SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Onondaga County Health Department released its inspection reports for restaurants checked from May 5 through May 11.
Which food services passed or failed health inspection April 28-May 4?
Three food services failed:
Sherwood Inn – 26 West Genesee Street, Skaneateles
Mirbeau Inn and Spa – 851 West Genesee Street, Skaneateles
JD Pizza and Grill – 153 Ainsley Drive, Syracuse
Read to see how the establishments failed inspection in detail below.
Sherwood Inn
The Sherwood Inn had 20 violations, with 6 of them in critical condition.
Foods not protected from contamination, temperatures not measured – Critical violation:
The inspector found a pan of raw calamari stored in the lower drawer of the reach-in cooler at the prep line next to the ready-to-eat foods. This was corrected, and the calamari was removed from the reach-in cooler and moved to the walk-in cooler, next to the other raw food items.
Foods not protected from contamination by workers – Critical violation:
The inspector found, upon entry to the kitchen, the line cook plating a garden salad with steak with their bare hands. This was without the use of gloves or utensils. This was corrected and the one steak salad was voluntarily thrown out by the staff.
Improper cooling and refrigerated storage of potentially hazardous foods – Critical violation:
This violation was found three times.
The inspector found tuna melt salad stored in the reach-in cooler at the prep line, directly across from grill, at 49 degrees Fahrenheit – 52 degrees Fahrenheit at 11:10 a.m. The staff stated it was taken from the large batch of tuna salad in the walk-in cooler from the day before and placed in the line cooler. Egg mixture (for French toast) was stored in the same location of the same cooler noted at 49 degrees Fahrenheit. The kitchen staff said the egg mixture was in and out of cooler through the breakfast period, which began at 7 a.m. and ended at 11 a.m. Swordfish fillets stored in the lower drawer of same cooler were noted at 50 to 51 degrees Fahrenheit. The staff was uncertain when each product was last at or below 45 degrees Fahrenheit. All other items stored within the cooler were at acceptable temperatures.
This was corrected and the staff voluntarily discarded around four pounds of tuna salad, approximately one quart of egg mixture, and fifteen swordfish fillets, each approximately ten ounces.
The inspector found pans of risotto and spaetzle stored in the upper middle drawer of reach-in cooler at the prep line across from the oven at 49 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and a pan of raw clams in the lower middle drawer of same cooler at 48 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit around 11:35 a.m. The staff stated the risotto and spaetzle were prepared the day before, and all products had been in the cooler overnight, but were uncertain when they were last at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below. All other items within the same cooler were found at acceptable temperatures.
This was corrected and the staff voluntarily discarded approximately one quart each of risotto and spaetzle, and thirty-three clams.
The inspector found a carton of liquid egg product stored in the reach-in cooler next to the hot holding unit at 52 degrees Fahrenheit around 11:45 a.m. The staff stated it was out of the cooler earlier in the morning, used during breakfast, and had been placed back into the cooler at around 8 a.m. The last time the product was at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below was unknown. Other products stored within the same cooler measured at acceptable temperatures.
This was corrected and the staff voluntarily discarded approximately one and one-half pints of liquid egg.
Improper cooling and refrigerated storage of potentially hazardous foods – Critical Violation:
The inspector found a pan of breakfast sausage links, cooked the day before, stored in a metal pan and wrapped with saran wrap, stacked below another metal pan containing cooked bacon — without a hard surface in between — inside of reach-in cooler near a hot holding box, noted at 89 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit at approximately 11:45 a.m. At the time of observation, no additional information was available, and staff voluntarily threw out approximately three pounds of sausage links.
It was later learned that the sausage had been taken out that morning and reheated for breakfast service, but the time at which it was returned to the cooler is unknown.
Food not protected in general:
This violation was found two times.
The inspector found squeeze bottles of condiments stored at the food preparation line were not labeled. Cases of wine were stored on the floor inside the walk-in beer cooler and in the wine-dry storage room.
