Address: 1259 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Salisbury Township, Violations: 20 (still out of compliance as of Jan. 24). Response: A manager deferred to the owners son, who did not return a call for comment. Corrected. LEHIGH ACRES. Corrected. 845 Linden ST Allentown, PA 18102. "It's hard (for an inspector) to not find a violation. Address: 327 Star Road, Upper Macungie Township. -Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. All rights reserved (About Us). "Every time that (health inspectors) come out, they always mark a couple violations. To read full reports on each inspection, visit https://www.pafoodsafety.pa.gov/Web/Inspection/PublicInspectionSearch.aspx. Source: Pennsylvania Dept. Here are the results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of Jan. 26-Feb. 1. Restaurant's response: Call for comment was disconnected. Food/ beverage contact surfaces, such as coffee pots, must be washed in the wash-rinse-sanitize method. Address: 6896 Hamilton Blvd., Upper Macungie Township. -A written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer. Winstons West Indian & American Restaurant. Corrected. Several food items were out of temperature range near the grill at the time of the inspection including bean sprouts (62-65F), rice (74-78F), and egg rolls (60-67F). Employees not washing hands properly; handwash sink blocked by dried food, discarded aprons and pans. Lehigh Valley restaurant inspections: February 25-March 3 Results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of Feb. 25 to March 3. 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. 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. -Egg rolls and chicken in the refrigerator next to the front counter, and food stored in the walk-in cooler are stored with no covering or a covering that is not placed properly to fully cover the food. These items included sea scallops at 50F, calamari at 47F, and duck confit at 49F. Fridge thermometer not available or accessible. Response: An employee told a reporter to call the health department, not call the restaurant again and hung up. Monitor food temperatures during cold holding. LEHIGH COUNTY. And sometimes they can correct health inspectors' findings: Bishop said the violation for cheese being out too long didn't take into account that McDonald's cheese is made differently from cheeses more commonly available. Sanitarian or regional office at least ten (10) days prior to operation to arrange a licensing inspection. To read full reports on each inspection, visit. The Allentown Health Bureau licenses and inspects all retail food establishments in the City of Allentown including restaurants, caterers, markets, convenience stores, clubs, mobile food vehicles, temporary food stands, non-profit food facilities, churches, food banks, food vending machines and anywhere food is sold or distributed to the end -Chicken was held at 110 degrees F, on a steam table, rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. They even told us we keep our facility very well," Lin said of his restaurant's three inspections in 2018. There were various things that had been neglected. McHugh also noted the company plans to completely remodel the location in 2020. -Ice machines were observed to have a dark mold-like residue on corners of ice chutes. 32 Restaurants That Passed the First Inspection with ZERO violation Feb. 16, 2023 THE EAGLE'S NEST RESTAURANT (None) Feb. 16, 2023 JORDAN'S WINE BAR & CELLAR (12901 MCGREGOR BLVD UNIT 14). Four years we never had these type of violations, Davis said. Feb. 20, 2023: Inspection Completed - No Further Action: 6: 0: DOMINO'S 3883 The inspections cover restaurants, cafeterias, food markets, processors and other food establishments. Compliance: Out. (Berks, Delaware, Lehigh, Northampton) 1015 BRIDGE RD, COLLEGEVILLE PA 19426 610-489-1003 Fax: 610 . Corrected. Kitchen food cart, walk-in cooler floor both extremely dirty. Ceiling tile and duct tape loose and hanging above the cook line. Floor under the hot side of the line shows congealed oil, spilled food and non food material. Mold and dust seen on the walk-in cooler ceiling and fan guards on another unit. -Warm beans with temperatures ranging from 96-116F were placed into a hot holding cabinet instead of a walk-in cooler. Slime residue on drive-through soda fountain ice chute, lid of burger bain marie and elsewhere. Soap not available at handwash sink. -Food Employee observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. Wash hands prior to donning single use gloves. Container of raw meat stored in contact with cheese container and above cilantro; containers of plantains and green bananas were stored on the floor. 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. -Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required at the salad prep station. Description: Food employees improperly washing hands as evidenced by a lack of soap and hot water at the hand wash sink. Boxes of food stored on the floor in walk-in freezer. 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. Inspection notes: Food employee's beverage container at the dish machine was not lidded, as required; sugar scoop was stored with the handle touching the product; no detectable concentration of chlorine in the final rinse cycle of the low-temperature dish machine; some pans were stored on the floor of the kitchen; slicer was dirty; floor under the oven is dirty; outside of the grease dumpster had an accumulation of grease on it. "It's not fair to us that you guys just report the numbers," Draklellis said. Restaurant's response: Owner George Draklellis said that numbers don't tell the whole story; some places may be inspected multiple times a year depending on what health department has jurisdiction (he said Allentown checks his diner three or four times), which can mean more violations. Response: The diner is under new ownership in 2020. 