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Lehigh Valley restaurant inspections: February 17-23

Morning Call - 3/4/2019

March 04-- Mar. 4--Here are the results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of Feb. 17-23.

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

Golden Corral

900 LEHIGH VALLEY MALL Whitehall, PA 18052

Date: 2/22/19

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Fresh Cut leafy Greens on RTE Salad Bar failing to be held under correct refrigeration temperatures: A. Leaf Lettuce-48.6*F-10:11 48.7*F-11:00 B. Spinach-51.2*F-10:11 49.7*F-10:50 52.*F-11:45 C. Caesar Salad-49.0*F-10:13 48.6*F-11:46 Walk In cooler temperature 45.6*F upon entrance and 45.9*F at 11:50

-The single bay produce wash sink and drain board in the salad bar area is not being sanitized prior to use. The goose neck water lien as well as the faucet observed to be continually dripping water presenting a possible source of product contamination.

Potsy Pizza

5925 TILGHMAN ST Allentown, PA

Date: 2/21/19

Inspection Type: Follow-up

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Various types pre-sliced deli meats and cheese in walk in cooler lack dates.

-The firm has established a time record for products but some wraps and pizza (Buffalo Chicken) are not being completed daily to show time used.

Seven Eleven

193 MICKLEY RD WHITEHALL, PA 18052

Date: 2/21/19

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Various rolled meat products in both APW Tru-Heat roller grills failing to maintain 135*F or above: A. Buffalo Chicken Taquito-131*F B. Taco Chicken-127*F C. Cheese Burger Bite-127*F

D M K Mart

2138 HAMILTON ST Allentown, PA 18104

Date: 2/20/19

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-The cardboard of the bag in box coke zero is moldy. No innervation of the product was observed. Remove moldy cardboard.

-No paper towels were available at the hand sink at the time of inspection. Provide paper towels at hand sink at all times. Paper towels were replenished.

Tim Hortons

701 HAMILTON ST Allentown, PA 18101

Date: 2/20/19

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-The inside of the ice machine, a food contact surface, exhibited a build up of debris. Drain, clean, & sanitize this unit.

-Soap was not available at the hand wash sink in the mens bathroom. Regularly check all hand wash sinks to make sure they are supplied with soap.

Franklin Home Association

1348 TURNER ST Allentown, PA 18102

Date: 2/19/19

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: Out

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Extensive rodent infestation of upstairs kitchen. There are rodent droppings behind equipment at the bar, behind the stainless steel refrigerators and on the microwave stand. There also appears to be a grease trail from the mice around the baseboards of the room. Work with pest control professional to control rodents. Clean and sanitize all areas with rodent droppings. Clean and sanitize all areas with grease line.

-Hot dog roller has food debris on it. Clean and sanitize the hot dog roller. Interior of soda guns are dirty with beverage spillage. Clean and sanitize soda guns.

Latest Food Trends

1234 MACARTHUR RD REAR Whitehall, PA 18052

Date: 2/19/19

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-No soap or single service towels at hand sink.

Upper Milford Western Fire Company

6341 CHESTNUT ST Zionsville, PA 18092

Date: 2/19/19

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the walk-in, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.

2nd Street Mini Market

138 N 2ND ST Allentown, PA 18101

Date: 2/18/19

Inspection Type: Follow-up

Compliance: Out

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Deli meats and cheeses are not being marked with the date of opening or discard as required. A written record or marking on the individual product with the date of opening and discard is required.

-Bagged lettuce was observed to be rotted and slimy. Slicing mozzarella was moldy. Products were discarded.

Mi Casita Dulce Bakery & Deli Restaurant

502 W GORDON ST Allentown, PA 18102

Date: 2/18/19

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Raw animal product was stored above ready to eat (RTE) food such as cooked chicken in the reach in refrigerator. Rearrange the contents of the unit so that RTE food is stored above raw product.

Ringers Roost

1801 W LIBERTY ST Allentown, PA 18104

Date: 2/18/19

Inspection Type: 2/18/19

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Observed that food was stored directly on the floor in the walk in freezer.All food is to be stored a minimum of 6 inches off of the floor at all times.

-Observed that some potentially hazardous foods were not marked. Mark all foods with the date it was prepared and the date 6 days from that date as the discard date.

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY

Bella Napoli

848 NAZARETH PIKENazareth, PA 18064

Date: 2/21/19

Inspection Type: Follow-up

Compliance: Out

Violation(s): 6

Inspector Comments:

-Observed ready to eat food, and clean food equipment stored in front counter service area, where it is subject to splash from employee hand washing operations.

-Ready to eat TCS food was held at 54 °F, in the cold hold unit, rather than 41°F or below as required.

-The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.

-Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food.

-The hot line slicer unit food cutting surface has a build-up of old food like residue.

-Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the walk-in cooler and cold hold unit, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.

Bath Mini Market

6007 W MAIN BLVD Bath, PA 18014

Date: 2/19/19

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the deli case, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.

-No sign or poster posted at hand wash sinks in the front grill, and restroom areas, to remind food employees to wash their hands.

-Facility does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event involving vomitus or fecal matter discharge onto surfaces within the facility.

Klecknersville Volunteer

2718 MOUNTAIN VIEW DR BATH, PA 18014

Date: 2/19/19

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-No signs or posters posted at hand wash sinks in the manual Ware wash sink, and restroom areas, to remind food employees to wash their hands.

Tandoor Grill

9 N 3RD ST Easton, PA 18042

Date: 2/19/19

Inspection Type: Follow-up

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Food was held at 47-52°F, in the display cooler, rather than 41°F or below as required. Discard all TCS food as you were instructed. Monitor food temperatures during cold holding.

Town & Country Restaurant

350 S Walnut Street Bath, PA 18014

Date: 2/19/19

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.

-Observed ready to eat food and clean food equipment stored in food prep areas, where it is subject to splash from employee hand washing operations.

-No sign or poster posted at the hand wash sinks in restroom areas to remind food employees to wash their hands.

Source: Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection database

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