Keep all potentially . Observed beef, pork, chicken, & pastellios being stored at 49F, 50F, 49F, & 53F, respectfully. He says corporate provided documentation for the menu and other corrections were implemented quickly. Restaurant's response: We were unable to get comment by phone, and an email seeking comment was not immediately returned. Do not store knives in the space between tables. ", (SEE THE 2017 RESTAURANT VIOLATIONS LIST). 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. Restaurant's response: "The Schnecksville Diner had its regular scheduled inspection in December of 2018 and was out of compliance. Inspection notes: Dirty knives were observed throughout the kitchen, slicer was dirty, can opener was dirty, potato slicer was dirty; food was being thawed in standing water, rather than with cold running water as required; no paper towels provided at the hand sink in the kitchen; insides of two unused chest freezers were dirty; un-shielded light fixtures in the kitchen. Food and washwater thermometers not available or accessible. Corrected. Take a look at Mcdonald's restaurant inspections. Raw proteins such as uncooked beef and pork must be stored below ready to eat product. (COMING SOON: LEHIGH VALLEY RESTAURANTS WITH NO HEALTH CODE VIOLATIONS IN 2019). -Various cut vegetables and sandwich toppings in the cook line bain marie area stored open with no covering. "Sometimes (things are) out of our control, like every restaurant and every business.". of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection database. Washing equipment had buildup of filth and food residue and not cleaned before use. Wooden pizza paddles and fridge gaskets held together with duct tape. -Food Employee observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. Wash hands prior to donning single use gloves. "I dont feel it would be appropriate to criticize or analyze the findings of the inspection. Various food not stored or cooled at appropriate temperatures. Kurt Bresswein may be reached at kbresswein@lehighvalleylive.com. Response: Employees said a manager could talk about inspections, but that person did not return calls for comment. Cover all food. From diners to dives, high-end restaurants to fast food -- no one escapes the eye of the health inspector. |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. Allentown PA Official web site. Kelly McEwan | For lehighvalleylive.comKelly McEwan | For lehighvalleylive.com, Address: 7720 Main St. Unit 7, Upper Macungie Township. -Two severely dented cans of tomato paste were observed on a shelving unit with other cans and they were intended for use in the food facility. Description: Employee observed preparing raw meat products feeding into ware washer and returning to service once again failing to wash hands." We keep working on it," said Metin, a manager who declined to provide a last name. 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. Corrected by voluntary disposal. The inspections cover restaurants, cafeterias, food markets, processors and other food establishments. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Response: Messages left for a person in charge were not returned. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Monitor food temperatures during hot holding. -Severely dented, swollen, distressed canned items observed in dry storage room are and intended for use in the food facility. 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. Restaurant inspections are now available online from 2005 to the present. Clean out the utensils and wash, rinse, and sanitize them in the three bay sink. -Raw chicken and beef were stored above produce in the left downstairs walk in cooler. 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. 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. he asked. "It's not as consistent a process as it's sometimes made out to be," Petropoulos said. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. An accumulation of dried impacted food product build up on floors in walk in cooler, under hot line and other areas of the kitchen. One handwash sink overflowing with heavily soiled cotton towels, the other dry to the touch, indicating employees failing to wash hands prior to food production.. Find lehighvalleylive.com on Facebook. Kitchen food cart, walk-in cooler floor both extremely dirty. Ceiling tile and duct tape loose and hanging above the cook line. -Cooked chicken was stored on a shelf above the cooking equipment. Source: Pennsylvania Dept. -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. -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. Results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of March 25-31. . None of them were in the Lehigh Valley. Display cooler not maintaining temperature. Food stored in walk-in not properly labeled, dated or covered. Buildup of old food on slicer, around fryers, refrigerator and floor under stoves. Date mark TCS foods. Response: A person in charge could not be reached for comment. A health inspector in Harrisburg checks a bar. Description: Bins of rice with loose lids in the kitchen are being stored next to a trashcan without a lid and employees are throwing trash from the cooking line into the trashcan. Milk containers reused to store house-made beverages. Address: 327 Star Road, Upper Macungie Township. An individual inspection report may or may not be representative of the overall, long-term sanitation and food safety of a particular food facility. Response: New general manager Thomas Mosch recently took over and says everything found the previous year has been addressed. "The goal is not to dock people for things," said Shannon Powers, spokeswoman for the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, which conducts many of the inspections. BUREAU OF FOOD SAFETY AND LABORATORY SERVICES 2301 N CAMERON STREET . There are some things to note about the information listed below: A health inspector goes through a kitchen. Reheat the chicken to 165F immediately. That would had been a cause to immediately shut down the restaurant in my opinion.". The city tells me I got to do it, I got to do it, he says. 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. City of Allentown - 435 Hamilton Street - 610-439-5999 REPEAT VIOLATION FROM MULTIPLE INSPECTIONS IN 2015, 2016, AND 2017. Roaches in all stages of life cycle observed under metal sheeting/shelving area behind three bay sink, under back splash to three bay sink and scrap out area at ware washer and on inverted milk crate used for heavily soiled food processor. Food buildup seen on cutting blocks, cutting boards and other food prep surfaces. Follow him on Twitter @KurtBresswein and Facebook. *CORRECTED*. Corrected. -Soups were not cooled from 135 degrees F to 41 degrees F within 6 hours, after preparation. 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. Located in beautiful Northwestern Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, Weisenberg Township is 26.8 square miles of mostly rural, rolling hills. REPEAT VIOLATION. 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. Grill and fryer dirty with food debris and encrusted grease. Mold and food residue seen on juice machine. Address: 3205 S. Delaware Dr., Williams Township. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. There are stained ceiling tiles throughout the facility. Hood dirty, grease filters missing. There was nothing major," said manager Pete Venardos, noting violations were addressed "within a week. Slime residue on drive-through soda fountain ice chute, lid of burger bain marie and elsewhere. Inspections are conducted by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, or by some cities' health bureaus. Inspection notes: Assorted foods in the walk-in cooler stored open with no covering; assorted foods such as cheese, cooked meat, eggs were held at 47-50 degrees Fahrenheit in the prep unit on cookline, rather than 41 degrees or below as required; deli slicer observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch; handwash sink in the kitchen area was blocked by cleaning equipment in sink and not accessible at all times for employee use. The inspections cover restaurants, cafeterias, food markets, processors and other food establishments. All rights reserved (About Us). Blose's Market. Restaurant's response: "None of them was any health issue or they would've closed the restaurant," owner Winston Barnes said. Steve Novak may be reached at snovak@lehighvalleylive.com. Dirty dishes are being stored in a bin on a trash can that comes in direct contact with the handles of utensils stored near by. Floor near cook line is cracked, damaged, and no longer cleanable.. -Various raw meats in the kitchen stand up refrigerator stored open with no covering. Welcome To Weisenberg Township. Heavy fruit fly activity in bar sink area, drawn by stagnant water under floor mats. This sink shall only be used for hand washing and must be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times. Gray mold buildup on fan guards in walk-in cooler. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Inspection notes: Black mold-like substance on inside walls of ice bins; employee seen eating breakfast in hibachi prep area; shrimp thawing in open colander; pooled drain water in kitchen area floor; not placing date on shellfish tag to indicate when shellfish removed. -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. 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. Feb. 10, 2023 HIGHLAND WOODS GOLF SNACK STOP (9100 HIGHLAND WOODS BLVD) Feb. 10, 2023 LOS TAQUITOS MEXICAN FOOD BIG MARTINEZ II INC (3305 LEE BLVD) Feb. 10, 2023 RED SOX JET BLUE PARK MINOR LEAGUE KITCHEN (11500 FENWAY SOUTH DRIVE) -Raw chicken is stored next to raw pork in the walk in cooler with no barriers to prevent cross contamination. -Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the front counter/prep area. Mops not hung to dry. Also, the time of day could influence things. Restaurants's response: "They were all minor. Were trying to answer the perception that comes with the prior years inspections and show the staff is responsible and diligent, he says. At least once a year, these trained professionals scour professional kitchens for potential health issues, correcting as many as possible on the spot. Date: 8/2/18. Cutting blocks deeply scored and encrusted with black mold and mildew and dried food; black mold seen inside ice machine. Address: 233 N. Route 100, Upper Macungie Township. Product was discarded. Address: 4558 Crackersport Road, South Whitehall Township. More than 90% of inspections found restaurants to be in compliance with health standards as of the end of 2019, according to the state database. REPEAT VIOLATION. 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. Sinks next to food prep area overflowing with dirty dishes piled on floor. Equipment thermometer not available or accessible. Employees failed to wash hands, lacked hair and beard nets. They ran the gamut from the gross (roaches, mold) to the mundane (missing hair nets, mops stored incorrectly) and the odd (a wooden log in a kitchen). Address: 6896 Hamilton Blvd., Upper Macungie Township. 