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. -Dishes were observed in the hand wash sink along the service counter, indicating uses other than hand washing. Hot held product must be stored at 135F or higher. Restaurant's response: Fast food franchises can be different from other restaurants because they go through more inspections -- not just the health department, but also from the franchise organization and corporate, said Doug Bishop, director of operations for the 11-restaurant franchise that includes this Hamilton Boulevard McDonald's. -Various cut vegetables food was held at between 47 and 51 degrees F, in the front counter area, rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. as well as those county and local health departments that have . "We never got closed down for our business. Establishment Match By Name/Location Paper towel are to remain stocked at all hand wash sinks. Clean dish racks stored on the floor. Follow him on Twitter @KurtBresswein and Facebook. -Various sizes, flavors, and brands of milk at both the storefront large milk coolers and the small cafe bottled beverage cooler; Refrigerated ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, were datemarked with a sell by, use by or discard by date and offered for sale to consumers beyond the manufacturers original date. Door gaskets on bain marie cooler repaired with packing tape. Dessert cooler not maintaining temperature. Corrected. Takeout containers improperly stored face-up with food side exposed. Corrected by voluntary disposal. Monitor food temperatures during hot holding. Erie County restaurant inspections for April 7-13, 2022. Provide documentation that can verify appropriate time in lieu of temperature practices are occurring. This room was not proposed /existing at the time of the opening inspection. Follow him on Twitter @SteveNovakLVL and Facebook. Employees not wearing hair restraints. Description: Lack of active managerial control as identified in monitoring and holding of fresh cut leafy greens under refrigeration, failing to adequately clean and sanitize food contact surfaces as applicable and failing to wash hands as needed. Refrigeration unit is inoperative and failing to functionally maintain temperature. Buildup of dry food on various utensils. At least once a year, these trained professionals scour professional kitchens for potential health issues, correcting as many as possible on the spot. Ceiling in basement prep area is being covered with a utility tarp. -The handwash sink located in the mens and womens bathroom area does not have water at a temperature of at least 100 degrees F. -Pastellios were being hot held at a temperature of 111F, instead of 135F or higher as required. Check out the latest inspection report on restaurants and retail food facilities across the state. Violation (s): 3. public database of restaurant inspections, bacteria that can cause illness grows quickly, on the department's consumer protection page, Kurt Bresswein and Steve Novak | For lehighvalleylive.com. There are stained ceiling tiles throughout the facility. Hood dirty, grease filters missing. 201, south. 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. Established in 1753, Weisenberg is now home to some 5,000 residents. -Various meats and raw cut vegetables in the walk-in cooler area stored open with no covering. 27 Restaurants That Passed the First Inspection with ZERO violation. The inspections cover restaurants, cafeterias, food markets, processors and other food establishments. Louie's Restaurant . 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. Response: This location has closed since the 2019 inspections. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be cold held at 41F or below. Walk-in cooler shelves lined with cardboard inhibiting the air flow circulation. Some fish and imitation seafood are misbranded. -Paper towel dispensers were empty at the handwash sinks at the service counter and kitchen cook line. cleaning equipment can not be stored in such a way that it has contact with food storage items such as canned goods. In the 14 years that I operate the restaurant, there was never an outbreak nor had anyone got sick eating at Schnecksville Diner. -Soup was held at 57 degrees F, in the hot hold area, rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. 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. Product was discarded. REPEAT VIOLATION. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair - observed water filter leaking at the ice machine. Food workers not wearing hair restraints. 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. That, Palmer says, shows that they're making progress. -Open employees beverage container were observed in kitchen and ware-washing areas, a food preparation area. -Items were observed to be out of temperature in the pull out drawers below the bain marie units along the cook line. The store owner was advised that the food products cannot be stored beneath toxic products. -The deli slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Follow him on Twitter @SteveNovakLVL and Facebook. Results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of July 29 to Aug. 4. . Address: 1801 Lehigh St., Allentown Violations: 21 Inspection notes: Improper use of rodenticide in dry storage area; food in walk-in and cooler on cook's line stored without covering; fridge. To better connect consumers with the inspection reports, the department last year unveiled an app searchable by restaurant name, city or ZIP code. Floor needs cleaning throughout kitchen.. 