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Lehigh Valley restaurant inspections: December 10-16

Morning Call - 12/22/2017

Dec. 22--Here are the results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of December 10-16.

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.

Big Lots

7150 HAMILTON BLVD TREXLERTOWN, PA 18087

Date: 12/13/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Severely dented, swollen, and distressed canned items observed in customer self service areas, and intended for use or sale in the food facility, were properly pulled from sale.

Copperhead Grille

1731 AIRPORT RD ALLENTOWN, PA 18109

Date: 12/13/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Assorted foods on cookline not fully surrounded by ice and ice water at 49°F, rather than 41°F or below as required. COS by providing ice and water at time of inspection (Food items had been held for less than 30 minutes at this temperature at time of inspection).

-A working container of WD40 was stored on the same shelf with food equipment, in the rear kitchen prep area. COS by relocating WD40

Jersey Mikes

7150 HAMILTON BLVD Trexlertown, PA 18087

Date: 12/13/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-No sign or poster posted at the hand wash sink in the rear food prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands.

-Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the walk-in cooler unit, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.

Maxim's 22

322 NORTHAMPTON ST Easton, PA 18042

Date: 12/15/17

Inspection Type: Follow-up

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Food is served raw or undercooked to the customer's request; however, a written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer. Provide a consumer advisory statement.

Riverview Golf & Country Club

1 RIVERVIEW PL EASTON, PA 18040

Date: 12/14/17

Inspection Type: Follow-up

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Hot line area ice machine unit interior shield, has a build-up of pink slime like residue.

Sicily II

1434 KNOX AVE Easton, PA 18040

Date: 12/14/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Bagged onions were stored directly on the floor in the rear storage area room, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.

-Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the walk-in cooler unit, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.

Sunrise Express Mart

1679 Nor Bath Blvd Northampton, PA 18067

Date: 12/14/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Observed a case of bottle water stored right next to wind shield washer fluid (chemicals) in the front store area. Corrected.

Two Rivers Brewing Company

542 NORTHAMPTON ST Easton, PA 18042

Date: 12/14/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-A mold like substance was observed inside the ice machine. There is an accumulation of food debris and grime on the slicer. Discard the ice and clean and sanitize the ice machine. Dismantle the slicer and clean and sanitize all parts of the slicer.

Aldi

2510 FREEMANSBURG AVE EASTON, PA 18045

Date: 12/13/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Raw turkey was stored above raw sausage, in the customer access refrigeration unit.**CORRECTED**

Bracco's

7596-A Beth Bath Pike Bath, PA 18014

Date: 12/13/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 3

Inspector Comments:

-Severely dented, number three can of tuna observed on the dry storage rack intended for use in the food facility. Corrected.

-This facility did not have the ingredient labels from purchased desserts to help identify allergens when asked by customers.\

-Paper towel dispenser was empty at the hand wash sink in the restroom area. Corrected.

Hibachi Grill & Century Buffet

3779 NICHOLAS ST Easton, PA 18045

Date: 12/13/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Observed a black and pink residue on the interior of both ice machines.**CORRECTED**

Top Star Express

216 NAZARETH PIKEBETHLEHEM, PA 18020

Date: 12/13/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Prepackaged tuna fish sandwiches did not contain a label that clearly indicated "fish" a "Big 8" allergen ingredient or the fish allergen warning statement.

-Observed the customer self service soda stations' s ice chute flap, a food contact surface, had a build up of a black mold like substance. Corrected.

New Star Chinese Restaurant

33 MAIN ST HELLERTOWN, PA 18055

Date: 12/12/17

Inspection Type: Complaint

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 walk-in cooler unit, is not being date marked.

The Standard

5 CENTRE SQ EASTON, PA 18042

Date: 12/12/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Food was stored open with no covering overnight in a prep unit. Cover all food during storage to prevent cross contamination.

-The potato dicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Dismantle the dicer and clean and sanitize it immediately. Do not allow it to remain in a soiled condition.

Avona School Food Service

2317 FRONT ST EASTON, PA 18042

Date: 12/11/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-The handwash sink located in the food preparation area does not have water at a temperature of at least 100°F.

Source: Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection database

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