Food Service Establishment · Cortland County, NY

China City

Name: China City
Address: 3938 Route 281, Cortland County, NY

3938 Route 281

Last inspected Apr 30, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Non-critical violations only

Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Inspection

Apr 30, 2025

Non-critical violations only

7 recorded violations

minorCode 8FOther

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Improper thawing procedures used

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minorCode 11DOther

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Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean

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minorCode 11AOther

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Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions

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minorCode 12EOther

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Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing

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minorCode 8AOther

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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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minorCode 10BOther

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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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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode 15AOther

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Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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Official record from New York State Department of Health, Apr 30, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 9, 2024

Critical violations found

9 recorded violations

minorCode 15AOther

Official wording

Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode 10BOther

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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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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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criticalCode 5COther

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Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode 11DOther

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Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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criticalCode 5BOther

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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.

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode 11AOther

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Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode 12COther

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Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained

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minorCode 10AOther

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Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode 12EOther

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Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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Official record from New York State Department of Health, Oct 9, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 22, 2023

Critical violations found

12 recorded violations

minorCode 10BOther

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode 15BOther

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Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode 14AOther

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Insects, rodents present

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minorCode 15AOther

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Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode 12DOther

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Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode 10AOther

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Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode 8AOther

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minorCode 11DOther

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Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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criticalCode 5COther

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Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode 12COther

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Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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criticalCode 7FOther

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Precooked, refrigerated potentially hazardous food is not reheated to 165�F or above within two hours.

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode 12EOther

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Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing