Address: 7720 Main St., Upper Macungie Township. Response: An employee told a reporter to call the health department, not call the restaurant again and hung up. Corrected. Results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of March 25-31. . throughout facility. Response: A manager deferred to the corporate office, which did not return a call or email seeking comment. Susie's Shady Nook. Food stored on the floor in walk-in cooler and freezer. You got to make sure you fix those things, and we did that right away, he said. Address: 1801 Lehigh St., Allentown Violations: 21 Inspection notes: Improper use of rodenticide in dry storage area; food in walk-in and cooler on cook's line stored without covering; fridge. Find lehighvalleylive.com on Facebook. Fridge thermometer not available or accessible. REPEAT VIOLATION. -Prepared cakes in the second refrigerated display case are 48 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. 346 RIDGE AVE Allentown, PA 18102 Date: 10/11/19 Inspection Type: Complaint Compliance: Out Violation (s): 5 Comments: -Food Employee observed eating food in the hot service area. -The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. The restaurant was reopened for business the very next day. 845 Linden ST Allentown, PA 18102. If you wouldn't see that, that means they're not doing their job.". . Response: An employee who answered the phone said they were too busy to address the inspection violations. Sometimes that has to do with the age of the building or other unexpected delays, but Lozano said he and his staff plan to be make corrections more quickly following inspections. Additionally, a food employee reported placing a cutting board on top of the sink and using it as a work station. Food thermometers not available or easily accessible. "It's just some minor stuff. Response: This location has closed since the 2019 inspections. ", Rachel Sonnenshine | MLive.com file photo. Mops not hung to dry. of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection database. Gap in rear door does not protect against insects or rodents. -Dishes were observed in the hand wash sink along the service counter, indicating uses other than hand washing. ", Kelly McEwan | lehighvalleylive.com file photo. Display cooler not maintaining temperature. -A spray bottle of a cleaning solution and other items were in the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Description: Lack of active managerial control as identified in monitoring and holding of fresh cut leafy greens under refrigeration, failing to adequately clean and sanitize food contact surfaces as applicable and failing to wash hands as needed. Refrigeration unit is inoperative and failing to functionally maintain temperature. Buildup of dry food on various utensils. -Chicken was held at 110 degrees F, on a steam table, rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. All rights reserved (About Us). We have corrected everything, he said. 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. Peter Litos, the new owner, said he immediately addressed old problems like the location of the ice machine and food shelves. 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 2,000-square-foot store, managed by Brian's childhood best friend, Greg Sheton, is expected to employ about 15 people. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Inspections in the Lehigh Valley's two counties had a compliance rate of more than 93 percent in 2018, according to department statistics. "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. -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. 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. The device hidden in the bag's lining was a circular compound, about 3 inches in diameter, that had two fuses and powder concealed in wax paper and plastic wrap, according to the criminal complaint. Open containers and tubs of various food products (tofu, shredded greens, etc.) See which of your local eateries had violations last week. -Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the front counter/prep area. All managers are required to take a food safety class, he said. Hand wash sink are only to be used for hand washing. Response: A person in charge said the problems have been fixed but wanted to talk with others before saying more. Inspection notes: No detectable concentration of chlorine in the solution in which the wiping cloths were stored; individual was observed eating in the kitchen; paper towel dispenser at the hand sink at the front service counter was empty; cutting board was not sanitized after being washed; fruit flies were observed in the kitchen. Kitchen food cart, walk-in cooler floor both extremely dirty. Ceiling tile and duct tape loose and hanging above the cook line. -The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.. -The slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Ready-to-eat food stored in fridge not properly dated. Product must be thawed in a refrigerator or under cool running water that is 70F or below. 201, south. An ambient temperature of the refrigerator was observed at 53F. Items are to be rearranged on the shelf unit. The area restaurants with zero inspection violations were Zoomers Amusement Park Cafe, 17455 Summerlin Road, south Fort Myers; Five Guys Burgers & Fries, 16230 Summerlin Road No. Address: 1985 Brookside Road, Lower Macungie Township. Restaurant's response: Minor violations were corrected on site, owner Tony Petropoulos said. 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. Since then things are significantly different now that were fully staffed., Address: 4128 W. Tilghman St., South Whitehall Township, Description: Management lacking in food safety documentation, including license renewal and parasite destruction records for sushi fish. ", Jan Somma-Hammel | Staten Island Advance file photo, Address: 2880 Center Valley Road, Upper Saucon Township. Refrigerators, freezers, stoves and food preparation equipment, including working tables were also replaced with more updated and more efficient equipment and furnishings. 