Cloth towels may not be used as a food contact surface. Moldy cucumbers found in walk-in. -The handwash sink located in the deli area does not have water at a temperature of at least 100 degrees F. -Soda machine nozzles, a food contact surface, was observed to have food and mold-like residue and was not clean to sight and touch. -Soap was not available at the handwash sink behind the deli case. Address: 4527 Route 309, North Whitehall Township. . Corrected. Label all food with the name of the food and the date on which it was prepared. -Knives were stored in between prep tables. Door from kitchen to outside was propped open with no screen; gaps in basement door not protecting against insects or rodents. Employee was observed handling dirty utensils and then serving food at the hot line without washing their hands in between. Raw beef stored over carrots in walk-in cooler. Raw pork stored above raw lettuce in refrigerator. Food product must be stored in a covered state to prevent contamination. Response: I would say the biggest thing for us was staffing issues, said Charmaine Walker, the general manager there. Restaurant's response: Multiple calls were not returned by deadline. Follow him on Twitter @SteveNovakLVL and Facebook. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term cleanliness of an establishment. This room was not proposed /existing at the time of the opening inspection. REPEAT VIOLATION. 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. Correct this practice immediately. 32 Restaurants That Passed the First Inspection with ZERO violation Feb. 16, 2023 THE EAGLE'S NEST RESTAURANT (None) Feb. 16, 2023 JORDAN'S WINE BAR & CELLAR (12901 MCGREGOR BLVD UNIT 14). Address: 3400 Airport Road, Hanover Township (Lehigh County). Contact The COA Dept of Building Standards for further instruction. There was nothing major," said manager Pete Venardos, noting violations were addressed "within a week. Restaurant's response: "Most of the violations were just like stupid things on our part," owner Frank Longo said, noting "most were corrected on spot. Address: 7720 Main St., Upper Macungie Township. Hand wash sinks can only be used for hand washing. 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. 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. Assorted food products were observed being stored directly on the floor of the walk in refrigerator and walk in freezer. Food containers not labeled with contents. "It's not fair to us that you guys just report the numbers," Draklellis said. -Various sizes, flavors, and brands of milk at both the storefront large milk coolers and the small cafe bottled beverage cooler; Refrigerated ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, were datemarked with a sell by, use by or discard by date and offered for sale to consumers beyond the manufacturers original date. -Paper towel dispensers were empty at the handwash sinks at the service counter and kitchen cook line. This sink shall only be used for hand washing and must be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times. -Items were observed to be out of temperature in the pull out drawers below the bain marie units along the cook line. of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection database, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair - observed water filter leaking at the ice machine. Food workers not wearing hair restraints. Black mold-like residue on wash sink nozzle. *CORRECTED*. Response: A person in charge could not be reached for comment. Date mark TCS foods. All managers are required to take a food safety class, he said. "The management took advantage of the opportunity and chose to remain closed to further update furnishings and kitchen equipment. Additionally, a soiled dust pan was stored along side cans of beans in the dry storage area. A message left for a person in charge was not returned. Peter Litos, the new owner, said he immediately addressed old problems like the location of the ice machine and food shelves. None of them were in the Lehigh Valley. 346 RIDGE AVE Allentown, PA 18102 Date: 10/11/19 Inspection Type: Complaint Compliance: Out Violation (s): 5 Comments: -Food Employee observed eating food in the hot service area. Foods not stored at appropriate temperature. A bucket of sanitizing solution was stored in the hand washing sink.. Restaurant's response: A general manager did not answer multiple calls to his cellphone for comment. Also, the time of day could influence things. That means they're working. Sincerely, The Bureau of Food Safety & Laboratory Services Staff . Four years we never had these type of violations, Davis said. Walk-in cooler fan guards are extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning. Mops not hung to dry. You can use the database to. The inspections cover restaurants, cafeterias, food markets, processors and other food establishments. Here are the results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of Jan. 26-Feb. 1. Restaurant's response: Minor violations were corrected on site, owner Tony Petropoulos said. Restaurant's response: "There were never any major violations and there was never anything that posed a threat to consumer health and safety," owner Josh Palmer said, clarifying that problems found were "all considered minor." (AGF / UIG via Getty Images). Begin to use the optional sanitizing solution in the rinse water until the machine can be repaired and the proper temperature is reached in the final rinse water. Inspection Type: Regular. 