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Lehigh Valley restaurant inspections: March 10-16

Morning Call - 3/22/2019

March 22-- Mar. 22--Here are the results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of March 10-16.

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

Cavaluzzos Pizza

1328 Chestnut ST Emmaus, PA 18049

Date: 3/16/19

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Lettuce was being washed in the same sink where dirty pots were placed. Separate food preparation from ware washing tasks.

-A container of garlic cloves in oil was 55 F on prep table. Garlic in oil must be refrigerated at 41 F or below.

Sweet Memories Cafe

180 Main ST Emmaus, PA 18049

Date: 3/16/19

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

--Food handler touched ready-to-eat food with bare hand. Bare hand contact with RTE food is prohibited. Wear disposable gloves or use utensils.

Allentown Supermarket

704 W EMAUS AVE Allentown, PA 18103

Date: 3/15/19

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Ranch and fruit dip were held at 46-50°F, in the produce cooler, rather than 41°F or below as required. Food was discarded. Do not keep TCS foods in this cooler until it is capable of holding food at or below 41°F.

Dunkin Donuts

3039 LEHIGH ST Allentown, PA 18103

Date: 3/15/19

Inspection Type: Opening

Compliance: In

Violation(s):

Inspector Comments:

-Milk was held at 49°F, in the serving area, rather than 41°F or below as required and was curdled. Milk was discarded. Do not use this machine until repaired or replaced.

Indian Cafe

549 N 7TH ST Allentown, PA 18102

Date: 3/15/19

Inspection Type: Follow-up

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Observed that the Men's and the Ladies' room did not have paper towels to wipe hands and no soap to wash hands with. Supply both bathrooms with soap and paper towels for employee and customer use.

Tilghman St Farmers Market

191 TILGHMAN ST Allentown, PA 18102

Date:3/14/19

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: Out

Violation(s): 3

Inspector Comments:

-Orange juice with an expiration date in 2017 was found in the facility. Orange juice does not remain safe this long after its expiration date and must be discarded.

-Soap and paper towels were not provided at the hand washing sink in the hookah preparation area. Paper towels were not provided at the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Provide soap and paper towels at all hand sinks.

-Individual was observed smoking in the kitchen area. There may be no smoking in food preparation areas.

Arby's

1535 LEHIGH ST Allentown, PA 18103

Date: 3/13/19

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-TCS foods held for more than 24 hours are not being date marked. Products have stickers with days of week but no date. Mark product with either the date of opening or the discard date, and use the same method for all product.

-Soap dispenser in restroom is broken, as well as hand dryer, not allowing for proper handwashing. Repair soap dispenser and repair hand dryer or install paper towel dispenser.

Bull & Bear Restaurant

462 UNION BLVD Allentown, PA 18109

Date: 3/13/19

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Sausages were being thawed at room temperature. Food may only be thawed in the following ways: at refrigeration temperatures, under running water at or below 70 degrees F or as part of the cooking process.

-Raw meats were observed stored above cooked meats and pancake mix in a refrigerator in the facility. Store raw meats on a bottom shelf away from other foods.

PPL Center Ovations Food Services

701 W HAMILTON ST Allentown, PA 18101

Date: 3/13/19

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: Out

Violation(s): 4

Inspector Comments:

-The Person in Charge did not implement proper food safety practices in this food facility as evidenced by allowing an ill employee to perform food service tasks.

-Soap was not available at the handwash sinks in multiple kiosks due to dead batteries in dispensers. One hand wash sink was blocked by boxes. Soap, hot water and paper towels must be available at hand wash sinks at all times, and hand wash sinks must always be accessible.

-A working container of cleaner / degreaser was stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in multiple cabinets in the concessions areas. Separate cleaning products from food, equipment, and single service articles.

-Food Facility Person in Charge failed to exclude or restrict an ill employee as required by the PA Food Code.

The Hamilton Kitchen & Bar

645 HAMILTON ST Allentown, PA 18101

Date: 3/13/19

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Octopus was observed in the pull out drawer of a cold holding unit at 47°F, rather than 41°F or below as required. Other product in the unit was observed at appropriate temperatures. Corrective was possible, product was placed in the walk in cooler. Regularly monitor cold holding temperatures.

