14 Restaurants In Oneida County With Health Violations

These restaurants in Oneida County didn't pass their health code inspections with flying colors in May. If you live in Oneida County and you plan on dining out, you definitely need to check out this list. Last month, 14 restaurants had health inspection violations, including some with critical violations.

According to StateFoodSafety.com, food inspectors look for things like food temperatures, refrigerator, and freezer unit temperatures, running water, proper utensils used in food preparation, proper food storage, and employee hygiene.

1. ORISKANY AMERICAN LEGION POST # 1448
7908 STATE ROUTE 69, ORISKANY

Item 14B- Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin.

2. MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT (RFD)
171 NORTH GENESEE STREET, UTICA

Item 14C- Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator.
Item 15A- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces.

3. FEAST & FESTIVITIES BY O'CONNOR'S
8411 SENECA TURNPIKE, NEW HARTFORD

Item 14B- Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin.

4. SUMO HIBACHI & SUSHI
4671 COMMERCIAL DRIVE, NEW HARTFORD

Item 4A- Critical Violation [RED] Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
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).
Item 15A- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces.

5. DUNKIN DONUTS (RFD)
8471 SENECA TURNPIKE, NEW HARTFORD

Item 8B- In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored.

6. DIPPIN DONUTS
8483 SENECA TURNPIKE, NEW HARTFORD

Item 8B- In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored.
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.

7. SUBWAY WHITESBORO
133 ORISKANY BOULEVARD, WHITESBORO

Item 15A- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces.

8. SUNNY & SON RESTAURANT
530 ALBANY STREET, UTICA

Item 4A- Critical Violation [RED] Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
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 14C- Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator.
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.

9. KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN
8512 SENECA TURNPIKE, NEW HARTFORD

Item 11B- Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions.
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 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 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.

10. MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT (RFD)
8522 SENECA TURNPIKE, NEW HARTFORD

Item 8B- In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored.
Item 15A- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces.

11. CAPRI PIZZERIA
803 UTICA STREET, ORISKANY

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.

12. WENDYS (RFD)
8505 SENECA TURNPIKE, NEW HARTFORD

Item 15A- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces.

13. TACO BELL #4549
400 ORISKANY BOULEVARD, YORKVILLE

Item 15A- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces.

14. RED SAMURAI JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE
8562 SENECA TURNPIKE, NEW HARTFORD

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 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 15A- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces.

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