STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – if you’re looking for hand towels, fresh flowers and marble floors when you use a Parks Department bathroom on Staten Island, you’ll be disappointed. But if you’re looking for a bathroom that’s clean and serviceable, you just might be in luck.
The Advance conducted a random survey of 17 of 32 Parks Department bathrooms on the Island and rated them in six categories — smell, safety, supply level, appearance and whether they are wheelchair accessible and open for use. The first four categories were rated one through five, with five being the best possible score.
Reporters left no toilet untested and no sink untouched as they checked out the sights and smells of each facility to see how they fared against the checklist.
Did the bathroom smell of urine? Could a slippery floor lead to safety hazards? were flies buzzing around the toilets and trash cans? did sinks have running water? did toilets flush? Basically, were the restrooms clean?
In general, most surpassed expectations.
“You wouldn’t go out of your way to use them, but for the most part, they seem to be maintained,” said Russel Yolland of South Beach while spending a recent Monday morning at Arrochar Playground with his two daughters.
Top scores went to Willowbrook Park. It received fives for smell, supplies and appearance, but received a four in safety due to minor water spillage near the sinks.
On the other side of the spectrum was Greencroft Playground in Bay Terrace. While well-stocked, reporters gave it ones in smell, safety and appearance due to an overwhelming stench of urine, wet floors and poor lighting.
Most other bathrooms received average ratings, with minor complaints like unflushed toilets or small amounts of litter. The men’s bathroom at Midland Field, for example, had hair in the sink.
Only a small number had damage. Sinks at Midland Beach were tarnished by rust stains, there were missing soap dispensers at South Beach and a cardboard box served as a men’s toilet tank cover at High Rock Park.
And while most restrooms were accessible, some were not.
The men’s bathroom at McDonald Playground in West Brighton was locked and both bathrooms at Stapleton Playground and Tompkinsville Park had signs saying they were closed when reporters visited.
According to the Parks Department, McDonald Playground was closed due to repairs being made after it was vandalized, Stapleton Playground may have been closed temporarily for cleaning and Tompkinsville Park has been closed for 10 years, with Parks saying it needs more funds before it can make repairs.
Parks also said most of its bathrooms are open year-round from dawn until dusk, except at the beaches, due to a decrease in usage in the off-season. But when open, all are cleaned daily by Parks Department staff members, whose hard work has not gone unnoticed.
“I’m a new resident. I’ve used this bathroom for all four seasons, and compared to Brooklyn, this is the best park I’ve ever seen,” said Lesa Fishman, who was attending Markham Playground with her 18-month-old son.
In addition to the 32 Parks Department bathrooms, the reporters surveyed five not operated by Parks.
At Miller Field, which is operated by the National Park Service, the men’s bathroom was locked and the women’s bathroom had a toilet but no sink.
Bathrooms at the National Park Service’s Fort Wadsworth are located in the visitor’s center, which is closed for renovations.
The St. George ferry terminal men’s bathroom, operated by the Department of Transportation (DOT), had a pungent smell, but was otherwise fairly clean. The women’s bathroom smelled clean and was well maintained.
Aboard the Spirit of America ferryboat, bathrooms had slippery floors but were otherwise complaint-free.
And the Eltingville Transit Center bathrooms, also operated by the DOT, were well supplied and lacked any foul odors.
Do you want to update your old, outdated, boring bathroom with something new? there are many styles of bathroom sinks, colors, and features from brand name manufacturers that will appeal to every lifestyle and budget. here are some of the top choices in new bathroom sinks:
oPedestal bathroom sinks: These bathroom sinks are mounted on a single column or legs and can be found in traditional, modern, or period styles.
oWall-mount sink: all of the plumbing for these sinks is hidden behind a wall and is not visible at all outside of the wall.
oVanity sink: This type of sink is probably the most commonly found. The sink has counter space all around it and a cabinet with storage space and plumbing underneath it.
oContemporary sink: little ornamentation or embellishments are found on these sinks which focus mainly on the shape and style of these bathroom sinks.
oVessel bathroom sinks: a wash basin like bowl that has a tall faucet. These bathroom sinks often sit on the counter top.
Make and keep a mental or written list of what features you like and dislike about each of these types of bathroom sinks so that when you are shopping you will be able to prioritize your choices to those that will fit your bathroom the best.
Tips To Choosing The best Sink for You
1. How much space do you have? Take measurements and keep them with you when you are shopping. You may not have space for that long vanity sink, but the pedestal style sinks may be just perfect.
2. have you decided on a style for your bathroom? Rule out any sinks that do not fit in with your overall dcor for the room as the sink will be a focal point.
3. what is your goal for storage space or floor space? if you want to increase the amount of floor space you might want to consider a wall mount. The vanity has hidden storage and pedestal bathroom sinks also have room underneath and around them for shelving, baskets, etc.
4. have you chosen what material you want your sink to be made of? You can find bathroom sinks made of porcelain, marble, cast iron, stainless steel, etc. Again, make sure that the material fits in with your overall view of the dcor. Also, think about keeping it cleaned and maintained.
5. How handy are you? Is it in your budget to hire a plumber or contractor? if you want to install the sink yourself, check with your local home improvement store for classes on installation.
Today’s sinks are more than just functional features in a room. They make a statement about the people who live in the home. your bathroom can be a reflection of the style and dcor of the rest of the home.
Good lighting in the bathroom is essential both as a way of enhancing the dcor, and to allow for effective grooming. Lighting has become one of the most important decorating accessories because it helps to enhance the bathroom style while highlighting all the other aspects of the room. The style of bathroom lighting that you choose can make or break the room. Too much or too little lighting can be uncomfortable and even dangerous.
