GUSH'S THIRSTY BEAR (Health Operation# 265294) is a foood service establishment inspected by New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). The last inspected date is March 15, 2017.
| NYS Health Operation ID | 265294 |
| Operation Name | GUSH'S THIRSTY BEAR |
| Food Service Description | Food Service Establishment - Restaurant |
| Facility Address |
351 East Washington Avenue Elmira NY 14901 |
| Municipality | ELMIRA |
| County | CHEMUNG |
| Permitted Operator Name | PHILLIP GUSH |
| Permit Expiration Date | 12/15/2019 |
| Local Health Department | Chemung County |
| NYSDOH Gazetteer | 070101 |
| Date: 2018-12-21 | Type: Inspection |
Violations:
1 critical,
2 noncritical |
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Item 1H (Critical): Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises. 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: Observed accurate probe thermometer. Observed hand washing sink stocked with soap, paper towels, and hot running water. Observed facility's test strips for evaluating levels of quaternary ammonia in sanitizing solutions. Observed several previously cooked and cooled items in bottom section of make unit at temperatures of 37-38F. Discussed all food served at facility must be prepared onsite. |
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| Date: 2017-03-15 | Type: Inspection |
Violations:
0 critical,
9 noncritical |
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Item 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans 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 12E: Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing 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 14A: Insects, rodents present Item 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces Comments: During inspection, observed several customers smoking tobacco in small room leading to the back exit of the facility. Discussed with employee that smoking indoors is a violation of the Clean Indoor Air Act and anyone that smokes must do so outside. |
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| Date: 2016-09-06 | Type: Inspection |
Violations:
0 critical,
8 noncritical |
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Item 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures 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 12E: Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing Item 14A: Insects, rodents present Item 14B: Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin Comments: Copy of inspection report to be sent to facility by mail. A reinspection to verify correction of all items above will be conducted on or after 9/16/2016. |
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| Date: 2016-01-05 | Type: Re-Inspection |
Violations:
0 critical,
0 noncritical |
| Comments: Violations 14A, 14B, 15A corrected from previous visit to facility. Floors and shelving cleaned throughout facility, holes between walls, floors sealed with spray foam, no live insects observed. Cold water functioning in mens toilet room-also corrected. Professional pest control service retained, including visits 12/31 and 1/5, scheduled return visit in 2-3 weeks. Copy of inspection report to be mailed to facility. | ||
| Date: 2015-02-05 | Type: Re-Inspection |
Violations:
0 critical,
2 noncritical |
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Item 14C: Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator Item 8F: Improper thawing procedures used Comments: Re-inspection conducted due to three critical violations cited during inspection. All critical items from previous visit not observed during reinspection. 1H: Beverage cans stored in well, not directly in contact with ice used for drinks; 5C: Pickled sausage and eggs made on premise stored under refrigeration at 45F or less (in walk-in or keg refrigerator at bar); 5B: Observed cooling of chili in shallow container at a depth of less than 4 inches with lid off in commercial refrigerator. |
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| Date: 2015-01-09 | Type: Inspection |
Violations:
3 critical,
5 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 1H (Critical): Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises. 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 14C: Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator Item 11A: Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions Item 8B: In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored 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: Provided education regarding cooling of phf/tcs foods such as shallow depths in uncovered containers, use of ice bath to ensure that foods are cooled from 120F to 70F within 2 hours and 70 to 45F within 4 more hours. Also discussed warewashing at bar and 3-bay sink in kitchen. All wares are to be sanitized as the final step, after washing and rinsing. Demonstrated calibration of probe thermometers during inspection. Discussed storage of pickled eggs and sausage. If made on premise, items may be stored in refrigeration, possibly in ice provided the ice is replenished as needed to ensure temperature of food items is 45F or less. Copy of inspection report to be mailed to operator, who does not use email. |
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| Date: 2014-04-11 | Type: Inspection |
Violations:
0 critical,
4 noncritical |
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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 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 10B: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) Comments: Discussed not working while ill, handwashing requirements, use of gloves & other means of barehand contact prevention with ready-to-eat foods with worker. Mail copy of inspection report to owner. |
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| Date: 2013-12-03 | Type: Inspection |
Violations:
0 critical,
2 noncritical |
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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 Comments: The following violations corrected from 2012 inspection; 12c-cold water available at 3 bay sink at bar. 12e- paper towels available at kitchen handsink. 15c- extraneous articles removed from kitchen. 15a- floor under 3 bay sink at bar cleaned. 14c- insect spray not observed in facility. Observed probe therm, 0-220 deg F, in kitchen. Walls of kitchen recently painted a light color. |
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| Date: 2012-03-28 | Type: Inspection |
Violations:
3 critical,
6 noncritical |
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Item 6A (Critical): Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140°F during hot holding. Item 5C (Critical): Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage). Item 3C (Critical): Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods. Item 12E: Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing Item 8B: In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored Item 12C: Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained 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 14C: Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator |
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| Street Address | 351 EAST WASHINGTON AVENUE |
| City | ELMIRA |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14901 |
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| Data Provider | New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) |
| Jurisdiction | New York State |
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