NIAGARA FALLS BUFFET (Health Operation# 913806) is a foood service establishment inspected by New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). The last inspected date is May 23, 2018.
| NYS Health Operation ID | 913806 |
| Operation Name | NIAGARA FALLS BUFFET |
| Food Service Description | Food Service Establishment - Restaurant |
| Facility Address |
7325 Niagara Falls Boulevard Niagara Falls NY 14304 |
| Municipality | NIAGARA FALLS |
| County | NIAGARA |
| Permitted Corporation Name | NIAGARA FALLS SUPER STAR INC. |
| Permitted Operator Name | HUI YANG |
| Permit Expiration Date | 12/31/2018 |
| Local Health Department | Niagara County |
| NYSDOH Gazetteer | 310200 |
| Date: 2019-01-25 | Type: Re-Inspection |
Violations:
0 critical,
0 noncritical |
| Comments: All violations on report dated 12/19/2018 are corrected today. - Lights all shielded in back kitchen area. - Floor of hallway and walkin freezer floor have been painted/sealed. - 3-Bay sink found setup with proper wash>rinse>sanitize (50 ppm Cl-)> airdry. - Bleach bucket found without soap at 100 ppm Cl- - New heating element installed and operating on hot hold buffet area closet to front corner of restaurant where most of the problems had occured. All food found above 140oF. - Discussed with owner all corrections and encouraged to keep mixing all foods on buffet as much as possible (especially at slower times) to allow no heating element to do its job. No heat lamps were installed during these last few weeks but establishment has had success with current system. | ||
| Date: 2018-12-19 | Type: Inspection |
Violations:
2 critical,
5 noncritical |
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Item 6A (Critical): Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140°F during hot holding. Item 7E (Critical): Other potentially hazardous foods requiring cooking are not heated to 140°F or above. Item 8F: Improper thawing procedures used Item 11A: Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions 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 Comments: Restrooms: OK Handwash Station: OK Mop Sink: OK Indirectly Drained Sink: OK 3-Bay Sink (wash>rinse>sanitize [50 ppm Cl-]>air dry): see violation Cl- Based Dish Machine (50 ppm Cl-): OK Wipe Cloth Bucket (100 ppm Cl-): see violation Food Testing Thermometer: OK/Calibrated/Used Properly Cold Holds/Coolers: <45oF Hot Holds: >140oF (see violation) Cooking Temps: see violation Cooling Procedure (120-70oF in two hours; 70-45oF in additional four hours): OK/Discussed Reheating Procedure (>165oF in less than two hour): OK/Discussed Waitress Stations: OK Storage Practices: OK Hand Barriers: OK Hair Restraints: OK Choke Poster: OK CPR Kit: OK Permit Posted: OK Note: Application and Fee already rcv'd in office. Proper insurance forms (C-105, DB-120) needed prior to permitting. |
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| Date: 2018-05-23 | Type: Re-Inspection |
Violations:
0 critical,
0 noncritical |
| Comments: Violations from inspection report dated 5/10/18 have been corrected Note: new condenser installed in walk-in cooler Note: insulation placed around pipes in dry storage area | ||
| Date: 2018-05-10 | Type: Inspection |
Violations:
5 critical,
4 noncritical |
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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 5C (Critical): Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage). 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 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) |
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| Date: 2018-02-15 | Type: Re-Inspection |
Violations:
0 critical,
0 noncritical |
| Comments: Notes: All violations have been corrected and are not continuing. The only oustanding issue is a determination on (TPHC) Time As A Public Health Control for sushi rice. Manager stated all employees have been trained. Inspector had the Basic Food Safety Class booklet in Mandarin mailed to establishment to aid in training. Inspector witnessed buffet attendant stirring and temping food and making any corrective actions if needed (reheat to 165F, chill to 45F). No foods sitting out in kitchen-proper cooling procedures are being done: shallow pans in walk-in cooler, not fully covered. Gave Basic Food Safety Class schedule for upcoming Niagara Falls classes. Gave cooking temp, cooling and reheating pamphlet in Mandarin. | ||
| Date: 2017-12-14 | Type: Inspection |
Violations:
7 critical,
11 noncritical |
