GOURMET CAFE
Francis Willis, Jr


Address: 185 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801

GOURMET CAFE (Health Operation# 334506) is a foood service establishment inspected by New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). The last inspected date is September 19, 2017.

Business Overview

NYS Health Operation ID 334506
Operation Name GOURMET CAFE
Food Service Description Food Service Establishment - Restaurant
Facility Address 185 Glen Street
Glens Falls
NY 12801
Municipality GLENS FALLS
County WARREN
Permitted Operator Name FRANCIS WILLIS, JR
Permit Expiration Date 06/30/2019
Local Health Department Glens Falls District Office
NYSDOH Gazetteer 560100

Inspection Results

Date: 2018-12-14 Type: Inspection Violations: 3 critical, 13 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 5C (Critical): Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
Item 16: Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
Item 12D: Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
Item 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
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 8D: Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
Item 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
Comments: 1- Please re-hang current Permit to Operate, as required by State Sanitary Code. 2- Please review safe handling of foods, particularly due to increased volume for the impending holiday. 3- You may obtain choking poster and CPR sign from the Glens Falls District Office; however, CPR equipment must be purchased by operator. 4- All violations must be corrected in a timely manner, foods must be rapidly cooled and rapidly re-heated. Repeat violations may result in initiation of enforcement action.
Date: 2017-09-19 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 6 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 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: 1- Please ensure ventilation is provided in restrooms during hours of operation. 2- Continue to monitor cooked foods placed in the walk-in for proper cooling ( to 70°F within 2 hours, 45°F within additional 4 hours). 3- Continue to monitor flip-top to ensure potentially hazardous foods stored in the top are maintaining proper temperature (at or below 45°F). All violations must be corrected in a timely manner, and the proof of correction transmitted to the Glens Falls District Office. Uncorrected violations and repeat violations may result in the initiation of enforcement action and the imposition of fines.
Date: 2016-04-21 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 12 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
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
Item 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
Item 11B: Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
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 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
Item 8B: In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
Comments: Note: Supplied handwash stickers at time of inspection. All violations to be corrected or enforcement actions may be pursued.
Date: 2015-09-09 Type: Inspection Violations: 1 critical, 16 noncritical
Item 4A (Critical): Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
Item 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
Item 11A: Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
Item 8B: In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
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
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
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 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
Comments: Comments only: 1. Using a metal stem probe thermometer, food temps ranged from 45 to 47 degrees F in three different refrigeration units (right side two door line cooler, small front waitstaff True cooler, and front desert display cooler). Francis moved all foods and beverages that require refrigeration and placed them into properly functioning coolers prior to the end of the inspection. Please do not place any food or beverage that requires refrigeration in these coolers until they are serviced and are capable of cold holding all items at or below 45 degrees F at all times. 2. An approximate 10lb cooked roast beef found in line cooler was temped at 41 degrees F using a metal stem probe thermometer. In discussion with Francis, the roast was cooked whole and then placed in cooler to cool. Provided education. Must cut all cooked meats into 6lb sections or less prior to cooling. 3. In discussion with Francis, bleach, water, and detergent soap are used to store wiping cloths. Provided education. Do not add soap to sanitizer. All remaining violations must be corrected no later than 9/30/15. Must send Corey DiLorenzo an email to [email protected] addressing corrective actions taken to all cited violations no later than 9/30/15.
Date: 2014-10-28 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 0 noncritical
Comments: No critical violations noted at time of inspection. Any questions contact Richard Hess via email ( [email protected] ).
Date: 2012-05-10 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 8 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 16: Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
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 14B: Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
Item 8B: In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
Date: 2011-02-28 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 3 noncritical
Item 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
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 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

Office Location

Street Address 185 GLEN STREET
City GLENS FALLS
State NY
Zip 12801

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

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