Task lighting is installed in the bathroom to make it functional, while accent lighting gives the room a warm glow. The lighting fixtures chosen should complement and not compete with other accessories in the bathroom. everything should co-ordinate well to create the perfect design, and you can even get lighting fixtures that come as part of the bathroom suite.
Ceiling lights
Every bathroom needs ceiling lights that help to illuminate the entire room. usually in the center of the room, the lights help to keep the bathroom safe. Being a wet area, the bathroom can be a dangerous place if not well-lit. The ceiling lights come in different designs that can be used to blend in with any bathroom dcor.
Lighting above the mirror and sink
This popular bathroom lighting system involves the use of two, three or even four bulbs. The number of bulbs used depends on the design of the fixture and the length of the mirror. Lighting this space is essential for good grooming. In most cases, the lighting fixtures come as a component of the vanity unit, but they can also be a separate unit installed above the sink and mirror.
Scones on the sides of the mirror
These lights are a great addition to the mirror and they are perfect for providing even and adequate lighting on the face. they get rid of shadows, which is necessary when applying makeup or shaving. The scones help to enhance the overall design by adding a decorative touch to the mirror.
Selecting the right bulb is just as important as choosing the right fixture. Colored or coated bulbs can add a different ambience to the room, and enhance facial features. Technology is also being used to offer more options with fiber optics being used to create different lighting effects. Manufacturers are offering more options, from reading lamps installed on the vanity or next to the toilet, to skylights, shower lights and unusually designed wall scones.
Before installing any new lighting, you should check with your local building inspectors and find out about the electrical codes in your area. The fixtures that are used in damp areas need to be approved for this specific use, which helps to make sure safety. Portable lamps should never be placed near the bathtub or sink to avoid electrocution.
You have looked at the huge selection of bathroom sinks available and chosen one. Now you are ready to fit your bathroom sink. here are four things to consider for the installation.
1. Do it Yourself?
Are you experienced in installing bathroom fixtures and dealing with plumbing and pipes or would you do better to pay the money to use a professional bathroom fitter. Even if you have not previously installed a bathroom sink you may be able to manage the work yourself if you are generally handy around the home and follow some guidelines, however do not tackle it if it’s your first DIY job. Stick to minor jobs like putting up shelves and changing fuses first
2. Where to Instal Your Sink
You probably know where you want to place your bathroom sink. The easiest place, if you are instaling a replacement is of course exactly where the old one was – all the plumbing will be there.
If you are planning a new bathroom remember to include plenty of clearance around the sink so that you can comfortably bend over it to wash your face or hair or brush your teeth.
Also think about how high to position your sink. If you are a bit taller than average put a wall-mounted sink slightly higher than usual and if you are installing a pedestal sink you may want to raise it a little by creating a small platform underneath. Just a couple of inches can make a difference when you are bending over a sink. of course, if others are going to use the sink you may have to compromise but generally a couple of inches does not make much difference to them but a lot of difference to you.
3. Splashing Water
No matter how careful you are when you have a bathroom sink, water will get splashed about. make sure that surrounding surfaces such as the vanity unit in which you are installing your sink and the flooring are able to cope with that. also protect the wall behind the sink with wall tiling. It does not have to be wall to ceiling tiling – just a few tiles will avoid damage to the walls if necessary.
4. consider a Mirror and Lighting
A sink needs a mirror above it if it is to be used for shaving or putting on make up and both these activities need good lighting. consider a mirror which has lighting incorporated as there are some lovely designs available in styles to match every dcor.
Today I visited 12 Crosskey, a five bedroom home with two bonus rooms, both additions to the original house.
The basics: Asking Price: $959,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 3 Square Footage: 3,100 Lot Size: 4,550 $/Sq Ft: $309 Property Type: Single Family Home Year Built: 1977 Community: Woodcrest
this home has no HOA dues and no Mello Ross Tax.
The house is in great condition, with many recent upgrades, including new wood floors downstairs and new carpet upstairs, new vinyl windows, and new tile floors and showers in the bathrooms. other upgrades include new mirrored closet doors, recessed lighting, new fixtures, and a new wood patio.
The first rooms I saw when I walked into the house were the living room and dining room, both on the left. Oddly, the living room still had furniture in it, though the rest of the house is completely vacant. it is nice and bright, with an attractive fireplace and high ceiling. The living room is two steps down from the hallway and one step below the dining room, so there are several different levels within the downstairs of the home.
Continuing down the hallway, I passed a large, wide staircase and entered the great room – a family room and a fully remodeled kitchen. The great room is very spacious, with a fireplace in one corner, a bay window in the breakfast nook and pretty wood floors. it has a walk-in bar and an open storage area under the stairs.
The kitchen has brand new stainless steel appliances (no fridge), new granite countertops, maple cabinets, and a large breakfast bar with bookshelves on one side. It’s a fairly small kitchen in terms of floor space, but it does seem to have ample counter and cabinet space, including a pantry.
A bonus room was added on downstairs, behind the dining room. It’s a triangular shaped room, fairly narrow at one end, with doors to close it off from the dining room if desired. it also has sliding doors to the backyard. this would make a great playroom for little kids and could also be used as an office or exercise room. its size, shape and lack of closet wouldn’t make it ideal for a bedroom.
There is also a full bedroom downstairs with mirrored closets and a ceiling fan. The full bath downstairs has two sinks and a shower.
Upstairs, I found three more secondary bedrooms. each has mirrored closets and they share a bathroom featuring two sinks and a tub/shower combo. one has a ceiling fan. they are average size and don’t have any special details.