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. "I personally felt that the inspector did her job but could had given us a day or two to correct them. Employees not wearing hair restraints. Lozano said that overall he is very proud of his staff and location, both of which get good reviews online. There was no immediate response from a call for comment to Pizza Hut media relations. The inspections cover restaurants, cafeterias, food markets, processors and other food establishments. Our digital database of restaurant inspections is updated daily with the latest information on which Florida restaurants passed, failed and barely squeaked by. -Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required at the salad prep station. Response: This location has closed since the 2019 inspections. -The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the PA Food Code as evidenced by incorrect responses to food safety questions. Disclaimer: These records are sanitation and safety inspections conducted by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants on public food service establishments. Inspections are overseen by the. Description: Floors throughout the facility are dirty, greasy and must be cleaned. Takeout containers improperly stored face-up with food side exposed. Label all storage containers with the name of the food and the date on which it was prepared. Feb. 10, 2023 LOS TAQUITOS MEXICAN FOOD BIG MARTINEZ II INC (3305 LEE BLVD) Feb. 10, 2023 RED SOX JET BLUE PARK MAJOR LEAGUE KITCHEN (11500 FENWAY SOUTH DRIVE) Feb. 10, 2023 HIGHLAND WOODS GOLF SNACK STOP (9100 HIGHLAND WOODS BLVD) Feb. 10, 2023 HEIDI'S GERMAN RESTAURANT . 1. LEHIGH COUNTY. I'm 51 years old and I've been doing this since I was 16. Lehighvalleylive.com staff writer Sara K. Satullo contributed to this report. A message left for a person in charge was not returned. Dine-in service will be available, along with outdoor dining, takeout, and. "Nearly all recorded violations were corrected immediately on the spot during an initial 2018 inspection, and all others were corrected for a follow-up inspection, which was completed promptly and which Torre passed with flying colors. In the 14 years that I operate the restaurant, there was never an outbreak nor had anyone got sick eating at Schnecksville Diner. -The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.. -The slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. throughout facility; several food products in the ice cream area, kitchen, walk-in cooler area stored open with no covering; observed kitchen cooking equipment with encrusted grease and soil accumulation. . 27 Restaurants That Passed the First Inspection with ZERO violation. January 27, 2023 Harrisburg, PA - Today, Acting Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced $200,000 in grants to three agriculture nonprofits to fund projects ai. Floor area of the food facility is extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning. Management and corporate both enforce standards with random checks and no new problems have arisen. of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection database, As Adderall shortage continues, DEA plans to limit some telemedicine prescriptions, House where JonBenet Ramsey was found dead listed for sale for almost $7M, Columbia University permanently drops SAT, ACT admissions requirement, The Waterbed Doctor: California retailer lays claim to retro bed with nearly 40 years of service, sales, Felonious Florida podcast: Missing teenage girl leads to several cases of child sex trafficking, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. -No sign or poster was posted at the hand washing sink in the employees restroom to remind food employees to wash their hands. -Raw shelled eggs stored directly above produce in the walk-in refrigerator. The following Dauphin County restaurants were found to have violated Pennsylvania's health and safety regulations during inspections between Sept 5-11. Results for each one are published in an online database by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. There were various things that had been neglected. McHugh also noted the company plans to completely remodel the location in 2020. 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 Steve Novak may be reached at snovak@lehighvalleylive.com. -Pizza sauces, various cut vegetables, raw shrimp and raw chicken containers stored in bain marie equipment on the cook lines are being stored open with no covering. Corrective action was possible as products had been in the unit for less than an hour. 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). This is to be cleaned and sanitized and then replaced. Use of this area must cease immediately. Monitor all canned goods and remove all dented and distressed cans from use. Ken Stevens | MLive.com file photoKen Stevens | MLive.com file photo, Address: 3779 Nicholas St., Palmer Township. 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. Remove the beans and place them into a walk-in cooler. Employees not washing hands properly; handwash sink blocked by dried food, discarded aprons and pans. Product was discarded. Violations: Accumulation of dust and old food residue on the non-food contact surfaces of shelving in walk- in cooler. Visit the Restaurant Inspections Search webpage to begin your search. Food stored in walk-in cooler lacked dates or codes. Restaurant's response: Call for comment was disconnected. -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. 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. Clean dish racks stored on the floor. Cooler discharge impacted by ice failing to provide any functional refrigeration.. Products requiring refrigeration were moved to another unit. (See the 2018 results.). Here's the breakdown for recent inspections in Lee County: Eight full-service and fast-casual restaurants received zero violations on their health and safety inspections in late July,. Foods stored in cooler not properly dated; some foods not stored or cooled at proper temperature. Humane Society Police Officers Registry Inspection notes: Raw surf clams labeled as blanched (not fully cooked) used for sashimi; escolar misbranded as white tuna, tilapia substituted for red snapper and pompano substituted for yellowtail (hamachi); failure to maintain parasite destruction records including date placed in freezer and freezer temperature for salmon, striped bass and fluke; no calibrate-able thermometer present in freezer to verify parasite destruction; tuna kept at 47.3 degrees Fahrenheit, salmon at 43 degrees and imitation crab meat at 51.2 in sashimi show case (the FDA says bacteria that can cause illness grows quickly in seafood above 40 degrees); black mold accumulated on shelf rack and black mold-like residue in the ice machine; no written procedures for responding to vomitus or fecal matter discharge; "Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by" non-compliant inspection June 12, 2018. Address: 1985 Brookside Road, Lower Macungie Township. Description: Dirt buildup on wash trays for cups and glasses. Contact The COA Dept of Building Standards for further instruction. The calls were not returned. 