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Lehigh Valley restaurant inspections: Sept. 2-8

Morning Call - 9/14/2018

Sept. 14--Here are the results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of Sept. 2 to Sept. 8.

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

Mack Boulevard Cafe

2100 MACK BLVD ALLENTOWN, PA 18103

Date:9/7/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Yogurt was held at 54°F, in the open display case, rather than 41°F or below as required. Yogurt was discarded. Do not place yogurt in this case until repaired or replaced.

Allentown Supermarket

704 W EMAUS AVE Allentown, PA 18103

Date: 9/7/18

Inspection Type: Follow-up

Compliance: Out

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Salad was held at 47°F, in the produce area, rather than 41°F or below as required. Salad was discarded. Do not use this case for TCS foods until repaired.

PPL Cafeteria

2 N 9TH ST Allentown, PA 18101

Date: 9/7/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-The splash board inside the ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have black residue on it. Drain, clean, and sanitize this unit.

-Product that was beyond the use by date, was being held in a kitchen prep fridge. Regularly rotate stock to ensure integrity of product. Food was discarded.

Brass Rail Restaurant

3015 LEHIGH ST Allentown, PA 18103

Date: 9/6/18

Inspection Type: Follow-up

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Two items were one day past expiration and one ham was not date marked. Date mark all foods opened or prepared in the facility and discard within 7 days.

-Food Employee observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. Employees must wash hands.

Queen City BBQ

27 N 7TH ST STE 130 Allentown, PA 18101

Date: 9/6/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Bleu Cheese was observed in the bain marie at a temperature of 54F. Product was discarded. All time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be stored at 41F or below.

-The inside of the ice machine, a food contact surface, exhibited a build up of residue on the inside of it. Drain this unit, clean and sanitize the inside.

El Tipico

406 W EMAUS AVE Allentown, PA 18103

Date: 9/5/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: Out

Violation(s): 4

Inspector Comments:

-Deli meat and pastelillos prepared in facility are not being date marked. All foods opened or prepared in the facility must be marked with the date they are made and discarded within 7 days.

-Soap and paper towels were not available at the handwash sink in the front serving area or in the female restroom. Soap and paper towels must be available at all times.

-The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.

-Food was held at 110°F, in the buffet area, rather than 135°F or above as required. Food was reheated to 165°F and returned to hot holding.

The Caring Place

931 HAMILTON ST Allentown, PA 18101

Date: 9/5/18

Inspection Type:

Compliance: In/Out

Violation(s): 0

Inspector Comments:

-Raw chicken was stored on the same shelf as Ready to Eat(RTE) product. Store any raw animal proteins below RTE product.

99 Bottles

701 HAMILTON ST Allentown, PA 18101

Date: 9/4/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Salad dressings were held in a unit with an ambient temperature of 50°F, in the low boy cooler at the pizza station, rather than 41°F or below as required. Corrective action was possible, product was prepared less than 4hrs prior to the inspection. Product was moved to the walk-in cooler. Do not use the lower portion of this unit until it can maintain temperatures of 41F or below.

-The blade of the can opener, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Clean and sanitize this unit.

Dunkin Donuts

3039 LEHIGH ST Allentown, PA 18103

Date: 9/4/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Milk was held at 48°F, in the beverage cooler, rather than 41°F or below as required. Milk was discarded. Do not place milk in this unit until repaired or replaced.

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY

Friendly Food Mart

1725 BUTLER ST EASTON, PA 18042

Date: 9/4/18

Inspection Type: Change of Owner

Compliance: Out

Violation(s): 4

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.

-The meat slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Correct immediately.

-Potentially hazardous, ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the refrigerated display case, is not being date marked.

-Milk products which require datemarking of sell by date, exceeded that date and were available for sale. They must be removed immediately from display and sale.

Palmer Township Fire Company

950 S 27TH ST EASTON, PA 18045

Date: 9/4/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-The slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have dried food residue on some surfaces and was not clean to sight and touch.

Source: Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection database

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