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Lehigh Valley restaurant inspections: May 27-June 2
Morning Call - 6/8/2018
June 08--Here are the results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of May 27 to June 2.
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
Above & Beyond at the Knights
1545 GREENLEAF ST Allentown, PA 18102
Date: 6/1/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-The slicer was dirty. Clean and sanitize the slicer.
David's Italian Market
1825 CHEW ST Allentown, PA 18104
Date: 6/1/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: Out
Violation(s): 5
Inspector Comments:
-Deli meats and cheeses are not being date marked with the date of opening or the date of discard. Mark all deli meats and cheeses with the date of opening and the date of discard. Date marking was explained on site.
-Hand sink in front food prep area is not functioning. facility does not have a working hand sink. Repair sink so that it is usable.
-Deli meats and cheeses are being stored without covering in the deli cold case. Wrap all deli meats and cheeses when not in use.
-Deli meats, cheeses, and prepared salads are being stored without wrappings or lids in the deli cold hold case. These products are at risk for splash due to accumulation of condensation water. Wrap and lid all stored foods before storing them.
-Deli meats in the deli cold case are being held at 45 degrees F and higher. Shelf stable items are allowed to remain in cooler. All other foods that have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours are to be discarded.
Dunkin Donuts
4030 CHESTNUT ST SPACE 1 & EMMAUS, PA 18049
Date: 6/1/18
Inspection Type: Complaint
Compliance: Out
Violation(s): 4
Inspector Comments:
-Trays for doughnuts in rack in kitchen, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue/mold and was not clean to sight and touch.
-Cleaned stacked pans on dish rack have old label residue and are not clean to sight and touch.
-Paper towel dispenser empty at all handwash sinks in the kitchen area. There are no available paper towels for employees.
-Several hot chocolate mix powders stored on coffee mixing counter area stored open with no covering. Also bagels are stored in open baskets on counters without protective coverings and bagels stored on trays in walk in cooler with no covering.
Jack Callaghan's Ale House
2027 W TILGHMAN ST Allentown, PA 18104
Date: 6/1/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-The can opener blade was dirty. Clean and sanitize the can opener blade. The ice scoop was stored in a dirty bucket. Clean and sanitize the ice scoop and the container in which it is stored.
Pizza Mart
539 W HAMILTON ST Allentown, PA 18101
Date: 6/1/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: Out
Violation(s): 4
Inspector Comments:
-Food Employee observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. Hands must be washed prior to donning single use gloves.
-Severely dented cans were observed in with the dry stock. Inspect inventory and separate any dented cans. Return these cans for credit or discard.
-Sauce is being cooled in a stock pot at room temperature for 3-4 hrs and is than being placed in the walk in to continue cooling. Rapidly cool TCS foods from 135 F to 70 F in 2 hours, then to 41 F or below in 4 hours. Sauce was discarded.
-The grinder attachment used for the grinding of cheese is being left in soiled state and is only cleaned every two days. The inside of the ice machine, a food contact surface, exhibited a build up of mold. Clean & sanitize the grinder after each use. Drain, clean,& sanitize the ice machine.
A Dong
1202 W WALNUT ST Allentown, PA 18102
Date: 5/31/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: Out
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-The walk in cooler was exhibiting a temperature of 53F. All cold held food product must be stored at a temperature of 41F or below. The product inside the unit was discarded. Repair this unit.
-Observed visible evidence that dried products such as rice, beans, & peanuts were contaminated by both insects and rodents. All affected product was discarded. Sort through remaining dried goods stock and discard any additional affected product. Continue working with an extermination service.
Coffee Phuong
725 N 4TH ST Allentown, PA 18102
Date: 5/31/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-The slicer is dirty. Clean and sanitize the slicer.
Domino's Pizza
695 STATE RD EMMAUS, PA 18049
Date: 5/31/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Refrigerated ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the reach in pizza cooler, is not being date marked. Corrected.
-Sauces at front prep area were date-marked by the facility, but was beyond the use by date and requires discarding. Corrected.
8th St Food Market
247 N 8TH ST Allentown, PA 18102
Date: 5/30/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: Out
Violation(s): 7
Inspector Comments:
-Employee was observed donning single use gloves without prior hand wash and then touching a single use utensil. Wash hands in between changing tasks and changing gloves.
-Both hand sinks in the kitchen were blocked. The front hand sink had an empty milk container and had a water filter attached to the faucet. The back hand sink had a hose attached to it that was being used to fill in use utensil container in the hot hold.
