Here are the results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of Feb. 16-22. 27 Restaurants That Passed the First Inspection with ZERO violation. BUREAU OF FOOD SAFETY AND LABORATORY SERVICES 2301 N CAMERON STREET . Inspectors will conduct routine examinations and follow-ups when required, but inspections can also be spurred by complaints. 7070 RTE 309 NEW TRIPOLI, PA 18066. -No sign or poster was posted at the hand washing sink in the employees restroom to remind food employees to wash their hands. "Nearly all recorded violations were corrected immediately on the spot during an initial 2018 inspection, and all others were corrected for a follow-up inspection, which was completed promptly and which Torre passed with flying colors. Kurt Bresswein may be reached at kbresswein@lehighvalleylive.com. "A lot of violations makes it seem like there's a problem, but there may be not. A health inspector in Harrisburg checks a bar. Product must be thawed in a refrigerator or under cool running water that is 70F or below. Here are the results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of Jan. 26-Feb. 1. Response: Employees said a manager could talk about inspections, but that person did not return calls for comment. If you're dining and see something questionable -- say, insects or vermin, cleaning supplies on a serving surface like a salad bar, or animals in the serving area -- you can call the Pennsylvania Agriculture Department at 866-366-3723 or fill out an online complaint form on the department's consumer protection page. It's all good now. A phone call to the corporate office was not returned by deadline. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Description: Food employees improperly washing hands as evidenced by a lack of soap and hot water at the hand wash sink. Boxes of food stored on the floor in walk-in freezer. Restaurants's response: "They were all minor. I'm 51 years old and I've been doing this since I was 16. Inspection notes: Person in charge not monitoring employee activities; knife being stored in walk-in cooler, stuck in a box of jalapeos; employee seen prepping food, wiping gloved hands on soiled rag on waist then continuing food prep; employee was observed touching his face with gloved hands then touching chips; wiping cloths are being used for multiple tasks, are being allowed to come into contact with ready-to-eat food, and are being stored in the pockets of employees;in fridge, a reusable food basket was being used as a scoop; "employees were transferring soup from a soup pot to smaller containers. Silicon glue and WD-40 were observed in the active kitchen area stored next to to-go containers and above food product. Foods not stored at proper temperatures. Gray mold buildup on fan guards in walk-in cooler. Dry, sticky residue hanging from leaking soda lines. Walk-in freezer drain not functioning, stalagmite-like ice infiltrating bagged food. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Corrected, -Observed 3 handwash sinks with empty towels dispensers in the Bakery Dept. as well as those county and local health departments that have . Board Code: 200 District: 7 Region: 16 License Type: Permanent Food Service Rank Code: Seating Licensee: ADAMS FOODS, INC. Business: MCDONALD'S 1245 Homestead Road North, Lehigh Acres (Lee county), FL, 33936. "I guess it's their job. "It's hard (for an inspector) to not find a violation. Raw proteins such as uncooked beef and pork must be stored below ready to eat product. He also said some requirements, such as wrapping all silverware, aren't enforced in other inspection jurisdictions. Ready-to-eat food stored in fridge not properly dated. Food thermometer not available or accessible. Open containers and tubs of various food products (tofu, shredded greens, etc.) Containers of flour, starch and sauce dont label the contents. "The goal is not to dock people for things," said Shannon Powers, spokeswoman for the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, which conducts many of the inspections. Soap not available at handwash sink. Humane Society Police Officers Registry You got to make sure you fix those things, and we did that right away, he said. -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 and walk-in coolers, is not being date marked. Response: Efforts to reach a manager were unsuccessful. Follow him on Twitter @KurtBresswein and Facebook. I'm not in this business to make people sick, I'm in this business to make the best product I can.". Response: I would say the biggest thing for us was staffing issues, said Charmaine Walker, the general manager there. Corrected by voluntary disposal. Welcome To Weisenberg Township. Lozano said that overall he is very proud of his staff and location, both of which get good reviews online. At least once a year, Erie County Department of Health officials inspect all restaurants and stores that sell unpackaged food. Two doors have gaps that dont protect against insects and rodents. ", Jan Somma-Hammel | Staten Island Advance file photo, Address: 2880 Center Valley Road, Upper Saucon Township. Disclaimer: According to the Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Laboratory Services division, inspections are a snapshot of the day and time of the inspection. Health inspectors