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. If you're dining and see something questionable -- say, insects or vermin, cleaning supplies on a serving surface like a salad bar, or animals in the serving area -- you can call the Pennsylvania Agriculture Department at 866-366-3723 or fill out an online complaint form on the department's consumer protection page. Many appliances that were in storage area and equipment that was not being used were also removed from the premises during this time period. Stored food not properly dated. The Lehigh Valley restaurants with 20 or more total violations in 2019 are listed below in ascending order. Food Safety Inspections for Retail Facilities with BI Visuals Business Intelligence (BI) report displaying detail and visuals for Retail facilities, inspections, and violations. -Prepared cakes in the second refrigerated display case are 48 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Address: 233 N. Route 100, Upper Macungie Township. stored in walk-in cooler with easily observable mold, dried and moist food material adhering to shelving. Raw fish and meats stored above limes and ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Only use hand washing sinks for handwashing. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Peeling paint and loose dust on the ceiling above the pizza prep bain marie. Employees seen working with exposed foods with fingernail polish and/or artificial fingernails. Tweet; Share. -The coffee pot used for the retail sale of coffee was observed to be rinsed out in the mop sink. Sheet pan of wontons observed on top of open trash can.. -Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the front prep area or the mens bathroom. 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. Monitor all canned goods and remove all dented and distressed cans from use. Problems that can't be immediately fixed will be given a deadline, usually a month or two, in which a surprise follow-up inspection will be conducted. If you wouldn't see that, that means they're not doing their job.". Food thermometers not available or easily accessible. A restaurant is said to be out of compliance when any issues found require a repeat visit by the inspector, Powers said. Foods stored in cooler not properly dated; some foods not stored or cooled at proper temperature. "It's really not a big deal if the lid on the bucket of spaghetti wasn't put back on right away, is it?" Health inspectors conducted more than 3,700 assessments of 3,000 food-service facilities in the Lehigh Valley in 2019, uncovering 8,000 violations. 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. Description: Stored meat does not match invoices; some beef in freezer packed in plastic smiley face takeout bags. 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. Permits, Food Service License/Inspection: 610-437-7759: Permits, Hamilton Mall: 610-437-7610: Permits, Heating: "The goal is to get them to do things right, so the public is not at risk.". The food was still above 135F. The following Dauphin County restaurants were found to have violated Pennsylvania's health and safety regulations during inspections between Sept 5-11. The exhaust fan unit that is above the cooking bank is laden with oil, grease, and food debris. In the room that is used to store sauces, in the rear of the store, numerous ceiling tiles were stained from water leaking from apartment above. Wood paneling is being used as a splash guard at one of the preparation tables. An employee must pass a class in food safety. Skip to Content. To read full reports on each inspection, visit. Description: Prepackaged cakes, pies, baked goods, and dessert foods are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. In refrigerator, raw eggs stored above meat; raw hamburger stored above pancake batter; two slimy/moldy spoiled heads of cabbage. See which of your local eateries had violations last week. Food stored in walk-in not properly labeled, dated or covered. Begin to use the optional sanitizing solution in the rinse water until the machine can be repaired and the proper temperature is reached in the final rinse water. Response: Efforts to reach a manager were unsuccessful. This will show the violations from the last inspection, the comments from the inspector and give you an idea why that violation is important. The Allentown Health Bureau licenses and inspects all retail food establishments in the City of Allentown including restaurants, caterers, markets, convenience stores, clubs, mobile food vehicles, temporary food stands, non-profit food facilities, churches, food banks, food vending machines and anywhere food is sold or distributed to the end consumer. Response: An employee said he would have to talk to the owner before responding to a request for comment. Restaurant's response: "None of them was any health issue or they would've closed the restaurant," owner Winston Barnes said. -Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the front counter/prep area. (COMING SOON: LEHIGH VALLEY RESTAURANTS WITH NO HEALTH CODE VIOLATIONS IN 2019). Hand wash sink are only to be used for hand washing. 