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Lehigh Valley restaurant inspections: Sept. 23-29

Morning Call - 10/5/2018

Oct. 05--Here are the results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of Sept. 23-29.

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

Loans Authentic Vietnamese Bistro

1825 W CHEW ST ALLENTOWN, PA 18104

Date: 9/27/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Raw beef and pork were stored next to ready to eat items, such as cooked shrimp, in the bottom of the cold hold case. Case was reorganized.

Bellissimo Ristorante

1243 W TILGHMAN ST Allentown, PA 18102

Date: 9/26/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Food residue was observed on the slicer and the mixer. Clean and sanitize the slicer and the mixer.

Country View Diner

6210 PA ROUTE 873 Slatington, PA 18080

Date: 9/26/18

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.

-Manitowoc ice machine has mold along interior door area around door frame.

-Mold and splash debris build up on splash guard on the underside of soda fountain nozzles and splash debris on milk shake machine.

Mamma Mia Pizzeria

2917 W EMAUS AVE ALLENTOWN, PA 18103

Date: 9/26/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Deli meat and pierogies were held at 59°F, in two cold holding units, rather than 41°F or below as required. Food had been in units less than one hour and was moved to walk-in cooler. Do not place food in this unit until repaired or replaced and capable of holding food at or below 41°F.

Wallys Deli

711 N 17TH ST Allentown, PA 18104

Date: 9/26/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-There is an accumulation of food debris on the slicer. Clean and sanitize the slicer.

Wegmans Food Markets

3900 W TILGHMAN ST Allentown, PA 18104

Date: 9/26/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Cut watermelon, cut salad greens, and other cut fruit in 3 cold hold units were being held at 50 degrees F and above. Product was discarded. Move temperature sensor to an area that is less likely to be in temperature to accurately gauge the function of the unit. Do not use units until internal product temperature can be maintained at or below 41 degrees F.

-Fish being stored in ice is being stored at 46 degrees F and above. Fish that is sitting farther out of the ice is out of temperature, while buried product is not. Ensure product is deeply within ice bins. Product was lowered to proper temperature.

Renaissance Allentown Banquet

12 N 7TH ST Allentown, PA 18101

Date: 9/25/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Old food residue, was observed in the handwash sink in the pastry section of the kitchen, indicating uses other than hand washing. Only hand washing may occur at hand wash sinks.

-The inside of the ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have residue in it and was not clean to sight and touch. Empty this unit of ice, clean and sanitize the inside.

Rincon Del Pueblo Restaurant

546 N 7TH ST Allentown, PA 18102

Date: 9/25/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: Out

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Food employee went from handling beans which had fallen onto the floor in dry storage back to peeling plantains without first washing their hands and changing their gloves. Hands must be washed when changing tasks.

-Dead mice were observed on a glue trap in the facility. Remove these dead mice from the facility.

The Dime

12 N 7TH ST Allentown, PA 18101

Date: 9/25/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 3

Inspector Comments:

-Skim milk in the servers station was beyond its expiration date. Rotate stock regularly to ensure oldest product is used first. product was discarded.

-The inside of the ice machine, a food contact surface, in the main kitchen exhibited mold growth. Melt the ice, clean and sanitize the inside of this unit.

-The deli slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight. Break down this unit, clean and sanitize its parts.

The Trivet

4102 CHESTNUT ST EMMAUS, PA 18049

Date: 9/25/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 4

Inspector Comments:

-Large cuts of meat observed thawing at room temperature on the kitchen shelf, which is not an approved thawing method.

-Salad bar food was held at 54 °F, in the reach in bain marie area, rather than 41°F or below as required. Items were placed in bain marie within the 4 hour time frame therefore they were removed and placed in walk in cooler and also put on ice to correct. Bain marie must be repaired.

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

-Several 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.

McDonalds

3020 LEHIGH ST ALLENTOWN, PA 18103

Date: 9/24/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Food Employee observed changing tasks without a proper handwash in-between. A food employee switched from washing dishes to donning gloves and moving to food prep. Employees must wash hands when changing tasks.

Parkway Caribbean

209 W UNION ST Allentown, PA 18101

Date: 9/24/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Chicken was held at 96°F, on the warmer, rather than 135°F or above as required. Food had been on the warmer less than two hours and was reheated to the proper temperature.

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY

Jazz Restaurant

1428 BUTLER ST Easton, PA 18042

Date: 9/28/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: Out

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Food was held at 111-121°F, in a steam table, rather than 135°F or above as required. Remove all food from the steam table and either reheat it to 165F or place it in shallow pans and put it into the walk-in cooler to cool it down to 41F or below. Monitor food temperatures at all times. *CORRECTED*

-Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours in refrigerators and in the walk-in cooler, is not being date marked. Label all food with the names of the food and the dates on which it was prepared.

Maxim's 22

322 NORTHAMPTON ST Easton, PA 18042

Date: 9/26/18

Inspection Type: Follow-up

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-The potato dicer and the meat slicer require cleaning to remove food debris and grime. Dismantle the dicer and the slicer and wash, rinse and sanitize all parts. Maintain this equipment in a clean and sanitary condition. *REPEAT VIOLATION*

Mediterranean Catering LLC

444 S 1st ST Bangor, PA 18013

Date: 9/26/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

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

Napoli Pizza Steaks & Subs

444 S 1ST ST BANGOR, PA 18013

Date: 9/26/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

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

Source: Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection database

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