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Lehigh Valley restaurant inspections: February 18-24
Morning Call - 3/2/2018
March 02--Here are the results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of February 18 to 24.
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
Delio's Deli & Grille
3360 Airport Road Allentown, PA 18109
Date: 2/23/18
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 reach-in, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.
Pizza Hut
3315 HAMILTON BLVD Allentown, PA 18103
Date: 2/23/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the men's room to remind food employees to wash their hands.
Arby's
1535 LEHIGH ST Allentown, PA 18103
Date: 2/22/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Ice machine has buildup of mildew and residue. Discard ice, then wash, rinse, and sanitize ice machine.
-Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the front food prep area. Handwash sinks must be properly supplied at all times.
Mill Creek Pizza
1091 Mill Creek RD Allentown, PA 18106
Date: 2/22/18
Inspection Type: Change of Owner
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-There is observable old food residue on the Hobart Slicer. Corrected onsite.
-There is observable old food splatter on the dough mixer.
Palumbo Pizza
1531 LEHIGH ST Allentown, PA 18103
Date: 2/22/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Time in lieu of temperature is being used in the facility, but documentation of time prepared is not present for all items on display. Time prepared and time of discard must be recorded for all items on display
Pines Dinner Theatre
448 N 17TH ST ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Date: 2/22/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Ice machine being shared with Fairgrounds Hotel has a large accumulation of mold and calcium residue inside it. Empty, clean and sanitize unit.
-Raw shell eggs were being stored above ready to eat produce in the double door stainless steel refrigerator. Move eggs so that they are below ready to eat foods and above raw chicken.
Fearless Fire Co
1221 S FRONT ST Allentown, PA 18103
Date: 2/21/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Cigarettes, cigarette butts, ashtray found in the back storage area during the inspection. No smoking in food storage areas.
Happy Garden Take-Out
3690 LEHIGH ST WHITEHALL, PA 18052
Date: 2/20/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Time in lieu of temperature is being used in the food facility to control potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. Corrected
Parada Del Sabor
102 W SUSQUEHANNA ST Allentown, PA 18103
Date: 2/20/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Food Employee observed changing tasks that may have contaminated hands without a proper handwash in-between. Employees must wash hands when changing gloves, changing tasks, after handling raw food.
-Chicharron was held at 51°F, in the continental refrigerator, rather than 41°F or below as required. Meat was discarded. Adjust the temperature and/or service this unit.
Slatington Bowling Center
8123 RTE 873 SLATINGTON, PA 18080
Date: 2/20/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Soda gun and soda fountain nozzles have a residue/slime mold build up and must be cleaned. Corrected.
Soumaya & Sons Bakery
8123 RTE 873 SLATINGTON, PA 18080
Date: 2/20/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Raw eggs were stored above ready to eat foods in the glass door reach-in cooler. Corrected
Union & Finch
1528 W UNION ST Allentown, PA 18102
Date: 2/20/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: Out
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Menu items are offered and served raw or undercooked to the customer's request; however, a written consumer advisory on the menu is not provided to the consumer. Provide a consumer advisory on the menu.
-Observed produce stored directly on the floor in the basement, outside of the walk-in cooler, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. All food product must be stored at least six inches off the floor.
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY
Cherryville Pizza & Pub
4209 Lehigh DR Cherryville, PA 18035
Date: 2/23/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods (Pizza) without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food.**CORRECTED**
House of Chen
1200 NORTHAMPTON ST EASTON, PA 18042
Date: 2/20/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Rice was held at 127°F, in a hot holding unit, rather than 135°F or above as required. Reheat the rice to 165F immediately. Monitor food during hot holding to ensure that the food stays at or above 135F. *CORRECTED*
-Food was stored open with no covering in the walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer and in an upright freezer. Cover all food immediately and at all times during storage. Raw chicken and shell eggs were stored above sprouts and vegetables in the walk-in cooler. Store raw meats and eggs on the lowest shelves below vegetables and ready-to-eat foods. Correct immediately.
Source: Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection database
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