PITA GOURMET (Health Operation# 285986) is a foood service establishment inspected by New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). The last inspected date is April 16, 2018.
| NYS Health Operation ID | 285986 |
| Operation Name | PITA GOURMET |
| Food Service Description | Food Service Establishment - Restaurant |
| Facility Address |
1930 Military Road Niagara Falls NY 14304 |
| Municipality | NIAGARA |
| County | NIAGARA |
| Permitted Corporation Name | MAHFOUZ, INC. |
| Permitted Operator Name | BECHARA MAHFOUZ |
| Permit Expiration Date | 04/30/2019 |
| Local Health Department | Niagara County |
| NYSDOH Gazetteer | 315500 |
| Date: 2018-04-16 | Type: Inspection |
Violations:
0 critical,
3 noncritical |
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Item 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces Item 14C: Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator Item 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans Comments: Note: Application, Fee and C-105 already received in office. DB-120 to be faxed in ASAP. Restrooms: OK Handwash Station: OK Mop Sink: OK Indirectly Drained Sink: OK 3-Bay Sink (wash>rinse>sanitize [50 ppm Cl-]>air dry): OK Cl- Based Dish Machine (50 ppm Cl-): OK Wipe Cloth Bucket (200 ppm Quat): OK Food Testing Thermometer: OK/Calibrated/Used Properly Cold Holds/Coolers: <45oF Hot Holds: >140oF Cooking Temps: OK Cooling Procedure (120-70oF in two hours; 70-45oF in additional four hours): OK Reheating Procedure (>165oF in less than two hour): OK Storage Practices: OK Hand Barriers: OK Hair Restraints: OK Choke Poster: OK Permit Posted: OK Violations on previous inspections dated 4/6/2017 and 4/7/2016 are corrected today. |
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| Date: 2017-04-06 | Type: Inspection |
Violations:
1 critical,
1 noncritical |
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Item 1D (Critical): Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans) 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) |
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| Date: 2016-04-07 | Type: Inspection |
Violations:
0 critical,
3 noncritical |
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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 8B: In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored Comments: All hot holds>140dF, all cold holds <45dF, coolers <45dF, chemical dishwasher-ok, 3-bay sink-ok, handwash sink-ok, quat sanitizer-ok, gloves/hair restraints-ok, Food Testing Thermometer-ok. Gave food workers sick policy and handwash signs. Discussed proper cooling and reheating procedures of gyro meat. Application, fee and WC due by end of month to avoid late fee. Disabillity cert. received today. |
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| Date: 2015-05-22 | Type: Inspection |
Violations:
0 critical,
0 noncritical |
| Date: 2015-03-04 | Type: Inspection |
Violations:
0 critical,
4 noncritical |
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Item 14B: Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin 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 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces Item 8D: Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required Comments: 8A--Product storage in kitchen found on soda crates which does not allow for easy access to clean beneath. 8D--All single serve cups at front counter are not properly protected. 14B--Open fly glue strips found above food storage and food traffic areas in kitchen 15A--significant dust build-up on ceiling tiles in kitchen. |
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| Date: 2014-03-06 | Type: Inspection |
Violations:
0 critical,
5 noncritical |
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Item 12E: Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing Item 11B: Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions 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 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces Comments: 8 A - GARBANZO BEANS AND CHICKEN (<45F) STORED ON FLOOR AND ON TABLE IIN OPEN CONTAINERS, MOVED AND CORRECTED 8 E - THERMOMETERS MISSING FROM SOME FRIG UNITS 11 B - NO SANITIZER IN BUCKETS ( QUAT TABLETS IN USE ) NEED TEST STRIPS, SOME GIVEN 12 E - PAPER TOWELS NOT MOUNTED 15 A - EXCESS DEBRIS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN |
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| Date: 2013-03-24 | Type: Inspection |
Violations:
0 critical,
4 noncritical |
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Item 8D: Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required 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 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures Comments: 9B: Employees drinking in food service/prep areas 8E: Thermometers missing from back white cooler 10B; Handles of stainless refrigerators and top of disheasher covered in debris 8D: Paper plates stored uncovered/unprotected on metal shelving. Cups and lids stored directly on counter in service area |
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| Date: 2012-03-26 | Type: Inspection |
Violations:
0 critical,
2 noncritical |
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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: 8a food not protected from contamination 8e refrig. unit missing therm. |
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| Date: 2011-03-25 | Type: Inspection |
Violations:
0 critical,
3 noncritical |
