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Lehigh Valley restaurant inspections June 4-10, 2017: 'Person in Charge does not have adequate control of food safety'
Morning Call - 6/16/2017
June 16--Here are the results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of June 4-11, 2017.
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 department's statewide inspection database.
The inspections cover restaurants, cafeterias, food markets, processors and other food establishments. To read full reports on each inspection, visit https://www.pafoodsafety.pa.gov/Web/Inspection/PublicInspectionSearch.aspx
Disclaimer: According to the Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Laboratory Services division, "inspections are a 'snapshot' of the day and time of the inspection. Also, at the time of the inspection, violations are recorded but are often corrected on the spot prior to the inspector leaving the facility."
For more information on how the inspections are conducted, view a list of FAQs.
LEHIGH COUNTY
COLD STONE CREAMERY # 1932
178 LEHIGH VALLEY MALL, WHITEHALL, PA 18052
Date: 06/08/2017
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Single-use utensils located in the serving area, were stored with food/lip contact surface exposed to hand contact when retrieved by food employees. Corrected.
FOUR SEAS GROCERY MARKET LLC
1154 MACARTHUR RD., WHITEHALL, PA 18052
Date: 06/08/2017
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 0
MISSION BBQ ALLENTOWN
1421 GRAPE ST., Whitehall, PA 18052
Date: 06/08/2017
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 3
Inspector Comments:
-Food employees with beards observed in food prep areas not wearing beard covers.
-Observed partially dissolved labels and glue residue on cleaned and sanitized food containers.
-Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in the kitchen area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).
PIZZA HUT #032193
2419 MACARTHUR RD., Whitehall, PA 18052
Date: 06/08/2017
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Food facility has an original certificate posted, but the location is not conspicuous for public viewing.
SALVATORE ITALIAN RESTAURANT
6301 ROUTE 309 STE 1, NEW TRIPOLI, PA 18066
Date: 06/08/2017
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 7
Inspector Comments:
-The food facility does not maintain Food Employee Certification records as required.
-The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.
-Assorted meats and cheeses were held at 50 °F, in the pizza bain mari area, rather than 41°F or below as required. All items put on ice until repairs are made.
-Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in standing reach in refrigerator equipment.
-Electric can opener blade, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
-Old food debris and grease observed on floors under fryer/grill area.
-Carpet being used as a floor covering in pizza prep area.
-Wall in the kitchen doorway area is made of drywall that is cracked and damaged and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface and must be repaired.
CVS PHARMACY #2507
3943 ROUTE 309, SCHNECKSVILLE, PA 18078
Date: 06/07/2017
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Observed open food bags, debris, trash under food storage shelving that needs to be cleaned.
-Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodents (traps with rodents in) in storage room areas, but facility does have a pest control program.
DERR'S MARKET
7812 MAIN ST., PO BOX 642, FOGELSVILLE, PA 18051
Date: 06/07/2017
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 5
Inspector Comments:
-The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.
-Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.
-Condenser in the walk-in cooler is dripping water into a plastic container.
-Paper towels not available at the handwash sink in the back area. Corrected.
-There is peeling paint on the ceiling and wall areas of the walk in cooler.
LEHIGH VALLEY ZOO SNACK BAR
5150 GAME PRESERVE RD., SCHNECKSVILLE, PA 18078
Date: 06/07/2017
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 10
Inspector Comments:
-Food employees observed in food service area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers.
--Ice scoop in front ice bin observed stored in the ice and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Corrected.
-Assorted food was held at 45.5 °F, in the Bain Marie area, rather than 41°F or below as required. Corrected.
-Prepackaged frozen yogurt is not labeled to clearly indicate any "Big 8" allergen ingredients, all ingredients and / or the allergen warning statement. Product was pulled from sale until proper labeling.
-Mesh strainer with broken webbing in clean utensil area. Corrected.
-Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in reach in refrigerator equipment.
-Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.
-Observed mold build up on plastic guard in ice machine and also food residue and paper shavings on blade of table mounted can opener. Corrected.
-An insect control device located in kitchen area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. Corrected.
-Customer service windows do not provide controlment devices for insect and/or rodents, as required.
-Rear door to the outside, located in the kitchen area of the food facility is not self-closing and/or is being propped open.Corrected.
MOUNTAINVILLE FIRE COMPANY #16
2018 S 4TH ST., ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Date: 06/07/2017
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 0
POLISH WATER ICE
7727 GLENLIVET W DR STE E, Fogelsville, PA 18051
Date: 06/07/2017
Inspection Type: Opening
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 0
SPRING HILL GOLF
4565 SPRING HILL DR., SCHNECKSVILLE, PA 18078
Date: 06/07/2017
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 6
Inspector Comments:
-Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the reach in, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. Ice cream mix is stored frozen until needed therefore it was beyond the manufacturers use by date. Written chart will be used for rotation.
-Food facility has an original certificate posted, but the location is not conspicuous for public viewing.
-Hot dogs were held at 115 °F, in the hot dog roller area, rather than 135°F or above as required. Corrected.
-Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Flooring behind counter has food/splash residue.
-Observed no chemical sanitizer being used on equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them, and prior to use. Corrected.
-Walk through door to the outside, located in the rear area of the food facility is not self-closing and/or is being propped open. Service windows are also left open. Fans turned on at service counter to help with insects.
SUSHI BY JAY @ WEIS
5020 ROUTE 873, Schnecksville, PA 18078
Date: 06/07/2017
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 4
Inspector Comments:
-Refrigerated ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the sushi prep refrigerator, is not being date marked.
-Food facility HACCP plan does not have all required elements as outlined in the PA Food Code and is missing processing record date verification,p.h. record date verification, as required.
-Sliced avocado left laying on shelf in food container area with no covering.
-Observed shelving for food containers and utensils covered with cardboard which is not an easy to clean surface.
CHINA KING
5509 MACARTHUR RD., WHITEHALL, PA 18052
Date: 06/06/2017
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Fried chicken pieces were being held at 45°F, not 41°F or less as required. Corrected.
-There were no single-use towels or sign reminding employees to wash their hands at the handwash sink in the kitchen. Corrected
COLONY MEADERY
905 HARRISON ST STE 115, Allentown, PA 18103
Date: 06/06/2017
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 0
COSI
2880 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley, PA 18034
Date: 06/06/2017
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Blue ice buckets at the ice machine are cracked/damaged on the bottom.
GEO HALAL MEAT INC
1154 MACARTHUR RD REAR, Whitehall, PA 18052
Date: 06/06/2017
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Facility did not have procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event involving vomitus or fecal matter discharge onto surfaces within the facility. Corrected
-There were no single-use towels available at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Corrected. The was no sign in the restroom reminding employees to wash their hands. Corrected
GIUSEPPE RESTAURANT & GOURMET PIZZA
7432 ROUTE 309, NEW TRIPOLI, PA 18066
Date: 06/06/2017
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: Out
Violation(s): 8
Inspector Comments:
-The food facility does not maintain Food Employee Certification records as required.
-Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid.
-A food employee was observed making sandwiches -- a ready to eat food -- with bare hands.
-Sponges observed in the warewashing area being used to clean food contact surfaces.Corrected
-Meat slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
-The handwash sink in the kitchen area was blocked by a tray and not accessible at all times for employee use.
--Front door to the outside, located in the dining area of the food facility is not self-closing and/or is being propped open. Corrected.
-Front window, in the dining area, is open, unscreened, and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Corrected.
-Ceiling vent area of the food facility is extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning.
JOEY G'S ITALIAN KITCHEN
1063 GRAPE ST., Whitehall, PA 18052
Date: 06/06/2017
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 3
Inspector Comments:
-An open employee's beverage container was observed in a food preparation area. Corrected
-Raw eggs were stored above ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler. Corrected
-Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. Corrected
KOM'E
2880 CENTER VALLEY RD STE 600, CENTER VALLEY, PA 18034
Date: 06/06/2017
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 11
Inspector Comments:
-First aid supplies stored on shelves above food prep areas at the cooking line are a possible source of contamination. Corrected.
-The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.
-Open employee beverage containers were observed in the sushi bar food preparation area. Corrected.
-Spray bottle of water at the cooking line is not labeled to identify the contents.
-Ice scoop being stored on a box of vegetable oil next to the ice machine. Corrected.
-Observed in-use knives and /or cleavers stored between table edges at the cooking line, an area not easily cleaned & sanitized.
-Large metal scoop at the ice machine is not in good repair or condition (the front edge is chipped).
-The last entry in the thermometer calibration log for the HACCP processes is from January 2017.
-Plumbing system not maintained in good repair -- observed water leaking at several sinks in the kitchen area.
-The handwash sink at the bar is leaking water onto the floor.
-One set of lights is not shielded or shatter proof in the dishwasher area.
-Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the hibachi prep area. Corrected.
-Food employee personal belongings observed on the shelf above the hibachi prep bain marie, although lockers are provided.
MAZA MIDDLE EASTERN CUISINE
2449 MICKLEY AVE., Whitehall, PA 18052
Date: 06/06/2017
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Raw meats were stored above ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler. Corrected
MELT & TOP CUT
2805 CENTER VALLEY PKWY, Center Valley, PA 18034
Date: 06/06/2017
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: Out
Violation(s): 16
Inspector Comments:
-Some working containers (spray bottles) in the kitchen and bar areas, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.
-The Person in Charge does not have adequate control of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.
-Food facility has an original certificate posted, but the location is not conspicuous for public viewing.
-Open employee beverage containers were observed on a food preparation table and on shelves used to store clean dishes. Corrected.
-A food employee was observed touching oranges (used for salads) -- a ready to eat food -- with bare hands. Corrected.
-The top shelf in the glass cooler at the first floor Melt bar is starting to rust. The lip surface of the glasses are in direct contact with this shelf.
-Thermometers for ensuring proper temperature of equipment are not available or readily accessible in many of the refrigeration units.
