April 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:
A-1 Pizzeria Restaurant, T-Dryden
Asia Cuisine, C-Ithaca
Asian Taste at Ithaca Farmers Market, C-Ithaca
Bowl-O-Drome, C-Ithaca
CC’s, C-Ithaca
CU Food Service Management Laboratory, C-Ithaca
CU Risley Dining, C-Ithaca
CU Robert Purcell, C-Ithaca
CU Willard Straight Dining, C-Ithaca
Cactus Heads at Ithaca Farmers Market, C-Ithaca
Coal Shack Café, C-Ithaca
Doug’s Fish Fry, Throughout Tompkins County
Dryden Hotel, V-Dryden
Dryden Queen Diner, T-Dryden
Empire Livestock Market, V-Dryden
Golden City, V-Dryden
John Thomas Steakhouse, T-Ithaca
Khmer Angkor Cambodian Food at Ithaca Farmers Market, C-Ithaca
LCSD Lansing High School, T-Lansing
LCSD Lansing Middle School, T-Lansing
LCSD R.C. Buckley Elementary School, T-Lansing
Lot 10, C-Ithaca
Manndible Café, C-Ithaca
On a Roll Catering, T-Dryden
On a Roll Mobile Truck, C-Ithaca
On the Street at Ithaca Farmers Market, C-Ithaca
Paradise Café, T-Ulysses
Potala Café, C-Ithaca
Rose’s Home Dish, T-Dryden
Roy Josef Cuban Food at Ithaca Farmers Market, C-Ithaca
Smart Yogurt, C-Ithaca
Solaz at Ithaca Farmers Market, C-Ithaca
Stella’s Barn Restaurant, T-Newfield
Sunrise Samosas at Ithaca Farmers Market, C-Ithaca
Taco Bell, C-Ithaca
Tibetan Cooking at Ithaca Farmers Market, C-Ithaca
Varna Community Center, T-Dryden
Veronika’s Pasteries at Ithaca Farmers Market, C-Ithaca
Women’s Community Building, C-Ithaca
Yogurt Crazy, C-Ithaca
Your Daily Soup at Ithaca Farmers Market, C-Ithaca
ZaZa’s Cucina, C-Ithaca
No critical violations were found
at the following Temporary establishments:
SADD/PTSO Lansing Central School Chicken BBQ, T-Lansing
No critical violations during re-inspections at the following establishments:
Akashi Japan Gourmet, V-Lansing
Bella Pizza, C-Ithaca
Boatyard Grill, C-Ithaca
CU-NYS Veterinary College, C-Ithaca
Fabrizio NY Pizzeria, V-Trumansburg
Fall Creek House, C-Ithaca
Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant, C-Ithaca
IC – Egbert Union Dining Hall, T-Ithaca
IC – Towers Dining Hall, T-Ithaca
Little Thai House, C-Ithaca
Mama Teresa Pizzeria, C-Ithaca
Mate Factor Café, C-Ithaca
McDonald’s Elmira Road, C-Ithaca
Plantation Bar & Grill, T-Dryden
Sammy’s Pizzeria & Restaurant, C-Ithaca
Second Landing, T-Lansing
Sicilian Delight, V-Lansing
Sterling House, T-Ithaca
Tompkins Cortland Community College, T-Dryden
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:
Plantation Bar & Grill, T-Dryden
Cooked or prepared foods were subject to cross-contamination from raw foods. Raw meats were observed stored over hamburger buns, coleslaw, lettuce, and salad dressings. The storage was re-arranged during the inspection.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Bella Pizza, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous food was not stored under refrigeration. Chicken pizza was observed at 77°F on a counter for customer service. The product was discarded during the inspection in accordance with Technical Reference CEHPF 854.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Sicilian Delight Pizzeria, V-Lansing
Potentially hazardous food was not stored under refrigeration. Vegetable pizza was observed on the counter at 83°F for customer service. Required temperature log sheets were not being maintained for the pizza. The log sheet was completed with the appropriate information and discard time for the pizza noted.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
CU-NYS Veterinary College, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous food was not kept at 45°F or below during cold holding. A salad made of grilled vegetables was observed at 58°F on the salad bar for customer service. The product was placed in a cooler for rapid chilling to 45°F or below prior to return to service.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Second Landing, T-Lansing
Potentially hazardous food was not kept at or below 45°F during cold holding. Sliced ham was observed at 50-51°F. The product was rapidly chilled to 45°F or below prior to return to service.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Tompkins Cortland Community College, T-Dryden
Potentially hazardous food was not kept at or 45°F. Alfalfa sprouts were observed at 52-55°F. The product was rapidly chilled to 45°F or below prior to return to service.
