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Lehigh Valley restaurant inspections June 11-17, 2017: Roaches crawling on wall above food prep area of deli

Morning Call - 6/23/2017

June 23--Here are the results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of June 11-17, 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

29 COOKS

4030 CHESTNUT ST., Emmaus, PA 18049

Date: 06/16/2017

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 3

Inspector Comments:

-Observed deeply scored portable cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Corrected.

-Clean dish racks observed stored on the floor in warewashing area. Corrected.

-Toilet rooms do not have a self-closing door.

Red Tomato

3626 RTE 309, OREFIELD, PA 18069

Date: 06/16/2017

Inspection Type: Follow-up

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-A utility sink or curbed cleaning facility with a floor drain is not provided in the food facility.

2 SISTERS BAGELS

1825 W CHEW ST., Allentown, PA 18104

Date: 06/15/2017

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 3

Inspector Comments:

-Products in self serve gluten free cooler are not listed with the ingredients or allergens. List ingredients and allergens on all these products.

-Hand sink is blocked by cleaning supplies stored in front of it. Keep area in front of hand sink free from clutter and have it accessible at all times.

-Dish washing room is cluttered with items unnecessary to daily operations. Remove all clutter and items from this area.

CHOPSTICKS RESTAURANT

1314 HANOVER AVE., Allentown, PA 18109

Date: 06/15/2017

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Raw chicken was observed being stored in a refrigerator above prepared egg rolls. The chicken was moved to the lowest shelf and the egg rolls were placed above the chicken. COS

-At the time of the inspection, both the front and the back door of the building had the doors propped open with no screens. The doors must remain closed to prevent insect and rodent entry. The doors were then immediately closed.

NORTE 7 MARKET

407 N 7TH ST., Allentown, PA 18102

Date: 06/15/2017

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 3

Inspector Comments:

-Milk in the back storage refrigerator was at internal temperatures of 53 and 54 degrees F. All food in cold holding must be maintained at or below 41 degrees F. The out of temperature product must be discarded.

-The back storage refrigerator is not maintaining product temperatures at or below 41 degrees F. Repair this unit. Do not use this unit until the unit can maintain product temperature at or below 41 degrees F.

-The slicer is dirty. Clean and sanitize the slicer.

F & S BAR

1008 LEHIGH ST., Allentown, PA 18103

Date: 06/14/2017

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-The floor beneath the ice machine is broken up and pieces are missing. Replace all tiles that are beneath the ice machine to make the floor smooth and easily cleanable.

GOLDEN ICE CREAM

2864 ITHACA ST., Allentown, PA 18103

Date: 06/14/2017

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 0

GRACE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOOD BANK

108 N 5TH ST., Allentown, PA 18102

Date: 06/14/2017

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-There is no thermometer provided in the refrigerator. Provide a thermometer in the refrigerator.

GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH

108 N 5TH ST., Allentown, PA 18102

Date: 06/14/2017

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-There is no thermometer provided at the refrigerator in the kitchen. Provide a thermometer in this unit.

-The drain at the hand sink is clogged. Unclog the drain at the hand sink.

THE REAL TASTE OF SOUL

1636 TILGHMAN ST., Allentown, PA 18102

Date: 06/14/2017

Inspection Type: Opening

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Paper towels were not provided at the hand sink. Replace paper towels and have them available at all times.

TYLER CONCESSIONS LLC #2

1305 LEHIGH ST., Allentown, PA 18103

Date: 06/14/2017

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 0

3 MEN & A BAGEL

7150 HAMILTON BLVD., PO BOX 446, TREXLERTOWN, PA 18087

Date: 06/13/2017

Inspection Type: Complaint

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 4

Inspector Comments:

-Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the walk-in cooler unit, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.

-Manual ware wash sink basins have a build-up of grime like residue.

-Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing.

-Dust build-up was observed on top of proffer units and ovens in rear bakery food processing areas.

A1 JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

3300 LEHIGH ST., STE 320, Allentown, PA 18103

Date: 06/13/2017

Inspection Type: Opening

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Scoops without handles are being used in the facility. Only scoops with handles are permitted and must be maintained above the food product.

-A knife in clean storage was encrusted with old food debris. Wash, rinse, and sanitize all equipment before placing in clean storage.

MAXX FITNESS CLUBZZ

1654 S 4TH ST., Allentown, PA 18103

Date: 06/13/2017

Inspection Type: Opening

Compliance: Out

Violation(s): 6

Inspector Comments:

-Purees are being held at 48 degrees F and above. Corrective action was possible. Purees were moved to a different cold hold unit.

-The small cold hold unit is not capable of maintaining purees at or below 41 degrees F. Repair unit. Do not use this unit until it is capable of maintaining purees at or below 41 degrees F.

