Inspection notes: No detectable concentration of chlorine in the solution in which the wiping cloths were stored; individual was observed eating in the kitchen; paper towel dispenser at the hand sink at the front service counter was empty; cutting board was not sanitized after being washed; fruit flies were observed in the kitchen. "We never got closed down for our business. Management and corporate both enforce standards with random checks and no new problems have arisen. Use of this area must cease immediately. he asked. Corrective action was possible as products had been in the unit for less than an hour. Sette Luna registered 21 violations in its first inspection Feb. 2, 2018, and dropped that to seven in a follow-up inspection a week later, the last one on record. Inspection notes: Various foods were held at 50 degrees Fahrenheit in the cook line cooler area, rather than 41 degrees or below as required; light intensity in the food preparation area was not at least 50 foot candles, with half the lights out above waitress and cook line area; plumbing system not maintained in good repair; metal shield on interior of ice machine has missing pieces of metal with rusted chipped edges over top of the ice storage bin. Source: Pennsylvania Dept. Humane Society Police Officers Registry Description: Ceiling tiles directly above the dish racks and mechanical dishwasher are peeling, chipping, discolored, and show an extreme build-up of mold-like substance. Ceiling vents extremely dirty. Pizza sauce stored in walk-in cooler with no covering. Four years we never had these type of violations, Davis said. Matt Smith | lehighvalleylive.com file photo, Inspection notes: Raw chicken stored over celery in walk-in cooler; cooked chicken stored in raw chicken boxes; box of chicken was found sitting on top of a trash can; live roaches observed on a glue trap; wet wiping cloths were observed not stored in sanitizing solution, as required; rice found in hot holding at 101 degrees, not at or above 135 degrees as required; outsides of bulk flour and sugar containers are dirty; no sanitizing step was being used at the three-bay sink: "Items being washed must be subsequently rinsed and then sanitized.". Chicken seen thawing in prep sink with no running water. Food and washwater thermometers not available or accessible. Address: 2960 Center Valley Parkway, Upper Saucon Township. Restaurant's response: "None of them was any health issue or they would've closed the restaurant," owner Winston Barnes said. Gap in rear door does not protect against insects or rodents. Peter Litos, the new owner, said he immediately addressed old problems like the location of the ice machine and food shelves. 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. Also, the time of day could influence things. 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. -Deli meats and cheeses and other prepared products that are kept for more than 24 hours are not being date marked. 7070 RTE 309 NEW TRIPOLI, PA 18066. "A lot of violations makes it seem like there's a problem, but there may be not. ", Address: 3229 Hamilton Blvd., South Whitehall Township. Ken Stevens | MLive.com file photoKen Stevens | MLive.com file photo, Address: 3779 Nicholas St., Palmer Township. Restaurant owners and managers told us that a vast majority of the problems uncovered are minor, things that can and often were corrected on the spot or at least fairly soon after. Repair or replace the affected units. Winstons West Indian & American Restaurant. Local laws regulate how frequently these inspections take place, and what specific items the inspectors look for, but, in general, environmental health inspectors check that safeguards are in. Inspection notes: Person in charge not monitoring employee activities; knife being stored in walk-in cooler, stuck in a box of jalapeos; employee seen prepping food, wiping gloved hands on soiled rag on waist then continuing food prep; employee was observed touching his face with gloved hands then touching chips; wiping cloths are being used for multiple tasks, are being allowed to come into contact with ready-to-eat food, and are being stored in the pockets of employees;in fridge, a reusable food basket was being used as a scoop; "employees were transferring soup from a soup pot to smaller containers. Permits, Food Service License/Inspection: 610-437-7759: Permits, Hamilton Mall: 610-437-7610: Permits, Heating: 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. Ceiling vent above soups on buffet line was covered in dust. Sincerely, The Bureau of Food Safety & Laboratory Services Staff . Employee seen eating at work station adjacent to food prep bench. -Chicken was held at 110 degrees F, on a steam table, rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. *CORRECTED*. . 7801 GlenLivet West DR STE C Fogelsville, PA 18051. Corrected. department's statewide inspection database, https://www.pafoodsafety.pa.gov/Web/Inspection/PublicInspectionSearch.aspx, Pennsylvania Dept. -Items were observed to be out of temperature in the pull out drawers below the bain marie units along the cook line. Italiano Delite Inc. 1985 BROOKSIDE RD MACUNGIE, PA 18062 . The beans were relocated. Chives stored in ice bin used for drinks. But they get corrected. Why one board member is criticizing process, New Jersey trooper shooting suspect caught, departments statewide inspection database, https://www.pafoodsafety.pa.gov/Web/Inspection/PublicInspectionSearch.aspx, Pennsylvania Dept. 27 Restaurants That Passed the First Inspection with ZERO violation. The inspections are meant to ensure customer safety in the food industry. (Christopher Millette | PennLive.com file photo). To access the inspection reports you may have to change your computer's settings to allow pop-ups. Corrected. Eight full-service, fast-food and fast-casual restaurants received zero violations on their early-November health and safety inspections, including: the Subway at 12331 Towne Lake Drive No.. I'm 51 years old and I've been doing this since I was 16. Restaurant's response: "We regret that any initial health inspection report completed during 2018 was not up to our high standards at Torre, where we have always been in compliance with state health inspection standards," corporate chef Christopher Heath wrote in an email. A stack of clean glasses sits on a counter.Rachel Sonnenshine | MLive.com file photo, Address: 833 N. Krocks Road, Unit 101, Lower Macungie Township. 