Potentially hazardous foods were not cooled by an approved method. Diced chicken, sliced tomatoes, and diced tomatoes for customer service was observed at 50-53°F. The products were placed in a cooler for rapid chilling to 45°F or below prior to return to service.
Potentially hazardous foods such as salads were not prepared using pre-chilled ingredients. Tabouleh and tomato salads were observed at 53°F on a salad buffet for customer service. The products were rapidly chilled prior to return to customer service.
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or above 140°F during hot holding. Tomato pasta soup and cooked pork loin were observed at 132-136°F.
A re-inspection was satisfactory.
Wendy’s #1-005, C-Ithaca
Enough refrigerated storage equipment was not maintained so that potentially hazardous foods were maintained at 45°F or below. Cheeses were observed at 50-52°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.
Sangam Indian Curry & Spice, C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous food was held at unacceptable temperatures. Pakora 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.
CU Cook House, C-Ithaca
Enough refrigerated storage equipment was not properly maintained so that potentially hazardous foods were kept at or below 45°F. Cooked pasta was observed at 70°F. The product was rapidly chilled to 45°F or below prior to return to service.
A re-inspection was not completed prior to submission of this report.
Subway Sandwiches & Salads, T-Ulysses
Potentially hazardous foods were not kept at or below 45°F during cold holding. Cooked chicken and steak portions were observed at 50-53°F. Sliced turkey and roast beef were observed at 50-53°F. The products were rapidly chilled to 45°F or below prior to return to service.
A re-inspection was not completed prior to submission of this report.
LACS Albany Trip Group Chicken BBQ (Temporary Food Service Establishment), C-Ithaca
Potentially hazardous food was at improper temperatures. Boiled potatoes were observed at 135°F. The product was discarded during the inspection as there was no ability on-site to re-heat the product.
A re-inspection was not conducted as the event was a one day event.
Dryden Rotary Club Chicken BBQ (Temporary Food Service Establishment), V-Dryden
Potentially hazardous food was at improper temperatures. Cooked chicken was observed at 135°F. The product was rapidly re-heated to 165°F.
A re-inspection was not conducted as the event was a one day event.
Pre-Operational Activities:
Plans | Permits | Temporary Permits | Pre-Op Inspections
Plans Were Approved for the following facilities:
Permits Were Issued for the following facilities:
4 H Acres, T-Dryden
Agava, T-Ithaca
Circus Truck, Throughout Tompkins County
Frosty Cow, T-Dryden
Glenwood Farms, Throughout Tompkins County
Smart Yogurt, C-Ithaca
Speedy Pizza, C-Ithaca
Stone Soup, V-Lansing
Sweet Scoops of Heaven, T-Dryden
Temporary Permits were Issued for the following operations:
Temporary Food Service Permits are issued for single events at one location.
Trumansburg Fair, T-Ulysses
Jerry’s Lunch
Other:
4H Cultural Exchange Duck Race, C-Ithaca
Alpha Zeta Fraternity AG Day, T-Ithaca
Association of Peruvians @ CU Fiesta 2012, C-Ithaca
Dryden Republican Committee Chicken BBQ, V-Dryden
Dryden Rotary Club Chicken BBQ (3 permits), V-Dryden
East Ithaca Preschool Chicken BBQ, T-Ithaca
Experimental Aircraft Assoc Young Eagles Boy Scout Aviation Merit Badge, T-Lansing
Groton Volunteer Fire Fighter Association Chicken BBQ, V-Groton
LACS Albany Trip Group Chicken BBQ, C-Ithaca
LACS Canoe Group Chicken BBQ, C-Ithaca
Lansing Lions Club Yard Sale, T-Lansing
Lansing Republican Committee Chicken BBQ, T-Lansing
March of Dimes March for Babies, C-Ithaca
Midstate Microd Club Chicken BBQ (2 Permits), V-Dryden
Newfield Cub Scout Pack 34 Chicken BBQ, V-Newfield
SADD/PTSO Lansing Central School Chicken BBQ, T-Lansing
Schoolyard Sugarbush Ithaca Farmers Market, C-Ithaca
Trumansburg All Sports Booster Club Chicken BBQ, V-Trumansburg
Up ‘Til Dawn Man VS Cancer, T-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:
Agava, T-Ithaca
Circus Truck, Throughout Tompkins County
Smart Yogurt, C-Ithaca
Sweet Scoops of Heaven, T-Dryden
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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