PITA GOURMET
Charbel Karam


Address: 41 Main Street, Cortland, NY 13045

PITA GOURMET (Health Operation# 272172) is a foood service establishment inspected by New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). The last inspected date is December 11, 2018.

Business Overview

NYS Health Operation ID 272172
Operation Name PITA GOURMET
Food Service Description Food Service Establishment - Restaurant
Facility Address 41 Main Street
Cortland
NY 13045
Municipality CORTLAND
County CORTLAND
Permitted Operator Name CHARBEL KARAM
Permit Expiration Date 09/30/2019
Local Health Department Cortland County
NYSDOH Gazetteer 110100

Inspection Results

Date: 2018-12-11 Type: Inspection Violations: 1 critical, 3 noncritical
Item 2C (Critical): 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 8B: In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
Item 11B: Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
Comments: Notes: - In the absence of a stand alone food preparation sink; the facility is required to perform food preparation activities (needing the use of a sink) in the 3rd basin (sanitize bay) of the 3-compartment sink during times when dishwashing activities are suspended. Recommend labeling the 3rd basin (sanitize bay) as "Sanitize/Food Prep Only". - Some staining found on the make line cutting board. - The "Westinghouse" cooler and "Fridgidaire" freezer located in the freezer in the process of being repaired/replaced. Please be aware: All items lised as "***" are repeated violations.
Date: 2017-11-21 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 5 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 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 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
Comments: NOTES: - In the absence of a stand-alone food preparation sink; the facility is required to perform food preparation activities (needing the use of a sink) in the 3rd basin (sanitize bay) of the 3-compartment sink during times when dishwashing activities are suspended. Recommend labeling the 3rd basin (sanitize bay) as "SANITIZE/FOOD PREP ONLY".
Date: 2016-11-16 Type: Inspection Violations: 2 critical, 3 noncritical
Item 6A (Critical): Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140°F during hot holding.
Item 3C (Critical): Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.
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 12C: Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
Comments: Notes: - Some staining found on cutting board surfaces. Recommend re-surfacing or replacing as needed. Recommend utilizing a bleach paste product following each days and allowing to sit on the cutting boards overnight to help preserve quality. - Only use "NSF" quality food grade containers for proper handling and storage of food items. - Properly organize food items in the McCall reach-in cooler to prevent potential contamination. - All lighting fixtures in the cooling units and storage areas must be shielded or contain shatter resistant light bulbs to eliminate a potential glass hazard.
Date: 2015-02-10 Type: Inspection Violations: 1 critical, 2 noncritical
Item 2C (Critical): Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
Item 8F: Improper thawing procedures used
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: 2014-09-10 Type: Inspection Violations: 1 critical, 1 noncritical
Item 2E (Critical): Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
Item 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
Date: 2013-05-21 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 1 noncritical
Item 12C: Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
Date: 2012-06-05 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 1 noncritical
Item 12C: Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
Date: 2011-06-13 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 3 noncritical
Item 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
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 12C: Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
Date: 2010-04-07 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 3 noncritical
Item 12C: Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
Item 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
Item 10B: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
Date: 2009-04-21 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 0 noncritical
Date: 2008-09-26 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 0 noncritical
Date: 2008-08-12 Type: Inspection Violations: critical, noncritical
Date: 2008-04-24 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 2 noncritical
Item 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
Item 11A: Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
Date: 2007-06-06 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 2 noncritical
Item 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
Date: 2006-07-26 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 1 noncritical
Date: 2005-11-22 Type: Inspection Violations: 1 critical, 2 noncritical
Item 1H (Critical): Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
Item 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
Item 11A: Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions

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Office Location

Street Address 41 Main STREET
City CORTLAND
State NY
Zip 13045

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

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