RUSCH'S BAR AND GRILL
Rusch's Bar and Grill LLC


Address: 22 Lebanon Street, Hamilton, NY 13346

RUSCH'S BAR AND GRILL (Health Operation# 658338) is a foood service establishment inspected by New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). The last inspected date is March 23, 2018.

Business Overview

NYS Health Operation ID 658338
Operation Name RUSCH'S BAR AND GRILL
Food Service Description Food Service Establishment - Restaurant/Catering Operation
Facility Address 22 Lebanon Street
Hamilton
NY 13346
Municipality HAMILTON
County MADISON
Permitted Corporation Name RUSCH'S BAR AND GRILL LLC
Permitted Operator Name DOUGLAS RUSCH
Permit Expiration Date 03/31/2019
Local Health Department Madison County
NYSDOH Gazetteer 262500

Inspection Results

Date: 2018-03-23 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 4 noncritical
Item 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
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: Rusch's, inspection conducted Friday post-lunch rush.All hot holding steam table items found at adequate temps: soups, gravies, and chili at 155-180F. Cold holding salad prep temps adequate: sliced tomatoes 42F, and cole slaw 40F. Prep unit temps adequate: 41-44F. Chicken wing cook temp observed, greater than 165F. Discussed with head-cook, the anticipated kitchen deep clean, and scheduled hood cleaning. The walk-in cooler has been cleaned as of previous inspection. Hair restraint and hand barriers utilized. Discussed "Sick Worker Policy", food service worker G.I. illness educational material provided. Choking poster, cpr station, and permit are hung.
Date: 2017-11-28 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 2 noncritical
Item 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
Comments: A much improved food service operation. Hot holding temperature of gravies, soups and chili observed at temperatures ranging from 153-178 degrees fahrenheit. Cold holding temperature of coleslaw, blue cheese and sliced tomatoes stored in upper portion of deli unit observed at temperatures ranging from 41-42 degrees fahrenheit. Observed adequate utilization of hand barriers. Hair restraints utilized as required. Food contact surfaces clean and maintained. Proper cooling technique observed. Ventilation hood professionally cleaned in August of 2017. Commercial dishwasher operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
Date: 2017-07-18 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 5 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 9C: Hair is improperly restrained
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
Comments: Hot holding temperature of mashed potatoes, chili and soup observed at temperatures ranging from 140 degrees fahrenheit to 172 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground beef burger prepared for immediate service evaluated 183 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed adequate utilization of hand barriers. Commercial dishwasher operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions.Two product stem food thermometers evaluated for acccuracy. Discussed maintenance of refrigeration unit(s) including but not limited to drainage and refrigerator seals.
Date: 2016-12-13 Type: Re-Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 1 noncritical
Item 9C: Hair is improperly restrained
Comments: Much improved operation. All previous violations corrected; discussed on-going maintenance of refrigeration equipment, specifically in refrigeration where excessive condensation had been observed. Observed adequate utilization of hand barriers. Observed adequate hot holding temperatures as follows; gravy at 151 degrees Fahrenheit, minestrone soup at 147 degrees Fahrenheit, chili at 146 degrees Fahrenheit and French onion soup at 150 degrees Fahrenheit. New shelving has been installed in walk-in refrigerator.
Date: 2016-11-15 Type: Inspection Violations: 1 critical, 6 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.
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 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 11C: Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
Item 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
Comments: Discussed storage of mop pail in kitchen area; mop pail shall be relocated to a designated area that does not interfere with food service operations. Discussed maintenance of beer lines in walk-in refrigerator. Observed adequate utilization of hand barriers. Product stem food thermometer evaluated for accuracy. Food preparer utilizing hair restraints as required. Discussed separation of ice for consumption from cold plate at bar. Dial on deli unit inadvertently turned downed; discussed monitoring deli unit and ensuring proper temperature is maintained prior to utlization of deli unit for hazardous food product.
Date: 2016-01-26 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 5 noncritical
Item 9B: Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
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 11C: Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
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 9C: Hair is improperly restrained
Comments: All previous violations corrected. Operator has made many improvements to include; installation of new freezer for cook-line, new gaskets have been installed in deli units near grill line, and wall behind panini maker has been replaced with stainless steel plate. New cutting board has been purchased and improvements made to maintain cutting boards along meat slicer. Discussed on-going maintenance of walk-in refrigerator/freezer floor. Light bulbs adequately shielded in walk-in refrigerator. Hot holding temperatures at 160 degrees Fahrenheit and greater.
Date: 2015-09-10 Type: Re-Inspection Violations: 1 critical, 4 noncritical
Item 3C (Critical): Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.
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 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
Comments: -NEW CUTTING BOARD FOR FOOD PREPARATION LINE HAS BEEN ORDERED -LIGHT SHIELD FOR WALK IN REFRIGERATOR HAS BEEN ORDERED -REPLACEMENT LAMINATE TYPE MATERIAL HAS BEEN ORDERED FOR WALL BEHIND PANINI MAKER -EQUIPMENT TO INCLUDE CUTTING BOARDS ARE TO BE FREE FROM CREVICES -DISCUSSED PRE-CHILLING INGREDIENTS PRIOR TO PLACING IN DELI UNIT
Date: 2015-08-19 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 8 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 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 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 12C: Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
Item 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
Item 11B: Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
Item 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
Comments: -PRODUCT FOOD THERMOMETERS ARE ACCURATE AND ROUTINELY CALIBRATED -DISHWASHER MAINTAINS ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE AND SANITIZER IS DETECTED -SOUPS SAUCES AND CHILLI ARE ALL AT 140 DEGREES F AND GREATER WHILE STORED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT -DISCUSSED EATING WITH NEW BARTENDER
Date: 2014-12-12 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 4 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 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 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
Comments: NEW CERAMIC FLOOR TILES INSTALLED IN ICE MACHINE/COOLER AREA. NEW VINYL PANELING INSTALLED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. DISCUSSED EQUIPMENT CLEANING SCHEDULE. GREASE TRAP CLEANED ONCE PER MONTH. HOLDING TEMPS ADEQUATE. LARGE FOOD SUPPLY DELIVERED THIS MORNING.
Date: 2014-09-24 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 5 noncritical
Item 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
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 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)

Office Location

Street Address 22 LEBANON STREET
City HAMILTON
State NY
Zip 13346

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Dataset Information

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

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