August 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:
At the Ridge, T-Lansing
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, C-Ithaca
Biz & Benny’s Juice Company, C-Ithaca
Borg Warner Bldg #2, T-Lansing
Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services, T-Ulysses
Cedar View Golf Course, T-Lansing
Enfield Day Camp Summer Feed Site, C- Ithaca
Fabrizio New York Pizzeria, V-Trumansburg
Falls Restaurant, V-Trumansburg
Freddy’s Place, V-Newfield
Hal’s Delicatessen, C-Ithaca
Hatfield Catering Lansing Harbor Festival, T-Lansing
Jade Garden, C-Ithaca
Kids First Mental Health Association Summer Feed Site, C-Ithaca
Longview an Ithacare Community, T-Ithaca
Mahogany Grill Cotton Candy Mobile Lansing Harbor Festival, T-Lansing
Mia Restaurant, C-Ithaca
Newfield Central School Summer Feed Site, T-Newfield
Northside Community Center Summer Feed Site, C-Ithaca
Old 76 Club, T-Caroline
Osakaya (Commissary), V-Groton
Pizza Aroma, C-Ithaca
Plum Tree Japanese Restaurant, C-Ithaca
Ron Don’s, V-Trumansburg
Serendipity Catering, T-Ithaca
Summer Academy at BJM summer Feed Site, C-Ithaca
Tamarind, C-Ithaca
Word of Mouth Catering, V-Trumansburg
Your Daily Soup, C-Ithaca
No critical violations were found
at the following Temporary establishments:
Groton Old Home Days, V-Groton
Big Bore BBQ
Carrington-Fuller Post 800
Foggy Bog Hunting Club
Groton Assembly of God
Groton Community Church
Midway Foods
Pro Vending
Special Event Attractions
Lansing Harbor Festival, T-Lansing
Pendergast PPSP Inc.
Schoolyard Sugarbush
Wurst Haus
Trumansburg Fair, T-Ulysses
Al’s Concessions
American Legion Post 770
Coleman Fried Dough
Fowler’s Taffy
Jerry’s Lunch
Oakes Popcorn/Cotton Candy
Red’s Lunch
No critical violations during re-inspections at the following establishments:
4-H West Village Summer Feed Site, C-Ithaca
Acapulco Mexican Grill (Trumansburg Fair-Temporary Event), T-Ulysses
Boatyard Grill, C-Ithaca
Clarion Hotel, V-Lansing
Coleman French Fries (Trumansburg Fair-Temporary Event), T-Ulysses
Groton School Summer Feed Site, T-Groton
Homewood Suites, V-Lansing
Imperial Kitchen, V-Lansing
Ithaca Ale House, C-Ithaca
Ithaca Ramada Inn, V-Lansing
Kelly’s Dockside Kafe, C-Ithaca
Kyushu Japanese Restaurant, V-Lansing
Lansing Pizzeria, T-Lansing
Mahogany Grill, C-Ithaca
Oakes Pizza I (Trumansburg Fair-Temporary Event), T-Ulysses
Oakes Pizza II (Trumansburg Fair-Temporary Event), T-Ulysses
Oakes Soft Serve (Trumansburg Fair-Temporary Event), T-Ulysses
Rascal’s, T-Ulysses
Southside Community Center Summer Feed Site, C-Ithaca
Stella’s, C-Ithaca
Taste of Thai, C-Ithaca
Toads Diner, V-Freeville
Viva Taqueria & Cantina, C-Ithaca
Word of Mouth Catering, V-Trumansburg
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:
Capital State Kitchen, 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:
Clarion Hotel, V-Lansing
Food was observed from unapproved source, spoiled, or adulterated on the facility premises. Shredded cheese and tomato sauce were observed with mold. The products were discarded during the inspection by Clarion staff.