The master bedroom is a big room with a ceiling fan and high ceilings. Two tall, narrow windows overlook the backyard. it has two cedar-lined walk-in closets, providing ample storage and a nice aroma. past the closets is a remodeled bathroom, with a separate tub and shower and two sinks. The floors and shower are beautifully retiled and all of the fixtures are new. The cabinets appear to be original but are in good condition.
The other addition to the house is upstairs through the master bedroom. it is approximately the same size as all of the secondary bedrooms but it lacks a closet. because it is only accessible through the master bedroom, it somewhat limits what you would use it for, but it would make a nice office, exercise room, or private sitting room. It’s a nice extra space to have.
The home’s biggest downfall is a fairly small backyard, partly due to the downstairs bonus room. However, it does still have a grassy area, a patio, and a fenced-in spa.
I like this house a lot. it is at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and all of the upgrades are attractive and well done. There is plenty of living space for a large family and it has a three car garage. The house has only been on the market for about a week and I imagine it will sell fairly quickly.
Just because your bathroom is functional doesn’t mean it can’t be stylish in fact, people are investing more time, energy, and money into creating a bathroom space that reflects their personal style and the dcor of the rest of their home. little touches in bathroom furnishings can add up to a big difference
Fashionable furnishing
The first thing most people notice when they walk into the bathroom is the vanity-including the sink, cabinet, countertop, and mirror. the combination sets the style for the room-traditional, contemporary, country cottage, European, zen, Victorian, or any other look that appeals to you. even small bathrooms can get big style by installing an interesting vanity. Single-sink vanities by Belle Foret and Empire Industries look like a cherished antique and Stufurhome incorporate the style of fine furniture. More contemporary designs, like Madeli, Vigo, Design Element, and Dreamline, offer wall-mounted vanities in clean lines with one or two sinks.
Accent your vanity with one of today’s many sink designs. You have your choice of undercounter, wall-mounted, basin, or vessel, in rectangular, round, oval, and square. Bathroom sinks can even look like a piece of art-like the Kraus Irruption Galaxy Blue rectangular glass sink with a waterfall faucet or the Dreamline stone vessel. You can also forego the vanity altogether and install a pedestal sink, for elegant simplicity.
What’s a vanity without a mirror where you can admire (or adjust) your looks? Accent your vanity with a mirror, with or without a medicine cabinet behind it. Just like your vanity and sink, consider the mirror like fine bathroom furnishings rather than an afterthought. the shape, style, and frame of your mirror should accent the room’s design.
If you want a medicine cabinet over your vanity, you don’t have to sacrifice style to get storage. Distinctive designs provide an attractive exterior, like the Foremost Wingate, which looks like fine cabinetry. some facades are so unique that you’d never know there’s a cabinet behind them. And you’re not limited to the rectangular shape. Medicine cabinets are available with oval, octagonal, and other unusual shapes. Install one or place them side by side over dual sinks.
Light up the room
Illumination is important in any room. in your bathroom, it’s essential to get the right level of lighting. Luckily, today’s lighting designers are giving you a vast array of styles to help you achieve the look and the light you want. You can put lights above your vanity, sconces on either side of your mirrors, or install an overhead fixture-or any combination of these choices. If you need bright light when using your vanity mirror but prefer softer lighting while enjoying a relaxing soak in the tub, add a dimmer switch to adjust the brightness.
Rain glass adds another dimension to your bathroom lighting. the hand-pressed glass appears dotted with drops of rain on a window and gives a gentle illusion of soft light coming through a rain-streaked window. Varaluz uses recycled rain glass in some of its bathroom lighting fixtures.
As with every other detail in your bathroom furnishings, lighting choices allow you to customize the room to your particular design style.
Plumb perfect
Bathroom hardware reflects the current trend toward customizing this space. Sink faucets come in a range of styles, with single or double handles, and in finishes like polished chrome, stainless steel, brushed nickel, brass, and the latest trend of oil-rubbed bronze. your bathroom faucet can have a Victorian style, like the Danze Opulence, or ultra-modern, like the Kraus Millennum. You can choose an eco-friendly bathroom faucet like the Toto EcoPower, which uses a revolutionary self-generating hydropower system. no matter what your taste, you can find a faucet to match.
And speaking of matching, many bathroom faucet styles are also available in shower and bathtub fixtures.
Finishing touches
Once you’ve completed all of the other details of your bathroom design, it’s time to add the finishing touches. Towel warmers have become very popular as more homeowners view their bathrooms as a private spa. the luxury of wrapping yourself a warmed bath towel or robe adds a bit of well-deserved pampering for a small investment.
Shower rods don’t need to just support your decorative curtain. Choose a rod that accents the room, in a finish like oil-rubbed bronze or polished brass, for more interest. Add a bit more shower room with a curved rod, and look for rod brackets that accent the style of your room.
When you’re preparing to remodel or just refresh your bathroom, you’re no longer limited by choices. Bathroom furnishings are as beautifully designed for this space as for any room in your house. Whether water closet or spa, you can customize any bathroom to make it special.
the trim, understated exterior of 11 Elmwood Road doesn’t hint of the grandeur inside and the country-club-like private setting of the backyard.
In fact, the current owners of this 10-room pristine cape in the desirable Bates School neighborhood knew the minute they walked inside that it was the perfect home for their family.
and it turns out they were correct to immediately say they wanted to purchase the house where they have loved the private oasis in their yard and the lushness of nature that peeks through the many windows and doors throughout the four seasons.
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage listing agent Jill Boudreau is marketing the house for $1,049,000.
she said it’s quite unusual for a home in the Bates School neighborhood to have an in-ground swimming pool with a removable custom fence yet still have so much usable lawn area to entertain and play sports. and this one is particularly spectacular with an undulating shape that augments the lavish, mature plantings, roomy gazebo structure for dining and totally secluded grounds.
