May 2011
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:
Biz & Benny’s Juice Company, Throughout Tompkins County
Blue Frog Café, V-Lansing
CU Becker House, C-Ithaca
CU Cook House, C-Ithaca
Cayuga Lake Cruises & Catering, C-Ithaca
Celebrations Banquet Facility, T-Caroline
Crespella Café, C-Ithaca
Dennis’ Homemade Ice Cream, Throughout Tompkins County
Dryden Queen Diner, V-Dryden
Dunkin Donuts, T-Lansing
Emmy’s Organics Kitchen, Throughout Tompkins County
GIAC Kitchen, C-Ithaca
Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant, C-Ithaca
The Good Truck, Throughout Tompkins County
Groton Golf & Recreation Association (Stonehedges), T-Groton
Hillendale Golf Course, T-Enfield
IC Terrace Dining Hall, T-Ithaca
IC Towers Dining Hall, T-Ithaca
Ice Cream Caboose, V-Groton
Inlet Island Café, C-Ithaca
JJ’s Café, V-Cayuga Heights
Just Desserts at Ithaca Farmers Market, C-Ithaca
Kendra’s Culinary Creations at Bakers Acres, T-Lansing
Lakebreeeze Ice Cream, T-Lansing
LaTourelle Catering, T-Ithaca
Lili’s Ice Cream, C-Ithaca
Littletree Orchards, Throughout Tompkins County
Macro Mama, Throughout Tompkins County
Mandible Café, C-Ithaca
Miyake Japanese Restaurant, C-Ithaca
Not My Dad’s, V-Trumansburg
On the Street Concessions, Throughout Tompkins County
Osakaya, Throughout Tompkins County
Potala Café, C-Ithaca
Pudgie’s Pizza & Subs, C-Ithaca
Rogue’s Harbor Steak & Ale, T-Lansing
Sarge’s Auction Sales, T-Groton
Shortstop Deli, C-Ithaca
Simply Red Bistro, T-Ithaca
Starbuck’s Coffee Company, C-Ithaca
Sterling House of Ithaca, T-Ithaca
Sweet Melissa’s Ice Cream Shop, C-Ithaca
T-Burg Mini Golf Family Entertainment Center, T-Ulysses
Taste of Thai Express, C-Ithaca
Taughannock Farms Inn, T-Ulysses
Thai Palace, C-Ithaca
Thai Cuisine, C-Ithaca
Varna Community Association, T-Dryden
Waterwheel Café, V-Freeville
Wok Village, V-Lansing
No critical violations were found
at the following Temporary establishments:
People’s Fest III, T-Newfield
Nature’s Pirate
Shady Grove Wraps
Under One Sun
Other:
4H Primitive Pursuits T-Dryden
Boy Scouts of America Troop 24 Chicken BBQ, V-Dryden
CACS Canoe Club Chicken BBQ, C-Ithaca
CCETC/4H Cultural Exchange Chicken BBQ, C-Ithaca
CCETC/4H Garden Plant Sale, T-Ithaca
CCETC/4H Starlane Horse Auction, T-Lansing
Girl Scout Troop 40483 Chicken BBQ, T-Ithaca
LACS Katrina Relief Trip, C-Ithaca
Love for Tyler Everts Benefit, T-Ulysses
McLean Community Church Steak Dinner, T-Groton
No critical violations during re-inspections at the following establishments:
A-1 Pizzeria, T-Dryden
CU Flora Rose Dining, C-Ithaca
CU Jansen’s at Bethe House, C-Ithaca
Blue Stone, C-Ithaca
Dryden Middle School, T-Dryden
Feel Good Foods, Throughout Tompkins County
Lou’s BBQ, Throughout Tompkins County
Roy Josef Cuban Food, Throughout Tompkins County
Yassine Yajid, Throughout Tompkins County
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:
CU Jansen’s at Bethe House, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF during cold holding. Cooked pasta was observed at 58-60ºF. The product was discarded during the inspection in accordance with Technical Reference CEHFP 854.
Enough refrigerated storage equipment was not properly maintained so that potentially hazardous foods are maintained at 45ºF or below. Milks were observed at 48-50ºF. The products were discarded during the inspection in accordance with Technical Reference CEHFP 854.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Yassine Yajid, Throughout Tompkins County
Accurate thermometers were not available at the time of the inspection to evaluate potentially hazardous foods. The owner was directed to obtain an accurately scaled metal stem probe thermometer to monitor foods.
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or above 140ºF during hot holding. Beef, chicken, and gyro meat was observed at 98-117ºF. The products were discarded during the inspection in accordance with Technical Reference CEHFP 854.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Lou’s BBQ, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous food was held at improper temperatures. Pre-cooked hot dogs were observed at 62ºF in an ice chest without ice to keep the product at 45ºF or below. The product was iced during the inspection to cool to 45ºF or below.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Elm Tree Inn, T-Groton
Cooked or prepared foods were subject to cross-contamination from raw foods. Fresh shell eggs were observed stored over ready-to eat tomatoes. The storage was rearranged during the inspection.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.
Homewood Suites Food Service (Re-inspection), V-Lansing
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF during cold holding. Skim milk and 2% milk was observed at 51-52ºF. The milks were discarded during the inspection in accordance with Technical Reference CEHFP 854.
Board of Health action will follow.