This was corrected.
Food not protected in general:
This violation was found two times.
The inspector found carving knives stored at the preparation line with blades in between counters, which is not a clean surface. This was corrected and the knives were washed.
The scooper for the basement ice machine near the meat cooler was stored on top of the machine, which is not clean. This was corrected and the scoop was washed and stored in the scoop caddy.
Food not protected in general: The inspector found the hot holding box in the kitchen lacked an accurate thermometer.
Poor hygiene and activities of food workers: The inspector found an employee’s personal beverage and cell phone were stored on top of the preparation cooler at the preparation line. This was corrected.
Poor sanitary design, construction, installation of equipment and utensils: The inspector found cutting boards at the preparation stations at the serving line in poor repair. They were found with moderate staining and gouging. They were not a smooth or easily cleanable surface.
Poor sanitary design, construction, installation of equipment and utensils: The inspector found wire shelving racks in the walk-in cooler were in poor repair, rusted, not smooth or easily cleanable.
Improper cleaning, washing and sanitizing of equipment and utensils: The inspector found ice buckets stored on the shelf in the kitchen were not inverted and not clean. They were noted with standing water at the bottom. This was corrected.
Improper cleaning, washing and sanitizing of equipment and utensils:
This violation was found two times.
The inspector found the interior bottoms of the reach-in coolers at the grill line were not clean. The salad cooler was noted with standing water and a wet towel at the bottom. The basement walk-in produce cooler’s wire shelving was not clean, and seen with an accumulation of dust.
Improper construction and maintenance of physical facilities:
This violation was found two times.
The inspector found the floor into the beer cooler was not clean, and noted with standing water which appeared to have come from a cooler fan.
The section of a wall at the end of the cooking line, behind the hot holding box, was in poor repair. The baseboard area was noted with missing, damaged tile, and the interior wall exposed.
Improper construction and maintenance of physical facilities: The inspector found the ventilation hood filters and Ansul lines above the grill and oven at the preparation line were not clean, and noted with an accumulation of grease and dust.
Mirbeau Inn and Spa
Mirbeau Inn and Spa had 18 violations, with two in critical condition.
Foods adulterated or received from unapproved sources – Critical violation:
This violation was found two times.
The inspector found a jar of cocktail onions stored in the walk-in cooler in the basement and boxes of blackberries and blueberries stored in bar garnish cooler with a mold-like substance. This was corrected and the staff voluntarily discarded approximately two cups of cocktail onions, one pint of blackberries, and one pint of blueberries.
Food not protected in general:
This violation was found three times.
The inspector found a partially peeled lemon stored at the bar area, and not protected. It was in a basket stored in the hand wash sink. This was corrected.
Bottle beverages were found stored below the bar sink drain line at bar area. This was corrected.
Squeeze bottles of condiments were found stored in the food preparation area near the grill in the kitchen were not labeled. A bowl of brown sugar cube garnish at the bar area not protected. It was stored uncovered on a shelf while not in use. A bag of panko stored on the preparation table in the bakery was not protected. The bag was open and uncovered while not in use.
Food not protected in general: The inspector found the reach-in coolers near the grill, hand wash sink, appetizer cooler, and bar area/juice garnish cooler lacked thermometers.
Poor hygiene and activities of food workers: The inspector found a staff members person’s beverage and cell phone stored on top of the food preparation surface near the grill area.
Poor sanitary design, construction, installation of equipment and utensils: The inspector found cutting boards at the food preparations station across from the grill in poor repair. It was heavily stained and gouged. Small cutting boards stored at the bar garnish area was in poor repair as well. It was moderately stained and did not appear smooth and easily cleanable.
Poor sanitary design, construction, installation of equipment and utensils: The inspector found wire shelving in the rear corner of the walk-in cooler in the basement was in poor repair. It was found with rust and not smooth, which allowed it to not be easily cleanable.