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. Gas utility was disconnected, so gas hot water heater was inoperable at time of inspection. Calls to a managers cellphone were not returned. -Severely dented, swollen, distressed canned items observed in dry storage room are and intended for use in the food facility. We are definitely in compliance now., Address: 3395 High Point Blvd., Hanover Township, Northampton County, Description: Fruit fly infestation at bar area. Dirty ventilation ducts over food prep area. 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 departments statewide inspection database. -Refrigerated ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, is not being date marked. This will show the violations from the last inspection, the comments from the inspector and give you an idea why that violation is important. Restaurant response: No response to a call or email by deadline. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. I definitely see where theyre coming from with all this, but we still think theyre being a little anal. Floor needs cleaning throughout kitchen.. LEHIGH ACRES. Mold and mildew under prep equipment, in walk-in cooler and beverage cooler. Incomplete records showing when fish was frozen. "Numerous open plastic bus tubs of raw and/or cooked items stored directly under rusty corroded steel racks with easily observable adhering dried food product on bottom of rack directly over open tubs. Missing parasite destruction records. For more information on how the inspections are conducted, view a list of FAQs. A bucket of sanitizing solution was stored in the hand washing sink.. Hot held items must be stored above 135F. of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection database. 1600 CEDAR CREST BLVD ALLENTOWN, PA 18104. -The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the PA Food Code as evidenced by incorrect responses to food safety questions. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term cleanliness of an establishment. None of them were in the Lehigh Valley. To better connect consumers with the inspection reports, the department last year unveiled an app searchable by restaurant name, city or ZIP code. Inspection notes: Bag of sugar chewed through with mouse droppings inside; live roaches; two dirty slicers; equipment on wooden blocks; pizza box containers directly on the floor; exterior door propped open. But he fixed every violation, from sanding down scored cutting boards to hanging up the mop instead of storing it in a bucket. Inspectors will conduct routine examinations and follow-ups when required, but inspections can also be spurred by complaints. It's all good now. Description: Firm making various claims on menu (organic, antibiotic-free, gluten-free) and having no documentation to verify claim. Easily observable condensate dripping from greens keeper directly into sliced onion on sandwich station bain marie. Malodorous slime and ponding moisture under the the cutting block on the sandwich bain marie. Black mold on ice machine discharge chute. 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. Do not store food directly on the floor.". Restaurant's response: Standard procedure when a health inspector comes is to fix any issues pointed out right away; when they return for a follow-up, everything is OK. "We fixed all violations already," said Daniel Chen, one of the workers. And we asked the restaurants with the most violations (20 or more) what they've done to fix the problems cited. REPEAT VIOLATION FROM MULTIPLE INSPECTIONS IN 2015, 2016, AND 2017. This guy just caught us from left field. Inspection notes: A bird was observed entering through a propped-open door (it subsequently flew out); no detectable concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing solution at the three-bay sink; container of scallions found in the ice machine (ice used as an ingredient may not also be used as an exterior coolant); broken eggs shells were found in the bulk container of BBQ sauce, which was subsequently discarded; cooked rice scoop was stored in water at 100 degrees Fahrenheit, not in water maintained at or above 135 degrees, as required. Food stored in walk-in cooler lacked dates or codes. -The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils did not reach 160 degrees F during the sanitizing cycle of the high temperature dishwasher. Restaurant's response: Could not reach the owner after several phone calls. 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. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Visit the Restaurant Inspections Search webpage to begin your search. Soap not available at handwash sink. A restaurant manager holds a checklist of operational procedures.Rachel Sonnenshine | MLive.com file photo, Address: 2400 Schoenersville Road, Hanover Township, Lehigh County. Dirty dishes and a tip for the waitress sit on a diner counter.Tony Kurdzuk | NJ Advance Media file photo. 