March 2012
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:
Apollo Restaurant, C-Ithaca
At the Ridge, T-Lansing
Beach House Bar & Grill, T-Lansing
Blue Stone, C-Ithaca
Café Dewitt, C-Ithaca
Chili’s Grill & Bar, C-Ithaca
Chipotle Mexican Grill #661, C-Ithaca
Collegetown Bagels, C-Ithaca
Collegetown Bagels Aurora Street, C-Ithaca
Collegetown Bagels East Hill, T-Ithaca
Country Inn & Suites Food Service, T-Ithaca
CU 104 West, C-Ithaca
CU Becker House, C-Ithaca
CU Jansen’s at Bethe House, C-Ithaca
Cu North Star, C-Ithaca
Cu Synapsis Café, C-Ithaca
CU Trillium, C-Ithaca
DP Dough, C-Ithaca
Dasan-J Restaurant, C-Ithaca
Domino’s Pizza, C-Ithaca
Dragon Village, V-Trumansburg
Dryden Middle School, T-Dryden
Futai Buffet, C-Ithaca
George Junior Republic Ewald Dining Hall, T-Dryden
Hazelnut Kitchen, V-Trumansburg
Homewood Suites Food Service, V-Lansing
Hughezy’s Backyard Grill, V-Groton
IC Terrace Dining Hall, T-Ithaca
ICSD Boynton Middle School, C-Ithaca
Italian Carry Out, T-Ithaca
LaTourelle Catering, T-Ithaca
Lucatelli’s Ristorante, C-Ithaca
MacCormick Center, T-Caroline
Madeline’s Restaurant, C-Ithaca
Mahogany Grill, C-Ithaca
McDonald’s Triphammer Road, V-Lansing
Mercato Bar & Kitchen, C-Ithaca
Mira Mediterranean Bistro, C-Ithaca
Moakley House, T-Ithaca
Napoli Pizzeria, C-Ithaca
Papa John’s, C-Ithaca
Park Grill Café & Catering, V-Lansing
Pete’s Cayuga Bar, C-Ithaca
Pita Pit, C-Ithaca
Pizza Hut, V-Lansing
Purity Ice Cream Company, C-Ithaca
Royal Court, C-Ithaca
Rulloff’s, C-Ithaca
Salvation Army, C-Ithaca
Sal’s Pizzeria, C-Ithaca
Simeon’s on the Commons, C-Ithaca
Simply Red Bistro, T-Ithaca
Sticky Rice, C-Ithaca
Sunset Grill, T-Ithaca
Sushi O Sake Japanese Restaurant, C-Ithaca
Vietnam/Hai Hong, C-Ithaca
William Henry Miller Inn Food Service, C-Ithaca
Wings Over Ithaca, T-Ithaca
Word of Mouth Catering, V-Trumansburg
Yogurt Crazy, C-Ithaca
No critical violations were found
at the following Temporary establishments:
No critical violations during re-inspections at the following establishments:
CT Bento, C-Ithaca
Ithaca Courtyard Food Service, V-Lansing
Jade Garden, C-Ithaca
Friendly’s Elmira Road, C-Ithaca
Jack’s Grill, C-Ithaca
Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches, C-Ithaca
Kelly’s Dockside Kafe, C-Ithaca
Little Venice, V-Trumasnburg
Moe’s Southwest Grill, C-Ithaca
Moosewood Restaurant, C-Ithaca
Ned’s Pizza, C-Ithaca
Starbucks Coffee Company #11932, C-Ithaca
State Diner, C-Ithaca
That Burrito Place, 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:
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:
Ned’s Pizza, V-Cayuga Heights
Cooked or prepared foods were subjected to cross-contamination from raw foods. Raw meats and eggs were observed stored over ready to eat vegetables. The refrigerated storage was re-arranged during the inspection.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
CT Bento Café, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or above 140°F during hot holding. Curry sauce with cooked onions was observed at 123°F. The sauce was placed in a cooler for rapid chilling to 45°F or below prior to return to service.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Ithaca Courtyard Food Service, V-Lansing
Potentially hazardous foods were not stored under refrigeration. Individual cream cheese packages were observed at 55-60°F. The product was discarded during the inspection in accordance with Technical Reference CEHFP 854.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or above 140°F during hot holding. Cheese sauce was observed at 120°F. The product was rapidly re-heated to 165°F prior to return to service.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.
