November 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:
At the Ridge, T-Lansing
CC’s, C-Ithaca
CU-Ezra’s Café, C-Ithaca
CU-Robert Purcell Dining, C-Ithaca
CU-Trillium, C-Ithaca
Caroline Elementary School, T-Caroline
Coddington Road Community Center, T-Ithaca
Come To You Canteen, Throughout Tompkins County
Dasan-J Restaurant, C-Ithaca
Dunbar’s, C-Ithaca
Fine Line Bistro, C-Ithaca
Golden City, V-Dryden
Groton Corona Club, V-Groton
ICSD-Belle Sherman Annex, C-Ithaca
ICSD-Belle Sherman Elementary School, C-Ithaca
ICSD-Cayuga Heights Elementary School, V-Cayuga Heights
ICSD-Dewitt Middle School, T-Ithaca
ICSD-Enfield Elementary School, T-Enfield
ICSD-South Hill Elementary School, C-Ithaca
Ithaca Community Child Care, T-Ithaca
John Thomas Steakhouse, T-Ithaca
Mira, C-Ithaca
New Delhi Diamonds, C-Ithaca
New Roots, C-Ithaca
Prize Diner, C-Ithaca
The Rink, T-Lansing
Samurai Japanese Restaurant, C-Ithaca
Sangam Restaurant, C-Ithaca
Subway #33776, T-Ithaca
Sushi O Sake Japanese Restaurant, C-Ithaca
Triangle Square Café, V-Lansing
Vietnam/Hai Hong, C-Ithaca
Women’s Community Building, 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 Rotary Club 37th Annual Pancake Day, 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:
Ameritalia Pizzeria, C-Ithaca
Anna’s Vietnamese Restaurant, C-Ithaca
Barnes & Noble Booksellers Cafe, V-Lansing
Bowl-O-Drome, C-Ithaca
CU-Green Dragon Café, C-Ithaca
CU-North Star, C-Ithaca
Chili’s Bar & Grill, C-Ithaca
Collegetown Bagels, T-Ithaca
Crossroads Bar & Grill, T-Lansing
Freddy’s Place, T-Newfield
Futai Buffet, C-Ithaca
IC-Grand Central, T-Ithaca
Panera Bread Bakery & Café, C-Ithaca
Rongovian Embassy to the USA, V-Trumansburg
Subway #35087 at Walmart, C-Ithaca
T-S-T BOCES Community School, C-Ithaca
Taste of Thai Express, 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:
CU-Synapsis Café, C-Ithaca
Crossroads Bar & Grill, T-Lansing
Manndible Café, C-Ithaca
Rulloff’s, C-Ithaca
Imperial Kitchen Buffet, V-Lansing
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:
Panera Bread, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF during cold holding. Panini sandwiches were observed at 47-50ºF. The products were placed in a cooler for rapid chilling to 45ºF or below prior to return to service.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Anna’s Vietnamese Restaurant, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not stored under refrigeration. Uncooked Cornish hens were observed at 93ºF. in a pan of hot water. The product was discarded during the inspection in accordance with technical reference CSFP 854.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Chili’s Grill & Bar, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF during cold holding. Cooked chicken, cooked penne pasta, and meat batter were observed at 53-58ºF. The chicken was rapidly chilled to 45ºF or below prior to return to service. The pasta and meat batter were discarded during the inspection in accordance with technical reference CSFP 854.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Taste of Thai Express, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not stored under refrigeration. Rice noodles were observed at 63ºF. The product was chilled to 45ºF or below prior to return to service.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
CU-North Star, C-Ithaca
Adulterated foods were on the premises during the inspection. One case of fresh ginger was observed with mold. The product was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
Enough refrigerated storage equipment was not properly maintained so that potentially hazardous foods were kept at or below 45ºF. Pasta salad, potato salad, egg salad, mixed cut melon, and deli meat were observed at 49-50ºF. The products were discarded during the inspection in accordance with technical reference CSFP 854.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, C-Ithaca
Accurate thermometers were not available to evaluate potentially hazardous foods at the time of the inspection. The probe thermometer in the facility at the time of the inspection read 40ºF on a counter. A food worker calibrated the thermometer during the inspection.
Enough refrigerated storage equipment was not properly maintained so that potentially hazardous foods were at 45ºF or below. Quiches, puddings, and cheese cake were observed at 53ºF. The products were discarded during the inspection according to technical reference CSFP 854.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Subway #35087 Walmart, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF. Pre-portioned meats were observed at 53ºF in a service cooler. The products were discarded during the inspection in accordance with technical reference CSFP 854.
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or above 140ºF during hot holding. Meatballs were observed at 123-142ºF for customer service. Vegetable soup was observed at 135-136ºF. The meatballs were discarded according to technical reference CSFP 854. The soup was out of temperature less than two hours and was rapidly re-heated prior to return to service.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
IC-Terrace Dining, T-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or above 140ºF during hot holding. Cooked potatoes were observed at 120ºF. 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.
Dryden Queen Diner, V-Dryden
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF during cold holding. Sliced tomatoes were observed at 55-60ºF in a cold holding unit. The product was rapidly chilled to 45ºF prior to return to service.
Potentially hazardous foods were not stored under refrigeration. Fresh shell eggs were observed on a counter at 55-60ºF. 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.
Wendy’s #1-005, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF during cold holding. Shredded cheeses were observed at 50-51ºF. 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.
ICSD-Northeast Elementary School, T-Ithaca
Cooked or prepared foods were subject to cross contamination from raw foods. Fresh shell eggs were observed stored above deli meats. The storage was rearranged during the inspection.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.
Miyake Japanese Restaurant, C-Ithaca
Food workers did not use proper gloves or utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with ready-to eat foods. A food worker was observed handling lemons for customer service. The product was voluntarily discarded 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:
A-1 Pizzeria, T-Dryden
Subway, T-Ithaca
Permits Were Issued for the following facilities:
CU-Goldies, C-Ithaca
El Taino, Throughout Tompkins County
Just Desserts, T-Ithaca
Mercato, 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:
A-1 Pizzeria, T-Dryden
CU-Goldies Café, Ithaca
Mercato Bar & Restaurant, C-Ithaca
Sahara, C-Ithaca
Subway #33776, T-Ithaca
Triangle Square Café, V-Lansing
Temporary Food Service Permits are issued
for single events at one location.
Temporary Permits were Issued for the following operations:
Trumansburg Winter Fest, T-Ulysses:
Trumansburg Lions Club
Other:
Caroline Valley Community Church Christmas Country Store, T-Caroline
Dryden Cub Scouts Pack #24 Pancake Breakfast, V-Dryden
Ellis Hollow Community Center Spaghetti Dinner, T-Dryden
Newfield Lioness Craft Fair, T-Newfield
Trumansburg High School Model UN Club Chili Booth Fund Raiser, V-T-burg
Trumansburg Rotary Chicken BBQ, V-Trumansburg
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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