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Lehigh Valley restaurant inspections: January 28-February 3
Morning Call - 2/9/2018
Feb. 09--Here are the results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of Jan. 28 to Feb. 3.
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.
Aci Halal Meat & Turkish Restaurant
34 N 2ND ST Allentown, PA 18101
Date: 2/3/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: Out
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Raw chicken displayed next to other food products with no barriers to prevent cross-contamination. Raw chicken also stored in refrigerator next to raw beef. Raw chicken should be stored below other raw meat.
-Tabouli and eggplant were held at 57 and 50°F, respectively, in the Bain Marie, rather than 41°F or below as required. Food had been in unit for less than two hours and moved to a colder unit. Keep unit lid closed in between uses to keep food at proper temperature.
Gregs West End Saloon
1839 TILGHMAN ST Allentown, PA 18104
Date: 2/2/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-There is no consumer advisory on the menu. Provide a consumer advisory on the menu.
-The potato slicer was dirty. Clean the potato slicer.
Kim's Market
501 N 6TH ST Allentown, PA 18102
Date: 2/2/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Ham deli meat in the deli case was observed to be slimy and moldy. Do not keep food which has spoiled. The ham was discarded.
-The ham deli meat was not labeled with the date it was opened. When deli meats and soft cheeses are opened they must be labeled to indicate when they were opened. The deli meats and soft cheeses may not be held more than seven days after they are opened. The date the product is opened is counted as day one. Product may not be held past the original manufacturer's use by date. The ham deli meat was spoiled and was discarded.
Maria Deli & Groceries
1301 W TURNER ST Allentown, PA 18102
Date: 2/2/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: Out
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Deli meats and cheeses are being loosely wrapped and are coming into contact with the shelving of the deli case. Tightly wrap deli meats and cheeses in between use.
-Deli meats and cheeses being used in the facility are not being date marked with an opening date or a discard date. Mark all deli meats with an opening date or a discard date 6 days from the date of opening. Mark all deli cheeses with an opening date or a discard date 13 days from the date of opening.
Singh Bar & Grill Inc
448 N 9TH ST Allentown, PA 18102
Date: 2/2/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Soap was not provided at the bar hand sink, the hand sinks in the bathrooms and the hand sink in the kitchen. Soap must be provided at these hand sinks.
Cali Burrito
2149 READING RD Allentown, PA 18104
Date: 2/1/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: Out
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Employee was observed removing gloves and donning new gloves without washing hands first. Wash hands before putting on new gloves. Employee was observed touching his face with gloved hands then touching chips. When gloves have been potentially contaminated, they must be removed and hands washed before continuing task. However, this was inconsistent behavior, as the employee did the correct action later during the inspection.
Mi Casita Dulce Bakery & Deli Restaurant
502 W GORDON ST Allentown, PA 18102
Date: 1/31/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Raw chicken was stored above raw beef and fish in the reach in refrigerator. Store raw chicken below raw beef and fish to prevent cross contamination.
-There was not a bucket of sanitizing solution made up in the kitchen area. Sanitizing solution must be made up before beginning work in the kitchen for sanitizing work surfaces between tasks.
Willy Joes
2407 LEHIGH ST Allentown, PA 18103
Date: 1/31/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Some food in the front cooler was held at 45°F, rather than 41°F or below as required. Food that was out of temperature was discarded. Do not use unit until capable of holding food at 41°F or below.
Sahara Mediterranean Cuisine
5661 HAMILTON BLVD UNIT 103 Allentown, PA 18106
Date: 1/30/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Various prepared food products in reach in cooler lacking any date marking. Corrected onsite.
Allentown Brew Works
812 HAMILTON ST ALLENTOWN, PA 18101
Date: 1/30/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Chicken and hamburger exhibited temperatures of 47F and 46F, respectively. Cold held product must be maintained at or below 41F. Product was out of temperature less than four hrs and moved to a colder unit.
-Frozen appetizers were stored unwrapped and left open in the banquet freezer. Cover or wrap all food product when not in use.
Big Woody's
1841 S 4TH ST Allentown, PA 18103
Date: 1/30/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: Out
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Chicken and sausage toppings were held at 50°F, in the Bain Marie, rather than 41°F or below as required. Toppings had been in unit for less than four hours and were moved to a cold unit. Close lid when not in use and place less product in unit at one time.
Dragon Place
1245 AIRPORT RD Allentown, PA 18109
Date: 1/30/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Observed that some food stored in the walk in refrigerator was not covered at the time of the inspection. Cover all food.
-Observed the blade on the can opener to have a build up of food debris present on it. Wash the blade and sanitize, before placing back into use.Keep blade clean.
Ikees Corner
248 N 5TH ST Allentown, PA 18102
Date: 1/30/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Lunch meat was not marked with the date it was opened. Mark commercially processed foods, such as lunch meats, with the date they were opened and use by or discard six days from that date.
La Placita Mexico
158 N 12TH ST Allentown, PA 18102
Date: 1/30/18
Inspection Type: Follow-up
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Meats held for more than 48 hours not being date marked. Operator stated the meats are not date marked when they receive them.
Lynnville Hotel
8148 BAUSCH ROAD New Tripoli, PA 18066
Date: 1/30/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Soda gun nozzle has a slime residue build up. Corrected.
Morgan's
3079 WILLOW ST ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Date: 1/30/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-There is observable old syrup, sugar, residue in the soda gun nozzle at the bar. Corrected onsite.
Nicks Diner
1802 W TILGHMAN ST Allentown, PA 18104
Date: 1/30/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Mashed potatoes at 125 degrees F were observed in a steam cabinet in the facility. All food in hot holding must be maintained at or above 135 degrees F. The mashed potatoes were less than two hours out of temperature and were ordered reheated to 165 degree F or above.