Brand new to the market, this house has been completed renovated, expanded and updated during the past two years.
Those improvements include full renovation of the second floor with all new windows, new insulation, new roof on the back half of the house and a new hydro-air system; central air conditioning; rebuilt stairs to increase tread to current code and increase space in the entryway and create an opening into the living room; installation of water filtration system throughout the house; painted walls and refinished wood floors throughout the house; installation of built-ins in the living room along with renovated archway between it and the dining room; and installation of all new lighting fixtures.
the pool – definitely the crowning glory of the backyard – was resurfaced with new tile, the stones were re-pointed and the removable safety fence installed.
Inside, the house is so much larger than one might expect. There’s a circular flow to the first level and a flexible floor plan that allows living for a growing or established family.
the rooms are gracious in proportion and size with large windows that allow the sun to stream in all day. the formal front-to-back living room is filled with period detail, built-ins and an elaborate mantel above the fireplace.
the dining room has a built-in china cabinet, French sliding doors to the deck and a side door to the sunroom that provides a serene sitting area with views of the backyard and pool.
the trim, understated exterior of 11 Elmwood Road doesn’t hint of the grandeur inside and the country-club-like private setting of the backyard.
In fact, the current owners of this 10-room pristine cape in the desirable Bates School neighborhood knew the minute they walked inside that it was the perfect home for their family.
and it turns out they were correct to immediately say they wanted to purchase the house where they have loved the private oasis in their yard and the lushness of nature that peeks through the many windows and doors throughout the four seasons.
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage listing agent Jill Boudreau is marketing the house for $1,049,000.
she said it’s quite unusual for a home in the Bates School neighborhood to have an in-ground swimming pool with a removable custom fence yet still have so much usable lawn area to entertain and play sports. and this one is particularly spectacular with an undulating shape that augments the lavish, mature plantings, roomy gazebo structure for dining and totally secluded grounds.
Brand new to the market, this house has been completed renovated, expanded and updated during the past two years.
Those improvements include full renovation of the second floor with all new windows, new insulation, new roof on the back half of the house and a new hydro-air system; central air conditioning; rebuilt stairs to increase tread to current code and increase space in the entryway and create an opening into the living room; installation of water filtration system throughout the house; painted walls and refinished wood floors throughout the house; installation of built-ins in the living room along with renovated archway between it and the dining room; and installation of all new lighting fixtures.
the pool – definitely the crowning glory of the backyard – was resurfaced with new tile, the stones were re-pointed and the removable safety fence installed.
Inside, the house is so much larger than one might expect. There’s a circular flow to the first level and a flexible floor plan that allows living for a growing or established family.
the rooms are gracious in proportion and size with large windows that allow the sun to stream in all day. the formal front-to-back living room is filled with period detail, built-ins and an elaborate mantel above the fireplace.
the dining room has a built-in china cabinet, French sliding doors to the deck and a side door to the sunroom that provides a serene sitting area with views of the backyard and pool.
An oversized kitchen includes skylights above the dining area that’s large enough for a full-size table, room for a desk/office, generous storage and sliders leading out to the professionally landscaped yard.
Completing the downstairs are two bedrooms (one currently being used as a playroom), a family room and full bathroom.
the second floor includes three family bedrooms and full bathroom as well as a laundry area behind folded doors.
the master bedroom suite includes his-and-her walk-in closets and a spa-like bathroom with a window seat, double sinks, an oversized stall shower and a linen closet.
the unfinished lower level has ample storage space and connects to an attached garage.
DETAILS
Address: 11 Elmwood Road
BR/BA: Five bedrooms, three full baths
Size: 2,450 square feet of living space on approximately a-half acre lot
Age: 1958; recent updates
Price: $1,049,000
Tax: $9,747 (FY 2012)
Features of home: Pristine cape in the heart of desirable Bates neighborhood was meticulously renovated and expanded in 2011. Sited on nearly half an acre of private, lush landscaped grounds with deck and sunroom overlooking the custom built in-ground pool; light-filled spacious five bedrooms, three full bathrooms offer well-proportioned flexible floor plan – including convenient second floor laundry – that’s perfect for entertaining and everyday living; master bedroom suite includes his-and-her walk-in closets and spa-like marble bath.
Close by: Timesaving convenient commuter access to major driving routes and close to town center.
School district: Katharine Lee Bates School
Contact: Coldwell Banker listing agent Jill Boudreau at 617-460-3787 (cell phone) or Jill.Boudreau@NEMoves.com.
this house can be viewed by appointment.
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Ikea Bathroom vanities: Double Bathroom Sinks for CoupleReviewed by Agung on Jun 26Rating:
Ikea Bathroom vanities-There is a bright idea about a bathroom sinks which are used by two people in one bathroom. a bathroom sinks for a couple, for instance, usually there are two sinks for completing the couple’s need when they are brushing their teeth or washing the face.
The idea is by splitting a bathroom vanity between the two sinks. So, we can see that the vanity is in the middle of the double bathroom sinks. The bathroom’s look will be more beautiful and harmony with that great idea. Ikea bathroom vanities are the kind of vanity which is fitted with that idea. As we know that Ikea’s bathroom and kitchen products are very popular all around the world. Many people use Ikea’s products to complete their needs about the bathroom and kitchen products in their house.The bathroom properties which are made by Ikea will increase the house’s value either functional value or aesthetical value.
Ikea is began several years ago which is focused in producing any kinds of bathroom and kitchen products with various type, design, size, shape, budget, and style. Today, Ikea still continue in producing the products for bathroom and kitchen in which this company hire professionals and good contractors to fulfill the customers’ needs about the bathroom and kitchen.
