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Lehigh Valley restaurant inspections: Sept. 30-Oct. 6
Morning Call - 10/12/2018
Oct. 12--Here are the results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of Sept. 30 to Oct. 6.
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
A-1 Grocery Store
601 N 9TH ST Allentown, PA 18102
Date: 10/5/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: Out
Violation(s): 4
Inspector Comments:
-Soap and paper towels were not provided at the hand washing sink for the bathroom. Provide soap and paper towels at this hand washing sink.
-Live roaches were observed on glue traps in the facility. Contact your exterminator and have the facility treated for roaches. Provide proof of treatment at re-inspection. Pests must be eliminated from the facility.
-Salami, cheese and eggs were observed in the deli case at internal temperatures of 55, 56 and 53 degrees F; respectively. All food in cold holding must be maintained at or below 41 degrees F. The out of temperature product in this unit was discarded.
-A customer was permitted to enter a food preparation area to access the bagged ice. Customers are not permitted in this area. If the ice is kept in this area, an employee must get the ice for the customers.
Wow Que Rico Restaurant
1328 TILGHMAN ST Allentown, PA 18102
Date: 10/1/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: Out
Violation(s): 5
Inspector Comments:
-Soap and paper towels were not provided at the hand sink in the kitchen. Provide these items at this location.
-A food employee was observed eating in a food preparation area. There may be no eating in food preparation areas.
-There was no person in charge at the beginning of the inspection. A person in charge must be designated at all times while the facility is in operation.
-Items intended for hot holding were found setting outside of the hot holding unit at the front counter area. Fried plantains and cooked yucca were at internal temperatures of 89 and 86 degrees F; respectively. All food in hot holding must be maintained at or above 135 degrees F. The out of temperature product was discarded.
-Macaroni salad in the deli case was found at an internal temperature of 53 degrees F. All food in cold holding must be maintained at or below 41 degrees F. The out of temperature product was discarded.
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY
Three Brothers Pizza
501 E MOORESTOWN RD WIND GAP, PA 18091
Date: 10/3/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-The handwash sink near the manual warewash sink was blocked by a box and not accessible at all times for employee use.**CORRECTED**
Billy's Downtown Diner Easton
123 S 3RD ST Easton, PA 18042
Date: 10/2/18
Inspection Type: Opening
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-No sign or poster posted at the hand washing sinks in the restrooms to remind food employees to wash their hands. Post the available signs in the restrooms.
Gilbert's Cafe -- Lafayette College
701 HIGH ST EASTON, PA 18042
Date: 10/2/18
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.
-A severely dented can and a rusted can were observed on a shelving unit and they were intended for use in the food facility. Remove the cans from use and review your dented can policy with all of your staff.
Penn Jersey Food Mart
989 PENNSYLVANIA AVE Pen Argyl, PA 18072
Date: 10/2/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Observed a black and pink residue on the interior of the ice machine.**CORRECTED**
Source: Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection database
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