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. -Steaks are served raw or undercooked to the customers request; however, a written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer. -Raw chicken is stored next to raw pork in the walk in cooler with no barriers to prevent cross contamination. Saucon Valley Country Club main clubhouse, 2050 SAUCON VALLEY RD BETHLEHEM, PA 18015. Address: 1259 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Salisbury Township, Violations: 20 (still out of compliance as of Jan. 24). -The hand washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by a pan of grapes and it was not accessible at all times for employee use. Employees not wearing hair restraints. That means multiple people on every shift are watching for possible issues, Palmer said. -The hand wash sink in the kitchen was observed to have a dirty pan in it. Various food not stored or cooled at appropriate temperatures. He also said some requirements, such as wrapping all silverware, aren't enforced in other inspection jurisdictions. Address: 1871 Catasauqua Road, Hanover Township, Lehigh County. -Various cut vegetables and sandwich toppings in the cook line bain marie area stored open with no covering. Restaurant's response: A manager said he had to check with ownership before commenting; no response by deadline. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Restaurant's response: We were unable to get comment by phone, and an email seeking comment was not immediately returned. Do not use this unit until it can maintain temperatures below 41F. Label all food with the name of the food and the date on which it was prepared. Follow him on Twitter @SteveNovakLVL and Facebook. -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 and walk-in coolers, is not being date marked. ", "It was just like petty stuff," he continued. -Raw chicken and beef were stored above produce in the left downstairs walk in cooler. 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. Inspection notes: Tripe was found thawing at room temperature instead of, as is permitted, at refrigeration temperatures, under cold running water or as part of the cooking process; food employee went from handling beans that had fallen onto the floor in dry storage back to peeling plantains without first washing hands and changing gloves; soap and paper towels were not provided at all hand sinks in the facility; dead mice were observed on a glue trap; light fixture in the kitchen is not shielded. 7115 ROUTE 873 SLATINGTON, PA 18080. Items are to be rearranged on the shelf unit. Provide documentation that can verify appropriate time in lieu of temperature practices are occurring. Erie County restaurant inspections for April 7-13, 2022. 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. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be cold held at 41F or below. A phone call to the corporate office was not returned by deadline. Health inspectors conducted more than 3,700 assessments of 3,000 food-service facilities in the Lehigh Valley in 2019, uncovering 8,000 violations. He said exterminators are in at least once a month to make sure there are no pests still hanging around. -The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. ", (SEE THE 2017 RESTAURANT VIOLATIONS LIST). Description: Employees were not washing their hands when switching tasks. of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection database, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Handwash sink blocked by dirty dish containers and food bins. The food was still above 135F. -A spray bottle of a cleaning solution and other items were in the hand washing sink in the kitchen. "I personally felt that the inspector did her job but could had given us a day or two to correct them. "The goal is to get them to do things right, so the public is not at risk.". 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. Product must be thawed in a refrigerator or under cool running water that is 70F or below. -The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Restaurant's response: Nick, who did not provide a last name, insisted the violations were from "three years ago" not 2018 and was "not interested" in speaking to a reporter. Sometimes that has to do with the age of the building or other unexpected delays, but Lozano said he and his staff plan to be make corrections more quickly following inspections. Search by establishment type, name, hotel, inspection grade, address, city or zip code. The following Dauphin County restaurants were found to have violated Pennsylvania's health and safety regulations during inspections between Sept 5-11. 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. -Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation. Old food, dishes and utensils in the handwash sink indicating uses other than hand washing. Food and grease-like buildup on floors, walls, ceiling and vents around hot line. Mops not hung to dry. It is rare that health inspectors will immediately close a restaurant; that requires "an imminent risk to human health" like vermin or a sewer backup, Powers said. Product was discarded. Employees not properly washing hands; handwash sink not easily accessible. None of the violations were "critical," he noted. Food residue on soda gun nozzle in the bar. Shapiro Administration Awards $200,000 to Grow Hemp Industry; Invites Proposals for $. ", "Mostly it was about details, cleaning up a little bit," he continued. Each inspection report is a "snapshot" of conditions present at the time of the inspection. 