SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Onondaga County Health Department released its inspection reports for restaurants checked during the week of July 23 through the 29.
Four food services failed their inspections:
- Embassy Suites Syracuse-Destiny: 311-71 Hiawatha Boulevard West, Syracuse
- Joey’s: 6594 Thompson Road, Syracuse
- Rong Cheng Chinese Kitchen: 402 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse
- Wendy’s: 3508 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse
Read to see how each establishment failed in detail below.
Embassy Suites Syracuse-Destiny
The Embassy Suites Syracuse-Destiny had one violation.
Improper sanitary facilities and controls: The inspector found the hand-wash sink that was previously at the front counter kitchen area had been removed. There is now another prep-top cooler in its place. In the front counter kitchen area there is an omelet station, pizza station, salads and sauté lines. The majority of the cooking and serving is done in this area. The closest sink is now through a doorway into the back prep area of the kitchen. Not an easily accessible as the one dedicated to the front of the cook line. The plumbing needs to be returned to the original site. There are no other sinks available in the front area.
Joey’s
Joey’s had five violations, with three in critical condition.
Foods adulterated or received from unapproved sources (critical condition):
The inspector found one quart of strawberries and three portions of crème brûlée noted with mold growth in the dessert cooler in the basement kitchen.
Foods not protected from contamination by other sources (critical condition):
The inspector found a spray bottle of chemicals stores on the speed track at the waitress station. This was corrected and the bottle was moved.
Improper cooling and refrigerated storage of potentially hazardous foods (critical condition):
The inspector found a preparation cooler in the downstairs kitchen not operating properly to maintain potentially hazardous foods at or below 45 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items were noted to be between 52-54 degrees Fahrenheit:
Staff said the food items were put into the cooler two days ago.
- Six lbs. greens
- Four steaks
- Six pieces of veal
- Six lobster portions
- Eight lb. shrimp
- Five lb. calamari
- Five lbs. sausage
- 1/2 dozen eggs
Poor sanitary design, construction, installation of equipment and utensils:
The inspector the beer cooler at the waitress station had standing water and linen towel lining at the bottom of the cooler.
Improper cleaning, washing and sanitizing of equipment and utensils:
The inspector found the skinny tack in the small walk-in cooler upstairs had mold.
Rong Cheng Chinese Kitchen
Rong Cheng Chinese Kitchen had seven violations, with two in critical condition.
Foods adulterated or received from unapproved sources (critical condition):
The inspector found a case of moldy tomatoes on a shelf in the walk-in cooler.
Improper cooling and refrigerated storage of potentially hazardous foods (critical condition):
The inspector found four large bins (10 lbs. each) of cooked chicken measured at 84 degrees Fahrenheit, stores at room temperature on shelving on the cook line. The manager said the chicken had been there since 12:30 p.m. The chicken was moved into the walk-in cooler for rapid cooling and storage until it was ready to be cooked and served.
Food not protected in general: The inspector found raw cut chicken (10 lbs.) stored directly in the three bay sink. It was voluntarily discarded.
Improper cleaning, washing and sanitizing of equipment and utensils: The inspector found shelving in the walk-in cooler and shelving in the kitchen not clean, and with an accumulation of food debris.
Improper sanitary facilities and controls: The inspector found water to hand wash sink shut off at the time of inspection. The faucet was repaired during inspection to correct a leak, and water was turned back on.
Inadequate insect/rodent control: The inspector found flies in the facility.
Improper construction and maintenance of physical facilities: The inspector found the floor in the walk-in cooler, under the shelving, was unclean with an accumulation of food debris.
Wendy’s
Wendy’s had nine violations, with two in critical condition.
Improper cooling and refrigerated storage of potentially hazardous foods (critical condition):
The inspector found 13 small and four large raw beef patties in the upper portion of the cookline raw cooler between 48 and 51 degrees Fahrenheit, and not at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or lower, as required. It was undetermined as to how long the beef had been out, but they were thrown away.
Improper hot holding of potentially hazardous foods (critical violation):
The inspector found 16 spicy and 16 regular tenders were between 124 and 134 degrees Fahrenheit, and not at 140 degrees Fahrenheit which is required. The tenders were thrown away.