7115 ROUTE 873 SLATINGTON, PA 18080. 201, south. Raw chicken stored above and aside raw pork in walk-in refrigerator. 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. Any violations, no matter how minor, are noted on a report made publicly available on the Agriculture Department's website. -Raw proteins such as pork belly and beef steaks were stored above ready to eat products in the refrigerator units. Aristide Economopoulos | NJ Advance Media file photo, Rachel Sonnenshine | MLive.com file photo, Tony Kurdzuk | NJ Advance Media file photo, More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23, Kurt Bresswein | For lehighvalleylive.com, app searchable by restaurant name, city or ZIP code. A temperature of 146F was registered on a maximum registering thermometer. ", "It was just like petty stuff," he continued. You got to make sure you fix those things, and we did that right away, he said. -The coffee pot used for the retail sale of coffee was observed to be rinsed out in the mop sink. Repair or replace the affected units. 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. 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. And we asked the restaurants with the most violations (20 or more) what they've done to fix the problems cited. Thermometer was inactive, dirty and not easily found. Incomplete records showing when fish was frozen. Response: Owner Vinny Carcari says many of the noted violations were minor and fixed on the spot, like telling workers to put on hats or flipping the takeout containers. But they are the Department of Health so were going to respect them and respect their wishes. Grisafi also noted in an interview, Weve fixed everything for them. -Food scraps were observed in the kitchen hand wash sink. The inspections cover restaurants, cafeterias, food markets, processors and other food establishments. Response: Franco Grisafi, the owners son, said turnover in the inspector ranks led to a new focus on small violations, and that his father has been in the restaurant business for 25 years. Wall in waitstaff area is just unfinished drywall. Label all food with the name of the food and the date on which it was prepared. Replace this piece of equipment with a food/restaurant grade brush that can be easily cleaned and sanitized. Corrected. I'm not in this business to make people sick, I'm in this business to make the best product I can.". To read full reports on each inspection, visit https://www.pafoodsafety.pa.gov/Web/Inspection/PublicInspectionSearch.aspx. Kitchen handwash sink blocked by dirty dishes, not always accessible to employees. Or the mop sink needs splash guards, he noted. -Warm beans with temperatures ranging from 96-116F were placed into a hot holding cabinet instead of a walk-in cooler. Foods not stored at appropriate temperature. 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. Foods not stored at appropriate temperatures or properly dated. Italiano Delite Inc. 1985 BROOKSIDE RD MACUNGIE, PA 18062 . Description: Food employees observed in hot line area refusing inspectors orders, not wearing proper hair restraints. Refrigerated food not properly dated. Food thermometers not available or easily accessible. 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. Restaurant's response: "We correct(ed) a lot of violations at the time. As of mid-January, there were only five restaurants closed statewide due to health issues, she said. ", Kelly McEwan | lehighvalleylive.com file photo. Soap must be available at hand washing sinks at all times. Door from kitchen to outside was propped open with no screen; gaps in basement door not protecting against insects or rodents. The beans were relocated. Soups were discarded. 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. -Several items, such as various house made sauces, were observed being stored, uncovered, in the main kitchen walk in cooler. (Ken Stevens | MLive.com file photo). Floor needs cleaning throughout kitchen.. In addition, the Allentown Health Bureau investigates complaints of food-borne illness and adulterated food products in Allentown facilities. To read full reports on each inspection, visit https://www.pafoodsafety.pa.gov/Web/Inspection/PublicInspectionSearch.aspx. Inspections in the Lehigh Valley's two counties had a compliance rate of more than 93 percent in 2018, according to department statistics. 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. This guy just caught us from left field. throughout facility. Its a little bit disheartening because at the end of the day, the guy says jump, Ive got to jump -- whether it makes sense or not, because he holds all the cards., Salmon and tuna in a refrigerated case.Don Treeger | The Republican, Address: 2299 Golden Key Road, Weisenberg Township. -Open employees beverage container were observed in kitchen and ware-washing areas, a food preparation area. -The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils did not reach 160 degrees F during the sanitizing cycle of the high temperature dishwasher. -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.
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