THE COMMUNITY LUNCH BOX
Maggie Mortensen


Address: 136 Main Street, Saranac Lake, NY 12983

THE COMMUNITY LUNCH BOX (Health Operation# 359241) is a foood service establishment inspected by New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). The last inspected date is April 9, 2018.

Business Overview

NYS Health Operation ID 359241
Operation Name THE COMMUNITY LUNCH BOX
Food Service Description Institutional Food Service - Religious, Charitable, Fraternal Organization
Facility Address 136 Main Street
Saranac Lake
NY 12983
Municipality HARRIETSTOWN
County FRANKLIN
Permitted Operator Name MAGGIE MORTENSEN
Permit Expiration Date 03/31/2020
Local Health Department Saranac Lake District Office
NYSDOH Gazetteer 166300

Inspection Results

Date: 2019-02-21 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 3 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 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
Item 8C: Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
Comments: Chili was being hot-held at 181°F. A stem probe thermometer was available on site. Education was provided on use of hair restraints and sanitary methods to prevent bare-hand contact.
Date: 2018-04-09 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 0 noncritical
Comments: No violations observed. The food temperatures measured were within the acceptable ranges. The high-temperature sanitizing dishwasher was observed working in accordance with the manufacturer specifications.
Date: 2017-11-30 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 1 noncritical
Item 11B: Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
Comments: All food temperatures measured were within acceptable ranges. The high-temperature dishwasher was observed working in accordance with the manufacturer specifications.
Date: 2017-06-05 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 2 noncritical
Item 14C: Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
Item 11B: Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
Comments: All food temperatures measured were within acceptable ranges. The high-temperature dishwasher was observed working in accordance with the manufacturers specifications.
Date: 2016-12-19 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 2 noncritical
Item 12E: Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
Item 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
Comments: Violation from prior inspection on 1/16/16 has been corrected. Food temperatures measured at inspection time were within proper range including chili 182 degrees F.
Date: 2016-09-08 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 1 noncritical
Item 11A: Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
Comments: All food temperatures, as taken with DOH thermapen were in the acceptable range. Education was given on proper procedures for cooling, freezing, thawing and reheating precooked food items with potentially hazardous ingredients. Written manuals were also given. A self-serve coffee station is set up which is monitored by the kitchen staff. Please make sure that the cream/milk is stored in a closed container which can maintain an internal food temperature of the cream/milk at 45 degrees F. or below.
Date: 2015-11-19 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 0 noncritical
Comments: No violations observed. Temperatures measured: cooked carrots- 202 degrees F, Turkey-165 degrees F, Mashed potatoes- 183 degrees F
Date: 2014-12-08 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 2 noncritical
Item 12C: Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
Item 12D: Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
Date: 2013-09-26 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 0 noncritical
Comments: Complaint about staff not washing hands after using the rest room. All staff washed the hands often and after bathroom use. No problems noted.
Date: 2013-04-22 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 0 noncritical
Date: 2012-04-05 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 16: Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
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 12C: Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
Date: 2011-01-06 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 0 noncritical
Date: 2010-02-11 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 0 noncritical
Date: 2009-02-26 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 1 noncritical
Item 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
Date: 2008-02-14 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 1 noncritical
Item 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
Date: 2007-02-05 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 0 noncritical
Date: 2006-02-27 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 0 noncritical

Office Location

Street Address 136 MAIN STREET
City SARANAC LAKE
State NY
Zip 12983

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Dataset Information

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

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