Source: Pennsylvania Dept. 1600 CEDAR CREST BLVD ALLENTOWN, PA 18104. Address: 2555 Easton-Nazareth Road, Palmer Township. And we asked the restaurants with the most violations (20 or more) what they've done to fix the problems cited. Description: Employee observed preparing raw meat products feeding into ware washer and returning to service once again failing to wash hands." Door from kitchen to outside was propped open with no screen; gaps in basement door not protecting against insects or rodents. Find lehighvalleylive.com on Facebook. Blose's Market. 1. LEHIGH COUNTY. Dry, sticky residue hanging from leaking soda lines. "The management took advantage of the opportunity and chose to remain closed to further update furnishings and kitchen equipment. -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. -A written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer. Its a little bit disheartening because at the end of the day, the guy says jump, Ive got to jump -- whether it makes sense or not, because he holds all the cards., Salmon and tuna in a refrigerated case.Don Treeger | The Republican, Address: 2299 Golden Key Road, Weisenberg Township. Heavy fruit fly activity in bar sink area, drawn by stagnant water under floor mats. Results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of January 7-13. . REPEAT VIOLATION FROM MULTIPLE INSPECTIONS IN 2015, 2016, AND 2017. Walk-in cooler shelves lined with cardboard inhibiting the air flow circulation. Some fish and imitation seafood are misbranded. The inspections cover restaurants, cafeterias, food markets, processors and other food establishments. -The handwash sink in the bar area does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device. To read full reports on each inspection, visit. Shapiro Administration Awards $200,000 to Grow Hemp Industry; Invites Proposals for $. Corrected. Description: Food employees observed in hot line area refusing inspectors orders, not wearing proper hair restraints. Refrigerated food not properly dated. By Morning Call staff. Product was discarded. Management and corporate both enforce standards with random checks and no new problems have arisen. Please understand that each inspection is a "snapshot" representing conditions observed on the day and time of the inspection. Corrected, -Observed 3 handwash sinks with empty towels dispensers in the Bakery Dept. Walls in dish wash area with build-up of [mold]-like substance. Accumulation of dirt, dust and food on some equipment. Still, he said the Italian restaurant is taking steps to ensure that those do not appear again -- the entire kitchen staff has health certifications, rather than the required one person in charge. A health inspector in Harrisburg checks a bar. Our digital database of restaurant inspections is updated daily with the latest information on which Florida restaurants passed, failed and barely squeaked by. -The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the PA Food Code as evidenced by incorrect responses to food safety questions. Calls to a managers cellphone were not returned. -Knives were stored in between prep tables. Corrected. At least once a year, these trained professionals scour professional kitchens for potential health issues, correcting as many as possible on the spot. Intake-staff receive application materials at our reception area on the 16th Floor of the Labor and Industry Building. Response: An employee who answered the phone said they were too busy to address the inspection violations. 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. Place fried items on an alternative surface to absorb the oil. Food and washwater thermometers not available or accessible. Employees not wearing hair restraints. Gray mold buildup on fan guards in walk-in cooler. Food residue on soda gun nozzle in the bar. Additionally, a food employee reported placing a cutting board on top of the sink and using it as a work station. Listed compliance status with retail food license requirements is as of Friday, Feb. 21, 2020. But it's a process designed to keep diners safe. A can was being used to scoop rice out of a bulk container. Heavy buildup of grease on floor behind cooking bank. Floor not easy to clean because of cracked tiles; loose flooring in walk-in cooler gathers stagnant water; cardboard used as a floor cover. "I think we've kind of learned our lesson and hope to do better going forward," he said. Restaurant's response: Finding some health violations is not unusual in the restaurant business, but nothing seen at Gourmet Buffet & Grill was serious enough to warrant a shutdown, owner Ken Lin said. Kurt Bresswein may be reached at kbresswein@lehighvalleylive.com. There are stained ceiling tiles throughout the facility. Hood dirty, grease filters missing. Black mold-like residue on wash sink nozzle. All rights reserved (About Us). 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Employee was observed handling dirty utensils and then serving food at the hot line without washing their hands in between. Raw beef stored over carrots in walk-in cooler. The full inspection report is available from that same screen. -No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in both restroom areas to remind food employees to wash their hands. They ran the gamut from the gross (roaches,. Food thermometers not available or easily accessible. Also, at the time of the inspection, violations are recorded but are often corrected on site prior to the inspector leaving the establishment. Floor needs cleaning throughout kitchen.. Restaurant's response: "Most of the violations were just like stupid things on our part," owner Frank Longo said, noting "most were corrected on spot. A temperature of 146F was registered on a maximum registering thermometer. Open containers of food stored in walk-in cooler directly under shelving with an accumulation product build up or directly on the floor. Sewage line over food rack was leaking into a bucket at the time of inspection. Food preparation happening under dirty ventilation ducts. Humane Society Police Officers Registry The following Dauphin County restaurants were found to have violated Pennsylvania's health and safety regulations during inspections between Sept 5-11. We are definitely in compliance now., Address: 3395 High Point Blvd., Hanover Township, Northampton County, Description: Fruit fly infestation at bar area. Dirty ventilation ducts over food prep area. The 2019 inspections, he felt, focused on things that may not routinely apply to a 35-seat diner or a mom-and-pop restaurant, such as putting up a staff-only sign over the kitchen linked to bioterrorism concerns, or listing every ingredient in packaged food made on the premises and sold in the general store. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. -Several Food products in the ice cream area, kitchen, walk in cooler area stored open with no covering. Davis also has decades of experience with inspections conducted by the Easton Board of Health at his Pearly Bakers Alehouse. Address: 7720 Main St., Upper Macungie Township. Response: A local manager said the leadership at the restaurant has recently changed. 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. And that may not be true," he said. A message left for a person in charge was not returned. Closing the restaurant was overkill and not necessary, especially since everything could had been corrected on the spot and after the closing hour (during the night and overnight) when we close the restaurant. 7070 RTE 309 NEW TRIPOLI, PA 18066. "A lot of violations makes it seem like there's a problem, but there may be not. Chicken was reheated. Welcome To Weisenberg Township. Response: A manager deferred to the owners son, who did not return a call for comment. Were trying to answer the perception that comes with the prior years inspections and show the staff is responsible and diligent, he says. -Salami observed in the deli area, slimy to the touch / spoiled / moldy and is adulterated. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. During the follow up inspection of the facilities, inspector found restaurant all cleaned up, equipment changed /updated and all violations were corrected as stated on the PA. Dept of Agriculture website. Inspections are overseen by the. Peter Litos, the new owner, said he immediately addressed old problems like the location of the ice machine and food shelves. Kurt Bresswein may be reached at kbresswein@lehighvalleylive.com. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Another inspection is pending soon. -Various raw meats in the kitchen stand up refrigerator stored open with no covering. Date: 3/30/18. A restaurant manager holds a checklist of operational procedures.Rachel Sonnenshine | MLive.com file photo, Address: 2400 Schoenersville Road, Hanover Township, Lehigh County. Old food, dishes and utensils in the handwash sink indicating uses other than hand washing. Food and grease-like buildup on floors, walls, ceiling and vents around hot line. Before you go out to eat, take a look at these restaurant inspections: Lee County restaurant inspections, disciplinary actions, fines and warnings.Lee County, Restaurant Inspections, Disciplinary Actions, Fines, Warninig. Many appliances that were in storage area and equipment that was not being used were also removed from the premises during this time period. Inspectors will conduct routine examinations and follow-ups when required, but inspections can also be spurred by complaints. ", "Mostly it was about details, cleaning up a little bit," he continued. Label all food with the name of the food and the date on which it was prepared. -Observed poisonous or toxic material (cans of RAID) other than those required for the operation and maintenance of a food facility. Fridge thermometer not available or accessible. "Sometimes (things are) out of our control, like every restaurant and every business.". ", Rachel Sonnenshine | MLive.com file photo. -Items were observed to be out of temperature in the pull out drawers below the bain marie units along the cook line. Inspection notes: Mold visible on tray and shelving in walk-in cooler; refrigerator not capable of maintaining food at 41 degrees or below, needs repair; slicer has food residue, must be dismantled and cleaned; employee whose certification is displayed no longer works there; fire suppression system over cooking equipment not serviced in over a year. Additionally, cream was observed in the reach in bar fridge at 47F. Open containers and tubs of various food products (tofu, shredded greens, etc.) Steve Novak may be reached at snovak@lehighvalleylive.com. -No sign or poster was posted at the hand washing sink in the employees restroom to remind food employees to wash their hands. 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. The city tells me I got to do it, I got to do it, he says. Inspections for bars, taverns, snack bars, food processors, food warehouses, health food stores, markets and permanent outdoor barbeques are also available. Some food not heated or stored at proper temperature. Food thermometers not available or accessible. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Food in walk-in not marked with date opened. They ran the gamut from the gross (roaches, mold) to the mundane (missing hair nets, mops stored incorrectly) and the odd (a wooden log in a kitchen). 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. 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. Roof leaks water in the customer dining area. (COMING SOON: THE LEHIGH VALLEY RESTAURANTS WITH NO HEALTH CODE VIOLATIONS IN 2018). A phone call to the corporate office was not returned by deadline. Food Safety Inspections for Retail Facilities with BI Visuals Business Intelligence (BI) report displaying detail and visuals for Retail facilities, inspections, and violations. Soap not available at handwash sink. That would had been a cause to immediately shut down the restaurant in my opinion.". -Raw shelled eggs stored directly above produce in the walk-in refrigerator. -Various kitchen knife blades, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. -Open employees beverage container were observed in kitchen and ware-washing areas, a food preparation area. 845 Linden ST Allentown, PA 18102. Soap must be available at hand washing sinks at all times. He added that the establishment is following procedures. Restaurant's response: Call for comment was disconnected. Gas utility was disconnected, so gas hot water heater was inoperable at time of inspection. "Every time that (health inspectors) come out, they always mark a couple violations.