conducted more than 3,700 assessments of 3,000 food-service facilities in the Lehigh Valley in 2019, uncovering 8,000 violations. "If you check my health inspection lately you see just approximately zero" violations, he did say. -The deli slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Container of raw meat stored in contact with cheese container and above cilantro; containers of plantains and green bananas were stored on the floor. The Allentown Health Bureau licenses and inspects all retail food establishments in the City of Allentown including restaurants, caterers, markets, convenience stores, clubs, mobile food vehicles, temporary food stands, non-profit food facilities, churches, food banks, food vending machines and anywhere food is sold or distributed to the end consumer. Food stored in walk-in not properly labeled, dated or covered. Description: Stored meat does not match invoices; some beef in freezer packed in plastic smiley face takeout bags. Please understand that each inspection is a "snapshot" representing conditions observed on the day and time of the inspection. Provide documentation that can verify appropriate time in lieu of temperature practices are occurring. Mold and mildew under prep equipment, in walk-in cooler and beverage cooler. I should pass with flying colors, he says. Restaurant's response: Minor violations were corrected on site, owner Tony Petropoulos said. 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. -Warm beans with temperatures ranging from 96-116F were placed into a hot holding cabinet instead of a walk-in cooler. Restaurant's response: Nick, who did not provide a last name, insisted the violations were from "three years ago" not 2018 and was "not interested" in speaking to a reporter. Kitchen food cart, walk-in cooler floor both extremely dirty. Ceiling tile and duct tape loose and hanging above the cook line. A message left for a person in charge was not returned. They ran the gamut from the gross (roaches,. Tweet; Share. Food must be protected by being fully covered when being stored. Corrected. "Every time that (health inspectors) come out, they always mark a couple violations. 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. Corrected. Various food not stored or cooled at appropriate temperatures. They ran the gamut from the gross (roaches, mold) to the mundane (missing hair nets, mops stored incorrectly) and the odd (a wooden log in a kitchen). Sette Luna registered 21 violations in its first inspection Feb. 2, 2018, and dropped that to seven in a follow-up inspection a week later, the last one on record. of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection database. Health inspectors said they visited the Club At Westminster, 2199 Berkley Way, Lehigh Acres, on Jan. 3 and found evidence of roaches. Cooler discharge impacted by ice failing to provide any functional refrigeration.. Feb. 10, 2023 LOS TAQUITOS MEXICAN FOOD BIG MARTINEZ II INC (3305 LEE BLVD) Feb. 10, 2023 RED SOX JET BLUE PARK MAJOR LEAGUE KITCHEN (11500 FENWAY SOUTH DRIVE) Feb. 10, 2023 HIGHLAND WOODS GOLF SNACK STOP (9100 HIGHLAND WOODS BLVD) Feb. 10, 2023 HEIDI'S GERMAN RESTAURANT . "I think we've kind of learned our lesson and hope to do better going forward," he said. These items included sea scallops at 50F, calamari at 47F, and duck confit at 49F. 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. Dismantle the slicer and clean and sanitize all parts. Wall in waitstaff area is just unfinished drywall. -During the lunch service, an item was taken from the fryer and placed on a cloth towel to absorb the oil. Restaurant's response: A manager said he had to check with ownership before commenting; no response by deadline. But he fixed every violation, from sanding down scored cutting boards to hanging up the mop instead of storing it in a bucket. To access the inspection reports you may have to change your computer's settings to allow pop-ups. Do not store knives in the space between tables. Old food, dishes and utensils in the handwash sink indicating uses other than hand washing. Food and grease-like buildup on floors, walls, ceiling and vents around hot line. I'm in compliance.". Many appliances that were in storage area and equipment that was not being used were also removed from the premises during this time period. Product was promptly reheated. Inspection notes: Bag of sugar chewed through with mouse droppings inside; live roaches; two dirty slicers; equipment on wooden blocks; pizza box containers directly on the floor; exterior door propped open. The inspections cover restaurants, cafeterias, food markets, processors and other food establishments. All facilities that prepare, serve, sell or give away food are required to have a food service establishment license issued by the Allentown Health Bureau. "That's one of the things with the public that when you say, 'Oh you have a number of violations,' then people say, 'Oh this isn't a safe place to eat.' Address: 1871 Catasauqua Road, Hanover Township, Lehigh County. To read full reports on each inspection, visit. Label all food with the name of the food and the date on which it was prepared. If you are planning to open a new facility or take over an existing facility, you must first contact the Allentown Health Bureau to complete