October 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:
Arts Café/Lehman Alternative Community School, C- Ithaca
Basha, C-Ithaca
Biz & Benny’s Juice Company Commissary, C-Ithaca
Bun Appetit Bakery, V-Groton
CU-ILR Conference Center, C-Ithaca
CU-104 West, C-Ithaca
CU-Café at Annabel Taylor
CU-Becker House, C-Ithaca
CU-Big Red Barn, C-Ithaca
CU-Cook House, C-Ithaca
CU-Duffield Hall Café, C-Ithaca
CU-Flora Rose House, C-Ithaca
CU-Huges Dining Hall, C-Ithaca
CU-Jansen’s at Bethe House, C-Ithaca
CU-Java City, T-Ithaca
CU-Keeton House, C-Ithaca
CU-Libe Café, C-Ithaca
CU-New York State Veterinary College, T-Ithaca
CU-Risley Dining, C-Ithaca
CU-Rusty’s, C-Ithaca
CU-Sage Dining, C-Ithaca
CU-Temple of Zeus, C-Ithaca
CU-Willard Straight, C-Ithaca
Capital State Kitchen, C-Ithaca
Casper’s Diner, V-Groton
Dinos, C-Ithaca
Dunkin Donuts –Ithaca, C-Ithaca
Dryden Middle School, T-Dryden
Freddy’s Place, T-Newfield
Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant, C-Ithaca
Heights Café, V-Cayuga Heights
IC-Business School Kiosk, T-Ithaca
IC-CHS Coffee Kiosk, T-Ithaca
IC-The Café at Park School, T-Ithaca
IC-Egbert Union Dining Hall, T-Ithaca
IC-Food Court, T-Ithaca
IC-Sub Connection, T-Ithaca
IC-Tower Club, T-Ithaca
IC-Towers Dining Hall, T-Ithaca
ICSD-Beverly J. Martin Elementary School, C-Ithaca
ICSD-Fall Creek School, C-Ithaca
Level B Nightclub, C-Ithaca
Ling Ling Take Out, C-Ithaca
Lou’s Carry Out, V-Groton
Lucatelli’s Ristorante, C-Ithaca
Mano’s Diner, C-Ithaca
Mark’s Pizzeria, V-Groton
McDonald’s, V-Dryden
McDonald’s Elmira Road, C-Ithaca
McDonald’s Triphammer, V-Lansing
Mexeo, C-Ithaca
Moe’s Southwest Grill, C-Ithaca
Mo’s Pit BBQ & Cowboy Cuisine, V-Lansing
Royal Court Restaurant, C-Ithaca
Sammy’s Pizzeria & Restaurant, C-Ithaca
Seabring Inn, T-Newfield
Stella’s Barn Restaurant & Gifts, T-Newfield
Sticky Rice, C-Ithaca
Taughannock Farms Inn Food Service, T-Ulysses
Thai Cuisine, C-Ithaca
Tompkins Courtland Community College, T-Dryden
Za Za’s Cucina, 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:
Ithaca Apple Festival, C-Ithaca
Bella Luna Italian Ice
B & B Kettle Korn
Cap’t Jack Kettle Corn
Fry Bread
Lao Village
New York Almond, Co.
Playland Amusements – Cotton candy
Playland Amusements - Lemonade
Traveler’s Kitchen
Tropical Snow Hawaiian Shaved Ice
Vail Bros, Inc.
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:
Apollo Restaurant, C-Ithaca
Ben Conger Inn, V-Groton
CU-Martha’s
Collegetown Bagels, C-Ithaca
Dino’s Mediterranean Deli, C-Ithaca
Fall Creek House, C-Ithaca
Feel Good Foods, Throughout Tompkins
Hatfield Catering, Throughout Tompkins County
Kelly’s Dockside Kafe, C-Ithaca
Longview an Ithacare Community, T-Ithaca
Max’s Classic American Bar & Grill, C-Ithaca
Manndible Café, C-Ithaca
McGraw House Dining, C-Ithaca
Mehak Cuisine, C-Ithaca
Seneca Place/Kilpatricks, C-Ithaca
Tamarind, V-Lansing
Wildfire (Deliah’s on Cayuga), 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:
Foodnet Central Kitchen, V-Lansing
Little Thai 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:
Bowl-O-Drome, C-Ithaca
Accurate thermometers were not available to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures. No metal stem probe thermometer was observed at the time of the inspection to evaluate potentially hazardous foods.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.
