Gush's Bar

351 East Washington Avenue, Elmira, NY 14901

Passed re-check · Apr 29, 2026 Directions
78
Fair BiteKarma score 78 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 7 of 7 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Apr 29, 2026: passed with 2 violations.
  • Keeps coming up: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage)., cited 2 times, plus 6 other repeat issues.
  • 3 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 7 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Apr 29

    Re-Inspection

    2 violations
    • Minor Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
    • Minor Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
  3. Passed Mar 23

    Inspection

    11 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
    • Critical Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
    • Minor Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Minor 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)
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Minor Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
    • Minor Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
    • Minor Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
    • Minor Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
    • Minor Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
    • Minor Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  4. 2025
  5. Passed Dec 29

    Inspection

    2 violations
    • Minor Insects, rodents present
    • Minor Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
  6. Passed Jan 14

    Inspection

    5 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
    • Minor Insects, rodents present
    • Minor Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Minor Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator

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