YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Refrigerated food stored more than 24 hours not marked with dates. Correct this practice immediately. Disclaimer: These records are sanitation and safety inspections conducted by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants on public food service establishments. Steve Novak may be reached at snovak@lehighvalleylive.com. Anything more serious, like a problem with the dishwasher, was addressed quickly. But it's a process designed to keep diners safe. 1. "I think we've kind of learned our lesson and hope to do better going forward," he said. Inspection notes: Employees were not following procedures of keeping food safe, shown by the mishandling of raw meat products and also raw chicken by not refrigerating and mixing with ready-to-eat foods; chicken that was delivered was left on a table and had already been recorded as reading 61 degrees, indicating the chicken was not 41 degrees or lower at the time of delivery within the past three hours; cutting board and prep table that was being used to cut food on had food residue on that was not something that was currently being cut; employees were observed placing gloves on their hands after arrival, but not washing their hands first; room off the food storage room is "full of unused equipment and scrap metal has never been cleaned, and presents a harborage area for insects and vermin"; four cases of juice concentrate marked to be kept frozen until use were at room temperature for an undetermined length of time. An accumulation of dried impacted food product build up on floors in walk in cooler, under hot line and other areas of the kitchen. One handwash sink overflowing with heavily soiled cotton towels, the other dry to the touch, indicating employees failing to wash hands prior to food production.. "If you check my health inspection lately you see just approximately zero" violations, he did say. Description: Stored meat does not match invoices; some beef in freezer packed in plastic smiley face takeout bags. Corrected. Label all storage containers with the name of the food and the date on which it was prepared. Discard the milk. If you wouldn't see that, that means they're not doing their job.". Do not allow hot food to remain at room temperature. Floor not easy to clean because of cracked tiles; loose flooring in walk-in cooler gathers stagnant water; cardboard used as a floor cover. Establishment Match By Name/Location The bench mixer on the floor extreme south east wall perimeter and base of dry storage bench shows droppings. -The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Checking one place in the morning when everything is "nice and neat" can be very different from an inspection during the "controlled chaos" of a diner's lunch rush. Food prep workers not wearing hair/beard nets or hats. Address: 327 Star Road, Upper Macungie Township. Also, at the time of the inspection, violations are recorded but are often corrected on site prior to the inspector leaving the establishment. Soap must be available at hand washing sinks at all times. Inspector Comments: -The deli slicer blade, a food contact surface, was observed to . -Half & Half was held at 48 degrees F, in a small display cooler at the front counter, rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Description: Bins of rice with loose lids in the kitchen are being stored next to a trashcan without a lid and employees are throwing trash from the cooking line into the trashcan. Milk containers reused to store house-made beverages. These items included sea scallops at 50F, calamari at 47F, and duck confit at 49F. Feb. 10, 2023 LOS TAQUITOS MEXICAN FOOD BIG MARTINEZ II INC (3305 LEE BLVD) Feb. 10, 2023 RED SOX JET BLUE PARK MAJOR LEAGUE KITCHEN (11500 FENWAY SOUTH DRIVE) Feb. 10, 2023 HIGHLAND WOODS GOLF SNACK STOP (9100 HIGHLAND WOODS BLVD) Feb. 10, 2023 HEIDI'S GERMAN RESTAURANT . Response: A manager says that his restaurant has complied with everything the city has required. Permits, Food Service License/Inspection: 610-437-7759: Permits, Hamilton Mall: 610-437-7610: Permits, Heating: Description: Lack of active managerial control as identified in monitoring and holding of fresh cut leafy greens under refrigeration, failing to adequately clean and sanitize food contact surfaces as applicable and failing to wash hands as needed. Refrigeration unit is inoperative and failing to functionally maintain temperature. Buildup of dry food on various utensils. Crab meat and lobster meat not labeled as imitation on menu. Food thermometers not available or accessible. Dirty dishes and a tip for the waitress sit on a diner counter.Tony Kurdzuk | NJ Advance Media file photo. Ceiling in basement prep area is being covered with a utility tarp. To access the inspection reports you may have to change your computer's settings to allow pop-ups. Kitchen handwash sink blocked by dirty dishes, not always accessible to employees. *CORRECTED*. In addition, the Allentown Health Bureau investigates complaints of food-borne illness and adulterated food products in Allentown facilities. Hands must be washed at the designated hand wash sink. Restaurant's response: "We regret that any initial health inspection report completed during 2018 was not up to our high standards at Torre, where we have always been in compliance with state health inspection standards," corporate chef Christopher Heath wrote in an email. Follow him on Twitter @SteveNovakLVL and Facebook. "I personally felt that the inspector did her job but could had given us a day or two to correct them. Foods stored in cooler not properly dated; some foods not stored or cooled at proper temperature. throughout facility. LEHIGH COUNTY. -The handwash sink located in the Starbucks counter area does not have