establishments:

Barangus, T-Ulysses
Borg Warner Bldg #2, T-Lansing
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, C-Ithaca
Butch’s Bar-B-Cue, Throughout Tompkins County
Cayuga Lake Creamery, Throughout Tompkins County
Celebrations Banquet Facility, T-Caroline
Cinemapolis, C-Ithaca
Coal House Café, C-Ithaca
Dolce Delight, T-Ithaca
Dottie’s Ice Cream, T-Lansing
Doug’s Fish Fry, Throughout Tompkins County
Food for the Planet, C-Ithaca
GIAC Kitchen, C-Ithaca
GIAC Youth and Teen Summer Feeding Program, C-Ithaca
Groton Memorial Park Summer Feeding Program, V-Groton
ICSD-Boynton Summer Feed Preparation Site, C-Ithaca
Ice Cream Caboose, V-Groton
Ithaca High School Summer Feeding Site, C-Ithaca
Jack’s Grill, C-Ithaca
Just Desserts, C-Ithaca
Lili’s Ice Cream, C-Ithaca
Loaves & Fishes, C-Ithaca
Mamma’s Sweet Treats, T-Caroline
Mental Health Association Summer Feeding Program, C-Ithaca
New Delhi Diamonds, C-Ithaca
Newfield Elementary School Summer Feeding Site, V-Newfield
New York Garden Chinese Restaurant, V-Groton
Northside Community Center Summer Feeding Site, C-Ithaca
Savi Juice, Trumansburg Farmers Market, V-Trumansburg
Second Landing Café, T-Lansing
Southside Community Center Summer Feeding Program, C-Ithaca
Tucker’s Catering Grassroots Festival, T-Ulysses
Your Daily Soup, 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:

Fingerlakes Grassroots Festival, T-Ulysses
American Legion Post 770
Aucoin Concessions
Fruitful Endeavors
Fry Bread
Hospitality Stand
Java Junction
Lao Village
Millgate Farm Beef Barn
New York Pizza
Outback Kate’s
Real Falafel
Solar Café
Stonecat Cafe
Unity Vibration Living Kombucha Tea

Other:
Cameron’s Market, Inc. Scottish Games, C-Ithaca
Carrington-Fuller Post 800 Vietnam Veterans Highway Motorcycle Ride, V-Groton
Dryden Republican Party Chicken BBQ, V-Dryden
Dryden Rotary Club Chicken BBQ, V-Dryden 
Forest City Lodge #180 Fundraiser, C-Ithaca

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

No critical violations during re-inspections at the following establishments:

Cayuga Lake Cruises & Catering, C-Ithaca
Chili’s Bar & Grill, C-Ithaca
Country Club of Ithaca, T-Ithaca
Hampton Inn Food Service, C-Ithaca
Inlet Island Café, C-Ithaca
Iroquois Kitchen, Temporary Food Service, Fingerlakes Grassroots Festival, T-Ulysses
JJ’s Café, V-Cayuga Heights
Mate Factor Café, Fingerlakes Grassroots Festival, T-Ulysses
Miyake Japanese Restaurant, C-Ithaca
Pita Pit, C-Ithaca
Shortstop Deli, C-Ithaca
Subway-Buttermilk, C-Ithaca
Thai Palace, Ithaca Farmers Market, C-Ithaca
Travelers Kitchen, Temporary Food Service, Fingerlakes Grassroots Festival, T-Ulysses
Vegetarian Oasis Temporary Food Service, Fingerlakes Grassroots Festival, T-Ulysses
Wok Village, Fingerlakes Grassroots Festival, 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:

None to report this month

Critical Violations

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:

Blue Stone, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF during cold holding.  Catfish and salmon were observed at 52-56ºF.  The products were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.