the Food Service Application and start the process. The restaurant was reopened for business the very next day. ", (SEE THE 2017 RESTAURANT VIOLATIONS LIST). Gas utility was disconnected, so gas hot water heater was inoperable at time of inspection. Clean dish racks stored on the floor. -No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in both restroom areas to remind food employees to wash their hands. "Please also note that at no point during 2018 was Torre ruled Out of Compliance with food safety standards: both our 7/25 inspection and our follow-up 8/9 inspection resulted in 'In Compliance' rulings for Torre. Address: 4128 W. Tilghman St., South Whitehall Township. Monitor all canned goods and remove all dented and distressed cans from use. Inspection notes: Dirty knives were observed throughout the kitchen, slicer was dirty, can opener was dirty, potato slicer was dirty; food was being thawed in standing water, rather than with cold running water as required; no paper towels provided at the hand sink in the kitchen; insides of two unused chest freezers were dirty; un-shielded light fixtures in the kitchen. He added that the establishment is following procedures. A cooler that wasn't maintaining temperature of 40 degrees was scheduled for repair, but led to two re-inspections in the meantime. Several food items were out of temperature range near the grill at the time of the inspection including bean sprouts (62-65F), rice (74-78F), and egg rolls (60-67F). Cover all food. Hands must be washed at the designated hand wash sink. Source: Pennsylvania Dept. Address: 1808 MacArthur Road, Whitehall Township, Description: Open containers of of various foods and ingredients (guacamole, taco sauce, shredded lettuce, etc.) -Chicken was held at 110 degrees F, on a steam table, rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. To read full reports on each inspection, visit. Counties -Soap was not available at the handwash sink behind the deli case. Inspection notes: Various foods were held at 50 degrees Fahrenheit in the cook line cooler area, rather than 41 degrees or below as required; light intensity in the food preparation area was not at least 50 foot candles, with half the lights out above waitress and cook line area; plumbing system not maintained in good repair; metal shield on interior of ice machine has missing pieces of metal with rusted chipped edges over top of the ice storage bin. Employees failed to wash hands, lacked hair and beard nets. The To minimize the risk of foodborne illness, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) conducts routine inspections of supermarkets, grocery stores, convenience stores, coffee shops, bakeries, retail meat markets, seafood markets, juice and smoothie bars, bottled water plants, ice and water vending machines, food Still, he said the Italian restaurant is taking steps to ensure that those do not appear again -- the entire kitchen staff has health certifications, rather than the required one person in charge. -Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours is not being date marked. (COMING SOON: LEHIGH VALLEY RESTAURANTS WITH NO HEALTH CODE VIOLATIONS IN 2019). 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 departments statewide inspection database. "Numerous open plastic bus tubs of raw and/or cooked items stored directly under rusty corroded steel racks with easily observable adhering dried food product on bottom of rack directly over open tubs. Missing parasite destruction records. In addition, the Allentown Health Bureau investigates complaints of food-borne illness and adulterated food products in Allentown facilities. -Soups were not cooled from 135 degrees F to 41 degrees F within 6 hours, after preparation. Closing the restaurant was overkill and not necessary, especially since everything could had been corrected on the spot and after the closing hour (during the night and overnight) when we close the restaurant. -An open employee's beverage container was observed in a food preparation/serving area. Products requiring refrigeration were moved to another unit. Inspection notes: Improper use of rodenticide in dry storage area; food in walk-in and cooler on cook's line stored without covering; fridge on cook's line not working, requires repair or replacement; various foods stored too warm or improperly. The full inspection report is available from that same screen. Address: 4558 Crackersport Road, South Whitehall Township. Response: An employee who answered the phone said they were too busy and short on people and didnt have time to address the inspection violations. Restaurant response: Everything identified by inspectors has been corrected, owner Eddie Lozano said, though he added that perhaps they should have been fixed faster. The truth of the matter is that there was no contaminated or hazardous food found during the inspection! Address: 6896 Hamilton Blvd., Upper Macungie Township. Response: A message left for comment was not returned. Roof leaks water in the customer dining area. Address: 7720 Main St., Upper Macungie Township. 