19 hours Ago By The Citizen staff
• Taqueria Como En Casa, 243 E. Main St., Elbridge: unsatisfactory (Nov.
7). Foods not protected from contamination, temperatures not measured. Raw chicken (wrapped) and raw beef (sealed plastic bag) noted stored on upper shelf of food storage rack in walk-in cooler above sauces and other ready-to-eat food items.
(Corrected: Storage reorganized so that all raw meats stored on lower shelves and not above or next to any ready-to-eat food items.) Improper cooling and refrigerated storage of potentially hazardous foods. Cooked beef (aluminum foil quarter pan) noted at 93 degrees Fahrenheit and cooked chicken (aluminum foil quarter pan) noted 87 degrees Fahrenheit both tightly covered and stored on counter surface to cool; operator reported that the pans had been stored on counter surface for approximately 30 minutes at time of inspection.
(Corrected: Aluminum lids removed from both pans and placed in walk-in cooler to cool by adequate method and to promote rapid cooling.) Cooked beef (chopped) noted at 73 degrees Fahrenheit and 86 degrees Fahrenheit noted stored in skillets (two) with tightly fitting lids stored on counter surface to cool; operator reported that the covered skillets had been stored on the counter for approximately 20 minutes at time of inspection. (Corrected: Lid removed and shallow skillet placed in walk-in cooler to allow the cooked beef to cool rapidly by adequate method.
) Cooked vegetables (mixed) noted at 103 degrees Fahrenheit recently cooked and stored in a covered pan on the counter to "cool." Operator stated the cooked vegetables had been stored on the counter for approximately 15 minutes at time of inspection. (Corrected: Lid removed and pan of cooked vegetables placed in walk-in cooler to promote rapid cooling by adequate method.
) Cooked pork (stainless steel storage bin, half full) noted at 66 degrees Fahrenheit, cooked chicken (stainless steel storage container, half full) noted at 65 degrees Fahrenheit, and cooked (chopped) beef (stainless steel storage container, half full) noted at 69 degrees Fahrenheit all stored on counter surface. Operator stated the containers were removed from the walk-in cooler to prepare food for lunch service and stored on the counter for approximately 15 minutes. (Corrected: All three containers placed in walk-in cooler.
) Food items (container of flour, case of oil, bags of potatoes and onions) noted stored on floor surface in rear kitchen area. Food items (several cases of bottled/canned beverages and several cases/boxes/crates of tomatoes, cucumbers, and avocados). Case of napkins noted stored on floor below service counter.
Restroom lacks covered trash receptacle. Routine (second) inspection conducted. Hand wash sink operable.
Operator has probe/metal-stem type thermometer onsite as required. Permit posted. Allergen notice and choking poster both displayed.
Acceptable temperatures for reference: Raw beef 40 degrees Fahrenheit and raw chicken 41 degrees Fahrenheit stored in walk-in cooler. Discussed proper techniques and best practices for cooling, hot holding, and cold holding/storage. Operator provided link to review Subpart 14-1 of the New York state sanitary code.
• Sterling Cidery, 14451 Richmond Ave., Sterling: satisfactory (Nov. 8).
• Brandon’s Pub and Grill, 559 Main St., Sterling: satisfactory (Nov. 8).
• Moro’s Table, 1 E. Genesee St., Auburn: satisfactory (Nov.
12). Hand wash sink located in kitchen area is leaking water onto floor. • Moe’s Southwest Grill, 217 Grant Ave.
, Auburn: satisfactory (Nov. 12). Accurate thermometers are not present in each and every cooler unit.
The handle of the tortilla press in the main preparation area is covered in a film of food debris. Drain flies observed throughout the kitchen with the highest concentration around the floor drain for the three-bay sink. Missing a large portion of baseboard along the west wall of the main preparation area.
Significant grease buildup observed on the filters in the hood system. • Pizza Hut, 386 Grant Ave. Road, Sennett: satisfactory (Nov.
12). Food debris buildup is present on the handles of equipment throughout the facility. Significant mildew and food debris buildup observed under and around the dish machine.
• Dimitri’s Pizzeria, 1124 Route 5, Elbridge: satisfactory (Nov. 12). Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred.
Routine (second) inspection conducted. Discussed using time as public health control with operator. Establishment has a TPHC waiver to hold pizzas at service counter.
Cook times must be recorded; pizzas topped with potentially hazardous ingredients can be held for no more than four hours and then must be discarded. • New China Royal, 103 Genesee St., Auburn: satisfactory (Nov.
13). • Cook’s Village Diner, 8991 N. Seneca St.
, Weedsport: satisfactory (Nov. 13). • C-Store, Thruway, Port Byron: satisfactory (Nov.
13). • Lin Bo Chinese Restaurant, 8932 N. Seneca St.
, Weedsport: satisfactory (Nov. 13). Food debris build observed inside both the upright and chest freezers in the facility.
Access to the dedicated hand wash sink is filled with cloths, a box of plastic wrap and is blocked by bags of rice. There is a significant amount of buckets, and miscellaneous equipment stored inside the facility. • C.
J.’s Pub & Restaurant, 8902 S. Seneca St.
, Weedsport: satisfactory (Nov. 13). • The Salvation Army, 18 E.
Genesee St., Auburn: satisfactory (Nov. 14).
• York Street Diner, 6 York St., Auburn: satisfactory (Nov. 14).
• Domino’s Pizza, 19 Dill St., Auburn: satisfactory (Nov. 14).
• Little Caesar’s Pizza, 61 North St., Auburn: unsatisfactory (Nov. 14).
Foods not protected from contamination, temperatures not measured. Lack functioning food temp thermometers. Retractable covers for food prep cooler missing due to being in disrepair.
Drain flies observed at interior grease trap. Floor and lower wall around interior grease trap requires cleaning. • The Seneca Riverside, 9345 Stickle Road, Weedsport: satisfactory (Nov.
14). The floor and walls of the walk-in cooler and walk in freezer are no longer smooth and easily cleanable. • Springside Inn, 6141 W.
Lake Road, Fleming: satisfactory (Nov. 15). Visit the records page of auburnpub.
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