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Lehigh Valley restaurant inspections: December 31-January 6
Morning Call - 1/12/2018
Jan. 12--Here are the results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of Dec. 31 to Jan. 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.
Chef Panda
1044 TREXLERTOWN RD STE 109 Breinigsville, PA 18031
Date: 1/3/18
Inspection Type: Change of Owner
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Raw chicken was stored above seafood and cooked chicken in the walk-in cooler. Corrected.
-The handwash sink in the kitchen area was blocked by a large trash can and was not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected.
China Wok
333 N 7TH ST Allentown, PA 18102
Date: 1/3/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: Out
Violation(s): 3
Inspector Comments:
-Multiple food products, including eggrolls, chicken, and pork were observed being stored in the reach in refrigerator and walk in cooler open with no covering. Keep food product covered to prevent cross contamination.
-Observed onions stored directly on the floor and next to the entrance to the employee bathroom, thus exposing the onions to potential contamination from the surrounding environment. Onions had recently been placed there from a delivery and were promptly relocated to a sufficient food storage area.
-Observed rice, onions, and sauce stored directly on the floor in the dry storage and kitchen areas, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Store all food product at least 6 inches off the floor to prevent contamination.
Taste of Italy Ristorante Bar & Grill
1860 CATASAUQUA RD ALLENTOWN, PA 18109
Date: 1/3/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: Out
Violation(s): 9
Inspector Comments:
-A food employee was observed touching sandwich bread -- a ready to eat food -- with bare hands. Corrected on site by instructing employee in glove use
-Assorted cheeses, and lunch meats were held at 50-58 °F, in the prep unit top on cookline, rather than 41°F or below as required. Corrected on site by disposing of foods.
-Can opener tooth, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected on site by pulling from use
-A working container of cleaner was stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the cookline area. Corrected on site by relocating
-Observed chemicals being stored on shelving unit over and next to single service items. Corrected on site by relocating
-Raw beef stored over vegetables with no barrier in walk-in cooler. Corrected on site by relocating
-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 cooler, is not being date marked.
-A Food Employee was observed washing their hands at the 3 bowl sink rather than the designated handwash sink.
-Shellstock tags are not maintained for 90 days from the date the container is emptied. Reviewed requirements with manager
Chan's Restaurant
201 N 7TH ST Allentown, PA 18102
Date: 1/2/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Eggrolls were being stored, uncovered, in a metal wire basket in the walk-in cooler. Additionally, eggrolls were observed, stored uncovered in the reach-in refrigerator. Keep food product in a food grade stainless steel or plastic container. Keep food product covered when stored or held for service.
IHOP
1511 LEHIGH ST Allentown, PA 18103
Date: 1/2/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Food in the kitchen coolers stored open with no covering. Cover all foods.
-Food Employee observed changing tasks that may have contaminated hands without a proper handwash in-between.
Indian Bazaar II
331 GRAPE ST Whitehall, PA 18052
Date: 1/2/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Outdated milk was being offered for sale. Corrected
-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
Lehigh Valley Cafe -- "Ticket"
3311 Airport Allentown, PA 18109
Date: 1/2/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
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 prep area, is not being date marked. COS by marking with date
-Deli slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected on site by cleaning and sanitizing. Ice Machine hopper, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected on site by turning unit off and cleaning.
LVIA Main Arrivals
3311 Airport road Allentown, PA 18109
Date: 1/2/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: Out
Violation(s): 6
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 rear 2 door cooler in kitchen, is not being date marked. Corrected on site by datemarking at time of inspection.
-Assorted lunchmeat sandwiches and salads were held at 46-48 °F, in the grab and go case bottom shelf area, rather than 41°F or below as required. Corrected on site by disposing of product at time of inspection (products prepared at 4:30AM and disposed of at 11:30AM)
-Prepackaged to-go food is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement.Facility has ordered labels
-Eggs and burgers are 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. Facility must indicate on menu what items are prepared under cooked as well as the risks of consuming under cooked foods such as: * These items may be prepared undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked foods may increase your likelihood of obtaining a foodborne illness. Facility agreed to discontinue preparation of under cooked foods until disclosure is present on menu
-Deli Slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have dried food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected on site by cleaning and sanitizing at time of inspection. Ice Machine hopper and reservoir, a food contact surface, was observed to have black slime residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected on site by disposing of all ice on site at time of inspection and cleaning the unit at time of inspection.
-Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the bar area. Corrected on site
Top Diner
1019 UNION BLVD Allentown, PA 18109
Date: 1/2/18
Inspection Type: Complaint
Compliance: Out
Violation(s): 3
Inspector Comments:
-Observed waitresses touching toast without the use of gloves or tongs. Have all serving staff use gloves or tongs to handle toast as it is put on plates.
-The salad bain marie was not holding a temperature of 41 degrees or less. Several food items were measured. The unit is not to be used until it is serviced. The unit has not held temperature in the past. The unit must hold 41 degrees at all times. Repair or replace unit. Food to be moved to another refrigerator until this unit is repaired.
-Food was observed being stored without proper covering in the walk in refrigerator also food in the Victory freezer. All food needs to be covered at all times when stored.
China Moon
859 NAZARETH PIKENAZARETH, PA 18064
Date: 1/5/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-An open employee's beverage container was observed on the storage shelf of clean food equipment, in the food preparation area.**CORRECTED**
Philly Soft Pretzels
665 S 25TH ST EASTON, PA 18045
Date: 1/5/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Pretzel dough in the walk-in cooler is stored open with no covering.**CORRECTED**
-Observed pain medicine and first aid kits stored on a shelf directly over the manual warewash sink.**CORRECTED**
Sicily Pizza Restaurant
4460 EASTON AVE BETHLEHEM, PA 18020
Date: 1/3/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the walk-in, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.
The Happy Wok
4462 EASTON AVE Bethlehem, PA 18020
Date: 1/3/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Several raw animal foods were stored above ready to eat foods in the walk-in. A previous violation.
Source: Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection database
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