Potentially hazardous foods were not stored under refrigeration. Individual cream cheeses were observed on a counter at 50-60ºF for customer service. The products were discarded during the inspection in accordance with Technical Reference CEHFP 854.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Ithaca Ramada Inn Food Service, V-Lansing
Enough refrigerated storage was not properly maintained so that potentially hazardous foods were stored at 45ºF or below. Various foods were observed in a cooler at 55-59ºF. A repair-person was called during the inspection. The food products were discarded by Ithaca Ramada Inn staff during the inspection in accordance with Technical Reference CEHFP 854.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Lansing Pizzeria, T- Lansing
Enough refrigerated storage was not properly maintained so that potentially hazardous foods were stored at 45ºF or below. Cooked chicken wings and feta cheese were observed at 48-52ºF. The products were discarded by Lansing Pizzeria staff during inspection and use of the refrigeration unit was discontinued.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Mahogany Grill, C-Ithaca
Accurate thermometers were not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures. Thermometers present in facility were observed to be measuring 20-25 degrees too high. The thermometers were calibrated during the inspection.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Stella’s, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or above 140ºF during hot holding. Potatoes were observed at 110-115ºF. The product was discarded during the inspection by Stella’s staff.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Southside Community Center Summer Feed Site (Re-inspection), C-Ithaca
Enough hot holding equipment was not properly maintained so that potentially hazardous foods were kept at or above 140ºF. Hamburger patties were observed at 135ºF. The product was rapidly re-heated to 165ºF prior to return to service.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Toad’s Diner, V-Freeville
Potentially hazardous foods were not stored under refrigeration. Fresh shell eggs and cooked potatoes were observed on a counter at 70-80ºF. The products were rapidly chilled to 45ºF or below prior to return to service.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Cinnamon Shoppe & Deli, T-Lansing
Enough refrigerated storage was not properly maintained so that potentially hazardous foods were stored at 45ºF or below. Chicken, ham, turkey, and sliced tomatoes were observed at 52-53ºF. The products were discarded in accordance with Technical Reference CEHFP 854.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.
Simeon’s on the Commons, C-Ithaca
Cooked or prepared foods were subject to cross-contamination from raw foods. Fresh shell eggs were observed stored over ready-to eat fruit, breads and other ready-to eat foods. The storage was rearranged during the inspection.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.
Taste of Thai, C-Ithaca
Foods or food storage areas were contaminated by sewage. Waste water was observed on the floor in a room containing food storage freezers. The operator stated that had occurred multiple times over the week prior to the inspection. Repairs were being made during the inspection. The facility was placarded and closed by the Health Department.
Potentially hazardous foods were not cooled by an approved method. Cooked chicken was observed at 100ºF for customer service. The product was discarded during the inspection in accordance with Technical Reference CEHFP 854.
Enough refrigerated storage was not properly maintained so that potentially hazardous foods were maintained at 45ºF or below during cold holding. Eggs, bean sprouts, scallops, and squid were observed at 49-60ºF. The products were discarded during the inspection in accordance with Technical Reference CEHFP 854. A repair-person was called during the inspection.
A re-inspection was partially completed and no sewage was observed in the facility. A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Boatyard Grill, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF during cold holding. Chicken and steaks were observed at 51-53ºF in a cooler. The products were placed in the walk-in cooler for rapid chilling to 45ºF or below prior to return to service.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Four Seasons, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF during cold holding. Fresh shell eggs were observed at 53ºF. The product was placed in the walk-in cooler for rapid chilling to 45ºF or below prior to return to service.
Potentially hazardous foods were not cooled by an approved method. Cooked fish cakes were observed in a cooler for customer service at 105-110ºF. The product was placed out for service without proper cooling. The product was placed in a cooler for rapid chilling to 45º prior to return to service.
A re-inspection was not completed prior to submission of this report.
Souvlaki House, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF during cold holding. Gyro meats and various cheeses were observed at 52-54ºF stacked in a cooler. The products were rapidly chilled to 45ºF or below prior to return to service.
Potentially hazardous foods were not cooled by an approved method. Ham was observed at 54-60ºF. The product was placed in a sandwich unit for customer service prior to proper chilling. The ham was placed in a cooler for rapid chilling to 45ºF or below prior to return to service.
A re-inspection was not completed prior to submission of this report.
Oakes Pizza I (Trumansburg Fair-Temporary Event), T-Ulysses
Potentially hazardous foods were at improper temperatures between 45 and 140ºF. Cheese was observed at 55ºF in a cooler. The product was rapidly chilled to 45ºF or below prior to return to service.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Oakes Pizza II (Trumansburg Fair-Temporary Event), T-Ulysses
Potentially hazardous foods were at improper temperatures between 45 and 140ºF. Cheese was observed at 55ºF in a cooler. The product was rapidly chilled to 45ºF or below prior to return to service.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Acapulco Mexican Grill (Trumansburg Fair-Temporary Event), T-Ulysses
Improper disposal of sewage and liquid waste was observed at the time of the inspection. Grey water was observed running through a hose at the time of the inspection.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Coleman French Fries (Trumansburg Fair-Temporary Event), T-Ulysses
Potentially hazardous foods were at improper temperatures between 45 and 140ºF. A hot holding unit containing chili and cheese was observed maintaining product temperatures at 92-103ºF. The products were rapidly re-heated to 165ºF prior to return to service.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Oakes Soft Serve (Trumansburg Fair-Temporary Event), T-Ulysses
Potentially hazardous foods were at improper temperatures between 45 and 140ºF. Dairy based chocolate sauce was observed at ambient air temperature. The product required refrigeration. The vendor discarded the product during the inspection.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Pre-Operational Activities:
Plans | Permits | Temporary Permits | Pre-Op Inspections
Plans Were Approved for the following facilities:
TC Action, V-Groton
Cornell Cooperative Extension Teaching/Commissary kitchen, C-Ithaca
Permits Were Issued for the following facilities:
Big Rob’s, C-Ithaca
Mexeo, C-Ithaca
Tellez Mexican Catering, Throughout Tompkins County
Udderly Sweet Treats (Mobile Unit), throughout Tompkins County
Temporary Permits were Issued for the following operations:
Temporary Food Service Permits are issued for single events at one location.
Ellis Hollow Fair, T-Dryden
Salads
Sausage & Burgers
Fingerlakes Yoga Festival, T-Ulysses
Raw Goddess
Spruce Row Campground
Groton Old Home Days, V-Groton
Big Bore BBQ
Carrington-Fuller Post 800
Groton Assembly of God
Groton Community Church
Special Event Attractions/Potato Factory
Ithaca Apple Festival, C-Ithaca
Cap’t Jack Kettle Korn
Lansing Harbor Festival, T-Lansing
Pendergast PPSB, Inc.
Schoolyard Sugarbush
Wurst Haus
Newfield Old Home Days, T-Newfield
Newfield Lions
Newfield Drug Free Alcohol Free All Night Party
Trumansburg Fair, T-Ulysses
Acapulco Mexican Grill
Al’s Concession
American Legion Post 770
Coleman Brothers Shows French Fries
Coleman Brothers Shows Fried Dough
Fowler’s Taffy
Jerry’s Lunch
Oakes Pizza I
Oakes Pizza II
Oakes Popcorn/Cotton Candy
Oakes Soft Serve
Other:
Bobby K Entertainment, Inc. Welcome Weekend Street Fair, C-Ithaca
Calvary Baptist Church Women’s Day Ice Cream Giveaway, C-Ithaca
Cornell Coop. Ext. of Tompkins County Farm City Day, V-Freeville
CCETC Groton Youth Service Summer Fun Carnival, V-Groton
Ellis Hollow Community Center Ellis Hollow Fair, T-Ithaca
Groton Fire Department Breakfast, V-Groton
Ithaca Lions Club Chicken BBQ, C-Ithaca
Ithaca Youth Bureau Banana Festival, C-Ithaca
Jacksonville United Methodist Church Vacation Bible Camp, T-Ulysses
Lansing Housing Authority Chicken BBQ, T-Lansing
Mid-State Central Labor Council AFL-CIO Labor Day Picnic, C-Ithaca
Mo’s Pit BBQ Family Life Development Center BBQ, T-Lansing
Newhart’s Lodge Therm Company Picnic, T-Newfield
Raw Goddess Fingerlakes Yoga Festival, T-Ulysses
The Smokin’ Mule Hammerd’s Extreme Sports Music Festival, T-Groton
St. Catherine of Siena Church International Festival for Peace, C-Ithaca
Stonecat Cat Wedding (2 Permits), T-Ulysses
Trumansburg High School Bond Fest 2011, V-Trumansburg
Trumansburg Rotary Chicken BBQ, V-Trumansburg
Welcome Weekend 2011 Clubfest Barton Hall, C-Ithaca
Welcome Weekend Casino Night, C-Ithaca
Welcome Weekend Flicks Across CU, C-Ithaca
Welcome Weekend 2011 Picnic on the Plaza CU, 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:
TC Action Groton, V-Groton
Other:
The Food Protection Program received and investigated four complaints related to issues and/or problems at permitted food service establishments.
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