SEPTEMBER 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:
Asia Cuisine, C-Ithaca
Boatyard Grill, C-Ithaca
Café Pacific, C-Ithaca
Clarion Hotel Food Service, V-Lansing
Collegetown Pizza, C-Ithaca
The Connection, C-Ithaca
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, Throughout Tompkins County
Dragon Village, V-Trumansburg
Falls Restaurant, V-Trumansburg
Fingerlakes Baking Company, Throughout Tompkins County
Four Seasons, C-Ithaca
Gimme! Coffee Green Street, C-Ithaca
Hal’s Delicatessen, C-Ithaca
Hazelnut Kitchen, V-Trumansburg
ICSD-Boynton Middle School, C-Ithaca
ICSD-Ithaca High School, C-Ithaca
Ithaca Ale House, C-Ithaca
Ithaca Ramada Inn Food Service, V-Lansing
Jade Garden, C-Ithaca
KoKo, C-Ithaca
Lansing Pizzeria, T-Lansing
Lehigh Valley House, C-Ithaca
Lincoln Street Diner, C-Ithaca
Ling Ling Garden, T-Ithaca
Little Venice Ristorante, V-Trumansburg
Mama Teresa Pizzeria, C-Ithaca
The Nines, C-Ithaca
Paradise Café, T-Ulysses
Ron Don’s Village Pub, V-Trumansburg
Royal Palm Tavern, C-Ithaca
Sal’s Pizzeria, C-Ithaca
Salvation Army, C-Ithaca
Serendipity Catering, T-Ithaca
Simeon’s on the Commons, C-Ithaca
Sterling House of Ithaca, T-Ithaca
Subway #16-098, V-Lansing
Sweet Melissa’s Ice Cream, C-Ithaca
TC Action- Casey Center Head Start, V-Dryden
Tamarind, C-Ithaca
Viva Taqueria & Cantina, C-Ithaca
Wings Over Ithaca, T-Ithaca
Temporary Food Service Establishment Permits are issued for single events at one location
No critical violations were found
at the following Temporary establishments:
IHS Varsity Swim Team Chicken BBQ, C-Ithaca
Sill Benefit BBQ, T-Lansing
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:
CU-Statler Hotel Banfi’s, C-Ithaca
CU-Statler Hotel Terrace Dining, C-Ithaca
Hatfield Catering, Throughout Tompkins County
Madeline’s Restaurant, C-Ithaca
Mahogany Grill, C-Ithaca
Peking Restaurant, V-Lansing
Plum Tree Japanese Restaurant, C-Ithaca
Rogue’s Harbor’s Harbor Inn Food Service, T-Lansing
The Rose, V-Lansing
Souvlaki House, C-Ithaca
Subway-The Commons, C-Ithaca
Taste of Thai, 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:
East Shore Café, V-Lansing
Haunt, C-Ithaca
Northstar House, C-Ithaca
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:
Upstate Ladies AAU Girls Basketball Chicken BBQ, (Temporary Food Service), V-Lansing
Potentially hazardous foods were at improper temperatures. Boiled potatoes were observed at 110ºF. 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.
Plum Tree Japanese Restaurant, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not stored under refrigeration. Cooked shrimp were observed at 83-87ºF. The product was rapidly chilled to 45ºF or below prior to return to service.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Ithaca Bakery, V-Lansing
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF during cold holding. Cream cheeses were observed at 50-53ºF. The products were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or above 140ºF during hot holding. Tomato bisque was observed at 123-127ºF. The product was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
A re-inspection was unsatisfactory.
Ithaca Bakery, (Re-inspection), V-Lansing
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF during hot holding. Various cream cheeses were observed at 50-51ºF. The products were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
Board of Health action will follow.
Mahogany Grill, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF. Swiss cheese, gouda cheese, and cut tomatoes wee observed at 55-70ºF. The products were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
Enough refrigerated storage was not maintained so that potentially hazardous foods were kept at or below 45ºF. Chicken and steaks were observed at 53-54ºF. The products were rapidly chilled to 45ºF or below prior to return to service.
Pre-cooked, refrigerated foods were not re-heated to 165ºF or above within two hours. Corn chowder was observed at 92-110ºF. The product was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Dryden Baseball Chicken BBQ (Temporary Food Service Establishment), V-Dryden
Potentially hazardous foods were at improper temperatures. Chicken was observed at 120ºF. 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.
Seneca Place/Kilpatricks, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF during cold holding. Half & half, cut cantaloupe, honey dew melon, and cut watermelon were observed at 50-51ºF. The melons were rapidly chilled to 45ºF or below prior to return to service. The half & half was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
A re-inspection was not completed prior to submission of this report.
