UNDERCOVER EGGPLANT CO.
Undercover Eggplant Co., Inc.


Address: 421 Chestnut Street, Oneonta, NY 13820

UNDERCOVER EGGPLANT CO. (Health Operation# 536809) is a foood service establishment inspected by New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). The last inspected date is November 8, 2017.

Business Overview

NYS Health Operation ID 536809
Operation Name UNDERCOVER EGGPLANT CO.
Food Service Description Food Service Establishment - Restaurant
Facility Address 421 Chestnut Street
Oneonta
NY 13820
Municipality ONEONTA
County OTSEGO
Permitted Corporation Name UNDERCOVER EGGPLANT CO., INC.
Permitted Operator Name Fred Falco
Permit Expiration Date 02/28/2019
Local Health Department Oneonta District Office
NYSDOH Gazetteer 386300

Inspection Results

Date: 2019-01-30 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 9 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 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
Item 15C: Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
Item 11B: Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
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: All violations must be corrected and violations may result in enforcement. Cream of chicken soup and Vegetable soup were measured to be 164 and 163 degrees F respectively. Food in the Walk-In Cooler and the upper compartment of the Sandwich Bain Marie was measured to be between 36 to 38 degrees F. Engaged in a brief conversation with the owner about acceptable cooling techniques. The Final rinse on the Mechanical Dish Washer was 181 degrees F.
Date: 2017-11-08 Type: Inspection Violations: 1 critical, 4 noncritical
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 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
Item 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
Item 9B: Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
Comments: Temperatures taken of food items and in refrigeration were foun d to be acceptable unless otherwise noted.
Date: 2016-04-18 Type: Re-Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 0 noncritical
Comments: Reinspection to monitor repair of failed cooler cited in pervious inspection. At today's inspection food product in cooler was measured at 38 F.
Date: 2016-04-01 Type: Inspection Violations: 1 critical, 9 noncritical
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 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 12E: Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
Item 12D: Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
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 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: Temperatures taken in refrigeration and of food items were found to be acceptable unless otherwise noted.
Date: 2015-08-25 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 0 noncritical
Comments: Potentially hazardous food in prep units were found to be at acceptable temperatures. Held discussion about continuing to monitor temperatures of food in prep units and being vigilant about avoiding bare hand contact with food. One spray bottle was found without any discernable lable. Operator declared it was cleaning solution but threw it in trash. Had discussion about keeping cleaning supplies labeled and stored properly.
Date: 2014-11-19 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 3 noncritical
Item 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
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
Comments: Discussed cold holding time/temperature sensitive food on the sandwich line with the operator. Also discussed the storage of chemicals with the operator. Report e-mailed.
Date: 2014-02-10 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 2 noncritical
Item 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
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: Tomatoes temped at 40 degrees, soups found at 175 degrees.
Date: 2013-03-04 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 6 noncritical
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 12D: Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
Item 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
Date: 2012-08-15 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 2 noncritical
Item 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
Item 11B: Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
Comments: no thermometer in deli meat storage fridge wipe cloths by soup station not stored in sanitizing soluition.
Date: 2011-11-15 Type: Inspection Violations: 1 critical, 2 noncritical
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 11B: Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
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)
Date: 2010-12-29 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 3 noncritical
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 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
Date: 2010-01-20 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 1 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)
Date: 2009-08-21 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 2 noncritical
Item 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures

Office Location

Street Address 421 CHESTNUT STREET
City ONEONTA
State NY
Zip 13820

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

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