Circle M Diner · Circle M Ranch · Tsotsos Bros Restaurant Inc

1132 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793

Overview

Circle M Diner (NYS Health Operation #578979) is a food service facility in inspected by inspected by New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). The registered business location is at 1132 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793. The food service type is Food Service Establishment - Restaurant. The last inspection date is November 21, 2024.

Facility Overview

NYS Health Operation ID578979
NYSDOH Gazetteer295050
Facility NameCIRCLE M DINER
Operation NameCIRCLE M DINER
Facility Address1132 WANTAGH AVENUE, WANTAGH
Permitted DBACIRCLE M RANCH
Permitted Corporation NameTSOTSOS BROS RESTAURANT INC
Address1132 Wantagh Avenue
Wantagh
NY 11793
MunicipalityHEMPSTEAD
CountyNASSAU
Local Health DepartmentNassau County
Food Service DescriptionFood Service Establishment - Restaurant
Permit Expiration Date2026-07-31

Last Inspection Results

Inspection Date2024-11-21
Inspection TypeInspection
Total Noncritical Violations10
ViolationsItem 10B- Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish); 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 15A- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces; Item 16- Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.;
Inspection CommentsPermit expires July 2025
110 seats
Grade B
FMTC letter issued

Inspection Results

Inspection DateInspection TypeViolations
2024-11-21InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: 10, Violation Items: 10B; 11D; 12C; 15A; 16
Permit expires July 2025|110 seats|Grade B|FMTC letter issued
2023-11-27Re-InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: 2, Violation Items: 10B; 12C
2023-11-17InspectionCritical: 1, Noncritical: 9, Violation Items: 10A; 10B; 12C; 15A; 1H; 8E
Permit expires July 2024|JT- FMTC exp. Sept 2021|Grade B|www.nassaucountyny.gov/ fmtc - food managers training course - (516) 227-9717
2022-04-04Re-InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: , Violation Items:
Hand wash sink in employee restroom has been removed and replaced with a plastic utility sink that is to be used for hand washing as well as for disposal of mop water. Soap and paper towels must always be provided at this sink.
2022-02-22Re-InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: , Violation Items:
Operator to install janitorial sink in the employee restroom.
2022-01-24InspectionCritical: 1, Noncritical: 9, Violation Items: 10A; 10B; 12C; 15A; 15C; 5C
JT -FMTC exp. Sept 2021| Permit expires July 2022|Grade B
2019-01-11InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: 9, Violation Items: 10A; 10B; 11B; 12E; 15A; 8C
2017-10-06InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: 7, Violation Items: 11B; 12A; 12C; 12E; 15B; 8A
FMTC - Nelson Sorto 6/2018,#43824, John Tsotos 1/2018,#46876|Score B - 0/7|Seat#105|Permit exp. 7/31/2018
2016-09-29Re-InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: 5, Violation Items: 10A; 10B; 11B; 15A; 8A
2016-09-20InspectionCritical: 1, Noncritical: 13, Violation Items: 10A; 10B; 11B; 11C; 12C; 12E; 15A; 1H; 8A; 8E
Nelson Sorto - FMTC exp. June 2018 no. 43824|John Tsotsos -FMTC exp. Jan. 2018 no. 48676|105 seats|Grade D
2015-11-18Re-InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: , Violation Items:
2015-11-06Re-InspectionCritical: 2, Noncritical: , Violation Items: 5A; 5E
2015-10-27InspectionCritical: 1, Noncritical: 10, Violation Items: 10A; 10B; 12C; 12E; 15A; 5A; 8A
John Tsotsos- FMTC exp. Jan. 2018 no. 48676; Nelson Sorto -FMTC exp. June 2018 no. 43824|105 seats
2014-10-31InspectionCritical: 3, Noncritical: 5, Violation Items: 11B; 11D; 14A; 15B; 16; 1H; 3C; 7F
2013-11-12Re-InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: 2, Violation Items: 15B; 16
2013-11-01InspectionCritical: 1, Noncritical: 4, Violation Items: 14C; 15B; 16; 4A; 8A
2012-12-03InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: 4, Violation Items: 12C; 12D; 15A; 15B
2011-03-22InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: 6, Violation Items: 12E; 15A; 15D; 8A
2010-11-30InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: 6, Violation Items: 11D; 14B; 8A
2010-04-27Re-InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: , Violation Items:
2010-04-16InspectionCritical: 2 (1 not corrected), Noncritical: 4, Violation Items: 11D; 14A; 15B; 16; 3C; 5E
2009-05-18Re-InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: 4, Violation Items: 11D; 12A; 16; 8B
2009-04-30InspectionCritical: 1, Noncritical: 12, Violation Items: 11A; 11B; 11D; 12A; 12C; 12E; 15A; 15B; 5A; 8A; 8B; 8E
2008-10-16Re-InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: , Violation Items:
2008-10-01InspectionCritical: 3, Noncritical: 5, Violation Items: 10A; 12C; 16; 2C; 2E; 6A; 8A; 8E