If the costumers want to design and to install the bathroom or kitchen products themselves, Ikea also provides the properties and accessories to complete the costumers’ design. One of Ikea’s popular bathroom products recently is Ikea bathroom vanities. Huge variants of Ikea’s bathroom products now are promoted for adding people’s references about the bathroom products.
The design of Ikea bathroom vanities which is matched with double sinks for couple’s bathroom is completed with a big mirror in the top of the vanities. The bathroom mirror looks so beautiful with black-brown frame around the edge of the mirror. The black-brown color for the vanities which is combined with white color for sinks and toilet will present a great and gorgeous performance of the bathroom.
Then, the wall tile which is covered with soft brown color also will make the bathroom’s look so contrast with black-brown vanities and mirror’s frame. White ceramic floor tiles also will be matched with other white bathroom properties like the sinks and toilet. Two combinations of color (brown and white) are perfect combination which is capable to create a warmth atmosphere in the bathroom. a Ramsjo Black-Brown drawer cabinet with perfect black-brown paneling is the main feature of Ikea bathroom vanity which is applied in that bathroom. it has two levels that make the countertop keep dry and convenient. The vanity which is located in the middle of the sinks has three drawer cabinets with side panels for supporting the bathroom sinks.
Those panels are provided only by Ikea’s bathroom product. Then, we can use the empty space under the panels which support the sinks for putting the laundry basket or anything else. Or by widening little more, the empty space under the sinks can be used as the access for the wheelchair for the handicap. That’s so multi-useful, right?
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Pad thai returned to the wok and ceviche to the chopping board, as two restaurants that health inspectors had forced to close reopened their doors.
The two restaurants are Thai Pan Asian on Chapel Street and Grand Avenue’s La Molienda. although health inspectors found the violations in both establishments serious enough to close them, the two restaurants have cleaned up their acts and were allowed to open again after follow-up inspections.
The unusual closings (usually restaurants get to stay open while improving their scores) came amid a wave of tough inspections, with nine eateries receiving failing grades within the last two weeks of June.
City sanitarians inspect all of New Haven’s restaurants, groceries, bars, and any other establishment that serves food between one and four times a year. Establishments that score less than 80 usually have two weeks to make the recommended corrections. The health department can also close a restaurant, regardless of its score, if the sanitarians suspect an immediate danger to public health.
The last batch of inspections, conducted in the last weeks of June, failed more restaurants than usual. out of 49 inspected establishments, nine failed.
Thai Pan Asian failed its health inspection on June 25 with a score of 48 out 100. The city’s inspectors found a whopping 79 specific violations in the restaurant. Among them were damaged walls, dirty floors, rodent droppings in the basement, cockroaches roaming freely, and employees who didn’t wash their hands.
“Everything is OK now,” said Ben Chanhom, the restaurant’s owner.
Thai Pan Asian looked clean Tuesday morning, with several customers washing down their drunken noodles with ice-cold glasses of bubble tea.
“I had to close anyway, because of problems with the floor” that couldn’t be fixed while customers were in the restaurant, said Chanhom.
“It’s the worst inspection I’ve ever seen,” said one health department worker.
La Molienda did not impress the inspector who came to visit on June 21, either; it received a score of 68. The inspector found roaches in the ice machine and throughout the kitchen, moldy food, a smelly back yard—and unlabeled rat poison sitting right next to bins of sugar.
Raúl Vasquez, the restaurant’s cook, called the violations “minor.”
“they came on Monday and asked us to close, but by Thursday we were open again,” he said. “we corrected whatever minor mistakes we might have made, and that’s why when they came back they gave us a better grade.”
The Advanced Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, previously known as the Jewish Home for the Aged, meanwhile cleaned up its act. after having to throw away spoiled food, the center corrected its violations and now has a passing grade of 82.
The following establishments passed their inspections:
NHPS Food Service Department, 75 Barnes Ave, Score:93. Wilbur Cross High, 181 Mitchell Dr, Score: 95. Gerry’s Shell, 141 Willow St, Score: 86. Elm City College Preparatory, 794 Dixwell Ave, Score: 100. Yummies, 679 Dixwell Ave, Score: 90. Higher One inc, 275 Munston St, Score: 90. Columbus High, inc, 586 Ella Grasso Blvd, Score: 90. Sing Wah, 548 Whalley Ave, Score: 84. Walgreens #09785, 436 Whalley Ave, Score: 98. China HOuse, 338 Whalley Ave, Score: 80. Kentucky Fried Chicken, 451 Foxon Blvd. Score: 89. Shell EZ Gas Mart inc, 1228 Quinnipiac Ave, Score: 94., CT At Your Convinience LLC 121 Grand Ave, Score: 81. Sitar Indian Restaurant, 45 Grove Street, Score: 90. Judies European Bakery, 63 Grove Street, Score: 80. Geltman’s LLC, 100 Elm St, Score: 90. Spanish American Grocery, 601 Washington Ave, Score: 90. Mi Favority Grocery, 52 Liberty St, Score: 84. Jenelle’s , 307 Front St, Score: 87. ZINC, 966 Chapel St, Score: 91. Kitchen ZINC, 966 Chapel St, Score: 95. Advanced Nursing & Rehabilitation, 169 Davenport Ave, Score: 82. The Book Trader Cafe, 1140 Chapel St, Score: 89. St. Martin de Porres Academy, 208 Columbus Ave, Score: 92. Salsa’s Authentic Mexican Restaurant, 99 Grand Ave, Score: 93. Grand Café, 121 East Pearl St , Score: 95. China King 168 inc, 942 Chapel St, Score: 80. New Haven Lawn Club AS, 193 Whitney Ave, Score: 90. NHLC Catering inc, 193 Whitney Ave, Score: 80. Morning Glory Infant Toddler Ct, 49 Parmelee Ave, Score: 94. Best Gass II, 308 Whalley Ave, Scroe: 95. Express Food Mart, 284 Whalley Ave, Score: 89. Family Dollar, 81 Whalley Ave, Score: 92. Palm Tree Restaurant , 771 Dixwell, Score: 85. Central Steakhouse, 99 Orange St, Score: 83. Bentara Restaurant, 76 Orange St, Score: 84. Soco’s Bar and Rest, 50 Fitch St, Score: 85. Red Lentil 25, Temple St, Score: 92. G.R.E.L.L Enterprises, 500 Ella Grasso Blvd, Score: 86.
