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Lehigh Valley restaurant inspections: Sept. 16-22
Morning Call - 9/28/2018
Sept. 28--Here are the results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of Sept. 16-22.
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
Paulie's Family Restaurant
1214 CHESTNUT ST Coplay, PA 18037
Date: 9/21/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: Out
Violation(s): 3
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 was held at 46-51°F, in a refrigerated prep unit, rather than 41°F or below as required. Discard all food stored in the unit for longer than two hours. Food was discarded.
-Food Employee observed eating food in the kitchen. Correct this practice immediately.
Allentown Supermarket
704 W EMAUS AVE Allentown, PA 18103
Date: 9/20/18
Inspection Type: Follow-up
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Observed severely dented cans offered for sale in retail aisle. Remove the dented cans from sale and do not use the dented cans for food preparation. Discard, return or reject severely dented cans.
Chickie's & Pete's
701 HAMILTON ST Allentown, PA 18101
Date: 9/20/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: Out
Violation(s): 4
Inspector Comments:
-The ice bins in the bar area were stored open with no covering. Cover ice bins when not in use to prevent contamination from surroundings.
-Bleu Cheese and salsa were held in a bain marie with temperatures of 48F & 50F, respectively. Corrective action was possible and product was moved to a properly functioning unit. Service or repair this unit.
-Food Employee observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. Hands must be washed prior to donning single use gloves
-A cell phone charger was observed on the cook line with its cord lying in the French fry holding unit. French fries were not in the unit at the time of this observation. Wash the holding unit. Do not keep cell phone chargers on the cook line, do not use cell phones in areas of active food preparation and service.
China Wok
333 N 7TH ST Allentown, PA 18102
Date: 9/20/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Two severely dented cans of pineapple juice were observed in the dry storage area. Check product at time of delivery for dented or distressed merchandise. Discard or return product to vendor for credit.
-An open can of oyster sauce was stored in the basement dry storage area. The can was opened and exposed to its surroundings. After opening, place remaining product in a sealed food storage container and store according to manufacturer instructions.
Panera Bread
2669 MACARTHUR RD WHITEHALL, PA 18052
Date: 9/19/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-An open employee's beverage container was observed in a food preparation area. Corrected
Parkway Lanes
1630 S 12TH ST Allentown, PA 18103
Date: 9/19/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Beef, sauce, and beans in hot holding were 78 Degrees F. Food was not properly heated to 165 Degrees F before being placed in hot holding. Food was in hot holding less than an hour and allowed to be reheated properly.
-Chili, beans, and other food items prepared or opened in facility are being held past 7 days. Date mark TCS foods with the day they are opened or prepared and discard within 7 days.
Ritz Barbeque
302 N 17TH ST Allentown, PA 18104
Date: 9/19/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Foods, such as cut onions, in the front baine marie are being stored at 49 degrees F and above. Discard all foods out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Repair baine marie so that it can maintain internal product temperature at or below 41 degrees F.
-Soup in the front walk in cooler is being cooled in a deep container with a tight fitting lid. Cool foods in shallow containers with a loose fitting cover to facilitate rapid cooling. Reheat soup and rapidly cooler from 135 to 70 within 2 hours and 70 to 41 in 4 additional hours.
Diego's Mexican Restaurant
1507 S 4TH ST ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Date: 9/18/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Items in the cold hold unit and chorizo in the retail refrigerator are not being date marked with the day they are prepared. Date mark all foods held for more than 24 hours and discard within 7 days.
-Food in the cold hold unit and refrigerator stored open with no covering. Cover all foods.
Henry's Salt of the Sea
1926 W ALLEN ST Allentown, PA 18104
Date: 9/18/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-An open employee's beverage container was observed in the back kitchen. Drinking in food preparation areas may only be done from a lidded container through a straw.
Rice Family
2952 LEHIGH ST Allentown, PA 18103
Date: 9/18/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Chicken was held at 46°F, in the cold hold, rather than 41°F or below as required. Per PIC, employee was preparing an order with the chicken outside of the unit and left door to unit open. Chicken had been placed in unit less than two hours ago and was moved to walk in cooler.
-One handwash sink was blocked, and two sinks had a jammed soap dispenser, so that soap was not readily available. Ensure that handwash sinks are accessible and properly supplied with hot water, soap and paper towels at all times.
Sarandonga
233 HAMILTON ST Allentown, PA 18101
Date: 9/18/18
Inspection Type: Follow-up
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-The handwash sink in the kitchen area was blocked by garbage can and dishes and not accessible at all times for employee use. Soap Dispenser was not working properly. Handwash sinks but be supplied at all times with hot water, soap, and paper towels. Do not block handwash sink.
-Several food items in the walk-in cooler are not being date marked with the date they were opened or prepared. Date mark all opened or prepared foods held for more than 24 hours.
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY
New Star Chinese Restaurant
33 MAIN ST HELLERTOWN, PA 18055
Date: 9/20/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the cold hold unit, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.
-The hand wash sink in the ware wash sink area was blocked by equipment and not accessible at all times for employee use.
Forks Diner
3315 SULLIVAN TRL EASTON, PA 18040
Date: 9/19/18
Inspection Type: Complaint
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the walk-in cooler unit, and cold hold units, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.
Maxim's 22
322 NORTHAMPTON ST Easton, PA 18042
Date: 9/19/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: Out
Violation(s): 1
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 following food contact surfaces require cleaning and sanitizing: One ice bin at the bar. The ice machine in the basement. The potato dicer in the basement. The meat slicer in the basement. Clean and sanitize all of the surfaces listed and maintain them in a clean condition.
-The handles, on the hand washing sinks in the kitchen and basement prep area, require cleaning to remove grime. Clean the handles on both sinks and maintain them in a clean condition.
Farinon Center -- Lafayette College
111 QUAD DR EASTON, PA 18042
Date: 9/17/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-An open employee's beverage container was observed in the kitchen, a food preparation area. Correct this practice immediately.
-Beef broth was held at 119°F, in the hot holding unit, rather than 135°F or above as required. Reheat the broth to 165F immediately and hot hold it at the proper temperature. *Corrected*
Source: Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection database
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