7801 GlenLivet West DR STE C Fogelsville, PA 18051. Food thermometers not available or accessible. All rights reserved (About Us). -The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the PA Food Code as evidenced by incorrect responses to food safety questions. The following Dauphin County restaurants were found to have violated Pennsylvania's health and safety regulations during inspections between Sept 5-11. -Food Employee observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. Reheat the chicken to 165F immediately. We keep working on it," said Metin, a manager who declined to provide a last name. . Repair or replace the affected units. -Food, which was cooled, was not reheated to 165 degrees F within two hours, for hot holding. LEHIGH ACRES. 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. -Raw chicken is stored next to raw pork in the walk in cooler with no barriers to prevent cross contamination. (AGF / UIG via Getty Images). The Allentown Health Bureau licenses and inspects all retail food establishments in the City of Allentown including restaurants, caterers, markets, convenience stores, clubs, mobile food vehicles, temporary food stands, non-profit food facilities, churches, food banks, food vending machines and anywhere food is sold or distributed to the end -Utensils observed in the handwash sink under the bar, indicating uses other than handwashing. Regular inspection; out of compliance. Foods stored in cooler not properly dated; some foods not stored or cooled at proper temperature. Here's the breakdown for recent inspections in Lee County: Eight full-service and fast-casual restaurants received zero violations on their health and safety inspections in late July,. Open containers of food stored in walk-in cooler directly under shelving with an accumulation product build up or directly on the floor. Bain marie not keeping deli meats sufficiently cold. Inspection notes: Black mold-like substance on inside walls of ice bins; employee seen eating breakfast in hibachi prep area; shrimp thawing in open colander; pooled drain water in kitchen area floor; not placing date on shellfish tag to indicate when shellfish removed. -Items were observed to be out of temperature in the pull out drawers below the bain marie units along the cook line. Buildup of old food on slicer, around fryers, refrigerator and floor under stoves. Remove all items from this sink immediately. "If you look at the responsiveness, we took things very seriously and are taking corrective action," he said. There are stained ceiling tiles throughout the facility. Hood dirty, grease filters missing. Restaurant's response: "The Schnecksville Diner had its regular scheduled inspection in December of 2018 and was out of compliance. -Two severely dented cans of tomato paste were observed on a shelving unit with other cans and they were intended for use in the food facility. Refrigerated food stored more than 24 hours not marked with dates. Response: A manager deferred to the owners son, who did not return a call for comment. Discard the milk. Restaurant's response: "None of them was any health issue or they would've closed the restaurant," owner Winston Barnes said. -The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. The beans were relocated. -The hand wash sink in the kitchen was observed to have a dirty pan in it. -Observed poisonous or toxic material (cans of RAID) other than those required for the operation and maintenance of a food facility. Aristide Economopoulos | NJ Advance Media file photo, Rachel Sonnenshine | MLive.com file photo, Tony Kurdzuk | NJ Advance Media file photo, More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23, Kurt Bresswein | For lehighvalleylive.com, app searchable by restaurant name, city or ZIP code. Inspection notes: Raw surf clams labeled as blanched (not fully cooked) used for sashimi; escolar misbranded as white tuna, tilapia substituted for red snapper and pompano substituted for yellowtail (hamachi); failure to maintain parasite destruction records including date placed in freezer and freezer temperature for salmon, striped bass and fluke; no calibrate-able thermometer present in freezer to verify parasite destruction; tuna kept at 47.3 degrees Fahrenheit, salmon at 43 degrees and imitation crab meat at 51.2 in sashimi show case (the FDA says bacteria that can cause illness grows quickly in seafood above 40 degrees); black mold accumulated on shelf rack and black mold-like residue in the ice machine; no written procedures for responding to vomitus or fecal matter discharge; "Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by" non-compliant inspection June 12, 2018. We appreciate the vigilance of the local health inspection team and have taken steps to ensure that even the smallest requirements are met on a daily basis. Follow him on Twitter @SteveNovakLVL and Facebook. Corrective action was possible as products had been in the unit for less than an hour. Italiano Delite Inc. 1985 BROOKSIDE RD MACUNGIE, PA 18062 . Check out the latest inspection report on restaurants and retail food facilities across the state. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair - observed water filter leaking at the ice machine. Food workers not wearing hair restraints. Monitor food temperatures during cold holding. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Lehigh Valley restaurant inspections: Jan. 26-Feb. 1, Tom Sizemore, Saving Private Ryan actor, dies at 61, Bryan Kohberger defense lawyers want gag order kept in Idaho killings case, Allentown School Board likely to vote on hiring Carol Birks as superintendent next week. Milk was discarded. Restaurant inspections The Colorado Department of Health and Environment (CDPHE) publishes inspection reports for restaurants, fast food operations, delis, markets, cafeterias, convenience stores and other types of retail food establishments we or our delegated county partners have inspected. Floor not easy to clean because of cracked tiles; loose flooring in walk-in cooler gathers stagnant water; cardboard used as a floor cover. -Knives were stored in between prep tables. -The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.. -The slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Response: A person in charge could not be reached for comment. -Pizza sauces, various cut vegetables, raw shrimp and raw chicken containers stored in bain marie equipment on the cook lines are being stored open with no covering. Mops not hung to dry. Hand wash sinks may only be used for hand washing. LEHIGH COUNTY. Any violations, no matter how minor, are noted on a report made publicly available on the Agriculture Department's website. Source: Pennsylvania Dept. The inspections cover restaurants, cafeterias, food markets, processors and other food establishments. -Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the front counter/prep area. Slime residue on drive-through soda fountain ice chute, lid of burger bain marie and elsewhere. None of them were in the Lehigh Valley. -Dishes were observed in the hand wash sink along the service counter, indicating uses other than hand washing. -Various meats and raw cut vegetables in the walk-in cooler area stored open with no covering. Ken Stevens | MLive.com file photoKen Stevens | MLive.com file photo, Address: 3779 Nicholas St., Palmer Township. Results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of March 25-31. . All rights reserved (About Us). Description: A roach was observed walking on a food preparation table in the facility. Hand sink falling off wall. Dismantle the slicer and clean and sanitize the entire slicer. The inspections cover restaurants, cafeterias, food markets, processors and other food establishments. Inspection Type: Regular. Items are to be rearranged on the shelf unit. Replace this piece of equipment with a food/restaurant grade brush that can be easily cleaned and sanitized. Date: 3/30/18. As examples, he pointed to rules to keep canned goods off the floor, even if theyre closed, and the need to keep racks for glasses, even if empty of glasses, on a shelf rather than on the floor. He says corporate provided documentation for the menu and other corrections were implemented quickly. A restaurant is said to be out of compliance when any issues found require a repeat visit by the inspector, Powers said. "We're trying our best," Metin said. Calls to a managers cellphone were not returned. Matt Smith | lehighvalleylive.com file photo, Inspection notes: Raw chicken stored over celery in walk-in cooler; cooked chicken stored in raw chicken boxes; box of chicken was found sitting on top of a trash can; live roaches observed on a glue trap; wet wiping cloths were observed not stored in sanitizing solution, as required; rice found in hot holding at 101 degrees, not at or above 135 degrees as required; outsides of bulk flour and sugar containers are dirty; no sanitizing step was being used at the three-bay sink: "Items being washed must be subsequently rinsed and then sanitized.". 201, south. 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. Restaurant inspections are now available online from 2005 to the present. Inspections for bars, taverns, snack bars, food processors, food warehouses, health food stores, markets and permanent outdoor barbeques are also available. Corrected. Response: Franco Grisafi, the owners son, said turnover in the inspector ranks led to a new focus on small violations, and that his father has been in the restaurant business for 25 years. -Various cut vegetables food was held at between 47 and 51 degrees F, in the front counter area, rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. -Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the display cooler, is not being date marked. Label all storage containers with the name of the food and the date on which it was prepared. -Half & Half was held at 48 degrees F, in a small display cooler at the front counter, rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Response: A manager who answered the phone said all violations were addressed but deferred further comment to the owner, who did not return a call for comment. Disclaimer: According to the Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Laboratory Services division, inspections are a snapshot of the day and time of the inspection. Corrected. Restaurant's response: Call for comment was disconnected. LEHIGH COUNTY. This is to be cleaned and sanitized and then replaced. Sincerely, The Bureau of Food Safety & Laboratory Services Staff . So, with that safety in mind, we once again dove into the Agriculture Department's public database of restaurant inspections to see how the Lehigh Valley's eateries fared in 2018.
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