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Lehigh Valley restaurant inspections: July 8-14

Morning Call - 7/20/2018

July 20--Here are the results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of July 8-14.

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

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. 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.

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

Great Wall

1124 UNION BLVD Allentown, PA 18109

Date: 7/13/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 3

Inspector Comments:

-Observed that several containers of raw chicken were observed being stored above sliced beef and other prepared foods. The raw chicken is to only be stored on the bottom shelf. Instructed owner to instruct employees of this.

-The Universal Cooler brand, reach in refrigerator that is located nearest the cash register, was not able to hold a temperature of 41 degrees F or colder. A constant reading of 55 degrees F was observed. The location stated the 4 items of food in the unit were transferred from the walk in refrigerator to this unit at 11 am opening.The food was taken back and placed in the walk in cooler. The unit may not be used for food storage until the unit is repaired or replaced and be able to hold 41 degrees F or colder.

-Observed that raw shrimp was being thawed in the 3 bay sink, there was no running water being used in the process. Explained to the owner the shrimp had to be thawed properly under running water. Correction was made at this time.

La Cabanita

2720 South Pike Ave Allentown, PA 18103

Date: 7/13/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 3

Inspector Comments:

-No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the kitchen prep to remind food employees to wash their hands.

-The internal temperatures of both sides of the two door Beverage Air bain marie ranged from 54.4*F 55.3*F. Temperature monitored at least three times during inspection. Firm voluntarily disposed of contents. Air temperature at discharge was 54*F at 10:51 AM Refrigeration repair immediately contacted for repair. Bus tubs with ice set up for temporary correction until repair is effected.

-Hand soap dispenser empty

Chan's Restaurant

201 N 7TH ST Allentown, PA 18102

Date: 7/12/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Pork in the walk in cooler area was stored open with no covering. Cover product to protect from contamination.

Katie's/Macalush Family Restaurant

6397 ROUTE 309 New Tripoli, PA 18066

Date: 7/12/18

Inspection Type: Follow-up

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Haddock was defrosting on a tray that was placed on a box of lettuce (a ready to eat food). Corrected.

Parada el Buen Sazon

318 W LINDEN ST Allentown, PA 18102

Date: 7/12/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: Out

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Food was held at 50°F, in the cold hold unit, rather than 41°F or below as required. Food had been out of temperature for a short time and was cooked immediately.

-Chicken, pork and beef not received at proper temperature, refrigerated at 41°F or below. Transport the food from the commissary in a way that keeps the food at or below 41°F.

Suns Deli & Grocery

1341 UNION ST Allentown, PA 18102

Date: 7/12/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: Out

Violation(s): 3

Inspector Comments:

-The main deli display case exhibited an ambient temperature of 60F. Additionally, products inside the unit such as ham, cheese, & salami exhibited temperatures of 53, 60, & 58F, respectively. Product was discarded. Potentially hazardous foods such as deli meats and cheeses must be maintained at temperatures of 41F or below. Do not use this unit until it can maintain temperatures of 41F or below.

-The refrigerator in the storage room exhibited an ambient temperature of 45F. Corrective action was possible. Service this unit.

-Commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the deli display case, and held more than 48 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. Date mark product with the day it was opened and discard six days from that date.

Willow Haven Farm

7686 HERBER RD New Tripoli, PA 18066

Date: 7/12/18

Inspection Type: Opening

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Cheese curds, a refrigerated ready to eat time/temperature control for safety food, in the reach in refrigerator area, was not compliant with datemarking by being labeled with a discard or use by date of no more than 7 days.

El Patron Mexican Restaurant

405 N 7TH ST Allentown, PA 18102

Date: 7/12/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: Out

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-The reach in refrigerator, low boy refrigerator, & the beverage fridge expressed temperatures of 52, 49, & 50f, respectively. Steak and chicken were discarded. Remaining product was moved to the walk in cooler. Do not use these units until they can maintain a consistent temperature of 41F or below.

-Food Employee observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. Hands must be washed prior to putting on a new pair of single use gloves.

Jefferson Pool Concession

901 JEFFERSON ST WHITEHALL, PA 18052

Date: 7/10/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Raw eggs were stored above ready to eat foods in the refrigerator. Corrected

McDonald's

721 N CEDAR CREST BLVD ALLENTOWN, PA 18104

Date: 7/10/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-There is no signage to remind employees to wash hands in the men's rest room. Corrected onsite.

-Observed old product build up/splatter on the nozzles of both Coca Cola Customer Service Fountain Drink Machines. Corrected onsite.

Price Rite of Allentown

1720 S 4TH ST Allentown, PA 18103

Date: 7/10/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Cans of baby formula were past the expiration date and not removed from shelves. Some cans of vegetables were dented. All outdated or compromised cans were removed from sale. Monitor dates and can integrity.

St Luke's / Sodexo

1736 W HAMILTON ST Allentown, PA 18104

Date: 7/10/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-The deli slicer blade and a knife blade, both food contact surfaces, were observed to have food residue on them and were not clean to sight and touch. Clean and sanitize these units.

-A Food Employee was observed washing their hands at the prep sink rather than the designated handwash sink. Hands must be washed in the hand wash sink only.

Tavern Pizza on Main

116 S MAIN ST Alburtis, PA 18011

Date: 7/10/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-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.

Hui's House

4128 W Tilghman ST Allentown, PA 18104

Date: 7/9/18

Inspection Type: Follow-up

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

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 walk in cooler, is not being date marked. Corrected onsite.

St Paul's Soup Kitchen

38 S 8TH ST Allentown, PA 18101

Date: 7/9/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Dairy products such as half & half and milk that were beyond their expiration date were observed in the reach in refrigerator located inside the dry storage room. Discard these units. Rotate stock to ensure integrity of product.

Woodlawn Fire Company

2217 BELMONT ST ALLENTOWN, PA 18104

Date: 7/9/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

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 ,reach in two door, and single door refrigerators. Corrected onsite.

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY

Black & Blue

683 WALNUT ST Easton, PA 18042

Date: 7/11/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: Out

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Food was held at 45°F, in the refrigerated prep unit, rather than 41°F or below as required. Food was not in the unit for longer than two hours and can be moved to another refrigerator. Move the food into another refrigerator or into the walk-in cooler.

Source: Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection database

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