WARREN COUNTY – The New York State Department of Health (DOH) regularly inspects local restaurants and other eateries and publicly posts the data collected each month. The DOH provides information regarding the number and type of violations found at each establishment (or lack thereof). Below is a list of local Warren County-based eateries with inspection data for the month of April (Note: not all restaurants or kitchens are inspected each month).
Taco Kings Jalisco (62 South St., Glens Falls): Item 1D – (Critical Violation) Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans); Item 5B – (Critical Violation) Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120°F to 70°F or less within two hours and 70°F to 45°F within four hours; Item 6A – (Critical Violation) Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140°F during hot holding; Item 11A—Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions; Item 12D—Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs; Item 13B—Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance; Item 14B—Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof construction); harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin; Item 15A—Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces.
Feng Bistro (1818 Route 9, Lake George): Item 2C – (Critical Violation) Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods; Item 4A – (Critical Violation) Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur; Item 5B – (Critical Violation) Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120°F to 70°F or less within two hours and 70°F to 45°F within four hours; Item 5E – (Critical Violation) Enough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45°F as required; Item 8A—Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked); Item 10B—Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish); Item 11A—Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
Cleome (11 South St., Suite 102, Glens Falls): Item 11A—Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
Giuseppe’s Pizzeria & Café (337 Canada St., Lake George): Item 8A—Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked); Item 9B—Tobacco is used — eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas; Item 11A—Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions; Item 11B—Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions; Item 13B—Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance; Item 14C—Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator; Item 15A—Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces; Item 15B—Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans; Item 16—Miscellaneous, economic violation, choking poster, training.
Park Street Bistro (100 Park St., Glens Falls): Item 5A – (Critical Violation) Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45°F during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38°F during cold holding; Item 5B – (Critical Violation) Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120°F to 70°F or less within two hours and 70°F to 45°F within four hours; Item 11A—Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions; Item 12D—Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs; Item 12E—Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing; Item 16—Miscellaneous, economic violation, choking poster, training.
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar (255 Quaker Rd., Queensbury): Item 5C – (Critical Violation) Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage); Item 11A—Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions; Item 11D – Non-food contact surfaces of equipment not clean; Item 15A—Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces.
Empire Pizza (2 Hudson Ave., Glens Falls): Item 4A – (Critical Violation) Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur; Item 5C – (Critical Violation) Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage); Item 8A—Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked); Item 10B—Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish); Item 11A—Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions; Item 12E—Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing; Item 14C—Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator; Item 15A—Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces; Item 16—Miscellaneous, economic violation, choking poster, training.
Cedars Senior Living Community (35 Evergreen Ln., Queensbury): Item 1D – (Critical Violation) Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans); Item 8A—Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked); Item 8E—Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures; Item 11A—Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions; Item 12C—Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained; Item 13B—Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance; Item 16—Miscellaneous, economic violation, choking poster, training.
Ocho Cinco Cantina (85 Hudson St., Warrensburg): Item 1H – (Critical Violation) Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises; Item 8A—Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked); Item 11A—Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions; Item 11D – Non-food contact surfaces of equipment not clean; Item 15A—Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces; Item 16—Miscellaneous, economic violation, choking poster, training.
Solomon Heights (18 Farr Ln. E., Queensbury): Item 12D—Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs; Item 16—Miscellaneous, economic violation, choking poster, training.
Mezzaluna Restaurant (267 Canada St., Lake George): Item 1H – (Critical Violation) Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises; Item 2C – (Critical Violation) Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods; Item 8A—Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked); Item 10B—Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish); Item 11A—Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions; Item 11B—Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions; Item 11D – Non-food contact surfaces of equipment not clean; Item 12D—Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs; Item 12E—Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing; Item 14B—Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof construction); Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin; Item 15A—Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces; Item 16—Miscellaneous, economic violation, choking poster, training.
McDonald’s (364 Dix Ave., Queensbury): Item 8E—Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures; Item 13B—Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance.
Rob & Deb’s Frozen Dreams (96 Haskell Ave., Glens Falls): Item 8A—Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked); Item 11A—Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions; Item 15A—Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces; Item 16—Miscellaneous, economic violation, choking poster, training.
Rocco’s Capri Pizzeria (221 Canada St., Lake George): Item 12E—Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing; Item 14B—Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof construction); Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin; Item 15A—Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces; Item 16—Miscellaneous, economic violation, choking poster, training.
Holiday Inn Resort (2223 Canada St., Lake George): Item 1H – (Critical Violation) Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.; Item 8A—Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked); Item 9B—Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas; Item 10B—Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish); Item 11B—Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions; Item 15A—Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces; Item 16—Miscellaneous, economic violation, choking poster, training.
North Warren Central School District (6110 Route 8, Chestertown): Item 5C – (Critical Violation) Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
Mark’s Hometown ‘Cue (3951 Main St., Warrensburg): Item 6A – (Critical Violation) Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140°F during hot holding.
Adirondack Bar & Grill (982 Route 149, Queensbury): Item 8F—Improper thawing procedures used; Item 11A—Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions; Item 11B—Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions; Item 12D—Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs; Item 12E—Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing; Item 14A—Insects, rodents present.