7801 GlenLivet West DR STE C Fogelsville, PA 18051. They issued an emergency shut down of the restaurant,. Roaches in all stages of life cycle observed under metal sheeting/shelving area behind three bay sink, under back splash to three bay sink and scrap out area at ware washer and on inverted milk crate used for heavily soiled food processor. Food buildup seen on cutting blocks, cutting boards and other food prep surfaces. Local laws regulate how frequently these inspections take place, and what specific items the inspectors look for, but, in general, environmental health inspectors check that safeguards are in. Corrected. The 2,000-square-foot store, managed by Brian's childhood best friend, Greg Sheton, is expected to employ about 15 people. He added that the establishment is following procedures. -Roach infestation both live and dead and observed on counters, bain marie and various equipment. Dine-in service will be available, along with outdoor dining, takeout, and. of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection database. He said exterminators are in at least once a month to make sure there are no pests still hanging around. . 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. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 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. Display cooler not maintaining temperature. Label all food with the name of the food and the date on which it was prepared. ", Address: 3229 Hamilton Blvd., South Whitehall Township. And that may not be true," he said. Results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of March 25-31. . A restaurant manager holds a checklist of operational procedures.Rachel Sonnenshine | MLive.com file photo, Address: 2400 Schoenersville Road, Hanover Township, Lehigh County. Response: An employee told a reporter to call the health department, not call the restaurant again and hung up. Employee seen eating at work station adjacent to food prep bench. 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. Steve Novak may be reached at snovak@lehighvalleylive.com. 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. Established in 1753, Weisenberg is now home to some 5,000 residents. Door gaskets on bain marie cooler repaired with packing tape. -Salami observed in the deli area, slimy to the touch / spoiled / moldy and is adulterated. Food thermometers not available or easily accessible. ", Jan Somma-Hammel | Staten Island Advance file photo, Address: 2880 Center Valley Road, Upper Saucon Township. Sheet pan of wontons observed on top of open trash can.. We keep working on it," said Metin, a manager who declined to provide a last name. Bain marie not keeping deli meats sufficiently cold. Employees not wearing hair restraints. -Food, which was cooled, was not reheated to 165 degrees F within two hours, for hot holding. Why one board member is criticizing process, New Jersey trooper shooting suspect caught, departments statewide inspection database, https://www.pafoodsafety.pa.gov/Web/Inspection/PublicInspectionSearch.aspx, Pennsylvania Dept. Response: A person in charge said the problems have been fixed but wanted to talk with others before saying more. Soups were discarded. 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. Do not store food directly on the floor.". -Chicken was observed thawing in standing water in the 3 bay sink, which is not an approved thawing method. Description: Mold buildup inside ice shield, also there is an unapproved metal screw in shield that is rusting and dripping rust into ice bin. Washing equipment observed with build up of filth and food residue and not cleaned before use. Grease and food buildup in pizza over racks; coagulated grease on the the floor under the fryer and on the hood filter above the fryer and pizza oven. Items are to be rearranged on the shelf unit. There was no immediate response from a call for comment to Pizza Hut media relations. Description: Observed various foods stored directly on the floor throughout the entire kitchen area and the walk-in cooler. Bar soda gun nozzle, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and mold-like build-up. Food workers not wearing hair restraints. -The slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Refrigerated food stored more than 24 hours not marked with dates. Many appliances that were in storage area and equipment that was not being used were also removed from the premises during this time period. (Berks, Delaware, Lehigh, Northampton) 1015 BRIDGE RD, COLLEGEVILLE PA 19426 610-489-1003 Fax: 610 . Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Provide documentation that can verify appropriate time in lieu of temperature practices are occurring. Corrected, -Observed 3 handwash sinks with empty towels dispensers in the Bakery Dept. Also, at the time of the inspection, violations are recorded but are often corrected on the spot prior to the inspector leaving the facility." 845 Linden ST Allentown, PA 18102. Kurt Bresswein may be reached at kbresswein@lehighvalleylive.com. These items included sea scallops at 50F, calamari at 47F, and duck confit at 49F. 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. Soap not available at handwash sink. Observed slow/clogged drain at the the . The restaurant was reopened for business the very next day. This guy just caught us from left field. "I personally felt that the inspector did her job but could had given us a day or two to correct them. Response: The diner is under new ownership in 2020. Label all storage containers with the name of the food and the date on which it was prepared. Floor drain basins under warewashing and soda fountain, and ice cream area are moldy, slimy and need cleaning. Food workers not wearing hair restraints. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be cold held at 41F or below. -Refrigerated ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, is not being date marked. Replace this piece of equipment with a food/restaurant grade brush that can be easily cleaned and sanitized. throughout facility; several food products in the ice cream area, kitchen, walk-in cooler area stored open with no covering; observed kitchen cooking equipment with encrusted grease and soil accumulation. Hand wash sinks may only be used for hand washing. -The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. The Description: Employees were not washing their hands when switching tasks. Restaurant's response: Did not respond to messages or an email by deadline. Do not use refrigeration equipment that can not consistently maintain temperatures of 41F or below. Refrigerators, freezers, stoves and food preparation equipment, including working tables were also replaced with more updated and more efficient equipment and furnishings. -Observed chicken, pastellios, and sausage being stored in the hot hold unit at 126F, 100F, & 101F, respectfully. Find lehighvalleylive.com on Facebook. All rights reserved (About Us). Address: 6896 Hamilton Blvd., Upper Macungie Township. -Several items, such as various house made sauces, were observed being stored, uncovered, in the main kitchen walk in cooler. BUREAU OF FOOD SAFETY AND LABORATORY SERVICES 2301 N CAMERON STREET . Response: A local manager said the leadership at the restaurant has recently changed. Soap must be available at hand washing sinks at all times. Repair or replace the affected units. 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. Thermometer was inactive, dirty and not easily found. Health inspectors conducted more than 3,700 assessments of 3,000 food-service facilities in the Lehigh Valley in 2019, uncovering 8,000 violations. I understand why they do it. Restaurant's response: A manager said he had to check with ownership before commenting; no response by deadline. To read full reports on each inspection, visit. Saucon Valley Country Club main clubhouse, 2050 SAUCON VALLEY RD BETHLEHEM, PA 18015. 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. -Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Restaurant owners and managers told us that a vast majority of the problems uncovered are minor, things that can and often were corrected on the spot or at least fairly soon after. stored directly on walk-in cooler floor. -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. Use of this area must cease immediately. The 2019 inspections, he felt, focused on things that may not routinely apply to a 35-seat diner or a mom-and-pop restaurant, such as putting up a staff-only sign over the kitchen linked to bioterrorism concerns, or listing every ingredient in packaged food made on the premises and sold in the general store. It is also offering inspections outside of normal business hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., excluding holidays) upon written request from the applicant at an additional cost. "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. Address: 4558 Crackersport Road, South Whitehall Township. Buildup of old food on slicer, around fryers, refrigerator and floor under stoves. There are some things to note about the information listed below: A health inspector goes through a kitchen. 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). (See the 2018 results.). 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 area restaurants with zero inspection violations were Zoomers Amusement Park Cafe, 17455 Summerlin Road, south Fort Myers; Five Guys Burgers & Fries, 16230 Summerlin Road No.