water at a temperature of at least 100 degrees F. Facility has other convenient handwashing sinks to use while repairs are being made. That means multiple people on every shift are watching for possible issues, Palmer said. The exhaust fan unit that is above the cooking bank is laden with oil, grease, and food debris. In the room that is used to store sauces, in the rear of the store, numerous ceiling tiles were stained from water leaking from apartment above. Gap in door does not protect against insects or rodents. Two doors have gaps that dont protect against insects and rodents. The inspections cover restaurants, cafeterias, food markets, processors and other food establishments. Inspection notes: Condensate from the walk-in freezer leaking onto food boxes, affecting the packaging; hot water heater is leaking, leaving a constant puddle in kitchen; mops are not being hung to air dry; cleaning of the floors is not being done at a frequency to prevent accumulation of dirt, grease and debris; premises have excessive amount of litter on lawn and around the building and parking lot; cheese and herb mixture in walk-in cooler stored with no date of opening. Blose's Market. Local laws regulate how frequently these inspections take place, and what specific items the inspectors look for, but, in general, environmental health inspectors check that safeguards are in. Use of this area must cease immediately. Foods not stored at appropriate temperature. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). -Various sizes, flavors, and brands of milk at both the storefront large milk coolers and the small cafe bottled beverage cooler; Refrigerated ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, were datemarked with a sell by, use by or discard by date and offered for sale to consumers beyond the manufacturers original date. They even told us we keep our facility very well," Lin said of his restaurant's three inspections in 2018. A phone call to the corporate office was not returned by deadline. The violations listed here are those that are classified as Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions, which can result in illness if not corrected. Corrected. Description: Dirt buildup on wash trays for cups and glasses. The 2019 inspections, he felt, focused on things that may not routinely apply to a 35-seat diner or a mom-and-pop restaurant, such as putting up a staff-only sign over the kitchen linked to bioterrorism concerns, or listing every ingredient in packaged food made on the premises and sold in the general store. Take a look at Mcdonald's restaurant inspections. Old food, dishes and utensils in the handwash sink indicating uses other than hand washing. Food and grease-like buildup on floors, walls, ceiling and vents around hot line. Address: 3317 Hamilton Blvd., South Whitehall Township. Food stored in walk-in not properly labeled, dated or covered. -The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the PA Food Code as evidenced by incorrect responses to food safety questions. Eight full-service, fast-food and fast-casual restaurants received zero violations on their early-November health and safety inspections, including: the Subway at 12331 Towne Lake Drive No.. Results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of January 7-13. . -Interior of soda gun nozzles at both bar areas; a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Sette Luna registered 21 violations in its first inspection Feb. 2, 2018, and dropped that to seven in a follow-up inspection a week later, the last one on record. Most restaurants are revealed to have at least a few violations in a given year, a lot of them fairly minor. Inspectors will conduct routine examinations and follow-ups when required, but inspections can also be spurred by complaints. The inspections listed here are those that fall under the jurisdiction of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, as well as those county and local health departments that have elected to post results in the departments statewide inspection database. Here are the results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of Oct. 28 to Nov. 3. . There are other violations not listed here that are classified under Good Retail Practices. Visit the link above to see the full list of violations among all categories. Dishes not cleaned properly; sanitizer not applied correctly, food production bowls used instead of sink bays. -Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the front counter/prep area. Restaurant's response: Standard procedure when a health inspector comes is to fix any issues pointed out right away; when they return for a follow-up, everything is OK. "We fixed all violations already," said Daniel Chen, one of the workers. "Numerous open plastic bus tubs of raw and/or cooked items stored directly under rusty corroded steel racks with easily observable adhering dried food product on bottom of rack directly over open tubs. Missing parasite destruction records. Response: This location has closed since the 2019 inspections. -Prepared cakes in the second refrigerated display case are 48 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Additionally, cream was observed in the reach in bar fridge at 47F. That would had been a cause to immediately shut down the restaurant in my opinion.". Floor under the hot side of the line shows congealed oil, spilled food and non food material. Mold and dust seen on the walk-in cooler ceiling and fan guards on another unit. he asked. -The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Here is a . -The handwash sink behind the front counter does not have water at a temperature of at least 100 degrees F. Fix the hand sink so that water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees F is available at all times. Inspection notes: Food prep in the dish-washing room; pans and cooking equipment coated with food and grease; dirty knives stored with clean; dirty floors; walk-in cooler latch not working and door not closing; painted drywall in basement must be covered with non-porous, non-absorbent paneling; most violations in follow-up inspection were repeats. He understands why customers may be wary of inspectors notes, but hopes minor problems easily rectified dont scare anyone away. (COMING SOON: LEHIGH VALLEY RESTAURANTS WITH NO HEALTH CODE VIOLATIONS IN 2019). All violations were corrected within 48 hours," owner John Pittas said by email. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. The violations listed here are those that are classified as Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions, which can result in illness if not corrected. Lehighvalleylive.com staff writer Sara K. Satullo contributed to this report. -Food scraps were observed in the kitchen hand wash sink. Imitation crab meat labeled as crab meat. Open containers and tubs of various food products (tofu, shredded greens, etc.) This action was corrected by the inspector on site. A health inspector in Harrisburg checks a bar. ", "It was just like petty stuff," he continued. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Inspection notes: Improper use of rodenticide in dry storage area; food in walk-in and cooler on cook's line stored without covering; fridge on cook's line not working, requires repair or replacement; various foods stored too warm or improperly. "That's one of the things with the public that when you say, 'Oh you have a number of violations,' then people say, 'Oh this isn't a safe place to eat.' "It's hard (for an inspector) to not find a violation. A bucket of sanitizing solution was stored in the hand washing sink.. -Soap was not available at the handwash sink behind the deli case. Date: 8/2/18. The food was still above 135F. Since then things are significantly different now that were fully staffed., Address: 4128 W. Tilghman St., South Whitehall Township, Description: Management lacking in food safety documentation, including license renewal and parasite destruction records for sushi fish. There were various things that had been neglected. McHugh also noted the company plans to completely remodel the location in 2020. Address: 4527 Route 309, North Whitehall Township. -Knives were stored in between prep tables. None of the violations were "critical," he noted. Peter Litos, the new owner, said he immediately addressed old problems like the location of the ice machine and food shelves. Roof leaks water in the customer dining area. (Berks, Delaware, Lehigh, Northampton) 1015 BRIDGE RD, COLLEGEVILLE PA 19426 610-489-1003 Fax: 610 . Some food not heated or stored at proper temperature. Description: Candy given to customers after their meals is only labeled in Chinese. An ambient temperature of the refrigerator was observed at 53F. They ran the gamut from the gross (roaches, mold) to the mundane (missing hair nets, mops stored incorrectly) and the odd (a wooden log in a kitchen). Restaurant's response: A manager said he had to check with ownership before commenting; no response by deadline. Mold and mildew under prep equipment, in walk-in cooler and beverage cooler. Floor drain basins under warewashing and soda fountain, and ice cream area are moldy, slimy and need cleaning. Food workers not wearing hair restraints. Employee was observed handling dirty utensils and then serving food at the hot line without washing their hands in between. Raw beef stored over carrots in walk-in cooler. Employees not washing hands properly; handwash sink blocked by dried food, discarded aprons and pans. Lehigh County; State & Federal Representatives; City Budget; Home Rule Charter & Code; Comprehensive Annual Financial Report; . -Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours is not being date marked. An individual inspection report may or may not be representative of the overall, long-term sanitation and food safety of a particular food facility. Slime residue on drive-through soda fountain ice chute, lid of burger bain marie and elsewhere. But they are the Department of Health so were going to respect them and respect their wishes. Grisafi also noted in an interview, Weve fixed everything for them. A message left for a person in charge was not returned. -Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours is not being date marked. There was nothing major," said manager Pete Venardos, noting violations were addressed "within a week. -The hand washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by a pan of grapes and it was not accessible at all times for employee use. January 27, 2023 Harrisburg, PA - Today, Acting Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced $200,000 in grants to three agriculture nonprofits to fund projects ai. A stack of clean glasses sits on a counter.Rachel Sonnenshine | MLive.com file photo, Address: 833 N. Krocks Road, Unit 101, Lower Macungie Township. Reheat the chicken to 165F immediately. -Severely dented, swollen, distressed canned items observed in dry storage room are and intended for use in the food facility. They ran the gamut from the gross (roaches,. Corrected. From diners to dives, high-end restaurants to fast food -- no one escapes the eye of the health inspector. To read full reports on each inspection, visit. Dismantle the slicer and clean and sanitize all parts. To minimize the risk of foodborne illness, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) conducts routine inspections of supermarkets, grocery stores, convenience stores, coffee shops, bakeries, retail meat markets, seafood markets, juice and smoothie bars, bottled water plants, ice