As of mid-January, there were only five restaurants closed statewide due to health issues, she said. REPEAT VIOLATION. I understand why they do it. Food and washwater thermometers not available or accessible. Inspection notes: Dried food built up on slicer, grinder, prep bench, bins; spilled food in walk-in; open containers of vegetables stored under meats in walk-in cooler; bay sink used for food prep; lack of managerial control on license renewals, cleaning and sanitizing. Restaurant response: No response to a call or email by deadline. . Paper towel are to remain stocked at all hand wash sinks. Open containers of food stored in walk-in cooler directly under shelving with an accumulation product build up or directly on the floor. Inspection notes: Ready-to-eat food stored near hand-washing sink, where it could be splashed; mechanical ware washing equipment has lime-like residue; water-damaged ceiling tiles in customer seating area; sliced cheese seen on hot line shelves discolored (discarded immediately). ", (SEE THE 2017 RESTAURANT VIOLATIONS LIST). -The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Walk-in cooler fan guards are extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning. Mops not hung to dry. Anything more serious, like a problem with the dishwasher, was addressed quickly. Corrected. Foods not stored at appropriate temperature. -During the lunch service, an item was taken from the fryer and placed on a cloth towel to absorb the oil. -Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. The beans were relocated. So, with that safety in mind, we once again dove into the Agriculture Department's public database of restaurant inspections to see how the Lehigh Valley's eateries fared in 2018. I'm 51 years old and I've been doing this since I was 16. 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). It is also offering inspections outside of normal business hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., excluding holidays) upon written request from the applicant at an additional cost. Italiano Delite Inc. 1985 BROOKSIDE RD MACUNGIE, PA 18062 . Provide documentation that can verify appropriate time in lieu of temperature practices are occurring. 201, south. Rearrange these items. Response: The diner is under new ownership in 2020. Response: Franco Grisafi, the owners son, said turnover in the inspector ranks led to a new focus on small violations, and that his father has been in the restaurant business for 25 years. -No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in both restroom areas to remind food employees to wash their hands. Gray mold buildup on fan guards in walk-in cooler. Product was discarded. A list of local health departments is also available here. 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. Intake-staff receive application materials at our reception area on the 16th Floor of the Labor and Industry Building. "The goal is not to dock people for things," said Shannon Powers, spokeswoman for the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, which conducts many of the inspections. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term cleanliness of an establishment. -Refrigerated ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, is not being date marked. Any violations, no matter how minor, are noted on a report made publicly available on the Agriculture Department's website. 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. -The deli slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Washing equipment had buildup of filth and food residue and not cleaned before use. Wooden pizza paddles and fridge gaskets held together with duct tape. -The handwash sink in the bar area does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device. -Several items, such as various house made sauces, were observed being stored, uncovered, in the main kitchen walk in cooler. -The handwash sink located in the mens and womens bathroom area does not have water at a temperature of at least 100 degrees F. -Pastellios were being hot held at a temperature of 111F, instead of 135F or higher as required. Ensure foods are cooled within the 6 hour window from 135 to below 41 degrees. "Now we do it regularly, and way better than we used to do. -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. Only use hand washing sinks for handwashing. A cooler that wasn't maintaining temperature of 40 degrees was scheduled for repair, but led to two re-inspections in the meantime. The device hidden in the bag's lining was a circular compound, about 3 inches in diameter, that had two fuses and powder concealed in wax paper and plastic wrap, according to the criminal complaint. "I think we've kind of learned our lesson and hope to do better going forward," he said. Rubber scapula utensils used for cooking are deformed and misshapen from heat, and are not durable under normal use. Buildup of grease and old food on kitchen equipment. Reheat the chicken and monitor food temperatures during hot holding. Check out the latest inspection report on restaurants and retail food facilities across the state. Response: Tom McHugh, vice president for Mid-Atlantic Diners LLC, said his company acquired the restaurant around September and requested the inspection as part of the ownership change. -Dishes were observed in the hand wash sink along the service counter, indicating uses other than hand washing. Two doors have gaps that dont protect against insects and rodents. Do not use this unit until it can maintain temperatures below 41F. "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. 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. During the follow up inspection of the facilities, inspector found restaurant all cleaned up, equipment changed /updated and all violations were corrected as stated on the PA. Dept of Agriculture website. Davis also has decades of experience with inspections conducted by the Easton Board of Health at his Pearly Bakers Alehouse. (See the 2018 results.). Chicken was reheated. To read full reports on each inspection, visit. 