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

Napoli Pizzeria, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not stored under refrigeration.  Cooked eggplant was observed at 74ºF on a counter.  The product was rapidly chilled to 45ºF or below prior to return to service.  Chicken wings were observed at 107ºF in an oven that was not turned on.  The wings were rapidly heated to 165ºF prior to return to service.

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

Pita Pit, C-Ithaca
Enough refrigerated storage equipment was not properly maintained.  Alfalfa sprouts, cheddar and feta cheeses, and diced tomatoes were observed at 50-54ºF.  The products were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.

A re-inspection was satisfactory.

Country Club of Ithaca Snack Bar, T-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or above 140ºF during hot holding. Hot dogs for customer service were observed at 115ºF.  The product was rapidly re-heated to 165ºF prior to return to service.

A re-inspection was satisfactory. 

Dunkin Donuts, V-Dryden
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF during cold holding.  Sausage patties were observed at 49ºF.  The product was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.

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

Shortstop Deli, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF.  Cooked chicken was observed at 50-53ºF.  The product was rapidly chilled to 45ºF or below prior to return to service.

A re-inspection was satisfactory.

Inlet Island Café, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept under refrigeration.  Half and half was observed at 58ºF.  The product was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.

A re-inspection was satisfactory.

Enfield Valley Grange Temporary Food Service Establishment, Scottish Games, C-Ithaca
Accurate thermometers were not available at the time of the inspection.  The food thermometer on site at the time of the inspection measured 40 above the actual temperature.  The facility obtained a new thermometer.

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

Feel Good Foods, Throughout Tompkins County (Re-inspection)
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF during cold holding.  Pasta salad was observed at 60ºF.  The product was iced for rapid chilling to 45ºF prior to return to service.

Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or above 140ºF during hot holding.  Cooked chicken was observed at 75ºF.  The product was rapidly re-heated to 165ºF.

Board of Health action will follow.

Orange Blossom Pancake House, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or above 140ºF during hot holding.  Cooked potatoes were observed at 128-140ºF.  The product was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.

Board of Health action will follow for violation of Board of Health Orders.

Pizza Aroma, C-Ithaca
Enough refrigerated storage equipment was not maintained so that potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF.  Cut tomato, feta cheese and vegetable pizza were observed at 53-56ºF.  The feta cheese and the tomatoes were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.  The pizza was rapidly chilled to 45ºF and discarded at the end of service.

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

Waterwheel Café, V-Freeville
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF during cold holding.  Hard boiled eggs were observed at 46-51ºF.  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.

Joe’s Restaurant, C-Ithaca
Enough refrigerated storage was not properly maintained so that potentially hazardous foods were stored at or below 45ºF.  Chicken, sliced cheese, blue cheese, and ricotta cheese 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.

Wok Village, Fingerlakes Grassroots Festival, T-Ulysses
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or above 140ºF during hot holding.  Cooked meat was observed at 120-125ºF.  The product was rapidly re-heated to 165ºF prior to return to service.

A re-inspection was satisfactory.

Mate Factor Café, Fingerlakes Grassroots Festival, T-Ulysses
Enough refrigerated storage was not properly maintained so that potentially hazardous foods were kept at or below 45ºF.  Cooked chicken, onions, fresh shell eggs, and peppers were observed at 58-60ºF.  The products were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.

A re-inspection was satisfactory.

Vegetarian Oasis, Temporary Food Service, Fingerlakes Grassroots Festival, T-Ulysses
Potentially hazardous foods were at improper temperatures.  Grated cheese was observed at 58ºF.  The product was iced to rapidly chill to 45ºF or below prior to return to service.

A re-inspection was satisfactory.

Festival Retail Stand, Temporary Food Service, Fingerlakes Grassroots Festival, T-Ulysses
Potentially hazardous foods were at improper temperatures.  Skim milk and soy milk was observed at 51-53ºF.  Cut tomatoes and sprouts were observed at 50-56ºF.  The products were placed in a cooler for rapid chilling to 45ºF prior to return to service.

