MELA RESTAURANT (Health Operation# 795784) is a foood service establishment inspected by New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). The last inspected date is September 6, 2013.
| NYS Health Operation ID | 795784 |
| Operation Name | MELA RESTAURANT/Inactive |
| Food Service Description | Food Service Establishment - Restaurant |
| Facility Address |
24 Buffalo Avenue Niagara Falls NY 14303 |
| Municipality | NIAGARA FALLS |
| County | NIAGARA |
| Permitted Corporation Name | PAR-EXCELLENCE-FOODS INC. |
| Permitted Operator Name | RAVI SABHARWAL |
| Local Health Department | Niagara County |
| NYSDOH Gazetteer | 310200 |
| Date: 2013-09-06 | Type: Re-Inspection |
Violations:
1 critical,
3 noncritical |
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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 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 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures Comments: 5 A - COLD BUFFET LINE FOODS OUT <2 HRS, AT 53-56F, ALL FOOD MOVED TO FRIG AND UNIT REMOVED FROM SERVICE, OWNER STATES UNIT SERVICED SINCE LAST VISIT 8 A - ABOVE COLD BUFFET LINE UNIT HAS SNEEZE GUARD ON ONE SIDE ONLY DUE TO DESIGN, OWNER STATES CUSTOM PART ON ORDER TO FIT SNEEZE GUARD ON BOTH SIDES 8 E - NO THERMOMETER IN FLIP TOP COOLER OPPOSITE HOOD, NEW THERMOMETER AVAILABLE AND INSERTED IMMEDIATELY Q6 - OWNER STATES CPR KIT NOT AVAILABLE LOCALLY (RED CROSS, ETC OUT OF STOCK) HAS ORDERED ON-LINE |
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| Date: 2013-08-15 | Type: Inspection |
Violations:
3 critical,
7 noncritical |
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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 3C (Critical): Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods. 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 Item 11A: Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions Item 11B: Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions Item 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces Item 16: Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training. 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: 2 C - WALKIN COOLER: APPROX 30 RAW EGGS IN BOX ON TIP SHELF ABOVE OTHER FOODS 3 C - SERVER IN KITCHEN USING BARE HANDS TO PLATE FRIED BREAD, VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5 A - BUFFET LINE COLD HOLD: APPROX 2 QTS OF TWO SAUCES AT 51F, RECENTLY MADE, MOVED TO FRIG, CORRECTED 8 A - VARIOUS FOODS NOT COVERED IN STORAGE, VEGGIES ON FLOOR IN COOLER, NO SNEEZE GUARDS ON COLD BUFFET LINE 8 E - NO THERMOMETER IN FLIP TOP COOLER OPPOSITE HOOD 11 A - AUTO DISHWASHER NOT REACHING HIGH SANITIZING TEMPERATURE, SERVICE CALLED 11 B - NO SANITIZER IN USE: BUCKET OF WATER ONLY 12 C - 3 BAY SINK: ONE BAY NOT CONNECTED TO DRAIN ( OPEN TO FLOOR ) 15 A - MOLD BEHIND AUTO DISHWASHER, CEILING TILES MISSING IN DRY STORAGE 16 - NO CPR KIT |
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| Date: 2013-05-20 | Type: Re-Inspection |
Violations:
0 critical,
5 noncritical |
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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 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 16: Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training. Comments: 8A--Pop crates used to store product on and some product is also on the floor. Repeat. 8D--Single serve plastic and styro foam cups found at beverage station of buffet area not in dispensers. Repeat. 11D--Microwave in kitchen and Bev-Air cooler in kitchen have debris and splatter on interior surfaces. Repeat. 15A--Ceiling above canned goods storage are by walk-in cooler is missing tiles. Repeat. 16-- Choke poster is not in view of the dining area. Repeat. |
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| Date: 2013-04-24 | Type: Inspection |
Violations:
3 critical,
11 noncritical |
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Item 1D (Critical): Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans) Item 6A (Critical): Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140°F during hot holding. Item 4A (Critical): Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur. Item 8D: Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required Item 16: Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training. 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 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans 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 Item 8B: In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored Item 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean Item 11B: Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions 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: 1D--3 cans found severely dented on canned storage shelf by walk in cooler. Cans removed for return to supplier. Corrected. 4A--1 spray can of paint and 1 aerosol spray medication found on top of ice machine. Products removed to appropriate location. Corrected. 6A--Breaded chicken in buffet table hot hold measured 110 degrees F using the inspector's digital thermometer. Product was reheated to > 165 degrees F to be held > 140 degrees F until served. Corrected. 8A--Product stored on pop crates and on floor throughout establishment. Floor is not easily accessible for cleaning purposes. 8B--Ice cream scoop found in cup of standing water in the buffet area. 8D--Single serve plastic and styro foam cups found at beverage station of buffet area are not in proper dispensers. 10A--Cutting boards in kitchen have discoloration and pitted surfaces. 11A--No sanitizer solution prepared at the onset of this inspection. Prepared 100ppm cl sanitizer Corrected. 11B & C--Wiping cloths being used to wipe surfaces in kitchen that have not been stored in sanitizer. 11D--Microwave in kitchen and Bev. Air freezer in kitchen have debris and splatter on interior surfaces. Most cooler gaskets have food debris build-up. 15A--Ceiling above canned storage area by the walk-in cooler is missing tiles. 15B--Walk-in cooler fan covers have dust build-up. 16--Choke poster is not in view of dining area. Food Permit is not publicly displayed. |
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| Date: 2012-10-03 | Type: Re-Inspection |
Violations:
0 critical,
2 noncritical |
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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 12E: Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing Comments: 10A - Cutting boards in kitchen have discoloration and deep grooves - repeat. 12E - Handwash station in kitchen has no running water - repeat. |
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| Date: 2012-09-07 | Type: Re-Inspection |
Violations:
0 critical,
0 noncritical |
| Date: 2012-08-22 | Type: Inspection |
Violations:
3 critical,
12 noncritical |
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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 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 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 11C: Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred |
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| Street Address | 24 BUFFALO AVENUE |
| City | NIAGARA FALLS |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14303 |
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| Data Provider | New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) |
| Jurisdiction | New York State |
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