Fabrizio New York Pizzeria, V-Trumansburg
Toxic chemicals were observed stored over a food preparation area. The products were moved during the inspection.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.
Sterling House of Ithaca, T-Ithaca
Toxic chemicals were improperly stored so that contamination of food could occur. Prescription medications were observed stored above a food preparation area. The medications were moved during the inspection.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.
Little Thai House, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45°F during cold holding. Bean sprouts were observed at 57°F in a cooler. The product was placed in a cooler for rapid chilling to 45°F or below prior to return to service.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.
Mate Factor Café, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous food was not cooled by an approved method. Chili was observed at 48-58°F in a cooler. 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.
Boatyard Grill, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45°F during cold holding. Bleu cheese and sliced sausage for customer service were observed at 52-54°F. The products were placed in a cooler for rapid chilling to 45°F or below prior to return to service.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.
Akashi Japanese Gourmet, V-Lansing
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45°F during cold holding. Sushi was observed at 68°F in a cooler. The product was placed in a cooler for rapid chilling to 45°F or below prior to return to service.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.
IC Egbert Union Dining, T-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45°F during cold holding. Two pasta salads were observed at 57°F for customer service. The product was discarded by dining staff during the inspection.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.
IC Towers Dining Hall, T-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45°F during cold holding. Individual portions of rice and pasta were observed at 60-62°F. The products were removed from service and placed in a cooler for rapid chilling to 45°F or below prior to return to service.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.
McDonald’s Elmira Road, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not stored under refrigeration. Swiss cheese was observed at 84°F. 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.
Fall Creek House, C-Ithaca
Cooked or prepared foods were subject to cross-contamination from raw foods. Raw fish was observed stored above ready-to eat vegetables. The storage was rearranged during the inspection.
A re-inspection was not conducted prior to submission of this report.
Sammy’s Pizzeria & Restaurant, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous foods were not stored under refrigeration. Multiple vegetable and meat pizzas were observed at 79-80°F. The products were discarded during the inspection in accordance with Technical Reference CEHFP 854.
Enough refrigerated storage was not maintained so that potentially hazardous foods were maintained at 45°F or below. Sliced tomatoes and cheese were observed at 55-64°F in a cooler. The products were placed in a functioning cooler to rapidly chill to 45°F or below prior to return to service.
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:
Permits Were Issued for the following facilities:
Circus Truck, Throughout Tompkins County
Hazelnut, V-Trumansburg
McDonald’s Elmira Road, C-Ithaca
McDonald’s, V-Lansing
Robin’s Club House Bar, V-Trumansburg
Smart Yogurt, C-Ithaca
Yogurt Crazy, C-Ithaca
Temporary Permits were Issued for the following operations:
Temporary Food Service Permits are issued for single events at one location.
Trumansburg Fair, T-Ulysses
Red’s Lunch
Other:
4H Cultural Exchange Club Chicken BBQ (2 permits), C-Ithaca
ASHA Cornell ASHA Spring Dinner, C-Ithaca
BSA Pack 55 Ellis Hollow Spaghetti Dinner, T-Dryden
Boynton Motor Sports Chicken BBQ, T-Dryden
CCETC Agstravaganza, V-Lansing
CCETC Lansing Youth Services Spaghetti Supper, T-Lansing
McLean Community Church Benefit, V-Dryden
McLean Community Church Chicken BBQ, T-Groton
Newfield Lioness Club Easter Bunny Breakfast, T-Newfield
Nigerian Student Association African Ball, 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:
Other:
The Food Protection Program received and investigated two complaints related to issues and/or problems at permitted food service establishments.
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