AMBITION
Ambition Coffee & Eatery


Address: 154 Jay Street, Schenectady, NY 12305

AMBITION (Health Operation# 306089) is a foood service establishment inspected by New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). The last inspected date is May 4, 2017.

Business Overview

NYS Health Operation ID 306089
Operation Name AMBITION
Food Service Description Food Service Establishment - Restaurant
Facility Address 154 Jay Street
Schenectady
NY 12305
Municipality SCHENECTADY
County SCHENECTADY
Permitted Corporation Name AMBITION COFFEE & EATERY
Permitted Operator Name ROBERT RENSON II
Permit Expiration Date 12/31/2018
Local Health Department Schenectady County
NYSDOH Gazetteer 460100

Inspection Results

Date: 2017-05-04 Type: Re-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 12D: Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
Date: 2017-04-26 Type: Inspection Violations: 4 critical, 8 noncritical
Item 2C (Critical): Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
Item 7A (Critical): All poultry, poultry stuffings, stuffed meats and stuffings containing meat are not heated to 165°F or above.
Item 1B (Critical): Water/ice: unsafe, unapproved sources, cross connections
Item 4A (Critical): Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
Item 12D: Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
Item 14C: Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
Item 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
Item 8C: Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
Item 9B: Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
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 11B: Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
Item 9D: Dressing rooms dirty, not provided, improperly located
Comments: REINSPECTION REQUIRED NOV Issued Educational handouts left with operator
Date: 2016-04-28 Type: Inspection Violations: 2 critical, 2 noncritical
Item 4A (Critical): Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
Item 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
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: Will reinspect for kitchen general cleaning in 1 week opr be advised of need for mobile permit to operate at Schdy Greenmarket.
Date: 2015-08-19 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: 2013-04-10 Type: Inspection Violations: 1 critical, 1 noncritical
Item 6A (Critical): Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140°F during hot holding.
Item 11B: Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
Date: 2012-10-19 Type: Inspection Violations: 1 critical, 0 noncritical
Item 6A (Critical): Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140°F during hot holding.
Date: 2012-03-07 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 9B: Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
Item 12E: Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
Item 13A: Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
Date: 2011-08-24 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 3 noncritical
Item 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
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
Date: 2010-04-07 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 2 noncritical
Item 13A: Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
Item 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
Date: 2009-11-04 Type: Inspection Violations: 1 critical, 0 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.
Date: 2008-12-31 Type: Re-Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 0 noncritical
Date: 2008-08-08 Type: Inspection Violations: 1 critical, 1 noncritical
Item 4A (Critical): Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
Item 14C: Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
Date: 2007-10-18 Type: Inspection Violations: 2 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 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 11C: Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
Date: 2007-02-23 Type: Inspection Violations: 6 critical, 1 noncritical
Item 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
Date: 2006-12-06 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 0 noncritical
Date: 2006-04-19 Type: Inspection Violations: 1 critical, 4 noncritical
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.

Office Location

Street Address 154 JAY STREET
City SCHENECTADY
State NY
Zip 12305

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

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