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Lehigh Valley restaurant inspections: May 13-19
Morning Call - 5/25/2018
May 25--Here are the results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of May 13-19.
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
McDonalds
5060 Route 873 SCHNECKSVILLE, PA 18078
Date: 5/16/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the front counter area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Corrected.
-Time in lieu of temperature being used as a control for potentially hazardous foods, but foods were observed being held for more than 4 hours. The food was changed out without new stickers put in place. Corrected on site.
Classy Cakes Cupcakery
47 W Penn AVE Alburtis, PA 18011
Date: 5/15/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Ice machine water curtain and ice mold area have a build up of slime mold and residue. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Turkey Hill Mini Market
141 W MAIN ST MACUNGIE, PA 18062
Date: 5/15/18
Inspection Type: Change of Owner
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Ice chute opening area and around ice chute, a food contact surface, was observed to have food/mold residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
Chris' Family Restaurant
5635 TILGHMAN ST ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Date: 5/14/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 4
Inspector Comments:
-There is no signage to remind employees to wash their hands in rest rooms.
-Ice was observed in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing. Corrected onsite.
-Observed boxes of beef stored directly on the floor in the downstairs walk in freezer, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.
-Cups of Rosenberger half and half, clearly marked keep refrigerated were observed being stored with a temperature of 68.2 F at the front counter, rather than 41°F or below as required. Corrected onsite.
Sal's Pizza
4767 W TILGHMAN ST ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Date: 5/14/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 2
Inspector Comments:
-Time in lieu of temperature being used as a control for potentially hazardous foods. Logs are not being kept up to date for pizzas. Corrected onsite.
-The interior of the Manitowac Ice Builder has an observable black mold like build up. Corrected onsite.
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY
Quality Pizza
1206 NORTHAMPTON ST Easton, PA 18042
Date: 5/18/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-The slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Dismantle the slicer and clean and sanitize all of the parts. Maintain the slicer in a clean and sanitary condition.
Subway
700 OLD PHILADELPHIA RD Easton, PA 18042
Date: 5/18/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: Out
Violation(s): 5
Inspector Comments:
-Food Employee was eating in dish washing area as evidenced by observed partially consumed food on a table in this area. Correct practice immediately.
-Food Employee did not follow proper hand washing procedure. Food employee did not wash hands for adequate amount of time, at least 20 seconds and washed her hands in the three compartment sink. Correct this practice immediately.
-The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the PA Food Code as evidenced by incorrect responses to food safety questions.
-Meatballs were held at 93-105°F, in a steam table, rather than 135°F or above as required. Reheat the meatballs to 165F immediately and hot hold them at the proper temperature.
-Cut vegetables were held at 44-50°F, on a refrigerated cold bar, rather than 41°F or below as required. Food was placed into the unit before it was allowed to get cold. Correct this practice immediately.
Dunkin' Donuts
700 PHILADELPHIA RD STE 101 Easton, PA 18042
Date: 5/17/18
Inspection Type: Follow-up
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 1
Inspector Comments:
-Food Employees are eating in the dish washing area as evidenced by the partially consumed food on a table adjacent to the three compartment sink. Correct this repeat violation immediately. *REPEAT VIOLATION*
J's Steaks & Subs
1100 BUSHKILL ST Easton, PA 18042
Date: 5/15/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: Out
Violation(s): 4
Inspector Comments:
-Food Employee observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. Correct this practice immediately.
-The slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Dismantle and clean and sanitize the entire slicer. Maintain it in a clean and sanitary condition.
-The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.
-Food was held at 47-49°F, in the kitchen refrigerator, rather than 41°F or below as required. Discard all food stored in this refrigerator.
Wok N Roll Inc
314 TOWN CENTER BLVD EASTON, PA 18040
Date: 5/14/18
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violation(s): 3
Inspector Comments:
-Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the hot line area hand wash sink, indicating uses other than hand washing operations.
-No sign or poster posted at the hand wash sink in the food prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands.
-Chicken observed thawing at room temperature on food prep tables, which is not an approved thawing method.
Source: Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection database
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