Poor sanitary design, construction, installation of equipment and utensils: The inspector found several wire racks in the walk-in cooler had peeling and chipped paint.
Improper cleaning, washing and sanitizing of equipment and utensils: The inspector found exterior of ice machine door was not clean and had food soil. The exterior of the deep fryer unit was not clean, with greasy soil. The exterior of the cup holders at the front counter and drive thru were found not clean, with greasy soil.
Improper sanitary facilities and controls: The inspector found the mop basin contains garbage.
Improper construction and maintenance of physical facilities: The inspection found the wall area below and around the rear hand wash sink was not clean, with greasy soil and mildewed sink/wall seal.
Improper construction and maintenance of physical facilities: The inspector found several vent hoods with an accumulation of dusty soil.
Many locations passed their inspections between July 23 through 29.
You can see the entire list below.
| NAME | ADDRESS | LOCATION | DATE |
| Aramark @ Lakeview Amphitheater – Ma | 490 Restoration Way | Geddes | 7/23/2023 |
| Beginning II | 6897 Manlius Center Road | Dewitt | 7/26/2023 |
| Brancato’s Catering | 400 Buckley Road | Salina | 7/28/2023 |
| Brazen Cafe | 725 Irving Avenue | Syracuse | 7/24/2023 |
| Bull & Bear Roadhouse Mobile Unit | 8255 Drinkwater Lane | Onondaga County | 7/23/2023 |
| Cafe Kubal | 2218 East Colvin Street | Syracuse | 7/24/2023 |
| Catering at the Zoo | 1 Conservation Place | Syracuse | 7/26/2023 |
| Chicken Bandit (The) | 6070 Donnybrook Drive | Cicero | 7/26/2023 |
| Cicero 1 McDonalds | 7893 Brewerton Road | Cicero | 7/24/2023 |
| Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub | 100 South Lowell Avenue | Syracuse | 7/27/2023 |
| Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub Mobile | 100 South Lowell Avenue | Syracuse | 7/27/2023 |
| Daily Diner Mobile Unit | 6491 Collamer Road | Dewitt | 7/23/2023 |
| Divine Dishes Kitchen | 6780 Northern Boulevard, Ste 300 | Dewitt | 7/27/2023 |
| Dog Haus (The) | 1 Conservation Place | Syracuse | 7/26/2023 |
| Don Juan Cafe | 410 West Seneca Turnpike | Syracuse | 7/26/2023 |
| Dunkin Donuts | 6166 South Bay Road | Cicero | 7/26/2023 |
| Dunkin Donuts | 8083 Brewerton Road | Cicero | 7/26/2023 |
| Dunkin Donuts | 818 North Main Street | Cicero | 7/26/2023 |
| Dunkin Donuts | 9555 Brewerton Road | Cicero | 7/24/2023 |
| Eurest Dining Services @ Carrier TR4 | 6304 Carrier Parkway, TR4 Bldg | Dewitt | 7/26/2023 |
| Food Consultants @ Upstate Lobby | 750 East Adams Street | Syracuse | 7/26/2023 |
| Galley Holding Co. (The) | 2390 Milton Avenue | Geddes | 7/24/2023 |
| Gino & Joe’s | 700 Old Liverpool Road | Salina | 7/26/2023 |
| Glazed & Confused Syracuse | 211 North Clinton Street | Syracuse | 7/25/2023 |
| Harvey’s Garden | 1200 East Water Street | Syracuse | 7/25/2023 |
| Henry’s Hen House | 1121 South Salina Street | Syracuse | 7/28/2023 |
| HoneyBee Cafe | 1 Conservation Place | Syracuse | 7/26/2023 |
| Ice Cream Cart at the Zoo | 1 Conservation Place | Syracuse | 7/26/2023 |
