19 Restaurants In Nassau County With Critical Health Violations

In case you missed it, these 19 restaurants in Nassau County had multiple critical health inspection violations in August. This list includes non-restaurants, as reported to the New York State of Health.

1. JACK FALLON'S TAP ROOM
136 TULIP AVENUE, FLORAL PARK

Item 2C- Critical Violation [RED] Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
Item 2E- Critical Violation [RED] Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
Item 5C- Critical Violation [RED] Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
Item 11D- Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean.
Item 12C- Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained.
Item 12D- Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs.
Item 16- Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.

2. ABE'S PITARIA
3045 MERRICK ROAD, WANTAGH

Item 5E- Critical Violation [RED] 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 11A- Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
Item 11B- Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions.

Item 11D- Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean.
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.
Item 15B- Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans.
Item 16- Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.

3. LITTLE MEXICO
280 POST AVENUE, WESTBURY

Item 1H- Critical Violation [RED] 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 10B- Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish).
Item 16- Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.

4. FIVE STAR RESTAURANT
456 SHERIDAN BOULEVARD, INWOOD

Item 5B- Critical Violation [RED] 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 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 11D- Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean.
Item 14A- Insects, rodents present.
Item 15A- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces.

5. PIPING ROCK BEACH CLUB RESTAURANT
105 SHEEP LANE, LATTINGTOWN

Item 5E- Critical Violation [RED] 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 16- Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.

6. SEA BREEZE DELI
687 GLEN COVE AVENUE, GLEN HEAD

Item 5A- Critical Violation [RED] 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 10B- Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish).

7. HEMPSTEAD GOLF CLUB RESTAURANT
60 FRONT STREET, HEMPSTEAD

Item 1D- Critical Violation [RED] Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans).
Item 16- Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.

8. ELITE PIZZA
94 MIDDLE NECK ROAD, GREAT NECK

Item 4A- Critical Violation [RED] 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 14A- Insects, rodents present.
Item 14C- Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator.
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.

9. LA PIZZERIA
114 MIDDLE NECK ROAD, GREAT NECK

Item 1H- Critical Violation [RED] Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
Item 5E- Critical Violation [RED] 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 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 15A- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces; Item 16- Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.

10. CHERRY VALLEY CLUB SNACK BAR
28 ROCKAWAY AVENUE, GARDEN CITY

Item 2E- Critical Violation [RED] Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
Item 11D- Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean.

11. BELLA VISTA PIZZA
154 MANETTO HILL ROAD, PLAINVIEW

Item 5C- Critical Violation [RED] Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
Item 11B- Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions

12. JEREMY'S ALE HOUSE
239 WOODCLEFT AVENUE, FREEPORT

Item 7F- Critical Violation [RED] Precooked, refrigerated potentially hazardous food is not reheated to 165°F or above within two hours.
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 11B- Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions.

13. HILDEBRANDT'S
84 HILLSIDE AVENUE, WILLISTON PARK

Item 1H- Critical Violation [RED] Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
Item 4A- Critical Violation [RED] Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
Item 12C- Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained.
Item 14A- Insects, rodents present.
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 16- Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.

14. FRIENDLIER PIZZA & RESTAURANT
1006 RAILROAD AVENUE, WOODMERE

Item 1H- Critical Violation [RED] Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
Item 2C- Critical Violation [RED] Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
Item 3C- Critical Violation [RED] Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.
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.

Item 16- Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.

15. BAR FRITES
400 WHEATLEY PLAZA, GREENVALE

Item 1F- Critical Violation [RED] Shellfish not from approved sources, improperly tagged/labeled, tags not retained 90 days.
Item 5C- Critical Violation [RED] Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
Item 8C- Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils.
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).
Item 11A- Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
Item 11B- Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions.
Item 12E- Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing.
Item 14B- Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin;
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.

Item 16- Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.

16. ATLANTIC BEACH CLUB
1393 BEECH STREET, ATLANTIC BEACH

Item 1D- Critical Violation [RED] Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans).
Item 8B- In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored.
Item 8D- Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required.
Item 12A- Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate.
Item 14A- Insects, rodents present.

17. WOODSIDE ACRES
225 MUTTONTOWN EASTWOODS ROAD, SYOSSET

Item 5B- Critical Violation [RED] 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 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 11B- Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions.
Item 11D- Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean.
Item 12C- Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained.

18. 388 RESTAURANT
388 WILLIS AVENUE, ROSLYN HEIGHTS

Item 5B- Critical Violation [RED] 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.

19. GARDEN CITY COUNTRY CLUB RESTAURANT
206 STEWART AVENUE, GARDEN CITY

Item 5C- Critical Violation [RED] Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
Item 10B- Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish).

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