Response: A manager who answered the phone said all violations were addressed but deferred further comment to the owner, who did not return a call for comment. Remove the beans and place them into a walk-in cooler. Ensure foods are cooled within the 6 hour window from 135 to below 41 degrees. -Two severely dented cans of tomato paste were observed on a shelving unit with other cans and they were intended for use in the food facility. To read full reports on each inspection, visit https://www.pafoodsafety.pa.gov/Web/Inspection/PublicInspectionSearch.aspx. Date: 10/15/18. -Open employees beverage container were observed in kitchen and ware-washing areas, a food preparation area. -The slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Disclaimer: These records are sanitation and safety inspections conducted by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants on public food service establishments. Post a sign at this hand sink. -Prepared cakes in the second refrigerated display case are 48 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Do not allow hot food to remain at room temperature. The food was still above 135F. "The goal is not to dock people for things," said Shannon Powers, spokeswoman for the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, which conducts many of the inspections. Ready-to-eat food stored in fridge not properly dated. Foods not stored at appropriate temperature. 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. -The handwash sink behind the front counter does not have water at a temperature of at least 100 degrees F. Fix the hand sink so that water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees F is available at all times. "If you look at the responsiveness, we took things very seriously and are taking corrective action," he said. he asked. A stack of clean glasses sits on a counter.Rachel Sonnenshine | MLive.com file photo, Address: 833 N. Krocks Road, Unit 101, Lower Macungie Township. To read full reports on each inspection, visit. Inspector Comments: -The deli slicer blade, a food contact surface, was observed to . Employee seen eating at work station adjacent to food prep bench. The beans were relocated. But he fixed every violation, from sanding down scored cutting boards to hanging up the mop instead of storing it in a bucket. This will show the violations from the last inspection, the comments from the inspector and give you an idea why that violation is important. Inspections are overseen by the. Dessert cooler not maintaining temperature. -Egg rolls and chicken in the refrigerator next to the front counter, and food stored in the walk-in cooler are stored with no covering or a covering that is not placed properly to fully cover the food. LEHIGH COUNTY. Food thermometers not available or accessible. stored in walk-in cooler with easily observable mold, dried and moist food material adhering to shelving. Raw fish and meats stored above limes and ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Lehighvalleylive.com staff writer Sara K. Satullo contributed to this report. -Deli meats and cheeses and other prepared products that are kept for more than 24 hours are not being date marked. Clean dish racks stored on the floor. Slime residue on drive-through soda fountain ice chute, lid of burger bain marie and elsewhere. Response: A person in charge said the problems have been fixed but wanted to talk with others before saying more. Response: Franco Grisafi, the owners son, said turnover in the inspector ranks led to a new focus on small violations, and that his father has been in the restaurant business for 25 years. 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 departments statewide inspection database. Lehigh County; State & Federal Representatives; City Budget; Home Rule Charter & Code; Comprehensive Annual Financial Report; . Source: Pennsylvania Dept. Italiano Delite Inc. 1985 BROOKSIDE RD MACUNGIE, PA 18062 . Violations: Accumulation of dust and old food residue on the non-food contact surfaces of shelving in walk- in cooler. -The deli slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. -Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the front prep area or the mens bathroom. Contact The COA Dept of Building Standards for further instruction. Inspection notes: Dried food built up on slicer, grinder, prep bench, bins; spilled food in walk-in; open containers of vegetables stored under meats in walk-in cooler; bay sink used for food prep; lack of managerial control on license renewals, cleaning and sanitizing. But they get corrected. Feb. 10, 2023 HIGHLAND WOODS GOLF SNACK STOP (9100 HIGHLAND WOODS BLVD) Feb. 10, 2023 LOS TAQUITOS MEXICAN FOOD BIG MARTINEZ II INC (3305 LEE BLVD) Feb. 10, 2023 RED SOX JET BLUE PARK MINOR LEAGUE KITCHEN (11500 FENWAY SOUTH DRIVE) Additionally, cream was observed in the reach in bar fridge at 47F. Description: Bins of rice with loose lids in the kitchen are being stored next to a trashcan without a lid and employees are throwing trash from the cooking line into the trashcan. Milk containers reused to store house-made beverages. Monitor all canned goods and remove all dented and distressed cans from use. "Nearly all recorded violations were corrected immediately on the spot during an initial 2018 inspection, and all others were corrected for a follow-up inspection, which was completed promptly and which Torre passed with flying colors. Inspectors will conduct routine examinations and follow-ups when required, but inspections can also be spurred by complaints. We appreciate the vigilance of the local health inspection team and have taken steps to ensure that even the smallest requirements are met on a daily basis. Raw, frozen fish being stored in old ice cream/dairy containers and other food containers which may result in allergen cross contamination. Raw chicken and eggs stored in walk-in cooler above ready-to-eat produce. Address: 3205 S. Delaware Dr., Williams Township. Observed slow/clogged drain at the the . Another inspection is pending soon. Address: 4558 Crackersport Road, South Whitehall Township. of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection database, As Adderall shortage continues, DEA plans to limit some telemedicine prescriptions, House where JonBenet Ramsey was found dead listed for sale for almost $7M, Columbia University permanently drops SAT, ACT admissions requirement, The Waterbed Doctor: California retailer lays claim to retro bed with nearly 40 years of service, sales, Felonious Florida podcast: Missing teenage girl leads to several cases of child sex trafficking, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Food must be protected by being fully covered when being stored. Food product must be stored in a covered state to prevent contamination. Response: An employee told a reporter to call the health department, not call the restaurant again and hung up. Also, the time of day could influence things. Food and washwater thermometers not available or accessible. Description: Observed various foods stored directly on the floor throughout the entire kitchen area and the walk-in cooler. Bar soda gun nozzle, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and mold-like build-up. Food workers not wearing hair restraints. Restaurant's response: Owner George Draklellis said that numbers don't tell the whole story; some places may be inspected multiple times a year depending on what health department has jurisdiction (he said Allentown checks his diner three or four times), which can mean more violations. ", "It was just like petty stuff," he continued. -An open employee's beverage container was observed in a food preparation/serving area. Inspection notes: Tripe was found thawing at room temperature instead of, as is permitted, at refrigeration temperatures, under cold running water or as part of the cooking process; food employee went from handling beans that had fallen onto the floor in dry storage back to peeling plantains without first washing hands and changing gloves; soap and paper towels were not provided at all hand sinks in the facility; dead mice were observed on a glue trap; light fixture in the kitchen is not shielded. Floor under the hot side of the line shows congealed oil, spilled food and non food material. Mold and dust seen on the walk-in cooler ceiling and fan guards on another unit. Food stored in walk-in not properly labeled, dated or covered. Mold and mildew under prep equipment, in walk-in cooler and beverage cooler. Thermometer was inactive, dirty and not easily found. It's all good now. Products requiring refrigeration were moved to another unit. Address: 3400 Airport Road, Hanover Township (Lehigh County). Food in walk-in not marked with date opened. Restaurant's response: "There were never any major violations and there was never anything that posed a threat to consumer health and safety," owner Josh Palmer said, clarifying that problems found were "all considered minor." The restaurant was reopened for business the very next day. -The person in charge/business owner failed to consult the City of Allentown (COA) prior to creating a prep space in the basement. Response: An employee who answered the phone said they werent interested in speaking to a reporter about the inspection violations. . Susie's Shady Nook. -Interior of soda gun nozzles at both bar areas; a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Fridge thermometer not available or accessible. While doing this the soup pot was stored on the floor. Wall in waitstaff area is just unfinished drywall. He understands why customers may be wary of inspectors notes, but hopes minor problems easily rectified dont scare anyone away. Gap in rear door does not protect against insects or rodents. Observed beef, pork, chicken, & pastellios being stored at 49F, 50F, 49F, & 53F, respectfully. Inspection notes: Ice machine has black and pink slime (turned off until follow-up); moldy food in walk-in cooler, some stored without lids; dirty, "uncleanable" strainers; dust, dirt, residue on equipment and floors; cutting boards, baking equipment not cleaned regularly, evidenced by old food/mold growth; live roach seen; leaky plumbing; live fruit flies in bar area; 2 dead fruit flies floating in liquor bottle. By Morning Call staff. It is also offering inspections outside of normal business hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., excluding holidays) upon written request from the applicant at an additional cost. All facilities that prepare, serve, sell or give away food are required to have a food service establishment license issued by the Allentown Health Bureau. -Dishes were observed in the hand wash sink along the service counter, indicating uses other than hand washing. -Various sizes, flavors, and brands of milk at both the storefront large milk coolers and the small cafe bottled beverage cooler; Refrigerated ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, were datemarked with a sell by, use by or discard by date and offered for sale to consumers beyond the manufacturers original date. "I think we've kind of learned our lesson and hope to do better going forward," he said. "I dont feel it would be appropriate to criticize or analyze the findings of the inspection. Additionally, a food employee reported placing a cutting board on top of the sink and using it as a work station. 7070 RTE 309 NEW TRIPOLI, PA 18066. That would had been a cause to immediately shut down the restaurant in my opinion.". You got to make sure you fix those things, and we did that right away, he said. -The hand washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by a pan of grapes and it was not accessible at all times for employee use. of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection database. Restaurant's response: Call for comment was disconnected. Response: Tom McHugh, vice president for Mid-Atlantic Diners LLC, said his company acquired the restaurant around September and requested the inspection as part of the ownership change. Date: 3/30/18. See which of your local eateries had violations last week. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Matt Smith | lehighvalleylive.com file photo, Inspection notes: Raw chicken stored over celery in walk-in cooler; cooked chicken stored in raw chicken boxes; box of chicken was found sitting on top of a trash can; live roaches observed on a glue trap; wet wiping cloths were observed not stored in sanitizing solution, as required; rice found in hot holding at 101 degrees, not at or above 135 degrees as required; outsides of bulk flour and sugar containers are dirty; no sanitizing step was being used at the three-bay sink: "Items being washed must be subsequently rinsed and then sanitized.". Rearrange these items. Response: A manager deferred to the owners son, who did not return a call for comment. "Numerous open plastic bus tubs of raw and/or cooked items stored directly under rusty corroded steel racks with easily observable adhering dried food product on bottom of rack directly over open tubs. Missing parasite destruction records. "I personally felt that the inspector did her job but could had given us a day or two to correct them. Here are the results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of Feb. 16-22. Open containers of food stored in walk-in cooler directly under shelving with an accumulation product build up or directly on the floor. 32 Restaurants That Passed the First Inspection with ZERO violation. Once again, lehighvalleylive.com crunched the numbers to see who had the most violations in 2019 and find out what they did to correct problems, both big and small. Eight full-service, fast-food and fast-casual restaurants received zero violations on their early-November health and safety inspections, including: the Subway at 12331 Towne Lake Drive No.. Gap in rear door could allow access for insects or rodents. Inspection notes: Food employee's beverage container at the dish machine was not lidded, as required; sugar scoop was stored with the handle touching the product; no detectable concentration of chlorine in the final rinse cycle of the low-temperature dish machine; some pans were stored on the floor of the kitchen; slicer was dirty; floor under the oven is dirty; outside of the grease dumpster had an accumulation of grease on it. Kurt Bresswein may be reached at kbresswein@lehighvalleylive.com. Address: 3317 Hamilton Blvd., South Whitehall Township. -Several Food products in the ice cream area, kitchen, walk in cooler area stored open with no covering. Local laws regulate how frequently these inspections take place, and what specific items the inspectors look for, but, in general, environmental health inspectors check that safeguards are in. -Observed on the Coca-Cola freestyle soda dispenser that the syrup nozzle is coated. There was nothing major," said manager Pete Venardos, noting violations were addressed "within a week. Do not use this unit until it can maintain temperatures below 41F. Corrected. Corrected. They ran the gamut from the gross (roaches,. -Salami observed in the deli area, slimy to the touch / spoiled / moldy and is adulterated. Cover all food. -Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Description: A roach was observed walking on a food preparation table in the facility. Hand sink falling off wall. Door gaskets on bain marie cooler repaired with packing tape. Four years we never had these type of violations, Davis said. Description: Employee observed preparing raw meat products feeding into ware washer and returning to service once again failing to wash hands." The 2,000-square-foot store, managed by Brian's childhood best friend, Greg Sheton, is expected to employ about 15 people. "The goal is to get them to do things right, so the public is not at risk.". Roaches in all stages of life cycle observed under metal sheeting/shelving area behind three bay sink, under back splash to three bay sink and scrap out area at ware washer and on inverted milk crate used for heavily soiled food processor. Food buildup seen on cutting blocks, cutting boards and other food prep surfaces. All rights reserved (About Us). Management and corporate both enforce standards with random checks and no new problems have arisen. Keep all potentially . Food residue on soda gun nozzle in the bar. Takeout containers improperly stored face-up with food side exposed. Winstons West Indian & American Restaurant. Washing equipment had buildup of filth and food residue and not cleaned before use. Wooden pizza paddles and fridge gaskets held together with duct tape. Black mold-like residue on wash sink nozzle. Address: 4783 W. Tlighman St., South Whitehall Township. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Lehigh Valley restaurant inspections: Jan. 26-Feb. 1, Tom Sizemore, Saving Private Ryan actor, dies at 61, Bryan Kohberger defense lawyers want gag order kept in Idaho killings case, Allentown School Board likely to vote on hiring Carol Birks as superintendent next week. "We weren't using it but it was in an area where it could be used," Petropoulos said. -Ice machines were observed to have a dark mold-like residue on corners of ice chutes. Inspection reports of food facilities in Allentown are available for public access on the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture website; this website works best with Google Chrome. Inspection notes: Ice machine has some mold growth; rodent droppings under shelves; walk-in is dripping condensation into a bucket, exposing food to splash; ceiling and walls in basement walk-in are peeling and chipping and present contamination risk; chemicals in storage room stored next to condiments. "Sometimes (things are) out of our control, like every restaurant and every business.". Address: 1259 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Salisbury Township, Violations: 20 (still out of compliance as of Jan. 24). -The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. I'm in compliance.". as well as those county and local health departments that have . Address: 1985 Brookside Road, Lower Macungie Township. Ceiling in basement prep area is being covered with a utility tarp. Address: 2429 Nazareth Road, Palmer Township, Address: 848 Nazareth Pike, Lower Nazareth Township. Anything more serious, like a problem with the dishwasher, was addressed quickly. Inspection notes: Improper use of rodenticide in dry storage area; food in walk-in and cooler on cook's line stored without covering; fridge on cook's line not working, requires repair or replacement; various foods stored too warm or improperly. Board Code: 200 District: 7 Region: 16 License Type: Permanent Food Service Rank Code: Seating Licensee: ADAMS FOODS, INC. Business: MCDONALD'S 1245 Homestead Road North, Lehigh Acres (Lee county), FL, 33936. Remove all items from this sink immediately. Repair or replace the affected units. Restaurant's response: A call for comment was not immediately returned.