The following establishments failed:
6/18/2012
JY Country Market 13 Shelton Ave. Score: 78 due: 7-2-12 •Missing some labels on containers liquid granular •Thermometer missing in 2 refrigerators •Missing probe thermometers for cooked food •Bleach for laundry—not approved sanitizer •Qualified food operator certificate missing •Designated alternative qualified food operator documentation •Documentation of training of food workers missing •Dirty wiping cloths •Brooms stored on floor—hang up •Using raid—not for food creatures only not in use •Missing paper towels at sandwich prep handstand •Missing shelves in walk-in refrigerator •Floor in disrepair •Light shields missing in glass front refrigerator •Retail packages of food on shelves—filthy •Beverage coolers missing lights with shields •Thermometer in beverage cooler—missing •Ceiling in beverage storage room—accumulated dust
6/21/2012
La Molienda 113 Grand Ave. Score:68 due: Closed until re-inspection (6-25-12) •Missing screens at windows, broken screen at rear door •Roaches in ice machine—not working •Exterior of all equipment—sticky, greasy •inside stainless reach-in—moldy food, stuck to shelving, not clean •Foods uncovered in reach-in •Roaches throughout kitchen & storage area •Missing thermometer in reach-in •Plastic containers without handles used as scoops •And submerged in food •Mop stored on floor •Tall freezer with ice build up •Missing labels on containers of granular and liquid •Plastic bag over new cooking pot of rice •Cooked rice in pot above stove from yesterday—destroyed •Floor in kitchen—slippery, greasy •Rodent bait unlabeled on shelf adjacent bins of sugar with bowls and containers inside •Ice machine—repair or remove •any equipment not in use—clean and cover •Rear yard smells, clear storm drain in rear yard
6/25/2012
Thai Pan Asian 1150 Chapel St. Score: 48 Closed until pass inspection •Provide liquid pump soap and paper towels at hand-stand •Repair damaged floor/wall juncture tiles •Clean floors throughout, clean floors under and around equipment •Provide a sweep on rear exit door •Repair damaged floor near dish machine, under •Clean walls, repair damaged walls •Rusty shelves •Store dishes, bowls, etc, inverted •Roaches present •Provide light shields in overhead bulbs •Clean ceilings, walls, attachments •Clean all sinks and faucets •Clean screen door, repair screen •Repair dishwasher, not operational •Clean all shelving units •Thorough cleaning throughout necessary •Don’t store dish racks on floor, don’t store utensil buckets on floor •Foul odors throughout, eliminate •Eliminate soiled foil •Hanging tape from light fixture •Clean window and window still •No soap or paper towels at hand-stands •Paint and paint tray under 2 bay sinks •Eliminate all unnecessary articles •Clean all storage shelves •Clean inside storage refrigerator •Replace gasket on walk-in door •Rusting floor in walk-in •Clean floor mats •Heavily soiled milk crates and plastic crates in walk-in •Mold growth on bucket in walk-in •Food containers, food product must be store off floor •Clean cobwebs in ceiling corners •Soiled ice scoops •Rusty ice machine •Rusty, soiled, inside ice machine •Falling ceiling tiles, replaces stained falling ceiling tiles •Clean stairs to basement •Provide a complete separation of food service articles and non-food service articles •Clean all equipment and sanitize •Clean overhead rach •Provide adequate lighting •Properly label food products out of original container •Cover all food products during storage •Food containers on the floor •Replace stained cutting boards •Store wiping clothes in sanitizer •Clean inside all cold holding units •Wiping clothes under cutting board •Eliminate cups as scoops, provide scoops with handles •Clean hood attachments •Broken, damaged plates •Clean all tables, shelves, legs to equipment, etc •Provide adequate hair restraints for food workers •Defrost lift up freezer •Clean sides of equipment •Provide adequate sneeze guards at self-service •Eliminate paper lining shelves •damaged, missing floor tiles •Clean all light fixtures and ceilings •Eliminate damaged counters in prep room •Clean all shelves in basement •Eliminate paper lining shelves •Paint shelter bare wood shelves in basement •Rodent droppings in basement •Clean floor in basement •Clean outsides of freezers in basement •Provide light shields on bulbs in basement •Clean ceilings, cobwebs in basement •Hot water in bathrooms must not exceed 115ºF (presently, 144ºF) •Clean back outside area, eliminate all bags of empty bottles, refrigerator, etc •Don’t store utensils, knives between tables / equipment •Separate personal items from food service articles •Employees not washing hands •Properly sanitize equipment and dishes •out of temperature food product, sitting out entire time of inspection (disposed of on site) •Provide smoking prohibited sign on at entrance
6/24/2012
Rubamba 25 High St. Score: 69 due: 2 weeks ●Pre-set tables with exposed utensils ●Hang up mops & brooms ●move thermometer to warmest location in cooler holding potentially hazardous foods ●Need self-close door in bath ●Need a covered trash-can in bathroom for feminine products ●Lower hot water temperature in bathroom to in between 110ºF and 115ºF ●Need paper towel at hand-sink ●Hair Restraints ●Clean up garbage storage area in rear area ●Clean wall board, clean A.C cover ●empty mop water bucken when done with ●Store wipe clothes in sanitary solution ●Clean tracks on side doors ●Cover exposed food products ●label food products not in original container ●Don’t store knives sheath style ●Before putting on a pair of gloves, employees must wash hands properly ●Fix defective flooring / clean floors under and around equipment ●Don’t store toxic items with food products ●Keep front and side doors closed or instal screens ●Seal floor/wall junctures ●Store single service utensils in a sanitary manner ●Don’t line the shelf with towel
