ARSENAL INN
Steve Pierce


Address: 7581 Court Street, Elizabethtown, NY 12932

ARSENAL INN (Health Operation# 358574) is a foood service establishment inspected by New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). The last inspected date is October 23, 2018.

Business Overview

NYS Health Operation ID 358574
Operation Name ARSENAL INN
Food Service Description Food Service Establishment - Restaurant
Facility Address 7581 Court Street
Elizabethtown
NY 12932
Municipality ELIZABETHTOWN
County ESSEX
Permitted Operator Name STEVE PIERCE
Permit Expiration Date 02/28/2019
Local Health Department Saranac Lake District Office
NYSDOH Gazetteer 155200

Inspection Results

Date: 2018-10-23 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 0 noncritical
Comments: No violations were observed. The mechanical dishwasher (right side) was being used and the sanitizing cycle was being used. All food temperatures measured were acceptable. Examples include: Michigan Sauce = 40° F, ham = 40° F, macaroni salad = 43° F, cooked potatoes = 34° F. The basement has been cleaned up and is well organized. Discussed being aware of food temperatures when food is removed from a refrigerator to prepare an order. If food warms up above 45° F, do not cover it tightly when it is placed back into a refrigerator. Place it uncovered or vented to cool it back down or place it in the freezer for a few minutes.
Date: 2018-02-20 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 10 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 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 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
Comments: All hot and cold holding temperatures were acceptable. Discussed cooling of gravy and potato salad and completed cooling curves. The facility recently purchased a second residential style sanitizing dishwasher. Both on-site dishwashers are residential style and must be run using the sanitizing cycle. This type of dishwasher has exceedingly long run times and may not be acceptable for a food service establishment serving the volume of food that is served on-site. Thermometers were calibrated on-site and found to be accurate. A deep fryer unit was observed on the counter in the kitchen. A fire suppression system was not observed. Please contact code enforcement to determine if fire suppression system is required for this unit.
Date: 2017-10-12 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 4 noncritical
Item 8B: In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
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 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
Item 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
Comments: menu was reviewed Thermometers were calibrated on site and found to be accurate. An employee sick foodworker policy was discussed. All cold and hot holding temperatures were found to be acceptable.
Date: 2017-01-13 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 2 noncritical
Item 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
Item 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
Comments: All violations from prior inspection on 9/1/16 have been corrected. Food temperatures (including tuna salad at 45 degrees F.) were all within proper range.
Date: 2016-09-01 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 3 noncritical
Item 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
Item 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
Item 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
Date: 2016-01-28 Type: Inspection Violations: 1 critical, 5 noncritical
Item 5C (Critical): Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
Item 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
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
Item 10B: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
Comments: The ceiling tiles were recently replaced with non vinyl faced drop ceiling tiles that are textured and absorbent. Once the tiles become soiled or discolored they must be replaced with the appropriate tiles that can be properly cleaned. Cooling and reheating of soups and potatoes used for home fries was discussed. Recommend installing a mop sink below the counter by the dishwashers.
Date: 2015-10-22 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 6 noncritical
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)
Item 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
Comments: All violations from previous inspection on 1/29/15 have been corrected. Food temperatures obtained with DOH thermocouple thermometer: mashed potatoes 156 degrees F., tomato soup 157 degrees F., Turkey gravy 158 degrees F., hamburger 206 degrees F., Potato salad 41 degrees F.
Date: 2015-01-29 Type: Inspection Violations: 5 critical, 14 noncritical
Item 2C (Critical): Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
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 8C: Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
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 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
Item 15C: Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
Item 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
Item 12C: Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
Item 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
Date: 2014-04-04 Type: Inspection Violations: 1 critical, 5 noncritical
Item 2C (Critical): Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
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 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
Comments: operator is scheduled to attend serv safe class in April. Hot and cold holding temperatures were adequate. Cooling process for whole potatoes used for home fries was reviewed. There is no indirect drain on the 3 bay sink and no food prep sink. If Fresh produce is going to be washed in the 3 bay, You must install an air gap.
Date: 2014-02-25 Type: Inspection Violations: 1 critical, 3 noncritical
Item 2C (Critical): Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.

Office Location

Street Address 7581 COURT STREET
City ELIZABETHTOWN
State NY
Zip 12932

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

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