-The inside of the ice machine has dirt and mold growth. Discard ice, wash, rinse, and sanitize the inside of the ice machine.

-Facility is out of sanitizing solution. Use a bleach and water solution with the concentration of one tsp of bleach to one gallon of water until quaternary ammonia solution is delivered.

-Soap was not available at the handwash sink. A soap dispenser was installed immediately. Soap must be present at the handwashing sink at all times.

-Dead roaches are present in the cabinets under the three bay sink and next to the ice machine. Remove dead roaches. Continue to work with a pest control company.

PALUMBO PIZZA

1531 LEHIGH ST., Allentown, PA 18103

Date: 06/13/2017

Inspection Type: Opening

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 3

Inspector Comments:

-Food in the True refrigerator was being held at 48 degrees F and above. Corrective action was possible. All food was moved to other refrigeration units.

-Time in lieu of temperature is being used in the facility, but documentation of time prepared is not present for all items on display. Time prepared and time of discard must be recorded for all items on display.

--The True refrigerator is holding food at 48 degrees F and above. Repair unit. Do not use this unit until it is capable of maintaining food at or below 41 degrees F.

RIZO GROUP DAY CARE

1014 S 7TH ST., Allentown, PA 18103

Date: 06/13/2017

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 0

SAAB FARMER MARKET

936 UNION BLVD., Allentown, PA 18109

Date: 06/13/2017

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-The walk in cooler was at 49 degrees F. Only vegetables are stored in the walk in. The owner has stated that refrigeration technician has already been called earlier today, he has yet to arrive at the location as of the time of the inspection. Have walk-in cooler serviced to maintain a temperature of 41 degrees F or colder.

-In the walk in refrigerator there are two ceiling support beams. One beam is properly encased to make it smooth and easily cleanable. The other beam is not encased and is a porous surface. Make the porous surface beam smooth and easily cleanable as the other beam is.

SHEPHERD HILLS DINING LLC & GOLF CLUB

1160 S KROCKS RD., Allentown, PA 18106

Date: 06/13/2017

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 3

Inspector Comments:

-Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in refrigeration equipment.

-Waste receptacles for disposable paper towels were not provided at hand washing sinks in food processing areas.

-Walk-in freezer unit walls and ceiling areas have a build-up of ice and frost.

THE STICKY PIG

2545 LIVINGSTON ST., Allentown, PA 18104

Date: 06/13/2017

Inspection Type: Opening

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 0

TUMBLEBROOK GOLF CLUB L.L.C.

3600 JACOBY RD., Coopersburg, PA 18036

Date: 06/13/2017

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 0

TURNER ST MARKET

1401 W. TURNER ST., Allentown, PA 18102

Date: 06/13/2017

Inspection Type: Complaint

Compliance: Out

Violation(s): 3

Inspector Comments:

-Cream Cheese in the deli case was expired and was being offered for sale. Dispose of expired product and monitor disposition of food.

-A water leak from the ceiling is leaking into the 3 bay sink. There is visible water damage on the ceiling and the floor is damp. Repair leak immediately and clean the area.

-A live rodent was stuck to a glue trap in the back room. Rodent was removed by employee. Monitor traps regularly throughout the day and remove entrapped rodents immediately. Increase frequency of pest control inspections and treatments.

-Live roaches were observed crawling on the wall above the food prep area of the deli. Increase the frequency of pest control inspection and treatments.

7-ELEVEN STORE #23337

102 N 7TH ST., ALLENTOWN, PA 18101

Date: 06/12/2017

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 3

Inspector Comments:

-There is no supervisory employee with a current certificate in food safety. At least one individual must take and pass an approved class in food safety.

-The drain plug at the dumpster is missing. Replace the drain plug at the dumpster.

-One of the light fixtures in the walk-in cooler is not shielded. Shield this light fixture.

AMARILIS RESTAURANT

44 N 8TH ST., Allentown, PA 18101

Date: 06/12/2017

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 5

Inspector Comments:

-There is no supervisory employee with a certification in food safety. At least one supervisory employee must take and pass an approved class in food safety.

-A box of plantains and a bag of onions were observed stored on the floor. Store all food elevated at least six inches off of the floor.

-Pork sausage at 90 degrees F was found in a pan stacked on top of another pan at the steam table. All food in hot holding must be maintained at or above 135 degrees F. Do not stack pans of food at the steam table, as the top pan will not maintain product at the correct temperatures. The out of temperature product was discarded.

-Two sheet pans were stored directly on the floor. Store clean utensils elevated at least six inches off of the floor.

-The hood vents are dirty. Clean the hood vents.

BROOKSIDE MINI MARKET

1915 BROOKSIDE RD., MACUNGIE, PA 18062

Date: 06/12/2017

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Prepackaged candy processed at another facility is not labeled to clearly indicate any "Big 8" allergens or ingredients and / or the allergen warning statement. Items were removed from sale until proper labeling is obtained.