Improper cleaning, washing and sanitizing of equipment and utensils: The inspector found the wet wiping cloths stored on the cutting board at the preparation area near the grill were not in sanitizing solution between uses.
Improper cleaning, washing and sanitizing of equipment and utensils: The inspector found ice buckets stored on the floor at the bar area below the sinks were not inverted and not clean. They were noted with standing water at the bottom. A small cutting board and knife stored at the bar area were not clean either. Both were corrected.
Improper cleaning, washing and sanitizing of equipment and utensils:
This violation was found two times.
The inspector found door handles and gaskets on the reach-in coolers near the grill area were not clean. The interior bottom of the juice/garnish cooler at the bar area was not clean either, as it was found with standing water.
Improper sanitary facilities and controls:
This violation was found two times.
The inspector found the sink tap to with a slow drip with the water is off. This is at the hand wash sink next to the grill area. The three-bay sink at the bakery area noted with leaks from the faucet base, and hot water handle while the water is off, and from the connection fitting on the water line to the detergent dispenser while the water is running
Improper sanitary facilities and controls: The inspector found that both handles on the hand wash sink near the grill area was not clean. The hand wash sink at the bar area was obstructed by a basket of citrus, which was stored in the sink. This was corrected and the basket was moved to the walk-in produce cooler.
Improper construction and maintenance of physical facilities: The inspector found the walls around the grill and preparation area in the kitchen was not clean. The walls inside the basement walk-in cooler, and fan guard inside the walk-in cooler were not clean either. The floor and drain pipes below the sink were not clean.
Improper construction and maintenance of physical facilities: The inspector found the ventilation hood filters above the bakery ovens and above the deep fryer in the rear kitchen were not clean, and noted with dust accumulation.
JD Pizza and Grill
JD Pizza and Grill had 10 violations, with one in critical condition.
Improper cooling and refrigerated storage of potentially hazardous foods – Critical Violation:
The inspector found approximately five lbs. of Bratwurst, two lbs. of spinach artichoke at 50 degrees Fahrenheit in small dorm-type cooler for more than three days. This was corrected and everything was discarded.
Poor sanitary design, construction, installation of equipment and utensils:
This violation was found two times.
The inspector found cutting boards in poor repair and heavily stained and grooved. Some wooden shelving was not sealed, not smooth, or easily cleanable.
Improper cleaning, washing and sanitizing of equipment and utensils:
This violation was found two times.
The inspector found the interior of some reach-in coolers, the exterior of equipment, and lower shelving were all not clean, and noted with food residue.
Improper sanitary facilities and controls: The inspector found the hand wash sink in the kitchen was not easily accessible, with dishes stored in the sink. The hand wash sink lacked paper towels.
Inadequate insect/rodent control: The inspector found multiple live cockroaches in and on the dish machine.
Improper construction and maintenance of physical facilities:
This violation was found three times.
The inspector found the floors under and around equipment and some wall areas were not clean. Standing water was noted on the floor in the keg cooler.
Many locations passed their inspections between May 5 through May 11.
You can see the entire list below.
