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HIGH RISK

GUSH'S THIRSTY BEAR

351 EAST WASHINGTON AVENUE, Elmira, NY 14901

This restaurant has significant health inspection issues.

Multiple critical violations were found during recent inspections. Exercise caution.

SafeScore

55/100

Inspections

1

Last Inspected

Mar 2026

Critical

1

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

2 total

hygiene
2100%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

CriticalHygiene

Item 4A- Critical Violation [RED] Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.; Item 5C- Critical Violation [RED] Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).; 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 11A- Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions; 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 14C- Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator; 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; 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;

CriticalHygiene

Item 4A- Critical Violation [RED] Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.; Item 5C- Critical Violation [RED] Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).; 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 11A- Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions; 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 14C- Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator; 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; 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;

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.