-Prepackaged deli salads/sandwiches are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, and deli case does not contain consumer statement that "Ingredients/Allergens are available upon request".

-Ventilation duct area above slicer and prep area of the food facility is extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning.

CHILDREN'S NEST

832 S 11TH ST., ALLENTOWN, PA 18103

Date: 06/12/2017

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Stained ceiling tiles are to be replaced in the kitchen area.

CLARISA'S CHILD CARE

616 N FRONT ST., Allentown, PA 18102

Date: 06/12/2017

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 0

E Z SHOPPE

52 W MAIN ST., Macungie, PA 18062

Date: 06/12/2017

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Walk in cooler has spots of mold around fan box, ceiling and wall areas.

STONED CRAB

1905 BROOKSIDE RD., MACUNGIE, PA 18062

Date: 06/12/2017

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: Out

Violation(s): 13

Inspector Comments:

-Several food ingredient storage containers, in the walk in cooler area, are not labeled with the common name of the food or date.

-Observed open bag of bread crumbs stored directly on the floor in basement food storage area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.

-Assorted seafood was held at 50 °F, in the bain marie area, rather than 41°F or below as required. Corrected by removing seafood to walk in cooler to cool to safe temperature within the 4-hour food safety window.

-Observed mesh strainers on clean dish rack with exposed wires and broken mesh. Corrected.

-Observed deeply scored cutting boards on bain marie and portable, not resurfaced or discarded as required.

-Observed residue build up on blade of table mounted can opener and also mold on wall and ceiling surfaces of the Manitowoc ice machine.

-Soda gun nozzle, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected.

-Observed equipment, in food line area, with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, debris on non-food contact surfaces. Bain maries have food residue, stagnant water and splash residue on inside, exterior, and doors and door frames.

-Clean dish racks observed stored on the floor in warewashing area.

-Plumbing system not maintained in good repair -- observed severe grease leaking/ponding at the grease trap.

-Outside grease barrel and waste handling unit and storage area was open and not covered, dirty, sticky, and attracting insects and rodents.

-Several floor tiles missing in upstairs waitress station below hand wash sink area and several broken tiles in bar and downstairs wait station area.

-Basement door to the outside, located in the food storage area of the food facility is not self-closing and/or is being propped open. Corrected.

-Rear door located in the kitchen area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.

-Basement area where grease trap is located has excessive oil grease ponding on floor.

-Electric cords above food prep, shelving in walk-in cooler area of the food facility is extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning.

-Extreme oil puddles, debris, food build up on floor behind stove/grill of cook line. And grease build up on wall next to hood system.

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY

DOLCE MAMMA ITALIAN BAR & GRILLE

4505 BATH PIKE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017

Date: 06/16/2017

Inspection Type: Follow-up

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 7

Inspector Comments:

--Observed two food employees in the back kitchen area, not wearing proper hair/sweat restraints, such as hats, visors or sweat bands. Corrected.

-Observed five cutting knives stored in between the bain marie edges, an area that is not clean or sanitized. Corrected.

-Observed food product stored directly on the floor in the walk-in freezer, rather than six inches off of the floor as required.

-Observed the entire white cutting board on the prep table with the meat slicer, a food contact surface, is not smooth, or easily cleanable due to deep grooves and pits.

-The hot water used for sanitizing in the mechanical ware-washing machine did not reach 180°F consistently. Owners will place a service call to Ecolab. A temporary sanitizing dip station will be used until hot water temperature can be verified.

-Observed the entire white diverter, a food contact surface, inside of the ice machine had a heavy buildup of a black mold-like substance. Corrected.

-The hand wash sink in the main kitchen area did not have single use towels available.

EASTONIAN HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS

90 KUNKLE DR, EASTON, PA 18045

Date: 06/16/2017

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 6

Inspector Comments:

-Food facility has an original certificate posted, but the location is not conspicuous for public viewing.**CORRECTED**

-Observed boxes of yogurt stored directly on the floor in walk-in cooler, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.**CORRECTED**

-Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available in the reach-in freezer in the "Breakfast" food preparation area.**CORRECTED**.

-Observed a pink/brown build-up on the interior of the ice machine in the Conference Center food preparation area.**CORRECTED**

-Clean dish racks observed stored on the floor near the mechanical warewasher in the Conference Center food preparation area.**CORRECTED**.

-Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the Conference Center food preparation area.**CORRECTED**

OLD YORK ROAD SENIOR CENTER

720 Old York RD, Bethlehem, PA 18018

Date: 06/16/2017

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 0

SUBWAY

1525 Easton AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017

Date: 06/16/2017

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

--Five, 8 ounce 1% Shamrock Farms milks dated 5/27/17 in retail beverage cooler. *Milks were removed from sale.