845 Linden ST Allentown, PA 18102. REPEAT VIOLATION. Inspection notes: Lack of active managerial control regarding proper reheating operations; build up of spilled food, brown congealed oil on the floor under the fryer line; hand sink at the sushi bar has minimal hot water due to failing ring or valve; numerous food containers including shellfish stored directly on floor in walk in cooler. Handwash sink blocked by dirty dish containers and food bins. All managers are required to take a food safety class, he said. Restaurant's response: Owner George Draklellis said that numbers don't tell the whole story; some places may be inspected multiple times a year depending on what health department has jurisdiction (he said Allentown checks his diner three or four times), which can mean more violations. "It's really not a big deal if the lid on the bucket of spaghetti wasn't put back on right away, is it?" public database of restaurant inspections, bacteria that can cause illness grows quickly, on the department's consumer protection page, Kurt Bresswein and Steve Novak | For lehighvalleylive.com. Cooler discharge impacted by ice failing to provide any functional refrigeration.. Remove the cans from use. Description: Observed a significant accumulation of grease and old food debris on the equipment and floor at the cooking line; there are food spills on the shelves and floor in the basement storage area. Raw eggs stored above ready-to-eat food in refrigerator. Hand wash sink are only to be used for hand washing. Address: 1908 Walbert Ave., South Whitehall Township. Food thermometers not available or easily accessible. Soups were discarded. Health inspectors conducted more than 3,700 assessments of 3,000 food-service facilities in the Lehigh Valley in 2019, uncovering 8,000 violations. Restaurant's response: A general manager did not answer multiple calls to his cellphone for comment. Listed compliance status with retail food license requirements is as of Friday, Feb. 21, 2020. Products requiring refrigeration were moved to another unit. Sometimes that has to do with the age of the building or other unexpected delays, but Lozano said he and his staff plan to be make corrections more quickly following inspections. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Inspection notes: Employee was observed going between cleaning and food preparation while wearing the same gloves; employee observed handling raw animal proteins then touching ready-to-eat foods while wearing the same gloves; bottled beverages stored in ice used as an ingredient in drinks; pizza stored in the kitchen beside the pizza oven without temperature control or records of cooking time or discard time; mop stored so that the head is stored directly on top of a box of bamboo skewers and condiment packages. Repair or replace the affected units. Address: 1259 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Salisbury Township, Violations: 20 (still out of compliance as of Jan. 24). And that may not be true," he said. Inspection reports of food facilities in Allentown are available for public access on the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture website; this website works best with Google Chrome. It's all good now. Food product must be stored in a covered state to prevent contamination. -Observed poisonous or toxic material (cans of RAID) other than those required for the operation and maintenance of a food facility. Lozano said that overall he is very proud of his staff and location, both of which get good reviews online. Restaurant's response: Call for comment was disconnected. -Chicken was held at 116-123 degrees F, in the a hot holding cabinet, rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. The bench mixer on the floor extreme south east wall perimeter and base of dry storage bench shows droppings. The 2,000-square-foot store, managed by Brian's childhood best friend, Greg Sheton, is expected to employ about 15 people. Find lehighvalleylive.com on Facebook. Monitor food temperatures during hot holding. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Source: Pennsylvania Dept. 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. Search by establishment type, name, hotel, inspection grade, address, city or zip code. Use of this area must cease immediately. The inspections cover restaurants, cafeterias, food markets, processors and other food establishments. Humane Society Police Officers Registry Remove all items from this sink immediately. Ceiling in basement prep area is being covered with a utility tarp. Discard the milk. Black mold-like residue on wash sink nozzle. Response: An employee who answered the phone said they were too busy to address the inspection violations. To access the inspection reports you may have to change your computer's settings to allow pop-ups. -Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required at the salad prep station. He added that the establishment is following procedures. "A lot of violations makes it seem like there's a problem, but there may be not. The inspections cover restaurants, cafeterias, food markets, processors and other food establishments. Inspection notes: Mold visible on tray and shelving in walk-in cooler; refrigerator not capable of maintaining food at 41 degrees or below, needs repair; slicer has food residue, must be dismantled and cleaned; employee whose certification is displayed no longer works there; fire suppression system over cooking equipment not serviced in over a year. Calls to a managers cellphone were not returned. Corrected. Hand wash sinks may only be used for hand washing. Remove the beans and place them into a walk-in cooler. They ran the gamut from the gross (roaches,. Grill and fryer dirty with food debris and encrusted grease. Mold and food residue seen on juice machine. And sometimes they can correct health inspectors' findings: Bishop said the violation for cheese being out too long didn't take into account that McDonald's cheese is made differently from cheeses more commonly available. Stored food not properly dated. 