Island Spice 459 Winthrop Ave. Score: 70 (Missing inspection sheet)
6/26/2012
Zafra 259 Orange St. Score: 57 due: 2 weeks •Don’t store toxic items with food products •Remove all unused/unnecessary items from establishment •Minimize bare hand contact with ready to eat foods •Seal floor/wall junctures •Don’t store food products in empty fish tank •Cover exposed food products/ Fix defective light shield/ Missing end-caps on light shield •Don’t rinse hands under running water, use soap •Clean ceiling tiles •Store utensils in a sanitary manner •Set-up designated area for used wipe clothes—clothes all over areas •Touch up paint on bar trim •Refill soap & paper towels on hand stand •Handstand cannot be blocked with strainer /Don’t use the hand stand for any other purpose but hand-washing •Hair restrains •Don’t store raw meats over ready to eat vegetables •Clean inside microwave •Store wipe clothes in sanitary solution •Invest in single serving containers •Hang up mop & broom •Touch up defective wall-band/ clean wall-band/ clean air vents •Touch up shelves, clean shelves •label products not in original container •Fix defective flooring, clean floors under & around equipment •Fix defective gasket on doors/ clean gasket on doors •Fruit flies in liquor bottles (2 destroyed, old Cuban rum) •Fix defective tracks in beer cooler / clean tracks in beer cooler •Do’t wrap bottom of beer cooler with foil / don’t line shelf in cooler with cardboard (moldy) •Don’t store food or drink on the floor •Lower hot water in bathroom to in between 110ºF and 115ºF •Mend covered trash-can in bath for feminine products •move thermometer to warmest location in coolers holding potentially hazardous foods
Christy’s 261 Orange St. Score: 59 due: 2 weeks •Fix light on walk-in coolers •Hang up mops & brooms •Fix defective wall tiles, fix defective ceiling, fix defective window •Fix defective floor tiles, clean floor tiles •label all products not in original container •Don’t store food or drink directly on the floor •Don’t line shelf with cardboard •No drinking from an open container in food preparation area •Fix defective exterior on equipment / Wipe ext of equipment / Fix defective gasket on doors / clean gasket on doors / wipe tracks on slide doors •Store wipe cloths in sanitary solution •Seal floor wall junctions •Keep doors closed or install screen •Hollow strains on bar, not protected, invest in single service plates •Repair paper towel at hand-stand •when wrapping utensils, make sure all contact surfaces are covered •Wipe inside ice bin •Fix leaking pipe under 3 bay / fix leaking fan nozzle / fix hand stand handle •Follow label instructions on products that state “refrigerate after opening” —discarded on site •Fruit flies in liquor bottles—destroyed on site (including Johnny Walker Black Label) •Fix SR (?) ceiling over preparation line and over stairwell •move thermometer to warmest location in coolers holding potentially hazardous foods •Minimize bare hand contact with ready to eat foods •Don’t store toxic items with food products •Touch up defective building structure
Four J’s big Deli 200 Davenport Ave. Score:79 due: ASAP •Hair restraints •Clean tracks on sliding doors •Need light shields on exposed bulbs •Store wipes in sanitary solution •label products out of original container •Clean wall-band/ Touch up defective walls / Water stains ceiling tiles •Touch up shelves / Wipe shelves / Don’t line shelves with cardboard •Fix defective flooring / Clean floors under and around equipment •Keep door closed or instal screen •Hang up mops and brooms •Don’t line shelves in cooler with cardboard •move thermometer to warmest location of cooler holding potentially hazardous foods •Wipe inside coolers & freezers •Follow label instructions on products stating “keep refrigerated after open”—discarded, 2 food products on site •Fix defective ceiling tiles / Clean metal wall-band behind shelves •Touch up defective exterior of equipment / Wipe exterior of equipment
6/28/2012
Kudeta 27 Temple St. Score: 72 due: 2 weeks •Need soap at hand-stand by 3-bay sink •label products not in original containers •Store wipe clothes in sanitary solution •Clean wall band / Touch up paint on walls / Clean out walls •Fix defective gasket / Wipe gasket on doors •Don’t store utensils in stagnant water / don’t store knives sheath style •Clean tracks on slide doors •Don’t line shelves with cloth or paper towels •move thermometer to warmest location in cooler containing potentially hazardous foods •Don’t store toxic items with food products •No drinking from an open container in a food preparation area •Cover exposed food products / Don’t store raw chicken over ready to eat food •Don’t wrap equipment with tin foil •Fix defective toilet sat in men’s bathroom •Hang up mops and brooms when not in use •Provide single serving containers •Seal gaps on ext doors / keep slide door shut or instal screen •Fruit flies in liquor bottles—2 bottles destroyed on site •Touch up defective exterior on equipment / Wipe exterior of equipment
Two weeks ago, singer Céline Dion and her husband/manager René Angélil announced that because their Quebec mansion was seldom used — due to her concert schedule — they had decided to put the fabulous island retreat up for sale. At $29,655,500, including all the furnishings, the Île Gagnon retreat was hailed as the most expensive property ever listed on the Quebec housing market.