A re-inspection was unsatisfactory.

Festival Retail Stand, Temporary Food Service, Fingerlakes Grassroots Festival, T-Ulysses (Re-inspection)
Potentially hazardous foods were at improper temperatures.  Milk and cream were observed at 51-52ºF.  Sliced tomatoes and sprouts were observed at 50ºF.  The products were placed in a cooler for rapid chilling to 45ºF or below.

Board of Health action will follow.

Iroquois Kitchen, Temporary Food Service, Grassroots Festival, T-Ulysses
Potentially hazardous foods were at improper temperatures.  Shredded cheese was observed at 51ºF.  The product was rapidly chilled to 45ºF prior to return to service.

A re-inspection was satisfactory.

Carriage House Café, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not stored under refrigeration.  Half and half was observed at 52ºF.  The product was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.

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

Aladdin’s Natural Eatery, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or above 140ºF during hot holding.  Goat cheese sauce was observed at 89ºF.  The product was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.

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

Beverly J Martin Summer Feeding Site, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF during cold holding.  Milk was observed at 50ºF.  The product was placed in a freezer for rapidly chilling to 45ºF or below prior to return to service.

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

Bru Dogs, Throughout Tompkins County
Potentially hazardous foods were held at improper temperatures.  Cut tomatoes wee observed at 58-60ºF.  The product was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.

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

Greater Ithaca Activities Center Mobile Cart, Throughout Tompkins County
Hotdogs and hamburgers were observed at 120-130ºF.  The products were rapidly re-heated to 165ºF prior to return to service.

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

Pre-Operational Activities:

Plans | Permits | Inspections | Temporary Permits

Plans Were Approved for the following facilities:

None this month

Permits Were Issued for the following facilities:

Lupo’s Spiedie Cart, Throughout Tompkins County
Mamma’s Sweet Treats, T-Caroline
Second Landing, T-Lansing
Sweet Melissa’s Ice Cream Shop, C-Ithaca
The Westy, C-Ithaca

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:

Lupo’s Spiedie Cart, Throughout Tompkins County
Waterwheel Café, V-Freeville 
The Westy, C-Ithaca

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

Temporary Permits were Issued for the following operations:

Fingerlakes Grassroots Festival, T-Ulysses
Festival Retail Stand
Fruitful Endeavors
Fry Bread
Hospitality Stand
Iroquois Kitchen
Java Junction
Lao Village
New York Pizza
Outback Kate’s
Solar Cafe
Stonecat Cafe
Vegetarian Oasis

Groton Old Home Days, V-Groton
Big Bore Barbeque

Trumansburg Fair, T-Ulysses
Fowler’s Taffy

Other:
Calvary Baptist Church Community Fun Day, V-Trumansburg
Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship, C-Ithaca
Cornell Cooperative Extension Hatch Day Celebration, C-Ithaca
Dryden Legion Baseball Chicken BBQ, V-Dryden
Dryden Rotary Club Dryden Lake Festival, T-Dryden
Forest City Lodge #180 Fundraiser, C-Ithaca
Groton Recreation Fun Days, V-Groton
Groton Recreation Village of Groton Fun Fridays, V-Groton
Ithaca Lions Club Chicken BBQ, C-Ithaca
Lansing Varsity Cheerleaders Chicken BBQ, T-Lansing
Natural Leader/Overstanding P & P Ithaca Puerto Rican Festival, C-Ithaca
Town of Lansing Lansing Community Council Chicken BBQ Benefit, T-Lansing
Trumansburg Soccer Program Bond Fest Chicken BBQ, V-Trumansburg

Other:

Eighteen Temporary Food Service vendors attended the 2010 Fingerlakes Grassroots Festival in the Town of Ulysses. Board of Health action for one temporary food vendor with consecutive, uncorrected critical violations will be pursued. Several permitted food services in Tompkins County also participated in the event.

The Food Protection Program received and investigated six 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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