-3 packages of raw hamburger meat were being stored above cooked foods in the walk in cooler. Keep raw animal proteins below or away from ready to eat foods.
-Cut kabocha was being stored in the vegetable cold hold at 70 degrees F and higher. Once whole vegetables have been cut, they must be held at or below 41 degrees F. Discard kabocha.
-Deli meats and cheeses are not being date marked with the date of opening or the date of discard as required. Date mark deli meats and cheeses with the date of opening. Date mark deli meats with the date of discard 6 days after the opening date. Date mark deli cheeses with the date of discard 13 days after the opening date.
-Meat residue was found on meat grinder, meat saw, and slicer. This equipment must be cleaned and sanitized after use and at most every four hours.
-Paper towels and soap were not available at the hand sink in the employee bathroom.
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital
850 S 5TH ST Allentown, PA 18103
Date: 5/30/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-A reach in refrigerator at the deli station was exhibiting a temperature of 49F. Refrigeration units must be able to maintain temperatures of 41F or below. Food was moved to a properly functioning unit. Service this unit.
-Food preparation was occurring in a hallway outside of the kitchen. No hand washing capabilities were provided for the employee in this area. Food preparation must occur in an authorized area of the food facility that is equipped with hand washing capabilities.
La Casa Latina
527 N 7TH ST Allentown, PA 18102
Date: 5/30/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-The can opener blade was dirty. Clean and sanitize the can opener blade.
-The flan and tres leche cake in the drink refrigerator were at internal temperatures of 52 and 53 degrees F; respectively. All food in cold holding must be maintained at or below 41 degrees F. The out of temperature product was discarded.
Twining Day Nursery
2304 S 5TH ST Allentown, PA 18103
Date: 5/30/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Commercially processed ready to eat food is not being marked with the date it was opened. Mark date on bag or container when product is opened. Corrected on site.
Renaissance Allentown Banquet
12 N 7TH ST Allentown, PA 18101
Date: 5/29/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
-Blood oranges observed in the produce walk in cooler were moldy. Product was discarded. Rotate stock to ensure integrity of the product.Inspector Comments:
Ritz Barbeque
302 N 17TH ST Allentown, PA 18104
Date: 5/29/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: Out
Violation(s): 6
Inspector Comments:
-The walk in to the right of the walk in freezer is dripping condensation into a bucket below exposing foods stored around it to splash. Repair unit so that dripping is contained or stops.
-Ceiling and walls in the basement walk in are peeling and chipping posing a contamination risk. Repair these areas so that they are smooth and cleanable.
-Chemicals in the 2nd floor storage room are being stored next to and above condiments. Store chemicals away and below all food or single use items.
-Front hand sink is also being used as a dump sink and used to fill buckets. Hand sinks are only for hand washing. Train employees on approved uses for sinks.
-Milks shake mixing cup is rinsed with water after use and placed with clean items for use. Wash, rinse, and sanitize all equipment and utensil used in contact with food.
-The inside of the ice machine in the basement is dirty and has some mold growth. Discard ice, wash, rinse, and sanitize the inside of the machine.
The Dime
12 N 7TH ST Allentown, PA 18101
Date: 5/29/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Items such as crab cakes and chicken were held in the low boy units on the cook line with temperatures of 50 and 49, respectively. Product was taken out of the walk in at 11:30, therefore was out of temperature less than 4 hrs and was promptly moved to the walk in cooler. Potentially hazardous food must be cold held at 41F or below.
-The handwash sinks in the dish area and near the salad station were blocked by equipment and not accessible at all times for employee use. Hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times for employee use.
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY
Widow's Tavern & Grille
200 MAIN ST PO BOX 0311 STOCKERTOWN, PA 18083
Date: 6/1/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Observed a black residue on the interior of the ice machine.**CORRECTED**
Tandoor Grill
9 N 3RD ST Easton, PA 18042
Date: 5/31/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Pans of food are being nested in a refrigerated prep unit. Correct this food storage practice immediately.
-A bottle of rose water was observed on a shelf with spices. The bottle was not labeled as a food additive. Do not use this product in food preparation.
Tony's Pizza & Restaurant
200 MAIN ST PO BOX 210 TATAMY, PA 18085
Date: 5/29/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Observed a build-up on the food contact surface of the can opener in the food preparation area.**CORRECTED**
Tony's Pizza & Restaurant
104 MAIN ST STOCKERTOWN, PA 18083
Date: 5/29/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Observed a brown build-up on the interior of the ice machine.**CORRECTED**
Source: Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection database
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