Galina’s Pierogies, (Temporary Food Service) – Ithaca Apple Festival, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were at improper temperatures. Kielbasa & sauerkraut were observed at 110–115ºF. The product was discarded during the inspection as per technical reference CSFP 854.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Max’s Classic American Bar & Grill, C-Ithaca
Enough refrigerated storage was not maintained so that potentially hazardous foods were kept at or below 45ºF. Cut tomatoes and various dressings were observed at 50-53ºF. The products were discarded during the inspection as per technical reference CSFP 854.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Mira, C-Ithaca
Toxic chemicals were improperly stored so that contamination of food could occur. Degreaser and sanitizer were observed stored on top of an ice machine. The chemicals storage was re-arranged during the inspection.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.
CU-Martha’s, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF. Wraps and salads were observed at 46-52ºF. The products were discarded during the inspection as per technical reference CSFP 854.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Dino’s Mediterranean Deli, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or above 140ºF. Gyro meat was observed at 105ºF. The product was rapidly chilled to 45ºF or below.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Tamarind, V-Lansing
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF. Fresh shell eggs were observed at 51-53ºF.
The product was discarded during the inspection as per technical reference CSFP 854.
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or above 140ºF during hot holding. Cashew chicken was observed at 130ºF. The operator chose to discard the product during the inspection.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Benn Conger Inn, V-Groton
Potentially hazardous foods were not cooled by an approved method. Broccoli cheese soup was observed at 52ºF after being in the cooler over night. The product was discarded as per technical reference CSFP 854.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Collegetown Bagels East Hill, T-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not stored under refrigeration. Milk for customer service was observed at 50ºF. 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.
Futai Buffet, Inc., C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF during cold holding. Mussels were observed at 58ºF 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.
Freddy’s Place, T-Newfield
Cooked or prepared foods were subjected to cross-contamination from raw foods. Fresh shell eggs were observed stored above ready-to eat foods. The storage was rearranged during the inspection.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.
CU-Green Dragon Café, C-Ithaca
Enough refrigerated storage equipment was not maintained so that potentially hazardous foods were maintained at 45ºF or below. Cream cheeses were observed at 51-53ºF. The products were discarded in accordance with CSFP 854.
A re-inspection was not completed prior to submission of this report.
Rongovian Embassy to the USA, V-Trumansburg
Cooked or prepared foods were subjected to cross-contamination from raw foods. Fresh shell eggs were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods. The storage was re-arranged during the inspection.
A re-inspection was not completed prior to submission of this report.
IC-Grand Central, T-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF during cold holding. Various cream cheeses were observed at 53-61ºF. The products were discarded in accordance with Technical Reference CSFP 854.
A re-inspection was not completed prior to submission of this report.
Pre-Operational Activities:
Plans | Permits | Inspections | Temporary Permits
Plans Were Approved for the following facilities:
Triangle Square Café, V-Lansing
Permits Were Issued for the following facilities:
CC’s, C-Ithaca
Bun Appetit Bakery, V-Groton
Ciao!, V-Lansing
Futai Buffet, Inc., C-Ithaca
Silky Jones, 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:
CC’s, C-Ithaca
CIAO!, V-Lansing
Subway Walmart, C-Ithaca
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
Galina’s Pierogies
Lao Village
New York Almond, Co.
Tropical Snow Hawaiian Shaved Ice
Vail Bros, Inc.
Other:
Cayuga Medical Center Walk for Cancer, C-Ithaca
Cornell Class Council 7th Annual Battle of the Late Night Foods, C-Ithaca
Enfield Republican Committee Spaghetti Dinner, T- Enfield
Finger Lakes Wine Center Wine Bar, C-Ithaca
Ithaca Rotary Club 37th Annual Rotary Pancake Day, C-Ithaca
Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Kappa Dogs Philanthropy, C-Ithaca
Lansing Lions Club Farm Auction, T-Lansing
Lansing Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, T-Lansing
The Learning Web Experience Ghana, C-Ithaca
Just Desserts, C- Ithaca
Neptune Hose Company #1 Dryden Fire Department Open House, V-Dryden
Newfield Class of 2012 Chicken BBQ, T-Newfield
Newfield Youth Football League, T-Newfield
Other:
The Food Protection Program received and investigated four 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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