| Ice Cream Sandwich (The) | 2 East Main Street | Marcellus | 7/25/2023 |
| Jandy Convenience Store | 1017 South Geddes Street | Syracuse | 7/27/2023 |
| Jersey Mike’s | 115 Elwood Davis Road | Salina | 7/28/2023 |
| Jreck Subs | 8097 Brewerton Road | Cicero | 7/28/2023 |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | 1524 South Salina Street | Syracuse | 7/24/2023 |
| Lakeside Fire Department Recreation | 1002 State Fair Boulevard | Geddes | 7/26/2023 |
| Lourdes Camp | 10 Mile Point Road | Spafford | 7/26/2023 |
| Macarollin Mobile Unit | 832 Emerson Street | Onondaga County | 7/28/2023 |
| McDonald’s of Brewerton | 9563 Brewerton Road | Cicero | 7/24/2023 |
| McDonald’s of Cicero | 5879 State Route 31 | Cicero | 7/25/2023 |
| Modern Malt | 7687 Frontage Road | Cicero | 7/27/2023 |
| North Syracuse McDonalds | 3806 Brewerton Road | Clay | 7/25/2023 |
| Original Italian Pizza | 120 Julian Place | Syracuse | 7/24/2023 |
| Patty’s Tavern | 6207 Jamesville Toll Road | Dewitt | 7/27/2023 |
| Petit Nosh | 4830 Burrstone Road | Onondaga | 7/28/2023 |
| Plymouth Congregational Church U.C.C | 232 East Onondaga Street | Syracuse | 7/25/2023 |
| Rick’s Polar Pops Truck #1 | 8805 Bushnell Shores Road | Onondaga County | 7/25/2023 |
| Rick’s Polar Pops Truck #2 | 8805 Bushnell Shores Road | Onondaga County | 7/25/2023 |
| Rick’s Polar Pops Truck #3 | 8805 Bushnell Shores Road | Cicero | 7/25/2023 |
| Rocky’s Pub Mobile Unit | 209 Oswego Street | Salina | 7/28/2023 |
| Rodfathers BBQ Commissary | 1002 State Fair Boulevard | Geddes | 7/26/2023 |
| Ruby Tuesday | 6405 Yorktown Circle | Dewitt | 7/26/2023 |
| Samantha’s Treats & Sweets M.U. | 9 Warren Street | Onondaga County | 7/28/2023 |
| Sardo’s | 6195 State Route 31 | Cicero | 7/26/2023 |
| Simon Parise VFW Post 9596 | 6996 Taft Road | Manlius | 7/25/2023 |
| Skaneateles Country Club | 3344 West Lake Road | Skaneateles | 7/27/2023 |
| South Onondaga Fire Department | 3130 Cedarvale Road | Onondaga | 7/24/2023 |
| St. Cecilia Church | 1001 Woods Road | Geddes | 7/27/2023 |
| St. John’s Episcopal Church | 15 Orange Street | Marcellus | 7/25/2023 |
| Subway | 8060 Brewerton Road | Cicero | 7/25/2023 |
| Taco Bell #4976 | 7881 Brewerton Road | Cicero | 7/24/2023 |
| Traditions at the Links | 5904 North Burdick Street | Manlius | 7/26/2023 |
| Trinity Services I @ Hillbrook Deten | 4949 Velasko Road | Onondaga | 7/25/2023 |
| Tug Hill Artisan Roasters | 8634 Artz Road | Onondaga County | 7/28/2023 |
| Tully Hill-N-Dale Country Club | 6402 Route 80 | Fabius | 7/26/2023 |
| Twin Trees Restaurant | 1100 Avery Avenue | Syracuse | 7/27/2023 |
| Twin Trees Too | 1029 Milton Avenue | Syracuse | 7/26/2023 |
| Unity of Syracuse | 300 West Seneca Turnpike | Syracuse | 7/26/2023 |
| Wendy’s | 5845 East Circle Drive | Cicero | 7/27/2023 |
| Wendy’s #1214/595 | 3798 James Street | Dewitt | 7/27/2023 |
| Willis V. Carrier Recreation Center | 1033 Kinne Street | Dewitt | 7/27/2023 |
| Wrap It Up Express | 4160 State Route 31, Unit 600 | Clay | 7/24/2023 |
| Yang Di Chun | 2042 Erie Boulevard East | Syracuse | 7/24/2023 |
