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Lehigh Valley restaurant inspections: August 19-25
Morning Call - 8/31/2018
Aug. 31--Here are the results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of Aug. 19-25.
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
David's Italian Market
346 MAIN ST Emmaus, PA 18049
Date: 8/21/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the deli case, and held more than 48 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. Date mark deli meats.
-Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the deli area. Corrected on site.
Dunkin Donuts
6366 HAMILTON BLVD Allentown, PA 18106
Date: 8/21/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Pink slime like build up was observed on the curtain of the Manitowac Ice Builder. Corrected onsite.
Flaming Grill & Supreme Buffet
1055 GRAPE ST Whitehall, PA 18052
Date: 8/21/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Pork roast was cooked to 109°F and not 145°F for 15 seconds as required. Roast was returned to the oven and cooked to 165°F.
Lees Hoagie House
630 State RD Emmaus, PA 18049
Date: 8/21/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Food residue accumulated on the can opener blade. Clean and sanitize.
My Tequila House
1808 MacArthur RD WHITEHALL, PA 18052
Date: 8/21/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s):
Inspector Comments:
-An open employee's beverage container was observed in a food preparation area. Corrected
New Tripoli Plaza
6391 ROUTE 309 NEW TRIPOLI, PA 18066
Date: 8/21/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Raw shell eggs in self serve cooler were stored above cheeses, butters and must be moved. Corrected.
-Assorted packaged sandwiches, a refrigerated ready to eat time/temperature control for safety food, in the self serve refrigerator area, was not compliant with datemarking by being labeled with a discard or use by date. Corrected.
Olde Homestead Golf Club Inc
6598 ROUTE 309 PO BOX 222 NEW TRIPOLI, PA 18066
Date: 8/21/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-No sign or poster posted at the new handwash sinks in the kitchen area to remind food employees to wash their hands.
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza
750 KROCKS RD STE 208 Allentown, PA 18106
Date: 8/20/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 3
Inspector Comments:
-The globe meat slicer, and the soda nozzle at the bar, both food contact surfaces, were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Both corrected onsite.
-Soap and paper towels were not available at the handwash sink in the bar area. Corrected onsite.
-Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink at the Pizza prep station, indicating uses other than handwashing. Corrected onsite
BJ Restaurant & Brew House
665 N KROCKS RD Allentown, PA 18106
Date: 8/20/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 3
Inspector Comments:
-The soda nozzle at the bar, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected onsite. Not a repeat.
-Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink at the Appetizer Station, indicating uses other than handwashing. Corrected onsite.
-Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the bar area. Corrected onsite.
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY
Don Juan Mex Grill
518 MARCH ST Easton, PA 18042
Date: 8/24/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Chicken, was not cooled from 135°F to 70°F in 2 hours and/or from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours, after preparation. The chicken was prepared on 8/23 and was placed into three plastic pans with a six inch depth and then they were cover with plastic wrap and were put into a refrigerator. The pans of chicken had internal temperatures of 51F. Discard the chicken and cool food as you were instructed. *CHICKEN WAS DISCARDED*
-Fruit was stored open with no covering in a chest freezer. Cover the fruit. Cover all food at all times while it is in storage.
Source: Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection database
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