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. Date: 3/30/18. The Lehigh Valley restaurants with 20 or more total violations in 2019 are listed below in ascending order. Description: Employees were not washing their hands when switching tasks. Food thermometers not available or accessible. -Customer soda fountain nozzles, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and mold/slime-like build-up and was not clean to sight and touch. There are some things to note about the information listed below: A health inspector goes through a kitchen. -Several items, such as various house made sauces, were observed being stored, uncovered, in the main kitchen walk in cooler. Black mold-like residue on wash sink nozzle. The calls were not returned. Description: Candy given to customers after their meals is only labeled in Chinese. "I think we've kind of learned our lesson and hope to do better going forward," he said. They issued an emergency shut down of the restaurant,. Inspections for bars, taverns, snack bars, food processors, food warehouses, health food stores, markets and permanent outdoor barbeques are also available. Humane Society Police Officers Registry Compliance: Out. -Salami observed in the deli area, slimy to the touch / spoiled / moldy and is adulterated. 6299 ROUTE 309 STE 1B NEW TRIPOLI, PA 18066. Description: Food employees observed in hot line area refusing inspectors orders, not wearing proper hair restraints. Refrigerated food not properly dated. To read full reports on each inspection, visit https://www.pafoodsafety.pa.gov/Web/Inspection/PublicInspectionSearch.aspx. Lehigh Valley restaurant inspections: February 25-March 3 Results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of Feb. 25 to March 3. 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. public database of restaurant inspections, bacteria that can cause illness grows quickly, on the department's consumer protection page, Kurt Bresswein and Steve Novak | For lehighvalleylive.com. Problems that can't be immediately fixed will be given a deadline, usually a month or two, in which a surprise follow-up inspection will be conducted. -Refrigerated ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, is not being date marked. -The brush used for spreading the garlic oil was encrusted with old garlic and oil residue. Dirty dishes and a tip for the waitress sit on a diner counter.Tony Kurdzuk | NJ Advance Media file photo. -The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. -Soup was held at 57 degrees F, in the hot hold area, rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. "Please also note that at no point during 2018 was Torre ruled Out of Compliance with food safety standards: both our 7/25 inspection and our follow-up 8/9 inspection resulted in 'In Compliance' rulings for Torre. Description: Firm making various claims on menu (organic, antibiotic-free, gluten-free) and having no documentation to verify claim. Easily observable condensate dripping from greens keeper directly into sliced onion on sandwich station bain marie. Malodorous slime and ponding moisture under the the cutting block on the sandwich bain marie. Black mold on ice machine discharge chute. Any violations, no matter how minor, are noted on a report made publicly available on the Agriculture Department's website. Many appliances that were in storage area and equipment that was not being used were also removed from the premises during this time period. -Refrigerated ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the reach-in and walk-in coolers, is not being date marked. Description: Stored meat does not match invoices; some beef in freezer packed in plastic smiley face takeout bags. Ken Stevens | MLive.com file photoKen Stevens | MLive.com file photo, Address: 3779 Nicholas St., Palmer Township. Kelly McEwan | For lehighvalleylive.comKelly McEwan | For lehighvalleylive.com, Address: 7720 Main St. Unit 7, Upper Macungie Township. As of mid-January, there were only five restaurants closed statewide due to health issues, she said. -The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils did not reach 160 degrees F during the sanitizing cycle of the high temperature dishwasher. "It's really not a big deal if the lid on the bucket of spaghetti wasn't put back on right away, is it?" 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. Clean out the utensils and wash, rinse, and sanitize them in the three bay sink. Employees not wearing hair restraints. Gray mold buildup on fan guards in walk-in cooler. Address: 4527 Route 309, North Whitehall Township. Counties Response: Owner Jonathan Davis said hes run Muellers for five years and 2019 was the first time he ran into trouble with inspections, and also notes he had a new inspector from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture who came from inspecting meatpacking plants in Philadelphia. -Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required at the salad prep station. Gap in rear door could allow access for insects or rodents. January 27, 2023 Harrisburg, PA - Today, Acting Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced $200,000 in grants to three agriculture nonprofits to fund projects ai. Aristide Economopoulos | NJ Advance Media file photo, Rachel Sonnenshine | MLive.com file photo, Tony Kurdzuk | NJ Advance Media file photo, More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23, Kurt Bresswein | For lehighvalleylive.com, app searchable by restaurant name, city or ZIP code. Food in walk-in not marked with date opened. -No sign or poster was posted at the hand washing sink in the employees restroom to remind food employees to wash their hands. Observed that at 3 different hand washing sinks (buffet, kitchen, and employee bathroom) there were no paper towels present for employee use. Dead cockroaches were observed near water heater and also in the back paper goods storage room.. "If you look at the responsiveness, we took things very seriously and are taking corrective action," he said. throughout facility; several food products in the ice cream area, kitchen, walk-in cooler area stored open with no covering; observed kitchen cooking equipment with encrusted grease and soil accumulation. 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. Floor area of the food facility is extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning. Post a sign at this hand sink. Address: 233 N. Route 100, Upper Macungie Township. -Raw chicken and beef were stored above produce in the left downstairs walk in cooler. In addition, the Allentown Health Bureau investigates complaints of food-borne illness and adulterated food products in Allentown facilities. Restaurant's response: Call for comment was disconnected. Visit the Restaurant Inspections Search webpage to begin your search. Restaurant's response: Fast food franchises can be different from other restaurants because they go through more inspections -- not just the health department, but also from the franchise organization and corporate, said Doug Bishop, director of operations for the 11-restaurant franchise that includes this Hamilton Boulevard McDonald's. Located in beautiful Northwestern Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, Weisenberg Township is 26.8 square miles of mostly rural, rolling hills. 