Violation Code Descriptions

Violation ItemCritical ViolationViolation Description
1HCritical ViolationFood from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
2CCritical ViolationCooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
2ECritical ViolationAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
3CCritical ViolationFood workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.
4ACritical ViolationToxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
5ACritical ViolationPotentially 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.
5CCritical ViolationPotentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
5ECritical ViolationEnough 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.
6ACritical ViolationPotentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140°F during hot holding.
7FCritical ViolationPrecooked, refrigerated potentially hazardous food is not reheated to 165°F or above within two hours.
Not Critical Violation
10ANot Critical ViolationFood (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
10BNot Critical ViolationNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
11ANot Critical ViolationManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
11BNot Critical ViolationWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
11CNot Critical ViolationFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
11DNot Critical ViolationNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
12ANot Critical ViolationHot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
12CNot Critical ViolationPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
12DNot Critical ViolationToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
12ENot Critical ViolationHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
14ANot Critical ViolationInsects, rodents present
14BNot Critical ViolationEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
14CNot Critical ViolationPesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
15ANot Critical ViolationFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
15BNot Critical ViolationLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
15CNot Critical ViolationPremises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
15DNot Critical ViolationImproper storage of cleaning equipment, linens, laundry unacceptable
16Not Critical ViolationMiscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
8ANot Critical ViolationFood 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)
8BNot Critical ViolationIn use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
8CNot Critical ViolationImproper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
8ENot Critical ViolationAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures

Location Information

Street Address 1132 WANTAGH AVENUE
CityWANTAGH
StateNY
Zip Code11793

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Dataset Information

This dataset includes about 90k food service facilities inspected by New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). In New York State, environmental health protection programs are carried out at the central, regional, district and county levels. Each service facility is registered with facility name, business address, inspection dates, violations, etc.

SubjectBusiness and Economy
JurisdictionState of New York
Data ProviderNew York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), Bureau of Community Environmental Health and Food Protection
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Dataset Details

The New York State Department of Health's Bureau of Community Environmental Health and Food Protection works to protect the public health by assuring that food service establishments are operated in a manner that eliminates hazards through design and management, resulting in a decreased incidence of foodborne illness in our communities. The Bureau's Food Protection Program also coordinates foodborne outbreak investigations, analyzes the findings and uses this information to develop regulations and guidance designed to prevent similar outbreaks in the future. This data includes the name and location of food service establishments and the violations that were found at the time of their inspections. Violation details are collected on inspection reports (i.e., the actual food item, quantity and temperature of food found out of temperature control) as well as corrective actions for critical violations; this data set is limited to the violation number and the corresponding general violation description.

There are over 90,000 food service establishments in New York State. The Food Protection Program provides guidance and assistance to county and city health departments and State District Offices which in turn permit and inspect food service establishments, some institutional food services, temporary and mobile food service establishments and food and beverage vending machines. Each food service establishment is registered with facility name, business address, inspection dates, violations, etc.

To give New Yorkers the access they deserve to government data and information, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo launched the Open NY initiative in March 2013 and signed Executive Order 95. It directs state agencies to identify, catalog, and publish their data on the state's open data website administered by the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS). Open NY increases transparency, improves government performance, empowers New Yorkers to participate in government, and encourages research and economic opportunities statewide.