Here are the results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of Jan. 26-Feb. 1. Steve Novak may be reached at snovak@lehighvalleylive.com. 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. -Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required at the salad prep station. Walk-in cooler fan guards are extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning. Mops not hung to dry. 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. Use this sink only for hand washing. -Deli meats and cheeses and other prepared products that are kept for more than 24 hours are not being date marked. -Various kitchen knife blades, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. 1600 CEDAR CREST BLVD ALLENTOWN, PA 18104. (COMING SOON: THE LEHIGH VALLEY RESTAURANTS WITH NO HEALTH CODE VIOLATIONS IN 2018). ", Rachel Sonnenshine | MLive.com file photo. While doing this the soup pot was stored on the floor. Welcome To Weisenberg Township. "It's really not a big deal if the lid on the bucket of spaghetti wasn't put back on right away, is it?" Allentown PA Official web site. 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. The Township is bordered by Upper Macungie to the South, Lowhill to the East, Lynn to the North and Berks . During the follow up inspection of the facilities, inspector found restaurant all cleaned up, equipment changed /updated and all violations were corrected as stated on the PA. Dept of Agriculture website. Raw, frozen fish being stored in old ice cream/dairy containers and other food containers which may result in allergen cross contamination. Raw chicken and eggs stored in walk-in cooler above ready-to-eat produce. LEHIGH COUNTY. They ran the gamut from the gross (roaches,. Stored food not properly dated. 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. -The deli slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. stored directly on walk-in cooler floor. Monitor food temperatures during hot holding. A stack of clean glasses sits on a counter.Rachel Sonnenshine | MLive.com file photo, Address: 833 N. Krocks Road, Unit 101, Lower Macungie Township. -The hand washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by a pan of grapes and it was not accessible at all times for employee use. "It's not fair to us that you guys just report the numbers," Draklellis said. -Several Food products in the ice cream area, kitchen, walk in cooler area stored open with no covering. Corrected. 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. Foods not stored at appropriate temperatures or properly dated. Inspection notes: Ready-to-eat food stored near hand-washing sink, where it could be splashed; mechanical ware washing equipment has lime-like residue; water-damaged ceiling tiles in customer seating area; sliced cheese seen on hot line shelves discolored (discarded immediately). Inspection notes: "Extremely" dirty floor; certification not posted in public view; accumulated dust, dirt and food residue around sink area; duct tape used to seal gaps on counter areas is frayed and peeling; some prepackaged foods missing labels. Floor needs cleaning throughout kitchen.. 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. Restaurant's response: A general manager did not answer multiple calls to his cellphone for comment. ", Kelly McEwan | lehighvalleylive.com file photo. At least once a year, these trained professionals scour professional kitchens for potential health issues, correcting as many as possible on the spot. Address: 233 N. Route 100, Upper Macungie Township. Restaurant's response: A call for comment was not immediately returned. As of mid-January, there were only five restaurants closed statewide due to health issues, she said. Corrected by replacing vegetables with cut ones in the refrigerator, and placing these back into walk-in as they have been just placed into cooler. 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. This guy just caught us from left field. "I dont feel it would be appropriate to criticize or analyze the findings of the inspection. Raw chicken stored above and aside raw pork in walk-in refrigerator. Sewage line over food rack was leaking into a bucket at the time of inspection. Food preparation happening under dirty ventilation ducts. Any. 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. 201, south. Products requiring refrigeration were moved to another unit. Door from kitchen to outside was propped open with no screen; gaps in basement door not protecting against insects or rodents. . The inspections cover restaurants, cafeterias, food markets, processors and other food establishments. Saucon Valley Country Club main clubhouse, 2050 SAUCON VALLEY RD BETHLEHEM, PA 18015. Inspection notes: Mold visible on tray and shelving in walk-in cooler; refrigerator not capable of maintaining food at 41 degrees or below, needs repair; slicer has food residue, must be dismantled and cleaned; employee whose certification is displayed no longer works there; fire suppression system over cooking equipment not serviced in over a year. Inspection reports of food facilities in Allentown are available for public access on the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture website; this website works best with Google Chrome. 32 Restaurants That Passed the First Inspection with ZERO violation. 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. The following Dauphin County restaurants were found to have violated Pennsylvania's health and safety regulations during inspections between Sept 5-11. Checking one place in the morning when everything is "nice and neat" can be very different from an inspection during the "controlled chaos" of a diner's lunch rush. Contact The COA Dept of Building Standards for further instruction. Response: A person in charge could not be reached for comment. 