THE FORT
Minnie Ryder


Address: 97 East Main Street, Morrisville, NY 13408

THE FORT (Health Operation# 280668) is a foood service establishment inspected by New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). The last inspected date is April 11, 2018.

Business Overview

NYS Health Operation ID 280668
Operation Name THE FORT
Food Service Description Food Service Establishment - Restaurant
Facility Address 97 East Main Street
Morrisville
NY 13408
Municipality EATON
County MADISON
Permitted Operator Name MINNIE RYDER
Permit Expiration Date 10/31/2018
Local Health Department Madison County
NYSDOH Gazetteer 262300

Inspection Results

Date: 2019-02-19 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 7 noncritical
Item 12E: Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
Item 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
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 11C: Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
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: The Fort, inspection conducted Tuesday post-lunch-rush. No hot holding at time of inspection. All cold holding temperatures observed adequate. The walk-in cooler was observed to be mainmtained clean. Product stem thermometer calibrated and used. Discussed with owner/operator the pending work to be tackled in May; the ceiling, and the walk-in cooler.
Date: 2018-04-11 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 2 noncritical
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 14A: Insects, rodents present
Comments: The Fort, inspection conducted Wednesday post-lunch-rush. No hot holding at time of inspection. All cold holding unit items found at adequate temps: cookline tomatoes 41F, salsa <41F, salad prep unit lettuce 41F, and walk-in cooler coleslaw 41F. Thermometers present throughout. Stem thermometers available and found at proper calibration. A new ice machine (maker unit, not the hopper) was installed at the bar. A new 3-bay wash sink was installed under the bar. Discussed the lack of an indirect drain at either three of the 3-bay sinks. The operation has purchased and replaced their "scoops". Discussed the on-going required maintenance of painted surfaces. Discussed the requirement to use a certified pest management company when dealing with insects or rodents in the establishment. *Owners and staff are complimented for overall cleanliness.
Date: 2017-10-31 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 1 noncritical
Item 11C: Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
Comments: Continued improvements observed at facility. Hand barriers utilized as required. Product stem food thermometer(s) evaluated for accuracy. All food stored protected during storage. Discussed requirement for on-going maintenance relative to painted surface areas. Discussed replacement of plastic spatulas as they become fragile with broken pieces. Discussed area of leaking condensation in walk-in refrigeration; on-going maintenance is required.
Date: 2017-05-22 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 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: New hand wash sink has been installed; operator is commended for this addition. Floor of walk-in freezer has been repaired; new linoleum installed. Discussed deli unit drain; small amount of water observed at base of deli unit. Discussed replacement of plastic fish bins as they become fragile and hard to clean. Bar shelves have been sealed.
Date: 2016-09-12 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 2 noncritical
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
Comments: Observed adequate food temperatures, food storage, cooling procedures and utilization of hand barriers. Product stem food thermometer accurate at time of inspection. Thermometers observed in all refrigeration units. Staff is knowledgable as to proper dishwashing technique. Discussed resealing shelving at bar, shelves are becoming porous and stained.
Date: 2016-05-16 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 5 noncritical
Item 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
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)
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
Comments: Discussed proper dishwasher technique in regards to manual dishwashing. Discussed eventual resealing of multiple shelves at bar. Floor behind bar and near ice machine has been repaired. Product stem food thermometer evaluated for accuracy. CPR station available however requires hanging in location accessible to the public. Ansul system serviced today; 5/16/16. Hand wash sink has been purchased and will be installed as funds become available. Food service training is available upon request.
Date: 2015-11-17 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 3 noncritical
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
Item 10A: Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
Comments: Floor in front of three compartment sink has been repaired. All fluorescent light bulbs have proper shields. Food thermometer accurate. Thermometers located in all refrigeration/freezer units. Discussed that ice for consumption at bar shall be separated from ice used for cold plate and hoses. Proper dishwash technique is wash, rinse, sanitize and air dry.
Date: 2015-05-06 Type: Inspection Violations: 1 critical, 3 noncritical
Item 2E (Critical): Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
Item 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
Item 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
Item 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
Comments: -SUGGEST THAT PRODUCT STEM THERMOMETER BE CHECKED FOR ACCURACY AT LEAST ONE TIME PER WEEK OR IF THERMOMETER IS DROPPED OR BUMPED -ACCURATE MANUAL DISHWASHING TECHNIQUE UTILIZED -COOK UTILIZING HAIR RESTRAINT -DISCUSSED HANDWASHING SPECIFICALLY FOLLOWING TRANSITION PERIODS (E.G. SMOKING, EATING ETC) -WALK-IN REFRIGERATOR IS WELL ORGANIZED AND MAINTAINED
Date: 2014-11-14 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 1 noncritical
Item 9C: Hair is improperly restrained
Comments: -DISCUSSED USE OF HATS, LOCATION OF EMPLOYEE ARTICLES -SANITIZER ADEQUATE -PRODUCT STEM THERMOMETERS AVAILABLE -HAND BARRIERS AND HAIR RESTRAINTS -DISCUSSED FLOOR BEHIND BAR
Date: 2014-07-29 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 1 noncritical
Item 9C: Hair is improperly restrained
Comments: -WALK IN COOLER CONTAINS NEW WALLS AND CEILING -FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER REPAINTED -DISCUSSED FLOOR BEHIND BAR -PRODUCT STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE -DISCUSSED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND GASKETS FOR THE COOLER
Date: 2013-11-25 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 3 noncritical
Item 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
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 9C: Hair is improperly restrained
Date: 2013-08-09 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 3 noncritical
Item 9C: Hair is improperly restrained
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 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
Date: 2012-10-03 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 2 noncritical
Item 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
Item 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
Comments: 15A FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER CONTAINS PEELING PAINT 15A WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR 11D LARGE PORTABLE FAN IN KITCHEN UNCLEAN 11D WOODEN SHELVING OVER PIZZA STATION NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
Date: 2011-09-12 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 1 noncritical
Item 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
Comments: 15A) FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. CEILING IN DISREPAIR IN WALK IN COOLER.
Date: 2010-01-26 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 4 noncritical
Item 10A: Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
Item 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
Item 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
Comments: 15A-FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER 10A-FOOD STORAGE SHELVES NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER 10A-FOOD UTENSILS STORAGE SHELF NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE IN KITCHEN 11D-CIRCULATION FAN UNCLEAN IN KITCHEN
Date: 2009-04-13 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 2 noncritical
Item 10A: Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
Item 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