Earlier this week, Sotheby’s International Realty Quebec broker Joseph Montanaro offered Postmedia an exclusive interview and a sneak peak into the world of a superstar.
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The chateau’s furnishings are included in the price.
Located approximately 25 kilometres north of downtown Montreal, in the Sainte-Rose district of Laval, the secluded 19-acre paradise is surrounded by the Rivière des Mille Îles. A short stone causeway allows access from the mainland to the island, where one passes through two huge gated fences and a guardhouse maintained by securityofficers 24 hours a day. The property is virtually impregnable without an invitation.
Once on the island, there’s a sense of being in a well-groomed park, or a tastefully landscaped forest, complete with more than a dozen varieties of majestic soft- and hardwood trees, including varieties of oak, pine and maple. Chirping baby robins clamber over the lawn, following their mother and begging for worms and insects, while great blue herons stealthily stalk the shoreline, spearing frogs and small fish with their dagger-like beaks. One is immersed in the bucolic pleasures of nature.
A short drive down the crushed stone driveway, the forest opens up and the first glimpse of the mansion is visible, in all its grey stone glory.
First-century Roman statues and other intricately carved 2,000-year-old artifacts adorn the landscape, close to the residence’s entranceway. “At one time there were 200 people working on the house during its building,” Mr. Montanaro says. “It took two years to build and was completed in 2001.”
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courtesy of Sotheby’s International Realty canada Situated on 19 acres, the 24,000-square-foot dwelling is a Canadian version of Buckingham Palace or Château Versailles, albeit on a smaller scale.
The three-storey French Normandy-style château is a modern, private castle, built of grey stone and topped with a slate roof and surrounded by glorious landscaping features.Entering the grand foyer of the 24,000-square-foot residence, one is dazzled, with a feeling of entering an ultra-luxurious opera house.
An exquisite, polished wood and wrought-iron-adorned staircase (one that would have made Scarlett O’Hara blush with envy) winds upwards, opening onto each of the three levels.
The first floor is largely sheathed in fine white and grey marble detailing of the highest quality. Custom-made Persian rugs are laid upon the marble, adding further richness.
Overhead, a lavish onyx and gold gilded chandelier hangs from the coffered ceiling. The place is a Canadian version of Buckingham Palace or Château Versailles, albeit on a smaller scale. but the entrance hall is just a teaser for what is to follow.
The first floor features a formal dining room that seats 18, with chairs covered in silk upholstery. The oversized windows are hung with golden silk drapes. There is also a smaller informal dining room for when it’s just family at home.
Next is the main living room, fashioned for entertaining guests, the ceiling of which has hand-painted blue skies and white clouds.
Adjacent is the custom La Cornue hardwood-panelled kitchen with its three granite-topped islands, 62-inch cooktop, four prep sinks, built-in rotisserie, three ovens, four fridges and an Elektra espresso machine. If you are interested in cooking, then this is a kitchen to die for.
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There must be dozens of televisions in the six-bedroom, six-bathroom home, as well as an integrated sound, satellite and lighting system throughout.
Besides lavish marble floor coverings, many of the floors are done in custom wood in herringbone and basket weave patterns, with intricate figurative and floral inlays. There is a dreamy sun room with cut-stone walls, expansive long windows and warm-toned Jerusalem stone flooring.
“Every room has a television set or sets in it,” Mr. Montanaro says. “Mr. Angélil loves media and television.” There must be dozens of televisions in the six-bedroom, six-bathroom home, as well as an integrated sound, satellite and lighting system throughout.
Mr. Angélil’s office is covered from floor to ceiling in exquisite bird’s-eye maple, with albums, CDs and mementos. Celine Dion has sold more than 200 million albums worldwide.
On the second level is the lavish double master suite and the more contemporary children’s suites, one designed with a false black alligator skin patterned flooring and white shelving, walls and ceiling.
“This look is more like their present home on Jupiter Island, Florida,” the broker says. “The Florida house is more contemporary and in a Bahamian style, which reflects the local climate, while this home is more classic and settled and characteristic of Quebec architecture.”
The third floor holds the gym and guest room, with its canopied and richly carved bed frame. It also has Ms. Dion’s wardrobe of rack upon rack of outfits and a dedicated closet for her extensive shoe collection, all categorized in style and colours.
“It’s no secret that Ms. Dion is a huge shoe and fashion aficionado,” Mr. Montanaro says.The lower level holds the games room with its billiard table, card table and well-stocked bar.
Here also is the mother of all wine cellars: A four-room, vaulted-stone wine cellar with integrated tasting room with seating for 10 people. One room is for red wines, one for white wines, one for Champagne and one for sherries and port.
A customized elevator whisks you from floor to floor. almost every room of the home features a handmade fireplace of the finest coloured marble available. almost every room of this house has a river view.
There are numerous exterior terraces with wrought iron railings and water and forested views.
A very large outdoor in-ground pool is accompanied by a stone pool house, incorporating its own kitchen and built-in barbecue.
This residence is a turnkey purchase, meaning that all the furniture, artwork (for which there is an inventory catalogue), Persian rugs, glassware, flatware, china, linens and much more are part of the purchase. No personal items are included.
Prospective buyers must be pre-qualified before a viewing is allowed. Mr. Montanaro believes the property won’t be on the market for long. “We already have three visits scheduled for June and there is a lot of interest.”Postmedia News
For more info contact Sotheby’s International Realty Quebec broker, Joseph Montanaro, at 514-660-3050 or josephmontanaro.com.
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