-Food facility does not have available method to verify the final rinse temperature of the hot water sanitizing dishwasher in the Melt kitchen.
-Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the glass washers behind the bars.
-The large ice scoop at the Top Cut ice machine is not in good repair or condition. Corrected.
-The interior of all but one of the ice machines, food contact surfaces, were observed to have dark residue and were not clean to sight and touch.
-The handwash sink in the dishwash area was blocked by tools and other items and was not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected.
-A set of lights is not shielded or shatter proof near the ice machines in the Melt kitchen.
-Rear kitchen door has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other pests.
-Paper towel dispensers empty at one of the handwash sinks in the Melt kitchen and the handwash sink next to the ice machine on the third floor. Corrected.
-Ceiling tile missing above dry storage shelves next to the Melt ice machines needs to be replaced.
--Intake air duct covers in the pastry preparation area have an accumulation of dust/dirt.
ONE DOLLAR ZONE OF ALLENTOWN
2601 MACARTHUR RD, Whitehall, PA 18052
Date: 06/06/2017
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 3
Inspector Comments:
-Facility did not have procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event involving vomitus or fecal matter discharge onto surfaces within the facility. Corrected.
-The outer door located in the stock room area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
-There was no sign in the employee restroom reminding employees to wash their hands. Corrected
PAN'S SEAFOOD MARKET & GROCERY
1250 SCHADT AVE., Whitehall, PA 18052
Date: 06/06/2017
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 5
Inspector Comments:
-Facility did not have procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event involving vomitus or fecal matter discharge onto surfaces within the facility. Corrected
-A Food Employee Certification is displayed, but it has expired and is no longer valid.
-Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid.
-There was a growth of a mold-like substance on the interior surface of the ice machine. Corrected
-Toilet room does not have a self-closing door. This is a repeat violation.
SUBWAY #25244
6391A ROUTE 309, New Tripoli, PA 18066
Date: 06/06/2017
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 0
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY
ST PAUL'S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
105 E 19TH ST., Northampton, PA 18067
Date: 06/10/2017
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 0
ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
319 S 20TH ST., EASTON, PA 18042
Date: 06/09/2017
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 0
SWEET CELEBRATION
2340 BUTLER ST., Easton, PA 18042
Date: 06/09/2017
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 0
LUTZI'S COURTYARD CAFE
1250 BUTLER ST., Easton, PA 18042
Date: 06/08/2017
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 3
Inspector Comments:
-Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, is not being date marked. Label all food with the name of the food and the dates on which it was prepared.
-The Food Manager's Certification is not posted for public viewing. Post the certification.
-Non-food contact surfaces of the fryers are not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of grease and soil. An accumulation of grease was observed on the fryers and their gas supply lines. Clean this equipment now and on a regular basis.
SALVATION ARMY -- EASTON CORPS
1110 NORTHAMPTON ST, EASTON, PA 18042
Date: 06/07/2017
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-The lids on two chest freezers are damaged and the lids do not close properly. Repair or replace the damaged chest freezers.
-The upright refrigerator/freezer and the Victory freezer require cleaning to remove food debris and spilled food. Clean the refrigeration units.
LOLA'S CONFECTIONS
154 NORTHAMPTON ST, Easton, PA 18042
Date: 06/06/2017
Inspection Type: Opening
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 0
MILLERS DINER
1205 Main ST., NORTHAMPTON, PA 18067
Date: 06/06/2017
Inspection Type: Complaint
Compliance: Out
Violation(s): 7
Inspector Comments:
-The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.
-Food Employee observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash.
-Food employee observed in food preparation area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or visor.
-A food employee was observed touching toast -- a ready to eat food -- with bare hands.
-Observed wet wiping cloths in the food preparation area, not being stored in sanitizer solution.
-In the food preparation area, the floor surfaces under equipment and behind the cooking line are not clean. Regular cleaning and debris removal is required daily.
-The exhaust hood and duct work and fan are to be regularly cleaned professionally every 6 months. This was scheduled for 8/2016, but was not done or indicated on the sticker.
STEHLY'S
113 S MAIN ST., Nazareth, PA 18064
Date: 06/06/2017
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 4
Inspector Comments:
-Wood is supporting the legs on the warewash sink, in the food preparation area, which is not smooth and easily cleanable.
-Can opener in the food preparation area is creating metal slivers and not cutting can surface effectively.**CORRECTED**
-Observed a soil build-up on the water hose spray nozzle at the warewash sink.**CORRECTED**
-Ceiling tiles are missing in the food preparation area, and need to be replaced.
-Dust observed on the wall mounted circulating fan in the food preparation area.
CHIPOTLE #2710
4743 FREEMANSBURG AVE. STE E105, Easton, PA 18045
Date: 06/05/2017
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Observed deeply scored cutting boards not being resurfaced or discarded as required.**CORRECTED**
-Observed clean food equipment on the shelf near the manual warewashing sink, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).
-Observed single-use food containers in the food preparation area, stored uncovered or not inverted.**CORRECTED**
Source: Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection database
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