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 departments statewide inspection database. "Every time that (health inspectors) come out, they always mark a couple violations. Have unit serviced or repaired to maintain temperatures at 41 degrees F or below before using for products requiring refrigeration. Door from kitchen to outside was propped open with no screen; gaps in basement door not protecting against insects or rodents. Description: Dirt buildup on wash trays for cups and glasses. Hot held product must be stored at 135F or higher. Were trying to answer the perception that comes with the prior years inspections and show the staff is responsible and diligent, he says. 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. Additionally, cream was observed in the reach in bar fridge at 47F. Food/ beverage contact surfaces, such as coffee pots, must be washed in the wash-rinse-sanitize method. 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. The Inspection Details can be accessed by clicking on the name of the food facility. 845 Linden ST Allentown, PA 18102. Address: 1908 Walbert Ave., South Whitehall Township. -Pork loin was observed thawing at room temperature on top of the refrigerator in the dish room, which is not an approved thawing method. But it's a process designed to keep diners safe. Paper towel are to remain stocked at all hand wash sinks. Response: Employees said a manager could talk about inspections, but that person did not return calls for comment. Intake-staff receive application materials at our reception area on the 16th Floor of the Labor and Industry Building. Wood paneling is being used as a splash guard at one of the preparation tables. An employee must pass a class in food safety. Response: A manager who answered the phone said all violations were addressed but deferred further comment to the owner, who did not return a call for comment. Corrected. As examples, he pointed to rules to keep canned goods off the floor, even if theyre closed, and the need to keep racks for glasses, even if empty of glasses, on a shelf rather than on the floor. Once again, lehighvalleylive.com crunched the numbers to see who had the most violations in 2019 and find out what they did to correct problems, both big and small. Chicken was reheated. 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. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Refrigerators, freezers, stoves and food preparation equipment, including working tables were also replaced with more updated and more efficient equipment and furnishings. -Various raw meats in the kitchen stand up refrigerator stored open with no covering. Disclaimer: These records are sanitation and safety inspections conducted by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants on public food service establishments. "I dont feel it would be appropriate to criticize or analyze the findings of the inspection. Inspections in the Lehigh Valley's two counties had a compliance rate of more than 93 percent in 2018, according to department statistics. -Customer soda fountain nozzles, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and mold/slime-like build-up and was not clean to sight and touch. Evidence of roach feces on walls on food boxes, etc. Restaurant's response: A general manager did not answer multiple calls to his cellphone for comment. Still, he said the Italian restaurant is taking steps to ensure that those do not appear again -- the entire kitchen staff has health certifications, rather than the required one person in charge. -Interior of soda gun nozzles at both bar areas; a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. I'm in compliance.". "It's hard (for an inspector) to not find a violation. The city tells me I got to do it, I got to do it, he says. "This business is my livelihood. The full inspection report is available from that same screen. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Corrected. Address: 233 N. Route 100, Upper Macungie Township. Place fried items on an alternative surface to absorb the oil. 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. Response: Efforts to reach a manager were unsuccessful. -Roach infestation both live and dead and observed on counters, bain marie and various equipment. ", Jan Somma-Hammel | Staten Island Advance file photo, Address: 2880 Center Valley Road, Upper Saucon Township. Raw pork stored above raw lettuce in refrigerator. -Utensils observed in the handwash sink under the bar, indicating uses other than handwashing. of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection database, Lehigh Valley restaurant inspections: Feb. 16-22, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Tom Sizemore, Saving Private Ryan actor, dies at 61, Bryan Kohberger defense lawyers want gag order kept in Idaho killings case, Allentown School Board likely to vote on hiring Carol Birks as superintendent next week. (COMING SOON: THE LEHIGH VALLEY RESTAURANTS WITH NO HEALTH CODE VIOLATIONS IN 2018). Restaurant's response: "There were never any major violations and there was never anything that posed a threat to consumer health and safety," owner Josh Palmer said, clarifying that problems found were "all considered minor." Restaurant's response: Multiple calls were not returned by deadline. 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 Observed beef, pork, chicken, & pastellios being stored at 49F, 50F, 49F, & 53F, respectfully. -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. 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. An individual inspection report may or may not be representative of the overall, long-term sanitation and food safety of a particular food facility. -The coffee pot used for the retail sale of coffee was observed to be rinsed out in the mop sink. The store owner was advised that the food products cannot be stored beneath toxic products. 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. Restaurant's response: Did not respond to messages or an email by deadline. 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.