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Lehigh Valley restaurant inspections: July 1-7
Morning Call - 7/13/2018
July 13--Here are the results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of July 1 to July 7.
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
Commix Hotel
3245 W EMMAUS AVE ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Date: 7/5/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Shellstock tags fail to be dated when last item removed from bag.
-The interior of the lower perimeter of the water curtain of the Manitowoc Ice builder shows scale and what appears to be mold.
L & K Asian Market
1101 HANOVER AVE Allentown, PA 18109
Date: 7/5/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Observed that the table that is located inside of the walk in refrigerator had dried blood present on the table surface. The table is to be washed, rinsed, and then cleaned with a sanitizer.
Nosh @ Nanas
515 W HAMILTON ST STE 2 Allentown, PA 18101
Date: 7/5/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Cigarettes were found on the shelf with food product in the dry storage area during the inspection. Cigarettes must be stored separately from food storage areas. Relocate this item to a separate area of the facility, away from any food product.
-Observed cabbage stored directly on the floor in the food prep area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. All food must be stored at least six inches off the floor. Relocate this item.
Taco Bell/Pizza Hut
3380 LEHIGH ST ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Date: 7/5/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Accumulation of dried syrup on the rear of the dispensing heads of the soft drink fountain.
-Both side of cold line had product temperatures (diced tomato, shredded lettuce, grated cheese) with internal temperatures ranging from 48.8*F-52.3*F All temperatures monitored with stem thermometer in ice water bath at 32.3*F in presence of management.
7-Eleven
1302 HANOVER AVE ALLENTOWN, PA 18109
Date: 7/3/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-The nacho cheese dispenser has a build up of cheese present on the dispensing nozzle. Clean the nozzle. This was cleaned before the end of the inspection.
Gregs West End Saloon
1839 TILGHMAN ST Allentown, PA 18104
Date: 7/3/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-An food employee blew their nose but did not wash their hands before returning to work. Hands must be washed when contamination of the hands may have occurred.
-A food employee was observed making bare hand contact with lemons. There may be no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods.
Johnny's Bagel & Deli Cafe
640 HAMILTON ST Allentown, PA 18101
Date: 7/3/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: Out
Violation(s): 4
Inspector Comments:
-The cold holding drawers underneath the flat top grill exhibited an ambient temperature of 55F, with product inside the unit such as beef exhibiting a temp of 54F. Product was discarded. Do not use this unit until it can maintain a temperature of 41F or below.
-The lowboy refrigerator below the wood counter top exhibited an ambient temperature of 48F, with product inside the unit such as chicken salad and cut tomatoes exhibiting temperatures of 47F for both. Corrective action was possible. Product was moved to the walk in cooler. Do not use this unit until it can maintain a temperature of 41F or below.
-Food Employee observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. Hands must be washed prior to putting on gloves.
-Mold was observed on the inside of the ice machine. Discard the ice and clean and sanitize the inside of the ice machine.
King Kone
5503 MACARTHUR RD WHITEHALL, PA 18052
Date: 7/3/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-The can opener knife blade, a food contact surface, was observed to have old product like build up.
Mar & Tierra JV LLC
760 HANOVER AVE Allentown, PA 18109
Date: 7/3/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 3
Inspector Comments:
-Observed that the hand wash sink in the kitchen did not have soap and paper towels available for employee use. Restock the sink with soap and paper towels.
-Food that was being stored in the reach in refrigerator that was closest to the entry area of the kitchen, was holding food at 45 degrees F in place of 41 degrees F or lower. The food was ordered transferred to another reach in refrigerator in the kitchen that was holding proper temperature. Unit is to be serviced to assure 41 degrees or lower is being maintained. Owner stated a large batch of prepared food was recently placed in the unit.
-In the walk in refrigerator, raw beef was being stored ready to eat vegetables. The beef is to be placed on the lowest shelf, with no ready to eat foods beneath it.
Alex Market
310 HANOVER AVE Allentown, PA 18109
Date: 7/2/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Shellfish, milk, eggs held at 51 °F, in the walk in refrigerator, rather than 45°F or below as required. While at site it was determined that milk was recently delivered, All milk and eggs were then transferred into two refrigerated units that were holding temperature below 40 degrees F. walk in cooler is to be repaired so temperature is 41 degrees or below.
-The hand washing sink in the bathroom did not have paper towels present for proper hand washing. Paper towels were placed in the bathroom before the end of the inspection.
Mangu Latin Restaurant
1139 UNION BLVD Allentown, PA 18109
Date: 7/2/18
Inspection Type: Follow-up
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Several raw animal foods were stored above ready to eat foods in the walk in refrigerator. Manager moved intact rolls of ground beef to the lowest shelf.
Superfood Marketplace
704 W EMAUS AVE Allentown, PA 18103
Date: 7/2/18
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.
-Food was held between 51-60°F, in the dairy case and cases in dairy area, rather than 41°F or below as required. A large amount of food above 41°F was discarded. Documentation of temperature monitoring was not readily available.
-Meat in the hot hold area stored open with no covering. Cover all foods.
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY
Tuscarora Inn Retreat
3300 RIVER RD MOUNT BETHEL, PA 18343
Date: 7/6/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Observed a product build-up on the soda gun holders in the food preparation area.**CORRECTED**
-A black build-up observed on the interior of the ice machine.**CORRECTED**
Tuscarora Inn Snack Bar
3300 RIVER RD MOUNT BETHEL, PA 18343
Date: 7/6/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Observed a brown build-up on the interior of the ice machine.**CORRECTED**
Empire's Coffee
44 BROADWAY Bangor, PA 18013
Date: 7/3/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Observed raw shell eggs stored above rerady to eat food in the Bain Maire.**CORRECTED**
Source: Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection database
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