NIAGARA FALLS BUFFET
Niagara Falls Super Star Inc.


Address: 7325 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY 14304

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.

Business Overview

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

Inspection Results

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
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.
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
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)
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
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.
Date: 2017-04-28 Type: Inspection Violations: 1 critical, 2 noncritical
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.
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
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
Date: 2016-12-19 Type: Inspection Violations: 3 critical, 6 noncritical
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

Office Location

Street Address 7325 NIAGARA FALLS BOULEVARD
City NIAGARA FALLS
State NY
Zip 14304

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Dataset Information

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

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