HILL TOP INN
Hill Top Inn, Inc.


Address: 171 Jerusalem Hill Road, Elmira, NY 14901

HILL TOP INN (Health Operation# 265233) is a foood service establishment inspected by New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). The last inspected date is June 21, 2018.

Business Overview

NYS Health Operation ID 265233
Operation Name HILL TOP INN
Food Service Description Food Service Establishment - Restaurant/Catering Operation
Facility Address 171 Jerusalem Hill Road
Elmira
NY 14901
Municipality ELMIRA
County CHEMUNG
Permitted Corporation Name HILL TOP INN, INC.
Permitted Operator Name MICHAEL SULLIVAN
Permit Expiration Date 12/15/2019
Local Health Department Chemung County
NYSDOH Gazetteer 075500

Inspection Results

Date: 2018-06-21 Type: Inspection Violations: 1 critical, 1 noncritical
Item 5E (Critical): 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 11A: Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
Comments: Observed several accurate probe thermometers. Observed sausage and peppers in a shallow metal container with foil lid at depth of less than 4 inches that had just been placed into walk-in cooler. Discussed that all foods actively cooling to be uncovered allowing food to cool from 120F-70F within two hours, then 70F-45F or less within an additional 4 hours to meet the cooling schedule. Observed staff wearing gloves when handling ready to eat foods (RTE) to prevent bare hand contact. Observed UV filter running at 49%.
Date: 2018-05-31 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 0 noncritical
Comments: Inspection of catering operation conducted at Wisner Market. No violations observed during inspection. Observed accurate probe thermometer. Sliced American cheese in plastic pan stored in ice bath had a temperature of 42F. Salt potatoes stored in propane hot holding unit had a temperature of 145F. Shredded beef in same hot holding unit had a temperature of 180F. Observed proper hand washing by employees returning from break and observed glove use to prevent barehand contact of ready-to-eat salads.
Date: 2017-06-20 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 1 noncritical
Item 11B: Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
Comments: Observed accurate probe thermometer- discussed calibration of all probe thermometer. Facility had ice water ready to calibrate upon start of inspection. Recommended draining standing water in empty coolers at seafood bar and waitress station on deck. Recommended keeping all personal items stored in one location away from food storage and prep areas. Observed UV disinfectant reading of 62.6
Date: 2017-06-01 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 0 noncritical
Comments: Inspection conducted at wisner market. No violations observed. Observed pulled pork, diced chicken, and Italian sausage in steam table at temperatures of 158-190dF. Observed salt potatoes on grill at temperature of 120dF. Observed a can of cheese sauce on grill at temperature of 158dF. Observed accurate probe thermometers being used by staff. Observed temporary hand wash station. Reviewed cooking temperature of 165dF for chicken with staff. Observed staff wearing gloves while prepped ready to eat salads.
Date: 2016-06-23 Type: Inspection Violations: 1 critical, 1 noncritical
Item 5C (Critical): Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
Item 12C: Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
Comments: Discussed stirring thicker liquid foods regularly while under active cooling. Discussed potentially hazardous foods/temperature controlled for safety foods to be either kept in hot holding at 140dF or moved to active cooling. Observed UV monitor reading of 47.5.
Date: 2016-06-09 Type: Inspection Violations: 1 critical, 0 noncritical
Item 6A (Critical): Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140°F during hot holding.
Comments: Discussed proper use of numerical thermometers used to evaluate cooked potentially hazardous (TCS) foods with Operator and staff during inspection. Inspection was conducted at Wisner Market, Main St., Elmira (C).
Date: 2015-07-20 Type: Re-Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 0 noncritical
Comments: Violation 1h corrected from previous inspection. The drain line for the soda gun at the bar has been permanently run around the ice bin to the indirect drain. Discussed with operator avoiding about barehand contact with ice. CCHD to discuss with operator observations of water ponding on septic system and water on hillside.
Date: 2015-06-19 Type: Inspection Violations: 1 critical, 1 noncritical
Item 1H (Critical): Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
Item 9B: Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
Comments: Discussed cooling procedures with operator. Operator stated they use cooling wand for soups and sauces. UV reading 43 at time of inspection.
Date: 2015-05-28 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 1 noncritical
Item 12E: Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
Comments: Inspection was conducted at Wisner Market (Hill Top Inn- Catering). Discussed proper use of plastic gloves and utensils with staff during inspection. Also discussed routine calibration of numerical thermometers with cook staff during inspection.
Date: 2014-07-16 Type: Inspection Violations: 2 critical, 2 noncritical
Item 5E (Critical): 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 5A (Critical): 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 14B: Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
Item 11A: Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
Comments: Intensity of 45.3 mJ/sq cm for UV lamp observed during inspection. Discussed preparation of PHF/TCS foods in small quantities to minimize time at room temperature with food worker.
Date: 2014-07-03 Type: Re-Inspection Violations: 1 critical, 0 noncritical
Item 2E (Critical): Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
Comments: Re-inspection conducted at Wisner Market. Recommended addressing cooking method of cubed chicken in large steam table pan on top of grill, since, as observed during reinspection may not be adequate to cook chicken to 165 deg F with in 2 hours.
Date: 2014-06-05 Type: Inspection Violations: 1 critical, 0 noncritical
Item 6A (Critical): Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140°F during hot holding.
Comments: Also discussed cold-holding temperature for cut-up tomato slices, to be stored under cold-holding or on ice at less than 45 degrees F with cook staff during inspection. Facility was operating at Wisner Market during inspection, is permitted for off-premise catering.
Date: 2013-07-24 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 2 noncritical
Item 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
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)
Comments: Checked UV water disinfection equipment during inspection- Meter reading 56.2%. Discussed calibration of numerical thermometers with kitchen manager during inspection. Will conduct a HACCP training exercise with kitchen staff later in year.
Date: 2012-06-07 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 0 noncritical
Date: 2012-05-22 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 5 noncritical
Item 14B: Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
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 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
Item 12C: Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
Date: 2011-06-02 Type: Inspection Violations: 3 critical, 0 noncritical
Item 5E (Critical): 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 5A (Critical): 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 6B (Critical): Enough hot holding equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained and operated to keep hot foods above 140°F.
Date: 2011-05-12 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 1 noncritical
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)
Date: 2010-10-01 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 0 noncritical
Date: 2010-04-01 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 2 noncritical
Item 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
Item 8F: Improper thawing procedures used
Date: 2009-07-15 Type: Inspection Violations: 1 critical, 3 noncritical
Item 5B (Critical): Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.
Item 11C: Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
Item 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
Item 12E: Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
Date: 2008-12-16 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 2 noncritical
Date: 2007-12-20 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 4 noncritical
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

NYS Corporation Registration

Department of State (DOS) ID 2707829
Entity Name HILL TOP INN, INC.
Initial DOS Filing Date 2001-12-12
Entity Type DOMESTIC BUSINESS CORPORATION
DOS Process Name HILL TOP INN, INC.
DOS Process Address 171 Jerusalem Hill Rd
Elmira
NEW YORK 14901
Location Name HILL TOP INN, INC.
Location Address 171 Jerusalem Hill Rd
Elmira
NEW YORK 14901

Office Location

Street Address 171 JERUSALEM HILL ROAD
City ELMIRA
State NY
Zip 14901

Services in the same location

Operation Name DBA/Corporation Name Facility Address Last Inspection
CHEFS AT THE DOOR Luke Wozniak 171 Jerusalem Hill Road, Elmira, NY 14901 2009-10-27

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Dataset Information

Data Provider New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)
Jurisdiction New York State

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