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Lehigh Valley restaurant inspections: July 15-21

Morning Call - 7/27/2018

July 27--Here are the results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of July 15-21.

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

Carrabba's Italian Grill

510 S CEDAR CREST BLVD ALLENTOWN, PA 18103

Date: 7/20/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Hot Marinara sauce failing to be reheated to 165*F or higher prior to placing in hot well at bain marie on pizza side. Internal product temperature at 11: 47 AM was 123.

Ecua Atlantic Seafood

621 N 7TH ST Allentown, PA 18102

Date: 7/19/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-The shellfish tags were not being maintained in an organized fashion. Keep the shellfish tags in chronological order. Label the tags with the dates on which the product was sold.

-The hand sinks were not provided with soap. Soap must be provided at the hand sinks. (Hand sanitizer does not replace the need for soap at hand sinks.)

Gannons Gourmet Kitchen

526 N ST CLOUD ST Allentown, PA 18104

Date: 7/18/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-An individual was observed eating while involved in food preparation. There may be no eating in food preparation areas.

Learning Tree Daycare LLC

37 S 15TH ST Allentown, PA 18102

Date: 7/18/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Macaroni and cheese was prepared and left on the counter, in bowls to cool. Once prepared, move product to a wide shallow container and place in a refrigerator, uncovered, to cool. Once product reaches 41F or below, cover food. Corrective action was possible.

-Milk was beyond its date mark in the refrigerator. Product was discarded. Rotate product to ensure its integrity.

Licensed to Grill

332 MAIN ST Emmaus, PA 18049

Date: 7/18/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Lettuce and other food items in the white upright refrigerator located in the side storage area was 46 F. Maintain cold foods at 41 F or below. Food was moved to another unit.

Ringers Roost

1801 W LIBERTY ST Allentown, PA 18104

Date: 7/18/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-The can opener was dirty. Clean and sanitize the can opener.

-Containers of raw beef and raw chicken were stored on top of the some kegs in the upstairs walk-in cooler. Store raw meats below and away from other products.

Sybs West End Deli

2151 LIBERTY ST Allentown, PA 18104

Date: 7/18/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-An open employee's beverage container was observed in the kitchen. Drinking in food preparation areas may only be done from a lidded container through a straw.

Allentown Center City Diner

845 Linden ST Allentown, PA 18102

Date: 7/17/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: Out

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Potatoes, broccoli, & sausage in the walk in cooler was stored open with no covering. Cover product in storage to prevent contamination.

El Patron Mexican Restaurant

405 N 7TH ST Allentown, PA 18102

Date: 7/17/18

Inspection Type: Follow-up

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-The ambient temperature of the beverage fridge, that also holds the condiments was 51F. Do not store food product in this fridge until it can maintain a temperature of 41F or below. The condiments were relocated to a properly functioning unit.

Tu Nueva Casa Restaurant

223 HAMILTON ST Allentown, PA 18101

Date: 7/17/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Deli meat was held at 61°F, in the turbo air front cold hold unit, rather than 41°F or below as required. Food was discarded.

-Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, is not being date marked. Date mark all foods and use or discard within 7 days of opening or preparing.

Dunkin Donuts

1403 N CEDAR CREST BLVD ALLENTOWN, PA 18104

Date: 7/16/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-The single door end cold hold unit had a temperature of 59.6*F. Creamers and iced tea were immediately placed in the walk in cooler. Milk was discarded. Corrected onsite.

-Four gallons of Tuscan Dairy Fat Free milk were observed in the walk in cooler with a sell by date of July 14th. Corrected onsite by discarding.

El Castillo del Caribe Restaurant

346 RIDGE AVE Allentown, PA 18102

Date: 7/16/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, is not being date marked. Date mark all foods with the date they are prepared and use or discard within 7 days.

Foo Joy Restaurant

3229 HAMILTON BLVD Allentown, PA 18103

Date: 7/16/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: Out

Violation(s): 7

Inspector Comments:

-Lack of active managerial control regarding license renewal, maintaining hand wash stations, cleaning and sanitizing of food contact surfaces.

-Various open containers of primarily fresh vegetable products on walk in cooler not covered and stored under high protein foods (chicken, pork, etc.). The steel racks above the food products show an accumulation of dried food, black and grey mold.

-Small cutting block.s deeply scored and showing an accumulation of black mold presenting a surface that is not readily cleanable

-Three open lugs of flour, starch and MSG on floor in old walk in freezer. Two large open wide mouth containers of various pork cuts being staged at ambient temperature on floor prior to preparation. Surface temperature-73.7*F at 1:01 PM

-Paper towel dispenser and/or soap dispenser for handwashing improperly installed by food prep / warewashing sink.

-Facility does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event involving vomitus or fecal matter discharge onto surfaces within the facility.

-There was NO date marking of any food products in the walk in cooler or bain marie. This includes various cooked products and vegetables

Ikees Corner

248 N 5TH ST Allentown, PA 18102

Date: 7/16/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Food Employee observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. Hands must be washed prior to donning single use gloves.

Iron Lakes Country Club

3625 SHANKWEILER RD ALLENTOWN, PA 18104

Date: 7/16/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-The Globe Meat Slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected onsite. Not a repeat.

Mario's Pizza Cafe

3335 HAMILTON BLVD ALLENTOWN, PA 18103

Date: 7/16/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 3

Inspector Comments:

-The ice discharge chute on the interior of the Scottscman Ice maker, Winco Can opener blade and slicer showed old product build up.

-Various meat products in the Kelvinator commercial two door pizza prep station have internal temperatures that range from 43-51.2*F

-No time log available for product that are maintained at ambient temperature which may include calzones, stromboli' pizzas, etc.

Queen City Diner & Family Restaurant

1801 LEHIGH ST Allentown, PA 18103

Date: 7/16/18

Inspection Type: Follow-up

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Coleslaw was held at 55°F and cheese at 75°F in the cold hold unit on cook line, rather than 41°F or below as required. Food was discarded.

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY

Sushi by Jay @ Weis Market

3825 SULLIVAN TRL Easton, PA 18040

Date: 7/19/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Raw poultry products were stored over raw sushi fish products in customer self service display cases.

TK's Bar & Grille

2500 DELAWARE DR MOUNT BETHEL, PA 18343

Date: 7/19/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Observed a black residue on the interior of the ice machine.**CORRECTED**

Steel Club

700 LINDEN AVE Hellertown, PA 18055

Date: 7/18/18

Inspection Type: Follow-up

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 3

Inspector Comments:

-Observed ready to eat food prep, and clean food equipment stored in the bar area, where it is subject to splash from employee hand washing operations.

-The paper towel dispenser was empty at the hand wash sink in the bar area.

-No sign or poster posted at the hand wash sink in the bar area to remind food employees to wash their hands.

Mama's Italian Grill

4613 West Mountain View Drive Walnutport, PA 18088

Date: 7/17/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-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

Family Dollar Store

301 NORTHAMPTON ST EASTON, PA 18042

Date: 7/16/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Severely dented, distressed canned items were observed on display shelves and they were intended for sale. Inspect all canned goods for signs of damage and remove the severely dented cans as you were instructed.

Source: Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection database

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