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Lehigh Valley restaurant inspections: Feb. 24-March 2
Morning Call - 3/8/2019
March 08-- Mar. 8--Here are the results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of Feb. 24 to March 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
Thai Diner
910 CHESTNUT ST Coplay, PA 18037
Date: 2/27/19
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-A food employee was observed touching vegetables which were being used in salads, with bare hands. Correct this practice immediately.
Panda & Fish
7720 MAIN ST Fogelsville, PA 18051
Date: 2/25/19
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: Out
Violation(s): 7
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 cooler, is not being date marked.
-Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Corrected.
-Severely dented, swollen, distressed canned items observed in food storage area are and intended for use or sale in the food facility.
-No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the restroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Corrected.
-Raw shell eggs stored above produce in walk in cooler.
-Various meats in the chest freezer area stored open with no covering. Also bin of corn starch/flour stored with no covering.
-Upon arrival open baskets of fried noodles were set on all tables. Corrected by removing.
Sushi by Jay @ Weis Market
7801 GLENLIVET WEST DR Fogelsville, PA 18051
Date: 2/25/19
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
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 cooler, is not being date marked.
Weis Markets Store
7801 GLENLIVET WEST DR Fogelsville, PA 18051
Date: 2/25/19
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: Out
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Self serve soda fountain in deli area has slight mold build up on ice chute guard area.
-Various areas of customer produce cases where open lettuce and broccoli is stored has a slime mold build up on shelves and under shelf areas at bottoms.
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY
Easton Wine Project
1247 SIMON BLVD STE N103 Easton, PA 18042
Date: 2/28/19
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Grime, a dime and a piece of paper were found in an ice bin. The ice in this bin is used in customers' drinks. Discard the ice and clean and sanitize the entire ice bin.
Farinon Center -- Lafayette College
111 QUAD DR EASTON, PA 18042
Date: 2/26/19
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Food Employee observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. Correct this practice immediately.
Gilbert's Cafe -- Lafayette College
701 HIGH ST EASTON, PA 18042
Date: 2/26/19
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Food Employee observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. Correct this practice immediately.
-Two spoiled apples were found in a box of apples. Remove all spoiled apples from the box and discard them.
Source: Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection database
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