Lessing's Food Service (@ Greenwich Senior Center)

299 GREENWICH AVENUE, Greenwich  ·  Club / civic  ·  Risk class IV  ·  LCB202200007

Priority violation

At least one priority violation was recorded at the most recent inspection.

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6Inspections
107dSince last
10Violations1 P · 3 Pf · 6 C
0Repeat
+3.67Trend
Jun 15, 2026Routine4 violations
5Written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal eventsThe kitchen had no written plan for cleaning up after someone vomits or has diarrhea on the premises, an event that can spread norovirus widely.Pf
10Adequate handwashing sinks, properly supplied/accessibleA handwashing sink was missing, blocked, being used for something else, or lacked soap, hot water or towels.Pf
22Proper cold holding temperaturescorrected on siteFood meant to be kept cold, such as meat, dairy, cut produce or cooked leftovers, was found warmer than 41°F.P
36Thermometers provided and accurateNo thermometer, or an inaccurate one, was available to check food or refrigerator temperatures.C

Corrections due: Priority: 6/17/26; Priority Foundation: 6/24/26; Core: 8/15/26

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Record corrected Sep 15, 2026. Item 36 is a core violation, as the form records, not priority foundation. The visit now shows items 5, 10, 22 and 36. Found in our own review of the original form.

Feb 13, 2026Routine1 violation
47Food and non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and usedEquipment or surfaces were worn, damaged or made of the wrong material and could not be properly cleaned, such as cracked cutting boards, rusted shelving or torn refrigerator gaskets.C

Corrections due: 5/2026

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Apr 10, 2025Routine3 violations
34Plant food properly cooked for hot holdingCooked vegetables, rice, beans or other plant foods going on a hot line were not cooked to 135°F first.Pf
43In-use utensils: properly storedUtensils in use between tasks, such as scoops, tongs or ladles, were stored in a way that can contaminate them, such as in standing water or with the handle in the food.C
48Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; cleaning agents, sanitizers, test strips availableThe dishwasher or three-compartment sink was not working correctly, sanitizer was too weak or missing, or no test strips were available to check it.C

Corrections due: July 2025

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Record corrected Sep 16, 2026. Item 48 is a core violation, as the form records, not priority foundation. The visit now shows items 34, 43 and 48. Found in our own review of the original form.

Jan 14, 2025Routine2 violations
35Approved thawing methods usedFrozen food was being thawed at room temperature or in standing water instead of in the refrigerator, under cold running water, or as part of cooking.C
43In-use utensils: properly storedUtensils in use between tasks, such as scoops, tongs or ladles, were stored in a way that can contaminate them, such as in standing water or with the handle in the food.C

Corrections due: 40 days

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Aug 26, 2024Routineno violations

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Jun 4, 2024Routineno violations

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