September 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:
Benn Conger Inn, V-Groton
CU-ILR Conference Center, C-Ithaca
CU-Becker House, C-Ithaca
CU-Goldie’s Café, C-Ithaca
CU-Jansen’s at the Bethe House, C-Ithaca
CU-Synapsis Café, C-Ithaca
Chili’s Grill & Bar, C-Ithaca
Dancing Turtle, Throughout Tompkins County
Delilah’s on Cayuga, C-Ithaca
El Cuchifrito Boriquen, Throughout Tompkins County
Just Desserts, T-Ithaca
Heights Café, V-Cayuga Heights
Ithaca Courtyard Food Service, V-Lansing
KoKo, C-Ithaca
Ling Ling Takeout, C-Ithaca
Maxie’s Supper Club & Oyster Bar, C-Ithaca
McGraw House, C-Ithaca
Mexeo, C-Ithaca
Sunset Grill, T-Ithaca
Rulloff’s, C-Ithaca
Subway #33776, T-Ithaca
Tucker’s Catering, C-Ithaca
Walmart Subway, C-Ithaca
No critical violations were found
at the following Temporary establishments:
No critical violations during re-inspections at the following establishments:
Cinnamon Shoppe & Deli, T-Lansing
The Connection/Loco, C-Ithaca
Four Seasons, C-Ithaca
Sal’s Pizzeria, C-Ithaca
Simeon’s on the Commons, C-Ithaca
Souvlaki House, C-Ithaca
Wings Over Ithaca, T-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:
Carriage House Café, C-Ithaca
Foodnet Central Kitchen, V-Lansing
Little Thai House, C-Ithaca
Mira, 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:
Sal’s Pizzeria, C-Ithaca
Enough refrigerated storage equipment was not properly maintained so that potentially hazardous foods were kept at or above 140ºF. Cooked peppers were observed at 52ºF. The product was discarded during the inspection in accordance with Technical Reference CEHFP 854.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
The Connection/Loco, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF during cold holding. Refried beans and cooked ground meat was observed at 52-54ºF during cold holding. The products were discarded in accordance with Technical Reference CEHFP 854.
Enough refrigerated storage was not properly maintained so that potentially hazardous foods were kept at or below 45ºF during cold holding. Cheese, blue cheese dressing, and sliced tomatoes were observed at 52-54ºF. The products were discarded during the inspection in accordance with Technical Reference CEHPF 854.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Wings Over Ithaca, T-Ithaca
Accurate thermometers were not available to evaluate potentially hazardous foods. No functioning metal stem probe thermometer was available at the time of the inspection. The facility was directed to obtain a functioning thermometer.
Enough refrigerated storage was not maintained or operated so that potentially hazardous foods were kept at or below 45ºF. Macaroni salad and sliced cheese was observed at 60º-61ºF in a cooler. The products were discarded during the inspection in accordance with Technical Reference CEHFP 854.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Banfi’s Statler Hotel, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF during cold holding. Pasta, raw sausage, risotto, cut tomatoes, and shrimp were observed at 51-52ºF during cold holding. 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.
CC’s, C-Ithaca
Accurate thermometers were not available to evaluate potentially hazardous foods. The thermometer in the facility at the time of the inspection was not properly calibrated to measure food temperatures accurately. The thermometer was calibrated during the inspection. Thermometer calibration instruction was given to CC’s staff.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.
Collegetown Pizza, C-Ithaca
Accurate thermometers were not available to evaluate potentially hazardous foods. The thermometer in the facility at the time of the inspection was not properly calibrated to measure food temperatures accurately. The thermometer was calibrated during the inspection. Thermometer calibration instruction was given to Collegetown Pizza staff.
Potentially hazardous foods were not cooled by an approved method. Cooked pasta was observed at 58-60ºF in a cooler. The product was placed in the cooler the day prior to the inspection. The product was discarded during the inspection in accordance with Technical Reference CEHFP 854.
Potentially hazardous foods were not stored under refrigeration. Several pizzas were observed on a counter at 78-80ºF. The facility was not operating in accordance with a waiver for the pizzas at the time of the inspection.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.
McDonalds’s Elmira Road, C-Ithaca
Enough refrigerated storage was not maintained so that potentially hazardous foods were kept at or below 45ºF. Liquid eggs, sliced tomatoes, ham, dressing, and fresh shell eggs were observed at 50-53ºF. 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.
Moe’s Southwest Grill, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous hot foods were not kept at or above 140ºF during hot holding. Cooked rice was observed at 138ºF. 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.
Collegetown Bagels East Hill, T-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45ºF during cold holding. Chicken salad, tuna salad, and packages of cream cheese were observed at 49-53ºF. The products were discarded in accordance with Technical Reference CEHFP 854.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.
Dasan-J, C-Ithaca
Accurate thermometers were not available to evaluate potentially hazardous foods. The thermometer in the facility at the time of the inspection measured 50ºF greater than the actual food temperature. The thermometer could not be calibrated. Staff was advised to obtain an accurate metal stem probe thermometer.
Potentially hazardous foods were not stored under refrigeration. Hard boiled eggs were observed stored on a stand by the grill at 100ºF. 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.
Country Inn & Suites, T-Ithaca
Toxic chemicals were improperly stored so that contamination of food could occur. Stainless steel cleaner was observed stored above fruit for customer service. The chemical was removed from the food service/preparation area.
Potentially hazardous foods were not stored under refrigeration. Sausage cheese muffins were observed stored on a counter at 75ºF. The product was placed in a cooler for rapid chilling to 45ºF or below prior to return to service.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission or this report.
Pre-Operational Activities:
Plans | Permits | Temporary Permits | Pre-Op Inspections
Plans Were Approved for the following facilities:
Liz & Dave’s Nut House, Throughout Tompkins County
Permits Were Issued for the following facilities:
Doulos Dogs, Throughout Tompkins County
Liz & Dave’s Nut House, Throughout Tompkins County
Old Tea House, C-Ithaca
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
David Solomon
Ellis Hollow Nursery School
Ithaca Apple Festival, C-Ithaca
B & B Kettle Korn
Blue Moon Catering Fry Bread
Lao Village
Playland Amusements French Fry
Playland Amusements Onion
Playland Amusements Popcorn
Travlers Kitchen
Newfield Old Home Days, T-Newfield
Newfield Girl Scout Troops 40144 & 40127
Order of Eastern Star Newfield
Town of Newfield Recreation Department
Playland Amusements French Fry
Playland Amusements Fried Dough
Playland Amusements Popcorn
Other:
Agape Bible Church Chicken BBQ, T-Ulysses
Americana Vineyards & Winery VIP Tasting Hangar Theater, C-Ithaca
CU Singapore Students Association Makanmania Food Event, C-Ithaca
Dryden Kiwanis Club Chicken BBQ, V-Dryden
East Hill Flying Club Fall Harvest Breakfast, T-Ithaca
Enfield Community Council Harvest Festival, T-Ithaca
Lansing Lions Club Food Concessions at Lansing Highway Dept., T-Lansing
McLean Community Church Steak Dinner, T-Groton
Reach Out for Christ Family Readiness Fair, V-Freeville
Solana Farm Chili Roast, C-Ithaca
St Thomas Episcopal Church, T-Caroline
Stonecat Café Cayuga Nature Center Wedding, T-Ulysses
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:
Doulos Dogs, Throughout Tompkins County
Old Tea House, C-Ithaca
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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