-Mops are not being hung to air dry. *Corrected at time of inspection.

SUNOCO A PLUS MINI MART

3337 FREEMANSBURG AVE., EASTON, PA 18045

Date: 06/16/2017

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Observed a heavy dust accumulation on the condenser units, fan guards, and ceiling in the walk-in cooler.

TONY'S ICE CREAM

3524 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE., EASTON, PA 18045

Date: 06/16/2017

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 0

TROLLEY SHOPS ICE CREAM

257 E CENTRAL AVE., EAST BANGOR, PA 18013

Date: 06/16/2017

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

--Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid.**COMPLETE WITH 90 DAYS**

-Observed a dust build-up on the ceiling air vents in the food preparation area.

LOST TAVERN BREWING LLC

782 MAIN ST., Hellertown, PA 18055

Date: 06/14/2017

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 0

BLUE MOO EXPRESS

278 W MOORESTOWN RD, Nazareth, PA 18064

Date: 06/13/2017

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 3

Inspector Comments:

--Sanitizer spray bottle in the food preparation area is not labeled.**CORRECTED**

-Observed single-use hot dog trays in the food preparation area, stored uncovered or not inverted.**CORRECTED**

-Delivery door located in the back area of the food facility has a gap (bottom seal) and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.

GEAKERS MOBILE # 2 (MFF-3)

3531 FREEMANSBURG AVE, Bethlehem, PA 18020

Date: 06/13/2017

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 0

GEAKERS TACOS # 3 (MFF-3)

3531 FREEMANSBURG AVE, Bethlehem, PA 18020

Date: 06/13/2017

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 0

GEAKERS TACOS #1 (MFF-3)

3531 FREEMANSBURG AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18020

Date: 06/13/2017

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 0

MICHAELS FUNNEL CAKE T-1-MFF3

3871 Banyan DR, DANIELSVILLE, PA 18038

Date: 06/13/2017

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Observed exposed wood , a surface that is not easily cleanable, on the door below the soda the fountain.

ORIGINAL DOUGHBOY'S

230 W MOORESTOWN RD, WIND GAP, PA 18091

Date: 06/13/2017

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 4

Inspector Comments:

--Observed several sanitizer spray bottles in the food preparation area not labeled.**CORRECTED**

-Observed boxes of food stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.**CORRECTED**

-Table mounted can opener in the food preparation area is creating metal slivers and not cutting can surface effectively.**CORRECTED**

-Plumbing system not maintained in good repair -- observed hot water faucet leaking at the handwash sink in the back food preparation area.

RITA'S ITALIAN ICE #148

501 E MOORESTOWN RD, STE 9, WIND GAP, PA 18091

Date: 06/13/2017

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Observed a soil build-up on the exterior of the water hose spray nozzle at the manual warewash sink.

-Soil build-up observed in the floor drain near the Electro Freeze machines in the back food preparation area.

STEMIES 1818 TAVERN

2501 SEIP AVE., EASTON, PA 18045

Date: 06/13/2017

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Loose rubber door gaskets observed on the "Cook Line" Bain Marie cooling unit.

FRIENDLY FOOD MART

4209 WILLIAM PENN HWY, EASTON, PA 18045

Date: 06/12/2017

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Observed a build-up on the the floor under the storage shelves in the walk-in cooler.

-Ceiling tiles are missing above the exit door near the walk-in cooler area, and need to be replaced.

-Wall under the manual warewash sink, has holes, is not smooth and easily cleanable and is in need of repair.

LONG JOHN SILVER'S #31130

2555 EASTON-NAZARETH RD, EASTON, PA 18045

Date: 06/12/2017

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 3

Inspector Comments:

-Plumbing system not maintained in good repair -- observed 2 uncapped drain pipes in the floor near the grease trap in dry storage room.

-Observed a soil build-up on floor(s) in both the walk-in cooler and the walk-in freezer.

-Dust build-up observed on the condenser unit(s) fan guards in both the walk-in cooler and the walk-in freezer.

-Observed a broken floor/wall coving tile in the dry storage room.

NEW YORK BAGEL & DELI

2445 NAZARETH RD, EASTON, PA 18045

Date: 06/12/2017

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 5

Inspector Comments:

--Observed boxes of olives stored directly on the floor in food preparation area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.**CORRECTED**

-Observed a build-up of old food residue on the bulk ingredient storage bins in the back food preparation area.

-Ceiling tiles missing in the food preparation area and need to be replaced.

-Observed a static dust and grease build-up on the hood filters.

-Dust build-up observed on the ceiling air vent near the oven.

SUNOCO FOOD MART

3627 NAZARETH RD, EASTON, PA 18045

Date: 06/12/2017

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Delivery door located in the rear area of the food facility has a gap (bottom seal) and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.

Source: Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection database

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