and water vending machines, food Susie's Shady Nook. Inspection notes: Person in charge not monitoring employee activities; knife being stored in walk-in cooler, stuck in a box of jalapeos; employee seen prepping food, wiping gloved hands on soiled rag on waist then continuing food prep; employee was observed touching his face with gloved hands then touching chips; wiping cloths are being used for multiple tasks, are being allowed to come into contact with ready-to-eat food, and are being stored in the pockets of employees;in fridge, a reusable food basket was being used as a scoop; "employees were transferring soup from a soup pot to smaller containers. Soap not available at handwash sink. "A lot of violations makes it seem like there's a problem, but there may be not. (Christopher Millette | PennLive.com file photo). There are stained ceiling tiles throughout the facility. Hood dirty, grease filters missing. A restaurant is said to be out of compliance when any issues found require a repeat visit by the inspector, Powers said. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. All managers are required to take a food safety class, he said. "Please also note that at no point during 2018 was Torre ruled Out of Compliance with food safety standards: both our 7/25 inspection and our follow-up 8/9 inspection resulted in 'In Compliance' rulings for Torre. -Chicken was held at 116-123 degrees F, in the a hot holding cabinet, rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. This is to be cleaned and sanitized and then replaced. Listed compliance status with retail food license requirements is as of Friday, Feb. 21, 2020. Description: Employee observed preparing raw meat products feeding into ware washer and returning to service once again failing to wash hands." Post a sign at this hand sink. -Items were observed to be out of temperature in the pull out drawers below the bain marie units along the cook line. Feb. 20, 2023: Inspection Completed - No Further Action: 6: 0: DOMINO'S 3883 I'm in compliance.". A list of local health departments is also available here. Food thermometers not available or easily accessible. Corrected by replacing vegetables with cut ones in the refrigerator, and placing these back into walk-in as they have been just placed into cooler. Food in walk-in not marked with date opened. Board Code: 200 District: 7 Region: 16 License Type: Permanent Food Service Rank Code: Seating Licensee: ADAMS FOODS, INC. Business: MCDONALD'S 1245 Homestead Road North, Lehigh Acres (Lee county), FL, 33936. At least once a year, these trained professionals scour professional kitchens for potential health issues, correcting as many as possible on the spot. Label all food with the name of the food and the date on which it was prepared. Inspection notes: Ice machine has black and pink slime (turned off until follow-up); moldy food in walk-in cooler, some stored without lids; dirty, "uncleanable" strainers; dust, dirt, residue on equipment and floors; cutting boards, baking equipment not cleaned regularly, evidenced by old food/mold growth; live roach seen; leaky plumbing; live fruit flies in bar area; 2 dead fruit flies floating in liquor bottle. Takeout containers improperly stored face-up with food side exposed. Do not use refrigeration equipment that can not consistently maintain temperatures of 41F or below. Address: 4558 Crackersport Road, South Whitehall Township. 346 RIDGE AVE Allentown, PA 18102 Date: 10/11/19 Inspection Type: Complaint Compliance: Out Violation (s): 5 Comments: -Food Employee observed eating food in the hot service area. Description: Kitchen walls, equipment, storage containers, tables were found not to be clean. Employee handling chicken with latex rubber gloves, not disposal gloves. Assorted food products were observed being stored directly on the floor of the walk in refrigerator and walk in freezer. Food containers not labeled with contents. Black mold-like residue on wash sink nozzle. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. I definitely see where theyre coming from with all this, but we still think theyre being a little anal. 6299 ROUTE 309 STE 1B NEW TRIPOLI, PA 18066. A cooler that wasn't maintaining temperature of 40 degrees was scheduled for repair, but led to two re-inspections in the meantime. Restaurant response: Everything identified by inspectors has been corrected, owner Eddie Lozano said, though he added that perhaps they should have been fixed faster. -Pork loin was observed thawing at room temperature on top of the refrigerator in the dish room, which is not an approved thawing method. -The handwash sink located in the deli area does not have water at a temperature of at least 100 degrees F. -Soda machine nozzles, a food contact surface, was observed to have food and mold-like residue and was not clean to sight and touch. There are other violations not listed here that are classified under Good Retail Practices. Visit the link above to see the full list of violations among all categories. Kitchen food cart, walk-in cooler floor both extremely dirty. Ceiling tile and duct tape loose and hanging above the cook line. Food thermometers not available or easily accessible. Employee seen eating at work station adjacent to food prep bench. See which of your local eateries had violations last week. Inspection notes: Rodent bait left uncovered under a freezer in food prep area; worker did not wash hands after using the bathroom; egg rolls, chicken sitting out of refrigeration and too warm; shrimp thawing in container of standing water; raw chicken stored over broccoli. Door gaskets on bain marie cooler repaired with packing tape. Restaurant's response: Did not respond to messages or an email by deadline.
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