Kelly’s Dockside Kafe, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not stored under refrigeration. Fresh shell eggs were observed at 82-84ºF on a counter. The product was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
Enough refrigerated storage equipment was not maintained to keep potentially hazardous foods at or below 45ºF. Milk was observed at 52-53ºF in a cooler. The product was voluntarily discarded during the inspection and a repair-person was called.
Potentially hazardous foods were not stored at 140ºF or above during hot holding. Home fries and cooked potatoes were observed at 110-128ºF on a grill for customer service. The products were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
A re-inspection was not completed prior to submission of this report.
Collegetown Bagels Aurora Street, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not stored under refrigeration. Swiss cheese was observed at 57ºF. 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.
Wildfire, C-Ithaca
Enough refrigerated storage was not properly maintained so that potentially hazardous foods are kept at or below 45ºF. Crab salad, crab cakes, salmon cakes, and cheeses were observed at 51-53ºF. The products were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.
Country Inn & Suites Food Service, T-Ithaca
Accurate thermometers were not available at the time of the inspection to monitor potentially hazardous foods. No probe thermometer was on site at the time of the inspection.
Potentially hazardous foods were not stored under refrigeration. Cream cheese was observed at 70ºF on a counter. The product was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
A re-inspection was unsatisfactory.
Country Inn & Suites (Re-inspection), T-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not stored under refrigeration. Cream cheese was observed at 54ºF on a counter. The product was rapidly chilled to 45ºF or below prior to return to service.
Board of Health action will follow.
Longview an Ithacare Community, T-Ithaca
Adulterated food was observed in the facility at the time of the inspection. Moldy cheese was observed in a cooler. The product was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.
Fall Creek House, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF. Provolone cheese was observed at 56-58ºF. The product was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.
Mehak Cuisine, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not cooled by an approved method. Fried cheese and cut tomatoes were observed at 50-63ºF. The products were rapidly chilled to 45ºF or below.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.
Apollo Restaurant, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not cooled by an approved method. Beef vegetable soup was observed at 60-62ºF. The product was discarded during the inspection.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.
McGraw House Food Service, C-Ithaca
Toxic chemicals were improperly stored at the time of the inspection. A chemical was observed stored above a food preparation area. The storage was re-arranged during the inspection.
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:
Permits Were Issued for the following facilities:
Bowl-O-Drome, C-Ithaca
Freddy’s Place, T-Newfield
Mexco, 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:
Art’s Café, C-Ithaca
The Connection, C-Ithaca
Temporary Food Service Permits are issued
for single events at one location.
Temporary Permits were Issued for the following operations:
Ellis Hollow Fair, Ellis Hollow Community Center, T-Ithaca:
Corn
David Salomon
Ice Cream
Korb Stand
Nursery School
Salad Stand
Ithaca Apple Festival, C-Ithaca:
B & B Kettle Korn
Bella Luna Italian Ice
Cap’t Jack Kettle Corn
Fry Bread
Playland Amusements Cotton Candy
Playland Amusements French Fry
Playland Amusements Lemonade
Newfield Old Home Days, T-Newfield:
Newfield Class of 2011
Newfield Class of 2013
Newfield Lions Club
Newfield Volleyball
Playland Amusements French Fry
Playland Amusements Fried Dough
Playland Amusements Popcorn
Town of Newfield Recreation Program
Other:
Agape Bible Church Chicken BBQ, T-Ulysses
Alpha Zeta Fraternity Ag Day at Cornell, C-Ithaca
CU-Singapore Students Association Makanmania 2010, C-Ithaca
Cornell Cooperative Extension 2010 Block Party, C-Ithaca
Delta Company 2/108 In NY National Guard Chicken BBQ, T-Ithaca
Dryden Baseball Chicken BBQ (2 permits), V-Dryden
Dryden Republicans Chicken BBQ, V-Dryden
East Hill Flying Club Pancake Breakfast, T-Lansing
Enfield Community Council Harvest Festival, T-Enfield
The Good Truck, The Rhiner Festival, C-Ithaca
IHS Girls Varsity Swim Team Chicken BBQ, C-Ithaca
Lansing Soccer Club Columbus Day Soccer Tournament, T-Lansing
Lansing Lions Club Municipal Auction, T-Lansing
McLean Community Church Steak Dinner, T-Groton
Sill Benefit BBQ, T-Lansing
St. Thomas Episcopal Church Spaghetti Supper, T-Slaterville Springs
Trumansburg Color Guard Boosters Chicken BBQ, (2 permits), V-Tburg
Upstate Ladies AAU Girls Basketball Chicken BBQ, T-Lansing
Other:
The Food Protection Program received and investigated three 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. One complaint was received and referred to the Department of Agriculture and Markets.
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