1600 CEDAR CREST BLVD ALLENTOWN, PA 18104. Response: A manager deferred to the corporate office, which did not return a call or email seeking comment. Any violations, no matter how minor, are noted on a report made publicly available on the Agriculture Department's website. It is also offering inspections outside of normal business hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., excluding holidays) upon written request from the applicant at an additional cost. Kitchen handwash sink blocked by dirty dishes, not always accessible to employees. Restaurants's response: "They were all minor. -No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in both restroom areas to remind food employees to wash their hands. All facilities that prepare, serve, sell or give away food are required to have a food service establishment license issued by the Allentown Health Bureau. Restaurant's response: A call for comment was not immediately returned. -Food employee was going to wash hands at the prep sink rather than the designated hand wash sink. Response: New general manager Thomas Mosch recently took over and says everything found the previous year has been addressed. Also, at the time of the inspection, violations are recorded but are often corrected on the spot prior to the inspector leaving the facility." Address: 4783 W. Tlighman St., South Whitehall Township. We keep working on it," said Metin, a manager who declined to provide a last name. (AGF / UIG via Getty Images). 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. (Ken Stevens | MLive.com file photo). The inspections cover restaurants, cafeterias, food markets, processors and other food establishments. The device hidden in the bag's lining was a circular compound, about 3 inches in diameter, that had two fuses and powder concealed in wax paper and plastic wrap, according to the criminal complaint. Lozano said that overall he is very proud of his staff and location, both of which get good reviews online. Inspection notes: "Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by" non-compliant inspection Nov. 1, 2018; roach infestation both live and dead and observed on counters, bain-marie and various equipment; evidence of roach feces on walls, on food boxes, etc. -Severely dented, swollen, distressed canned items observed in dry storage room are and intended for use in the food facility. Inspection notes: Condensate from the walk-in freezer leaking onto food boxes, affecting the packaging; hot water heater is leaking, leaving a constant puddle in kitchen; mops are not being hung to air dry; cleaning of the floors is not being done at a frequency to prevent accumulation of dirt, grease and debris; premises have excessive amount of litter on lawn and around the building and parking lot; cheese and herb mixture in walk-in cooler stored with no date of opening. Raw pork stored above raw lettuce in refrigerator. -The person in charge/business owner failed to consult the City of Allentown (COA) prior to creating a prep space in the basement. Do not allow hot food to remain at room temperature. Corrected. Label all storage containers with the name of the food and the date on which it was prepared. ", Jan Somma-Hammel | Staten Island Advance file photo, Address: 2880 Center Valley Road, Upper Saucon Township. -Observed a shelf near the rear of the store where anti freeze and window washing fluid were stored above Ensure, a food product. Food residue on soda gun nozzle in the bar. Restaurant's response: Call for comment was disconnected. |Login, City of Allentown - 435 Hamilton Street - 610-439-5999, Authorities, Boards, Commissions & Councils, Allentown Volunteer Medical Reserve Corps (AVMRC), Sexually Transmitted Disease/HIV Prevention, Non-profit Temporary Food & Distribution Application, Pop-up & Seasonal Temporary Food Application, Food Service Violation Ticket Appeal Request. Clean out the utensils and wash, rinse, and sanitize them in the three bay sink. Address: 4128 W. Tilghman St., South Whitehall Township. Welcome To Weisenberg Township. Mold and mildew under prep equipment, in walk-in cooler and beverage cooler. I should pass with flying colors, he says. Silicon glue and WD-40 were observed in the active kitchen area stored next to to-go containers and above food product. Foods not stored at proper temperatures. Response: A message left for comment was not returned. 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. Evidence of roach feces on walls on food boxes, etc. -Raw chicken is stored next to raw pork in the walk in cooler with no barriers to prevent cross contamination. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Sinks next to food prep area overflowing with dirty dishes piled on floor. Equipment thermometer not available or accessible. We have corrected everything, he said. Also, the time of day could influence things. Inspection Type: Regular. -Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the display cooler, is not being date marked. -The handwash sink behind the front counter does not have water at a temperature of at least 100 degrees F. Fix the hand sink so that water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees F is available at all times. Roof leaks water in the customer dining area. LEHIGH COUNTY. Disclaimer: According to the Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Laboratory Services division, inspections are a snapshot of the day and time of the inspection. Two doors have gaps that dont protect against insects and rodents. Walk-in cooler fan guards are extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning. Mops not hung to dry. There was no immediate response from a call for comment to Pizza Hut media relations. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Ensure foods are cooled within the 6 hour window from 135 to below 41 degrees. Response: An employee who answered the phone said they were too busy and short on people and didnt have time to address the inspection violations. Description: Food employees observed in hot line area refusing inspectors orders, not wearing proper hair restraints. Refrigerated food not properly dated. The city tells me I got to do it, I got to do it, he says. But he fixed every violation, from sanding down scored cutting boards to hanging up the mop instead of storing it in a bucket. Kelly McEwan | For lehighvalleylive.comKelly McEwan | For lehighvalleylive.com, Address: 7720 Main St. Unit 7, Upper Macungie Township.
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