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Item 9C: Hair is improperly restrained 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: 10B - Cardboard found lining shelves in 3 door victory cooler. Surface is not smooth or easily cleanable. (Repeat) 8A - Boxes of syrup used for mixing pop and fountain drinks found stored on the floor. Plastic utensils on cook line stored facing different directions 9C - One of food prep workers is not wearing a hair restraint |
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| Date: 2010-03-24 | Type: Inspection |
Violations:
0 critical,
2 noncritical |
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Item 8D: Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required 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: 8D--Soda cups on front line are not in proper dispenser to prevent possible contact with lip of cups. Discussed possible acceptable methods. 10B--Cardboard found lining shelving in 3-door Victory cooler and on floor beneath dish area. Cardboard is not food grade quality, nor is it smooth and easily cleanable. |
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| Date: 2009-03-17 | Type: Inspection |
Violations:
1 critical,
5 noncritical |
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Item 6A (Critical): Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140°F during hot holding. 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) Item 8D: Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required Item 9C: Hair is improperly restrained Comments: 6A: Several slices of gyro meat were found in a pan near the grill and temped at 130oF. It was determined that they were out of temp for less than 2 hours, so they were allowed to reheat the meat to 165oF and re-hothold at 140oF. 8A: Sample tray of pita chips and humoos were found uncovered on the front counter (meant for taste-testing. There were spoons for spreading dips on chips.) A clear dome meant to act as a sneeze guard was produced and used. 2 bags of rice were found in the rear kitchen area stored on the floor. 8D: Single-serve takeout containers were found stored on shelves under front counter without protective sleeve around them. 9C: One of the cook's was not wearing a hair restraint. 10B: Lid and gasket of small chest freezer found in disrepair in rear kitchen area. Temp okay (15oF). |
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| Date: 2008-03-11 | Type: Inspection |
Violations:
0 critical,
3 noncritical |
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Item 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces Item 8D: Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required Item 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures Comments: 8D- Single service cups improperly dispensed; single service plasticware improperly stored. 8E- thermometers required for Beverage Air cooler, Snapple, Coca Cola cooler. 15A- Wall in the dishmachine area- buildup noted, some buildup noted on the floors (front)- especially behind / under equipment. |
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| Date: 2007-04-17 | Type: Re-Inspection |
Violations:
0 critical,
3 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) Comments: 10B--Freezer on cookline gaskets are torn. Parts to fix have been ordered. 10B--Shelving in Migali Freezer is not smooth and easily cleanable. Surface has been sanded, and owners stated they plan to buy new shelving for unit. 10B--Shelving in dry storage, bottoms of Migali Freezer and Beverage-Air cooler are lined with card board, making surfaces not smooth and easily cleanable. |
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| Date: 2007-03-07 | Type: Inspection |
Violations:
2 critical,
6 noncritical |
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Item 2E (Critical): Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding. Item 1B (Critical): Water/ice: unsafe, unapproved sources, cross connections Item 11B: Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions |
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| Operation Name | DBA/Corporation Name | Facility Address | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|
| PITA GOURMET | Charbel Karam | 41 Main Street, Cortland, NY 13045 | 2018-12-11 |
| Street Address | 1930 MILITARY ROAD |
| City | NIAGARA FALLS |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14304 |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| LOTUS EXPRESS | T S Pioneer Inc | 1938 Military Road - #58, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 | 2018-08-21 |
| LA ROSA N.Y. PIZZERIA | Luciano Gallo | 1932 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 | 2018-07-11 |
| LaRosa N.Y. Pizzeria | La Rosa N.y. Pizza | 1932 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 | 2018-07-11 |
| AUNTIE ANNE'S/V.J. FOODS | V.j. Foods | 1926 Military Rd., Space 52a, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 | 2018-04-06 |
| Yogen Fruz | Nivesh R. LLC | 1900 Military Road - Ste 52b, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 | 2018-04-03 |
| YOGEN FRUZ | Nivesh R LLC | 1900 Military Road - Ste 52b, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 | 2018-04-03 |
| DUNKIN DONUTS | 1900 Narayan LLC | 1900 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 | 2018-02-01 |
| Dunkin Donuts | 1900 Narayan LLC | 1900 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 | 2018-01-08 |
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| Data Provider | New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) |
| Jurisdiction | New York State |
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