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 Remove all items from this sink immediately. All violations were corrected within 48 hours," owner John Pittas said by email. He says corporate provided documentation for the menu and other corrections were implemented quickly. of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection database. "Sometimes (things are) out of our control, like every restaurant and every business.". Product must be thawed in a refrigerator or under cool running water that is 70F or below. Lehigh County; State & Federal Representatives; City Budget; Home Rule Charter & Code; Comprehensive Annual Financial Report; . 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. Walk-in cooler shelves lined with cardboard inhibiting the air flow circulation. Some fish and imitation seafood are misbranded. Product was promptly reheated. But he fixed every violation, from sanding down scored cutting boards to hanging up the mop instead of storing it in a bucket. Food thermometer not available or accessible. A restaurant manager holds a checklist of operational procedures.Rachel Sonnenshine | MLive.com file photo, Address: 2400 Schoenersville Road, Hanover Township, Lehigh County. A list of local health departments is also available here. You can use the database to. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Post a sign at this hand sink. Gap in door does not protect against insects or rodents. Lehighvalleylive.com staff writer Sara K. Satullo contributed to this report. Food thermometers not available or easily accessible. Inspection notes: Ice machine has some mold growth; rodent droppings under shelves; walk-in is dripping condensation into a bucket, exposing food to splash; ceiling and walls in basement walk-in are peeling and chipping and present contamination risk; chemicals in storage room stored next to condiments. Its a little bit disheartening because at the end of the day, the guy says jump, Ive got to jump -- whether it makes sense or not, because he holds all the cards., Salmon and tuna in a refrigerated case.Don Treeger | The Republican, Address: 2299 Golden Key Road, Weisenberg Township. -Raw chicken is stored next to raw pork in the walk in cooler with no barriers to prevent cross contamination. Follow him on Twitter @SteveNovakLVL and Facebook. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Gap in rear door could allow access for insects or rodents. To read full reports on each inspection, visit https://www.pafoodsafety.pa.gov/Web/Inspection/PublicInspectionSearch.aspx. Corrected. The calls were not returned. -Ice machines were observed to have a dark mold-like residue on corners of ice chutes. 7801 GlenLivet West DR STE C Fogelsville, PA 18051. Follow him on Twitter @SteveNovakLVL and Facebook. Restaurant's response: Multiple calls were not returned by deadline. 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: 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 not wearing hair restraints. Plumbing needs repair. The truth of the matter is that there was no contaminated or hazardous food found during the inspection! Date: 8/2/18. Since then things are significantly different now that were fully staffed., Address: 4128 W. Tilghman St., South Whitehall Township, Description: Management lacking in food safety documentation, including license renewal and parasite destruction records for sushi fish. Buildup of old food on slicer, around fryers, refrigerator and floor under stoves. Clean dish racks stored on the floor. ", (SEE THE 2017 RESTAURANT VIOLATIONS LIST). At least once a year, Erie County Department of Health officials inspect all restaurants and stores that sell unpackaged food. Description: Wood log in kitchen being used with a cutting board as a prep table. Employee seen touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Response: Owner Jonathan Davis said hes run Muellers for five years and 2019 was the first time he ran into trouble with inspections, and also notes he had a new inspector from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture who came from inspecting meatpacking plants in Philadelphia. 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. But it's a process designed to keep diners safe. Cooler discharge impacted by ice failing to provide any functional refrigeration.. Dry, sticky residue hanging from leaking soda lines. Inspection notes: No detectable concentration of chlorine in the solution in which the wiping cloths were stored; individual was observed eating in the kitchen; paper towel dispenser at the hand sink at the front service counter was empty; cutting board was not sanitized after being washed; fruit flies were observed in the kitchen. Rubber scapula utensils used for cooking are deformed and misshapen from heat, and are not durable under normal use. Buildup of grease and old food on kitchen equipment. By Morning Call staff. *CORRECTED*. department's statewide inspection database, https://www.pafoodsafety.pa.gov/Web/Inspection/PublicInspectionSearch.aspx, Pennsylvania Dept. The Inspection Details can be accessed by clicking on the name of the food facility. -During the lunch service, an item was taken from the fryer and placed on a cloth towel to absorb the oil. Management and corporate both enforce standards with random checks and no new problems have arisen. Results for each one are published in an online database by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. "The goal is to get them to do things right, so the public is not at risk.". Rearrange these items. Food/ beverage contact surfaces, such as coffee pots, must be washed in the wash-rinse-sanitize method. Here is a . An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term cleanliness of an establishment. Description: Bins of rice with loose lids in the kitchen are being stored next to a trashcan without a lid and employees are throwing trash from the cooking line into the trashcan. Milk containers reused to store house-made beverages. Establishment Match By Name/Location The beans were relocated. Corrective action was possible as products had been in the unit for less than an hour. Inspection notes: Food prep in the dish-washing room; pans and cooking equipment coated with food and grease; dirty knives stored with clean; dirty floors; walk-in cooler latch not working and door not closing; painted drywall in basement must be covered with non-porous, non-absorbent paneling; most violations in follow-up inspection were repeats. Source: Pennsylvania Dept. Fridge thermometer not available or accessible. Description: Ceiling tiles directly above the dish racks and mechanical dishwasher are peeling, chipping, discolored, and show an extreme build-up of mold-like substance. Ceiling vents extremely dirty. Pizza sauce stored in walk-in cooler with no covering. Dessert cooler not maintaining temperature. -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. If you wouldn't see that, that means they're not doing their job.". Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. "If you check my health inspection lately you see just approximately zero" violations, he did say. That would had been a cause to immediately shut down the restaurant in my opinion.". Foods not stored at appropriate temperature. Response: Employees said a manager could talk about inspections, but that person did not return calls for comment. -No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in both restroom areas to remind food employees to wash their hands. Each inspection report is a "snapshot" of conditions present at the time of the inspection. "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.' Refrigerators, freezers, stoves and food preparation equipment, including working tables were also replaced with more updated and more efficient equipment and furnishings. Results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of March 25-31. . Paper towel are to remain stocked at all hand wash sinks. -The person in charge/business owner failed to consult the City of Allentown (COA) prior to creating a prep space in the basement. Health inspectors conducted more than 3,700 assessments of 3,000 food-service facilities in the Lehigh Valley in 2019, uncovering 8,000 violations. Slime residue on drive-through soda fountain ice chute, lid of burger bain marie and elsewhere. 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. The inspections cover restaurants, cafeterias, food markets, processors and other food establishments. 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. A cooler that wasn't maintaining temperature of 40 degrees was scheduled for repair, but led to two re-inspections in the meantime. You got to make sure you fix those things, and we did that right away, he said. 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. Do not store food directly on the floor.". Established in 1753, Weisenberg is now home to some 5,000 residents. Response: I would say the biggest thing for us was staffing issues, said Charmaine Walker, the general manager there. A temperature of 146F was registered on a maximum registering thermometer. Sincerely, The Bureau of Food Safety & Laboratory Services Staff . Hand wash sink are only to be used for hand washing. The Lehigh Valley restaurants with 20 or more total violations in 2019 are listed below in ascending order. Observed slow/clogged drain at the the . The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. He understands why customers may be wary of inspectors notes, but hopes minor problems easily rectified dont scare anyone away. Rewash this piece of equipment. Restaurant's response: Did not respond to messages or an email by deadline. -Customer soda fountain nozzles, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and mold/slime-like build-up and was not clean to sight and touch. There was nothing major," said manager Pete Venardos, noting violations were addressed "within a week. Product must be thawed in a refrigerator or under cool running water that is 70F or below. Evidence of roach feces on walls on food boxes, etc. Cloth towels may not be used as a food contact surface. Place fried items on an alternative surface to absorb the oil. The city tells me I got to do it, I got to do it, he says. Description: Observed a significant accumulation of grease and old food debris on the equipment and floor at the cooking line; there are food spills on the shelves and floor in the basement storage area. Raw eggs stored above ready-to-eat food in refrigerator. Food including candy must be labeled in English so that the name of the candy, name of the manufacturer, and ingredients may be read by the customers. Some foods not stored at appropriate temperature. Inspection notes: Rodent bait left uncovered under a freezer in food prep area; worker did not wash hands after using the bathroom; egg rolls, chicken sitting out of refrigeration and too warm; shrimp thawing in container of standing water; raw chicken stored over broccoli. Food stored on the floor in walk-in cooler and freezer. 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. In the 14 years that I operate the restaurant, there was never an outbreak nor had anyone got sick eating at Schnecksville Diner. Food Safety Inspections for Retail Facilities with BI Visuals Business Intelligence (BI) report displaying detail and visuals for Retail facilities, inspections, and violations.
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