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Item 6A (Critical): Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140°F during hot holding. Item 2E (Critical): Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding. Item 5C (Critical): Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage). 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 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 1H (Critical): Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises. Item 8B: In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored 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 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 9B: Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas 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) Comments: Notes: *Inspector requests Pre-Hearing due to repeat critical violations* Gave basic food safety class schedule and inspector will provide manager and workers with a food safety book in Mandarin. Discussed the need for employee training and supervision. Food testing thermometers available and accurate. Discussed cold holds must be <45F and hot holds >140F. Handwash stations ok. Discussed with manager either applying for a scheduled process for the sushi rice or properly cooling it and storing it in cooler <45F. He stated for now, he will keep it in the cooler. |
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| Date: 2017-04-28 | Type: Inspection |
Violations:
1 critical,
2 noncritical |
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Item 1D (Critical): Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans) Item 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces Item 11A: Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions Comments: all hot holds >= 140 dF. all cold holds and coolers <= 45dF. bathrooms ok, dishwasher sanitizing at 50 ppm cl, sanitizer buckets at 100 ppm cl, ftt ok, gloves and hair restraints ok. |
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| Date: 2017-01-19 | Type: Re-Inspection |
Violations:
0 critical,
0 noncritical |
| Comments: All violations from the reinspection done on 1/11/2017 have been corrected CORRECTIONS 5A- There was no potentially hazardous food stored below the prep table at room temp 6A- All potentially hazarrdous food along the buffet line was temped > 140dF using this inspector's calibrated digital thermometer 11B- All rags stored in sanitizer | ||
| Date: 2017-01-11 | Type: Re-Inspection |
Violations:
2 critical,
1 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 6A (Critical): Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140°F during hot holding. Item 11B: Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions Comments: All other violations from the inspection report dated 12/19/2016 have been corrected. CORRECTIONS 5C- No room temperature storage of cooked food 8A- All food items covered with plastic wrap 8A- No containers observed double stacked 8A- Thermometers in coolers now are calibrated and accurate 12E- Soap located in the dispenser 15B- No water seen drippingg from the fan in the walk-in freezer |
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| Date: 2016-12-19 | Type: Inspection |
Violations:
3 critical,
6 noncritical |
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Item 5C (Critical): Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage). 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 6A (Critical): Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140°F during hot 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 12E: Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing |
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| Department of State (DOS) ID | 4857456 |
| Entity Name | NIAGARA FALLS SUPER STAR INC. |
| Initial DOS Filing Date | 2015-12-02 |
| Entity Type | DOMESTIC BUSINESS CORPORATION |
| DOS Process Name | NIAGARA FALLS SUPER STAR INC. |
| DOS Process Address |
7325 Niagara Falls Blvd Niagara Falls NEW YORK 14304 |
| Street Address | 7325 NIAGARA FALLS BOULEVARD |
| City | NIAGARA FALLS |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14304 |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| DRAGON CHINESE BUFFET | Dragon Chinese Buffet, Inc. | 7325 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 | 2008-06-04 |
| Dragon Chinese Buffet of Niagara | Yong Sheng Zeng | 7325 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 | 2008-01-18 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| FUJI GRILL | Fuji Grill Siu LLC | 7310 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 | 2018-10-05 |
| TACO BELL | Barrett T.b., Inc. | 7300 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 | 2018-09-05 |
| Taco Bell | Barrett T.b., Inc. | 7300 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 | 2018-04-16 |
| SOPHIE'S PITA & GRILL | Pita Gourmet, Inc. | 7560 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 | 2018-10-24 |
| WAGON WHEEL RESTAURANT | Robert Timm | 7201 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 | 2018-08-15 |
| Burger King #487 (Frozen) | Carrols LLC | 7403 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 | 2018-07-19 |
| BURGER KING #487 | Carrols LLC | 7403 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 | 2018-07-17 |
| WENDY'S #11031 | Muy Hamburger Partners | 7515 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 | 2018-04-17 |
| Wendy's #11031 | Muy Hamburger Partners | 7515 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 | 2018-04-17 |
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| Data Provider | New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) |
| Jurisdiction | New York State |
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