FACILITYADDRESSLOCATIONDATEAli Baba Food Truck4636 Barker Hill RoadOnondaga County5/11/2024Angry Pig BBQ (The)8224 Justin DriveClay5/11/2024Anthony’s 19th Hole4335 Rohe RoadOnondaga County5/11/2024Arrowhead Golf Course7185 East Taft RoadCicero5/6/2024Baga Bowls On The Go8005 Marlin DriveClay5/11/2024Baja Cali Taco Co.711 Teall Avenue, Apt 2 Onondaga County5/11/2024Baja Cali Taco Co. (#2)711 Teall Avenue, Apt 2 Onondaga County5/11/2024Barlow’s Concessions Mobile Unit76 Erie StreetOnondaga County5/11/2024Barnes & Noble Booksellers3956 Nys Route 31 Clay5/7/2024Blueberries and Lace7300 Cedar Post RoadClay5/11/2024Bob Barkers Mobile Unit #26033 Monopoli PathOnondaga County5/11/2024Bold Coast Lobster Co. (#2)88 Church DriveOnondaga County5/11/2024BrewGrub6003 Hedgewater DriveCicero5/8/2024Burdicks Tavern6600 South Salina StreetOnondaga5/9/2024Byblos Street Grill Food Trailer223 North Clinton StreetSyracuse5/10/2024Calle Tropical8300 Spicebush TrailClay5/11/2024Carvel Dewitt Mobile Unit4322 East Genesee StreetDewitt5/11/2024Champs 26131 South Salina StreetSyracuse5/9/2024Chipotle Mexican Grill #19043852 State Route 31 Clay5/7/2024Christiano’s Kitchen4320 Forestbrook DriveOnondaga County5/11/2024Congo Box321 Jasper StreetSyracuse5/11/2024Conway Smoked Wings1830 Teall AvenueSyracuse5/7/2024Cue Dogs Mobile Unit8374 Boyko Farm RoadCicero5/11/2024D&G’s Mac and Cheese4192 Fireside CircleClay5/11/2024Doughman446 East Brighton AvenueSyracuse5/9/2024Ellen’s Eatery185 Millard Bassett RoadOnondaga County5/10/2024Elm Street Tacos36090 State Route 180 Onondaga County5/11/2024Embassy Suites Syracuse-Destiny 311-71 Hiawatha Boulevard West Syracuse5/9/2024ESM Booster Club Concession Stand6400 Fremont RoadDewitt5/9/2024Exhale Cafe and Bakeshop Mobile Unit509 Bronson RoadOnondaga County5/11/2024Fair Deli Mart Mobile Unit757 State Fair BoulevardGeddes5/11/2024Funk ‘n Waffles Mobile Unit307 South Clinton StreetSyracuse5/11/2024Gabrielle Chocolates8240 Cazenovia Road, Suite 130 Manlius5/6/2024Gino’s Cheese Steak & Onion511 East Genesee StreetManlius5/8/2024Hammi’s BBQ Mobile Unit143 Elderberry LaneOnondaga County5/11/2024Happy Sun Ice Cream and More Commiss6334 East Molloy RoadDewitt5/6/2024Henry’s Hen House1121 South Salina StreetSyracuse5/11/2024Herlihy Smokehouse & Grill2858 Lafayette RoadLafayette5/11/2024Holiday Inn & Suites Food Service400 Seventh North StreetSalina5/8/2024Hughie’s House of Hotcakes4104 Silverado DriveOnondaga County5/10/2024IHOP4211 Route 31 Clay5/8/2024Immanuel Lutheran Church4947 State Route 31 Clay5/8/2024It’s A Utica Thing (1)350 Leland AvenueOnondaga County5/11/2024J.P. Mulligan’s Restaurant202 West Genesee StreetManlius5/8/2024Jersey Mikes7567 Oswego RoadClay5/10/2024Ji-Woo’s Korean Seoul Food9 Dann RoadOnondaga County5/11/2024Johnny Gee’s BBQ & Catering Services106 Highridge PlaceSyracuse5/11/2024KFC/Taco Bell1055 7Th North StreetSalina5/6/2024Kiki’s Authentic Greek Food Mobile Unit5657 Bennetts Corners RoadCamillus5/11/2024KO-BQ79 Ramsey ParkOnondaga County5/11/2024Kona Ice of Liverpool6516 Electric Railway Cicero5/11/2024Kostas Pizza House & Restaurant225 East Manlius StreetDewitt5/7/2024LeMoyne College – Dolphin Den1419 Salt Springs RoadDewitt5/9/2024Leo’s Donut Factory8160 State Street RoadOnondaga County5/11/2024Liehs & Steigerwald Mobile Unit1857 Grant BoulevardSyracuse5/10/2024Limp Lizard Bar & Grill Mobile Unit4628 Onondaga BoulevardSyracuse5/11/2024Ma & Pa’s Kettle Corn Company201 Old 7Th North StreetSalina5/11/2024Macarollin Mobile Unit832 Emerson StreetOnondaga County5/11/2024Madeline’s1830 Teall AvenueSyracuse5/7/2024Mamacitas Spanish Fusion Street Food6059 East Taft RoadCicero5/11/2024Melt Mobile Unit4165 Sandbar LaneClay5/11/2024Moonchot’s Authentic Thai Cuisine LLC8162 Route 90 Onondaga County5/11/2024Muzzi’s D’Italia Ice2675 West Brutus StreetOnondaga County5/11/2024New York Almond Company/Bird Song Cafe Mobile Unit2887 Estey RoadSyracuse5/11/2024Nutrition Fix8395 Oswego RoadClay5/10/2024Ocean Sushi7567 Oswego Road, #3 Clay5/9/2024Oh Crepe & Waffles5208 North StreetOnondaga County5/11/2024Olive Garden Restaurant #14223343 Erie Boulevard East Dewitt5/7/2024Oompa Loompyas Catering212 Van Buren StreetSyracuse5/11/2024Original Italian Pizza408 Oswego RoadSalina5/6/2024Our Vegan Corner446 East Brighton AvenueSyracuse5/6/2024Parkrose Estates7251 Janus Park DriveClay5/6/2024Pasquale’s Slice of Italy511 East Genesee StreetManlius5/8/2024Paula’s at Wa-Noa6920 Minoa Bridgeport RoadDewitt5/7/2024PB & J’s Lunch Box Mobile Unit #2345 South Edwards AvenueSyracuse5/11/2024PEACE Sr Nutr @ Eastwood Senior Center401 South Midler AvenueSyracuse5/6/2024Pizza Di Corsa111 Goldenrod LaneOnondaga County5/10/2024Polish Roadhouse6402 Glass Factory RoadOnondaga County5/11/2024Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen3062 Erie Boulevard East Syracuse5/6/2024Road Team Pub7990 Oswego RoadOnondaga County5/11/2024Rocky’s Pub Mobile Unit209 Oswego StreetSalina5/11/2024S G Hot Dogs205 Atlantic AvenueOnondaga County5/9/2024Saltin’ the City9516 Mt Shannon DriveOnondaga County5/11/2024Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center2433 Erie Boulevard East Syracuse5/6/2024Sandy & Sons Kitchen201 East Manlius StreetDewitt5/7/2024Saucy Sandwich (The)426 Jewell DriveOnondaga County5/11/2024Shawarma Paradise3006 Erie Boulevard East Dewitt5/6/2024Silo Food Truck2167 West Wycoff RoadOnondaga County5/11/2024Silo Food Truck #22167 West Wyckoff RoadOnondaga County5/11/2024Skippy’s Soft Serve Truck #2210 West Terminal RoadSalina5/11/2024Slavic Full Gospel Church3528 East Genesee StreetSyracuse5/8/2024Soup’R Smash Bros Commissary1205 Erie Boulevard West Syracuse5/11/2024Spud Shack (The)201 Old 7Th North StreetSalina5/11/2024Storys109 South Warren StreetSyracuse5/7/2024Taco Bell #46998095 Oswego RoadClay5/10/2024Thai Village of Liverpool105 First StreetSalina5/9/2024Theo Petros5134 Yellow Wood ParkwaySyracuse5/11/2024Toss ‘n’ Fire Mobile Unit #29388 Woodlawn DriveCicero5/11/2024Via Napoli Express (2)4755 Oak Orchard RoadOnondaga County5/11/2024Wrap N Roll4294 Luna Course Onondaga County5/11/2024Yum Yum Shack108 Boise DriveOnondaga County5/11/2024Courtesy of the Onondaga County Health Department.