Saint Joseph the Worker
1858 APPLEWOOD DR OREFIELD, PA 18069
Date: 1/30/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Hot food was held at 128 °F, in the hot case area, rather than 135°F or above as required. Temp adjustment to correct.
7/11
193 MICKLEY RD WHITEHALL, PA 18052
Date: 1/30/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Facility did not have procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event involving vomitus or fecal matter discharge onto surfaces within the facility. Corrected
Speedway
3640 ROUTE 309 OREFIELD, PA 18069
Date: 1/30/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Ice chutes and nozzles of the self serve soda fountain a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue/slime mold build up and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. Clean stacked plastic pans on clean dish rack contained old labels and label residue and were not clean to sight and touch.
A-1 Gas & Mini Mart
1247 W TURNER ST Allentown, PA 18102
Date: 1/29/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: Out
Violation(s): 3
Inspector Comments:
-The following dented cans were observed on a retail sales shelf: 3 cans of Chef Boyardee products. Do not offer these items for sale and continuously monitor stock of canned items for damage.
-Raw chicken is being stored next to ready to eat foods in the 2 door stainless steel refrigerator. Reorganize so that chicken is below and away from all other foods.
-No paper towels are provided at the employee hand sink. Provide paper towels at hand sink at all times.
Above & Beyond at the Knights
1545 GREENLEAF ST Allentown, PA 18102
Date: 1/29/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-An individual wiped down the hand sink with a rag and then began to put on gloves. Hands must be washed after completing a task were contamination may have occurred and prior to donning gloves.
-A dirty rag was being stored in the hand sink. The hand sink may be used for no other purpose than hand washing.
Island in the Sun Jamaican Restaurant
921 W HAMILTON ST ALLENTOWN, PA 18101
Date: 1/29/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Cut produce in the refrigerator was stored open with no covering. Produce must be wrapped or stored in a container once it has been cut, in order to prevent cross contamination.
Lunas Bakery
1120 LINDEN ST ALLENTOWN, PA 18102
Date: 1/29/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Raw chicken was defrosting in a bowl next to ready to eat food and raw shell eggs in the walk in cooler. Raw bacon was stored above all of these items. Rearrange walk in the following order: Ready to eat foods on the top shelf, raw shell eggs on the next shelf, raw bacon on the next shelf and raw chicken on the bottom shelf.
-Pastelillos in the small table top hot hold are being held at 126 degrees F and below, rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. Discard product.
New M & A Mini Market
112 E SUSQUEHANNA ST ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Date: 1/29/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the deli case and walk in cooler, is not being date marked. Date mark all prepared foods.
Nostos
701 N 19TH ST Allentown, PA 18104
Date: 1/29/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: Out
Violation(s): 3
Inspector Comments:
-Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours is not being date marked. Date mark this food. This food may not be held for more than seven days.
-Dirty knives were observed throughout the kitchen. The slicer was dirty. The can opener was dirty. The potato slicer was dirty. The bulk sugar and flour scoop had product caked onto them. The ice scoop was stored in contact with a dirty table in the basement. Clean and sanitize these items. Store clean items in a clean and sanitary location.
-The drain at the hand sink in the kitchen was blocked by food debris. A hand sink may be used for no other purpose than hand washing.
Penn Pizza
1091 MILL CREEK RD Allentown, PA 18106
Date: 1/29/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-There is observable old food build up on the Hobart meat slicer. Corrected onsite.
Rite Aid
1650 N CEDAR CREST BLVD ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Date: 1/29/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Observed 3 14oz plastic bottles of Rosenberger Chocolate Milk with a sell be date of January 26, and one 14oz plastic bottle of Rosenberger Chocolate Milk with a sell by date of January 17, being offered for public sale. Corrected onsite.--Observed two 1.93lb containers of Similac Advanced Baby Formula with a use by date of May 1, 2017 being offered for public sale. Corrected onsite.
Stahley's Bar & Restaurant
1826 HANOVER AVE Allentown, PA 18109
Date: 1/29/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Observed food in the walk in refrigerator and the reach in refrigerator that was not covered. Cover all foods that are placed in the refrigerated units at all times.
-The splash plate on the ice machine marked M-W and F-Sun, had a coating of mold present. The ice is to be dumped,ice bin and splash plate washed and disinfected and put back into use.
Sette Luna
219 FERRY ST EASTON, PA 18042
Date: 2/2/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: Out
Violation(s): 6
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.
-Open employee's beverage containers were observed in the food preparation area. Employees must drink from lidded containers. Correct practice immediately.
-Food was held at 49-53°F, in refrigerated prep unit, rather than 41°F or below as required. Discard all time/temperature control for safety food stored in this unit.
-Several working food storage containers were observed to have food residue and they were not clean to sight and touch. Clean and sanitize all containers and maintain them in a clean condition.
-There is an accumulation of water inside the keg cooler at the bar, the metal supports for the pans in the cooking area are covered with grease and the cooking equipment is coated with food debris and grease. Clean all of the surfaces listed and maintain them in a clean condition.
-Employee was observed pouring a food into the hand washing sink. Instruct employees to use this sink only for the washing of hands. Clean and sanitize this sink. Correct this practice immediately.
Rocco's Pizza Italian Restaurant
1120 MAIN ST Hellertown, PA 18055
Date: 2/1/18
Inspection Type: Opening
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in cold hold units, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.
Dollar General
440 MAIN ST WALNUTPORT, PA 18088
Date: 1/31/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Observed two severely dented, distressed canned items intended for sale in the food facility. Corrected.
Dollar General
308 TOWN CENTER BLVD EASTON, PA 18040
Date: 1/29/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Severely dented, swollen, distressed canned good items observed in customer self service areas, and intended for use or sale in the food facility properly pulled form sale.
Source: Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection database
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