Office Location

Street Address 97 EAST MAIN STREET
City MORRISVILLE
State NY
Zip 13408

Nearby food service establishments

Operation Name DBA/Corporation Name Facility Address Last Inspection
MORRISVILLE STATE COLLEGE CHILDREN'S CENTER Suny Morrisville Route 20, Morrisville, NY 13408 2018-10-03
NEW YORK PIZZERIA MORRISVILLE Roma Pizzeria 28 East Main Street, Morrisville, NY 13408 2018-04-24
THE CORRAL Thomas Jones Jr 44 East Main Street, Morrisville, NY 13408 2017-11-16
PLATE AND PALLET Bruce Hirsch 10 East Main Street, Morrisville, NY 13408 2018-12-03
HUNAN RESTAURANT Gui Zheng 25 E Main Street, Morrisville, NY 13408 2018-04-24
SUBWAY MORRISVILLE Jelp Enterprises, Inc. 25 East Main Street, Morrisville, NY 13408 2018-02-09
THE PURPLE SALAMANDER Carrie Clark 10 East Main Street, Morrisville, NY 13408 2014-07-29
SUSIE Q'S CAFE Susie Q's Cafe, LLC 37 West Main Street, Morrisville, NY 13408 2018-12-03
THE COPPER TURRET Morrisville Auxiliary Corporation 17 West Main Street, Morrisville, NY 13408 2018-09-11
EDWARD ANDREWS ELEMENTARY Morrisville Eaton Central School 57 Eaton Street, Morrisville, NY 13408 2018-09-11

Competitor

Improve Information

Please comment or provide details below to improve the information on THE FORT.

Dataset Information

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

This dataset includes 80k food service establishment inspected by New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).