7801 GLENLIVET WEST DR Fogelsville, PA 18051. Replace this piece of equipment with a food/restaurant grade brush that can be easily cleaned and sanitized. The inspections cover restaurants, cafeterias, food markets, processors and other food establishments. Four years we never had these type of violations, Davis said. Please understand that each inspection is a "snapshot" representing conditions observed on the day and time of the inspection. All violations were corrected within 48 hours," owner John Pittas said by email. Display cooler not maintaining temperature. Many appliances that were in storage area and equipment that was not being used were also removed from the premises during this time period. Evidence of roach feces on walls on food boxes, etc. Visit the Restaurant Inspections Search webpage to begin your search. -Food Employee observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. throughout facility; several food products in the ice cream area, kitchen, walk-in cooler area stored open with no covering; observed kitchen cooking equipment with encrusted grease and soil accumulation. -Raw shelled eggs stored directly above produce in the walk-in refrigerator. Wall in waitstaff area is just unfinished drywall. "Sometimes (things are) out of our control, like every restaurant and every business.". He also said some requirements, such as wrapping all silverware, aren't enforced in other inspection jurisdictions. Date: 3/30/18. Here are the results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of Feb. 16-22. Description: Employee observed preparing raw meat products feeding into ware washer and returning to service once again failing to wash hands." Mops not hung to dry. Moldy cucumbers found in walk-in. Food/ beverage contact surfaces, such as coffee pots, must be washed in the wash-rinse-sanitize method. Here are the results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of Jan. 26-Feb. 1. The inspections cover restaurants, cafeterias, food markets, processors and other food establishments. Chicken seen thawing in prep sink with no running water. The Township is bordered by Upper Macungie to the South, Lowhill to the East, Lynn to the North and Berks . 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. -Observed chicken, pastellios, and sausage being stored in the hot hold unit at 126F, 100F, & 101F, respectfully. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Violation (s): 3. Refrigerated food stored more than 24 hours not marked with dates. Disclaimer: According to the Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Laboratory Services division, inspections are a snapshot of the day and time of the inspection. -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. 32 Restaurants That Passed the First Inspection with ZERO violation Feb. 16, 2023 THE EAGLE'S NEST RESTAURANT (None) Feb. 16, 2023 JORDAN'S WINE BAR & CELLAR (12901 MCGREGOR BLVD UNIT 14). -No sign or poster was posted at the hand washing sink in the employees restroom to remind food employees to wash their hands. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Dismantle the slicer and clean and sanitize all parts. This room was not proposed /existing at the time of the opening inspection. Restaurants's response: "They were all minor. Health inspectors said they visited the Club At Westminster, 2199 Berkley Way, Lehigh Acres, on Jan. 3 and found evidence of roaches. I definitely see where theyre coming from with all this, but we still think theyre being a little anal. Here are the results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of Oct. 28 to Nov. 3. -The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. A restaurant manager holds a checklist of operational procedures.Rachel Sonnenshine | MLive.com file photo, Address: 2400 Schoenersville Road, Hanover Township, Lehigh County. Various food not stored or cooled at appropriate temperatures. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. There was no immediate response from a call for comment to Pizza Hut media relations. The area restaurants with zero inspection violations were Zoomers Amusement Park Cafe, 17455 Summerlin Road, south Fort Myers; Five Guys Burgers & Fries, 16230 Summerlin Road No. Address: 233 N. Route 100, Upper Macungie Township. Dismantle the slicer and clean and sanitize the entire slicer. Inspection notes: No detectable concentration of chlorine in the solution in which the wiping cloths were stored; individual was observed eating in the kitchen; paper towel dispenser at the hand sink at the front service counter was empty; cutting board was not sanitized after being washed; fruit flies were observed in the kitchen. 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. Description: Firm making various claims on menu (organic, antibiotic-free, gluten-free) and having no documentation to verify claim. Easily observable condensate dripping from greens keeper directly into sliced onion on sandwich station bain marie. Malodorous slime and ponding moisture under the the cutting block on the sandwich bain marie. Black mold on ice machine discharge chute. 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. Raw proteins such as uncooked beef and pork must be stored below ready to eat product. department's statewide inspection database, https://www.pafoodsafety.pa.gov/Web/Inspection/PublicInspectionSearch.aspx, Pennsylvania Dept. Food stored on the floor in walk-in cooler and freezer. Restaurant owners and managers told us that a vast majority of the problems uncovered are minor, things that can and often were corrected on the spot or at least fairly soon after. The food was still above 135F. Restaurant's response: Call for comment was disconnected. Correct this practice immediately. That, Palmer says, shows that they're making progress. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be cold held at 41F or below. Sincerely, The Bureau of Food Safety & Laboratory Services Staff . Inspection notes: A bird was observed entering through a propped-open door (it subsequently flew out); no detectable concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing solution at the three-bay sink; container of scallions found in the ice machine (ice used as an ingredient may not also be used as an exterior coolant); broken eggs shells were found in the bulk container of BBQ sauce, which was subsequently discarded; cooked rice scoop was stored in water at 100 degrees Fahrenheit, not in water maintained at or above 135 degrees, as required. -Knives were stored in between prep tables. Another inspection is pending soon. -Pork loin was observed thawing at room temperature on top of the refrigerator in the dish room, which is not an approved thawing method. Items are to be rearranged on the shelf unit. All rights reserved (About Us). At least once a year, Erie County Department of Health officials inspect all restaurants and stores that sell unpackaged food. Do not use refrigeration equipment that can not consistently maintain temperatures of 41F or below. "It's hard (for an inspector) to not find a violation. Kurt Bresswein may be reached at kbresswein@lehighvalleylive.com. Rewash this piece of equipment. -Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the front prep area or the mens bathroom. (Ken Stevens | MLive.com file photo). Soap not available at handwash sink. Description: Wood log in kitchen being used with a cutting board as a prep table. Employee seen touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands. 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. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Sinks next to food prep area overflowing with dirty dishes piled on floor. Equipment thermometer not available or accessible. -The hand wash sink in the kitchen was observed to have a dirty pan in it. Dishes not cleaned properly; sanitizer not applied correctly, food production bowls used instead of sink bays. Corrected. LEHIGH COUNTY. Keep raw chicken below other raw meats. Corrected. 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). Door gaskets on bain marie cooler repaired with packing tape. Address: 3205 S. Delaware Dr., Williams Township. Also, the time of day could influence things. The following Dauphin County restaurants were found to have violated Pennsylvania's health and safety regulations during inspections between Sept 5-11. Product must be thawed in a refrigerator or under cool running water that is 70F or below. Slime residue on drive-through soda fountain ice chute, lid of burger bain marie and elsewhere. But they get corrected. (Christopher Millette | PennLive.com file photo). Response: A person in charge could not be reached for comment. Chives stored in ice bin used for drinks. Address: 4128 W. Tilghman St., South Whitehall Township. Why one board member is criticizing process, New Jersey trooper shooting suspect caught, departments statewide inspection database, https://www.pafoodsafety.pa.gov/Web/Inspection/PublicInspectionSearch.aspx, Pennsylvania Dept. Response: An employee who answered the phone said they werent interested in speaking to a reporter about the inspection violations. (COMING SOON: LEHIGH VALLEY RESTAURANTS WITH NO HEALTH CODE VIOLATIONS IN 2019). For more information on how the inspections are conducted, view a list of FAQs. Clean out the utensils and wash, rinse, and sanitize them in the three bay sink. Response: A person in charge said the problems have been fixed but wanted to talk with others before saying more. Lehigh County; State & Federal Representatives; City Budget; Home Rule Charter & Code; Comprehensive Annual Financial Report; . An ambient temperature of the refrigerator was observed at 53F. 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.. A message left for a person in charge was not returned. Inspector Comments: -The deli slicer blade, a food contact surface, was observed to . -Food, which was cooled, was not reheated to 165 degrees F within two hours, for hot holding. This sink shall only be used for hand washing and must be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times. Kitchen food cart, walk-in cooler floor both extremely dirty. Ceiling tile and duct tape loose and hanging above the cook line. This will show the violations from the last inspection, the comments from the inspector and give you an idea why that violation is important. Peeling paint and loose dust on the ceiling above the pizza prep bain marie. Employees seen working with exposed foods with fingernail polish and/or artificial fingernails. Inspection notes: "Extremely" dirty floor; certification not posted in public view; accumulated dust, dirt and food residue around sink area; duct tape used to seal gaps on counter areas is frayed and peeling; some prepackaged foods missing labels. Bain marie not keeping deli meats sufficiently cold. To better connect consumers with the inspection reports, the department last year unveiled an app searchable by restaurant name, city or ZIP code. Address: 1162 MacArthur Road, Whitehall Township, Description: What appears to be gnawed yellow foam insulation and easily observable nesting observed in old bain marie that was converted to what appears to be a bakery area. From diners to dives, high-end restaurants to fast food -- no one escapes the eye of the health inspector. of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection database, Lehigh Valley restaurant inspections: Feb. 16-22, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Tom Sizemore, Saving Private Ryan actor, dies at 61, Bryan Kohberger defense lawyers want gag order kept in Idaho killings case, Allentown School Board likely to vote on hiring Carol Birks as superintendent next week.
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