Joe’s Restaurant, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF during cold holding. Potato salad was observed at 49-52ºF. The product was discarded during the inspection in accordance with Technical Reference CEHFP 854.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.
Loyal Order of the Moose #666, C-Ithaca
Enough refrigerated storage equipment was not maintained so that potentially hazardous foods were kept at or below 45ºF. Milk and pickled eggs were observed at 52ºF. The products were discarded during the inspection in accordance with Technical Reference CEHFP 854.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.
Newman Golf Course, C-Ithaca
Cooked or prepared foods were subject to cross-contamination from raw foods. Fresh shell eggs were observed stored over rolls and celery. The storage was rearranged during the inspection.
Accurate thermometers were not available to evaluate potentially hazardous foods during storage. No probe thermometer was available at the time of the inspection. Staff was directed to obtain a thermometer.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.
Coal Shack Café, C-Ithaca
Cooked or prepared foods were subject to cross-contamination from raw foods. Fresh shell eggs were observed stored over lettuce for customer service. The storage was rearranged during the inspection.
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF during cold holding. Sliced ham and turkey were observed at 50-51ºF. The products were rapidly chilled to 45ºF or below prior to return to service.
Potentially hazardous foods were not stored under refrigeration. Milk for customer service was observed on a counter for customer service at 56ºF.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.
Paradise Café, T-Ulysses
Toxic chemicals were improperly stored. Medication was observed stored over a food preparation table. The storage was rearranged during the inspection.
Potentially hazardous foods were not cooled by an approved method. Roast beef was observed in a cooler at 47-51ºF. The product was discarded during the inspection.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.
Pre-Operational Activities:
Plans | Permits | Temporary Permits | Pre-Op Inspections
Plans Were Approved for the following facilities:
Chipotle Mexican Grill #1661, C-Ithaca
Permits Were Issued for the following facilities:
Blue Frog Café, V-Lansing
Dancing Turtle, Throughout Tompkins County
Fruits & Roots Juice, Throughout Tompkins County
The Rhine House, C-Ithaca
Toad’s Diner, V-Freeville
Temporary Permits were Issued for the following operations:
Temporary Food Service Permits are issued for single events at one location.
Dryden Dairy Days, T-Dryden
CCETC
Dryden Grange
Dryden Kiwanis
Dryden United Methodist Church
Holy Cross Parish
Grassroots Festival, T-Ulysses
Solar Café
Travelers Kitchen
Ithaca Festival the Commons, C-Ithaca:
B & B Kettle Korn
Blue Moon Events & Catering Burritos
Blue Moon Events & Catering Frybread
Blue Moon Events & Catering Lemonade
Good Coffee
Judecraft Specialty Foods
Lao Village
New York Almond Co.
Red Osier Concessions
Taste of the Aloha Tropical Snow Hawaiian Shaved Ice
Travelers Kitchen
Ithaca Festival Dewitt Park, C-Ithaca
Ithaca Festival
Ithaca Festival Stewart Park, C-Ithaca:
B & B Kettle Korn
Blue Moon Events & Catering Burritos
Blue Moon Events & Catering Frybread
Good Coffee
Lao Village
New York Almond Co.
Red Osier Concessions
Taste of the Aloha Tropical Snow Hawaiian Shaved Ice
Travelers Kitchen
Ithaca Scottish Festival Stewart Park, C-Ithaca
Camerons Market
Lansing Field Days, T-Lansing
Playland Amusements Bloomin Onion
Playland Amusements French Fries
Playland Amusements Fried Dough
Playland Amusements Lemonade
Playland Amusements Pizza
Playland Amusements Popcorn/Cotton Candy
People’s Fest III, T-Newfield:
Nature’s Pirate
Shady Grove Wraps
Under One Sun
Taste of the Nation, T-Ithaca
Loaves & Fishes of Tompkins County
Trumansburg Fair, T-Ulysses:
Red’s Lunch
Other:
CCE of TC 4H Exchange Club, T-Dryden
CCE of TC 4H Exchange Club Starlane Horse Auction, T-Lansing
4-H Primitive Pursuits Day, T-Dryden
Dryden Republicans Chicken BBQ, V-Dryden
East Hill Flying Club Young Eagles Rally, T-Lansing
1st Presbyterian Church Chicken BBQ, V-Dryden
Girl Scout Troop #40483 Chicken BBQ, T-Ithaca
Groton City Animal Hospital Relay for Life, T-Ithaca
Ithaca Babe Ruth League Baseball Concession (5 permits), C-Ithaca
Ithaca Festival Kids Day, C-Ithaca
Ithaca Youth Bureau Kiwanis Baseball Concession (2 permits), C-Ithaca
K & R Catering Rabbit Show, C-Ithaca
Lansing Methodist Church Chicken BBQ, T-Lansing
Lehman Alternative Community School Chicken BBQ (2 permits), C-Ithaca
Lions Camp Badger Project New Hope Veterans Retreat, T-Danby
The Love for Tyler Events Benefit, T-Ulysses
McLean Community Church Steak Dinner, T-Groton
Newfield High School Class of 2013 Pork BBQ, T-Newfield
Trumansburg Lions Club Chicken BBQ, V-Trumansburg
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:
Other:
The Food Protection Program received and investigated eight complaints related to issues and/or problems at permitted food service establishments.
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