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Lehigh Valley restaurant inspections: April 15-21

Morning Call - 4/27/2018

April 27--Here are the results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of April 15-21.

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

Glasbern -- The Lodge

2141 PACKHOUSE RD FOGELSVILLE, PA 18051

Date: 4/20/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Corrected.

Billy's Downtown Diner

840 HAMILTON ST Allentown, PA 18101

Date: 4/19/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Paper towel dispensers were empty at two handwash sinks in the kitchen area. Paper towel must be available at all times at hand wash stations.

-Soap was not available at the handwash sink next to the cook line. Soap must be available at all times at hand wash stations.

Little Apple Market

630 N 7TH ST Allentown, PA 18102

Date: 4/19/18

Inspection Type: Follow-up

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-The D'El Caribe sofrito being sold in the facility is not from an approved source. Discontinue the sale of this product immediately. Only food from approved sources may be sold in the facility. The product was removed from sale.

Bell Hall

612 HAMILTON ST Allentown, PA 18101

Date: 4/18/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Trays of food in the walk in cooler were stored open with no covering. Cover all food in storage to prevent cross contamination.

-Observed food stored under a section of the walk in ceiling that had mold growth on it. Clean and sanitize this area. Product was relocated.

Family Dollar

123 N 9TH ST Allentown, PA 18102

Date: 4/18/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-14 severely dented cans of various types and brands were available for sale on the sales floor. Monitor cans regularly for damage and remove dented cans from sales floor. Education for how to monitors cans was provided to manager.

Maison Blanc

1214 GORDON ST Allentown, PA 18102

Date: 4/18/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: Out

Violation(s): 4

Inspector Comments:

-There is an accumulation of food debris on the slicer and the can opener. Clean and sanitize food contact surfaces, such as the slicer and blade of the can opener, after each use.

-6 containers of half and half and one container of heavy cream had expiration dates of January 27 2018 and February 28 2018 respectively. Containers were also puffy. Discard product. Check expiration dates and package integrity routinely.

-Dented can of ketchup was among general canned item stock. Discard can and monitor stock for damage.

-No one at the facility is acting as the person in charge. No one is monitoring employee activity or ensuring the integrity of the food, as evidenced by this report.

Tapas on Main

500 Main ST BETHLEHEM, PA 18018

Date: 4/18/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Raw chicken and shrimp displayed next to produce and sauces in common equipment with no barriers to prevent cross-contamination

A-1 Quick Stop

148 N 7TH ST ALLENTOWN, PA 18101

Date: 4/17/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: Out

Violation(s): 4

Inspector Comments:

-Ham and bologna in the deli display case had an off smell and color, additionally, it was slimy to the touch. Rotate stock to ensure integrity of the product. Product was disposed of.

-Dishes and utensils were observed in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than hand washing. Hand wash sinks can only be used for hand washing.

-The cutting boards and deli slicer, both food contact surfaces, were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Clean and sanitize these units.

-Deli meats are being kept in the facility for more than 48 hours without a date mark indicating opening or discard date. Mark all deli meats with a opening or discard date on the day that the product is opened. Meats are to be discarded at the end of the 7th day.

Pagans Place

701 N JORDAN ST Allentown, PA 18102

Date: 4/17/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-The slicer is dirty. Clean and sanitize the slicer.

Speedway

5640 HAMILTON BLVD Allentown, PA 18106

Date: 4/17/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Both sides of the ice chute of the customer self service soft drink dispenser, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected onsite

Big Woody's

1928 HAMILTON ST Allentown, PA 18104

Date: 4/16/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Paper towel dispenser was empty at the handwash sink in the bar area. Keep hand wash sinks supplied with paper towel at all times. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the bar area. Keep hand wash sinks supplied with soap at all times.

Borderline Restaurant

2150 W Union BLVD BETHLEHEM, PA 18018

Date: 4/16/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 5

Inspector Comments:

-Food employees did not have access to hand washing sink in ware washing/food prep area, indicating food employees did not wash their hands in designated hand sink. *Proper procedure was discussed at time of inspection.

-Freshly made soups were held at 119 °F, in the hot holding box, rather than 135°F or above as required. *Soups reheated and holding box turned up to 165 degrees F at time of inspection.

-The handwash sink in the dish washing/food prep area was blocked by a speed rack, dishes, and aprons. Not accessible at all times for employee use. *Sink was made accessible at time of inspection.

-Containers of meat and bread stored directly on the floor in the walk in freezer. *Corrected

-No soap or paper towels available at hand wash sink in dish washing/food prep area. Sink was also unclean. *corrected

Guzman Mini Market

247 N 2ND ST Allentown, PA 18102

Date: 4/16/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the deli area. Soap was placed at sink.

-Food was held at 105°F, in the hot holding area, rather than 135°F or above as required. Corrective action was possible.

Jerry's Restaurant and Delicatessan

2158 W Union BLVD BETHLEHEM, PA 18018

Date: 4/16/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Commercially processed ready to eat food (deli meats and cheese), held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.

Sandwichera El Punto

410 W TILGHMAN ST Allentown, PA 18102

Date: 4/16/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: Out

Violation(s): 3

Inspector Comments:

-Paper towels were not provided in the bathroom. Soap and paper towels were not provided by the hand sink at the counter. Provide soap and paper towels at all hand sinks at all times.

-Dead roaches were observed in an unused ice machine in the facility. Clean and sanitize the inside of this ice machine.

-The working containers of chemicals are not labeled. Label the working containers of chemicals with their common name.

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY

Ahart's Market

440 Montdclair AVE Bethlehem, PA 18015

Date: 4/19/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Debris build up on refrigerator pads under dairy and deli retail items in open air display cases.

-Mold-like growth and debris build up on dunnage racks in deli walk in cooler.

Johnny's Bagels

2339 Schoenersville RD BETHLEHEM, PA 18017

Date: 4/17/18

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Mold-like growth on back wall inside ice machine.

Panera Bread Bakery & Cafe

3714 EASTON-NAZARETH HWY Easton, PA 18045

Date: 4/17/18

Inspection Type: Complaint

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Soda dispensing nozzles in front customer self service area, a food contact surface, was observed to have slime residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected on site by pulling and cleaning

-Internal ice hopper, a food contact surface, was observed to have black residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected on site by draining unit for cleaning and sanitizing at time of inspection and disposal of ice on site.

Source: Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection database

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