A-1 Convenience Store

502 N 7TH ST Allentown, PA 18102

Date: 3/12/19

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-4 knives that were in the kitchen were dirty with food debris. All knives are to be cleaned and sanitized after food debris is scrubbed off.

9th & Linden Diner

845 LINDEN ST Allentown, PA 18101

Date: 3/11/19

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Employee removed gloves and donned new gloves without washing hands in between. Before donning new gloves, wash hands.

-2 knives on the magnetic knife rack had food debris on them. Ensure that utensils are cleaned and sanitized before storing them. Knives were cleaned and sanitized.

Dominican Restaurant

1502 TURNER ST Allentown, PA 18102

Date: 3/11/19

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 3

Inspector Comments:

-Raw chicken is being stored next to uncut vegetables in the walk in cooler. Store raw chicken below or away from vegetables.

-Foods in the walk in cooler are being inconsistently stored without a covering. Store all foods in the walk in with a covering.

-Dirty rags, a small fan, and uncut onions are being stored in the same bin. Store food away from soiled linens and non-food equipment.

Las Palmas Restaurant

959 W TURNER ST ALLENTOWN, PA 18102

Date: 3/11/19

Inspection Type: Follow-up

Compliance: Out

Violation(s): 3

Inspector Comments:

-Foods, such as bone-in pork, requiring hot holding are being held without external heat on a shelf above the cook line. Hot hold foods at 135 degrees F or higher.

-Eggs are being held at room temperature near the cooking line rather than under refrigeration as required. Store eggs under refrigeration until they are to be used in cooking.

-Foods, such as deli cheese, in the bain marie at the main service area have an internal product temperature of 54 degrees F or higher. Discard all food out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Repair bain marie so that an internal product temper

McDonald's

1432 S 4TH ST Allentown, PA 18103

Date: 3/11/19

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: Out

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Food was held at 52°F, in the Beverage-Air cooler, rather than 41°F or below as required. Eggs were discarded. Monitor food temperatures and do not place food in this cooler until repaired or replaced.

-Food employees were observed not washing their hands when starting their shift, after cell phone use, and prior to donning gloves. Employees must wash hands when starting work, using a phone, when changing tasks, after restroom use, eating or drinking, and prior to donning gloves.

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY

Maxim's 22

322 NORTHAMPTON ST Easton, PA 18042

Date: 3/15/19

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: Out

Violation(s): 3

Inspector Comments:

-Milk and other food items were held at 51-53°F, in a refrigerator, rather than 41°F or below as required. Discard all TCS food stored in this refrigerator. Monitor food temperatures during cold holding. *FOOD WAS DISCARDED*

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

-Working containers, used for storing chemicals and cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Label all spray bottles.

Dickey's Barbeque Pit

2429 NAZARETH RD Easton, PA 18045

Date: 3/14/19

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: Out

Violation(s): 6

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.

-No sign or poster posted at the hand wash sink in the manual ware wash sink area to remind food employees to wash their hands.

-Macaroni and beef food observed in the hot hold unit was discolored, crusted, and voluntary disposed of as witnessed by inspector.

-Soap was not available at the hand wash sink in the food prep area.

-Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the hand wash sink, indicating uses other than hand washing.

-The hand wash sink in the manual ware wash sink area was blocked by equipment and not accessible at all times for employee use.

Scratch Easton

325 NORTHAMPTON ST Easton, PA 18042

Date: 3/14/19

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Utensils were observed in the hand washing sink, indicating uses other than hand washing. Remove the knives from this sink. This sink shall only be used to wash hands.

-Food Employee observed drinking water from a bottle in the food preparation area. Correct this practice as you were instructed.

Parkview Event Center

622 N DELAWARE DR Easton, PA 18042

Date: 3/12/19

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

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

-The interior surfaces of the ice machine require cleaning. Discard the ice and clean the interior surfaces of the ice machine. Maintain the ice machine in a clean condition.

Tierra de Fuego

612 NORTHAMPTON ST Easton, PA 18042

Date: 3/12/19

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Sausage was held at 117°F, in a hot holding display, rather than 135°F or above as required. Reheat the sausage to 165F immediately. Monitor food temperatures during hot holding. *Corrected*

-Soap was not available at the hand washing sink at the front counter. Supply this sink with soap now and at all times.

Source: Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection database

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