CHINA BUFFET OF SO. GLENS FALLS, INC.
Min Xiang Jiang


Address: 38 Main Street, South Glens Falls, NY 12803

CHINA BUFFET OF SO. GLENS FALLS, INC. (Health Operation# 581877) is a foood service establishment inspected by New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). The last inspected date is May 2, 2017.

Business Overview

NYS Health Operation ID 581877
Operation Name CHINA BUFFET OF SO. GLENS FALLS, INC.
Food Service Description Food Service Establishment - Food Service Establishment
Facility Address 38 Main Street
South Glens Falls
NY 12803
Municipality MOREAU
County SARATOGA
Permitted Corporation Name CHINA BUFFET OF SO. GLENS FALLS, INC.
Permitted Operator Name MIN XIANG JIANG
Permit Expiration Date 09/30/2019
Local Health Department Glens Falls District Office
NYSDOH Gazetteer 452400

Inspection Results

Date: 2017-05-02 Type: Inspection Violations: 2 critical, 12 noncritical
Item 5C (Critical): Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
Item 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
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 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
Item 8C: Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
Item 14B: Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
Comments: 1- Contact the Glens Falls District Office once cleaning violations are corrected. Must be corrected within two weeks of report date. 2- Improper technique noted for waitress station sanitizing solution. Use only sanitizer or only soap to wipe down non-food contact surfaces during buffet. Must sanitize surfaces at the cessation of lunch operations. 3- Discussed use of time as public health control during lunch Buffett service. Need to ensure each pan of potentially hazardous food is properly labeled, and after 2 hours, any number-used food is discarded. 3- Verified facility maintains thermocouple thermometer, however, thermometer is stored in case under preparation table. Ensure thermometers are located at locations in facility that promote their use. 4- All violations must be corrected in a timely manner, and the proof of correction transmitted to the Glens Falls District Office. Uncorrected violations and repeat violations may result in the initiation of enforcement action and the imposition of fines.
Date: 2016-04-30 Type: Inspection Violations: 1 critical, 6 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 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
Item 8B: In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
Item 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
Comments: All hot and cold hold food items on the buffet measured acceptable with a metal stem probe thermometer at 140 degrees F or above and 45 degrees F or below respectively. There is an on-site thermocouple thermometer in use. The buffet plates are being stored upside down as recommended, thank you.
Date: 2016-03-11 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 10 noncritical
Item 8B: In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
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 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
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 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 11B: Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
Comments: All buffet food item temperatures measured with a metal stem probe thermometer are acceptable. The bleach water sanitizer tests acceptable at 100ppm. The low temperature dishwasher is operating at proper water temperatures and acceptable sanitizer concentration. A thermocouple or digital metal stem food probe thermometer will be obtained per recommendation, thank you. The citations shall be corrected in as timely a manner as possible.
Date: 2015-07-10 Type: Inspection Violations: 4 critical, 7 noncritical
Item 5C (Critical): Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
Item 4A (Critical): Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
Item 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
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 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: All corrections done in two weeks. Contact GFDO at 518-793-3893. Notes: All-temperatures on hot and cold buffet ok at time of inspection.
Date: 2014-11-05 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 0 noncritical
Comments: All the requested cleaning and painting/sealing has been completed. All food temperatures on the buffet temped with a metal stem probe thermocouple thermometer at the time of inspection are acceptable.
Date: 2014-10-15 Type: Inspection Violations: 1 critical, 9 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 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
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
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: A new choking poster was provided to replace the one in poor condition. Sick food worker policy was discussed. Proper cooling procedures were discussed. The cleaning and sanitizing of all the non food contact surfaces equipment cited as violations shall be completed as soon as possible. Please contact me at the email on this report when it is done. Stainless steel cleaner might be a recommendation for a helpful cleaning product. Food temperatures measured on the buffet with the DOH thermocouple thermometer: Tri color pasta 43 degrees F, Russian & Ranch dressings both 44 degrees F, Teriyaki chicken on sticks 148 degrees F, sweet & sour chicken 139 degrees F, vegetable fried rice 157 degrees F, General Tsao's chicken 144 degrees F, boneless ribs 149 degrees F, pork chops 159 degrees F, baked chicken legs 160 degrees F, pepper steak 171 degrees F, chicken wings 148 degrees F, white steamed rice 170 degrees F, ALL GOOD.
Date: 2013-02-20 Type: Inspection Violations: 2 critical, 18 noncritical
Item 4A (Critical): Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
Item 6A (Critical): Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding.
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)
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 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans

Office Location

Street Address 38 MAIN STREET
City SOUTH GLENS FALLS
State NY
Zip 12803

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