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. -Raw proteins such as pork belly and beef steaks were stored above ready to eat products in the refrigerator units. Foods not stored at appropriate temperature. The exhaust fan unit that is above the cooking bank is laden with oil, grease, and food debris. In the room that is used to store sauces, in the rear of the store, numerous ceiling tiles were stained from water leaking from apartment above. *CORRECTED*. Date: 10/15/18. -Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the display cooler, is not being date marked. To minimize the risk of foodborne illness, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) conducts routine inspections of supermarkets, grocery stores, convenience stores, coffee shops, bakeries, retail meat markets, seafood markets, juice and smoothie bars, bottled water plants, ice and water vending machines, food Walk-in cooler fan guards are extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning. Mops not hung to dry. Evidence of roach feces on walls on food boxes, etc. -Pizza sauces, various cut vegetables, raw shrimp and raw chicken containers stored in bain marie equipment on the cook lines are being stored open with no covering. Anything more serious, like a problem with the dishwasher, was addressed quickly. Restaurant's response: A general manager did not answer multiple calls to his cellphone for comment. And sometimes they can correct health inspectors' findings: Bishop said the violation for cheese being out too long didn't take into account that McDonald's cheese is made differently from cheeses more commonly available. The full inspection report is available from that same screen. Response: Employees said a manager could talk about inspections, but that person did not return calls for comment. -Food Employee observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. Wash hands prior to donning single use gloves. (AGF / UIG via Getty Images). Health inspectors said they visited the Club At Westminster, 2199 Berkley Way, Lehigh Acres, on Jan. 3 and found evidence of roaches. 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." -Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation. -The handwash sink located in the deli area does not have water at a temperature of at least 100 degrees F. -Soda machine nozzles, a food contact surface, was observed to have food and mold-like residue and was not clean to sight and touch. 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. Corrected, -Observed 3 handwash sinks with empty towels dispensers in the Bakery Dept. -The person in charge/business owner failed to consult the City of Allentown (COA) prior to creating a prep space in the basement. Mold and mildew under prep equipment, in walk-in cooler and beverage cooler. 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. 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. Corrected. Address: 1259 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Salisbury Township, Violations: 20 (still out of compliance as of Jan. 24). Steve Novak may be reached at snovak@lehighvalleylive.com. Silicon glue and WD-40 were observed in the active kitchen area stored next to to-go containers and above food product. Foods not stored at proper temperatures. Reheat the chicken to 165F immediately. 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. 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. 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. That means they're working. 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.". Chicken was reheated. The Allentown Health Bureau licenses and inspects all retail food establishments in the City of Allentown including restaurants, caterers, markets, convenience stores, clubs, mobile food vehicles, temporary food stands, non-profit food facilities, churches, food banks, food vending machines and anywhere food is sold or distributed to the end consumer. From diners to dives, high-end restaurants to fast food -- no one escapes the eye of the health inspector. Inspections are overseen by the. Soap must be available at hand washing sinks at all times. Source: Pennsylvania Dept. Search by establishment type, name, hotel, inspection grade, address, city or zip code. Moldy cucumbers found in walk-in. 32 Restaurants That Passed the First Inspection with ZERO violation Feb. 16, 2023 THE EAGLE'S NEST RESTAURANT (None) Feb. 16, 2023 JORDAN'S WINE BAR & CELLAR (12901 MCGREGOR BLVD UNIT 14). Dessert cooler not maintaining temperature. Description: Kitchen walls, equipment, storage containers, tables were found not to be clean. Employee handling chicken with latex rubber gloves, not disposal gloves. -Various cut vegetables and sandwich toppings in the cook line bain marie area stored open with no covering. Corrected. Lehighvalleylive.com staff writer Sara K. Satullo contributed to this report. 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. -Chicken was observed thawing in standing water in the 3 bay sink, which is not an approved thawing method. -Pork loin was observed thawing at room temperature on top of the refrigerator in the dish room, which is not an approved thawing method. "It's hard (for an inspector) to not find a violation. Saucon Valley Country Club main clubhouse, 2050 SAUCON VALLEY RD BETHLEHEM, PA 18015. This room was not proposed /existing at the time of the opening inspection. Why one board member is criticizing process, New Jersey trooper shooting suspect caught, departments statewide inspection database, https://www.pafoodsafety.pa.gov/Web/Inspection/PublicInspectionSearch.aspx, Pennsylvania Dept. "I guess it's their job. -The deli slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Container of raw meat stored in contact with cheese container and above cilantro; containers of plantains and green bananas were stored on the floor. Response: A manager says that his restaurant has complied with everything the city has required. You can use the database to. 7115 ROUTE 873 SLATINGTON, PA 18080. Do not store knives in the space between tables. Description: Wood log in kitchen being used with a cutting board as a prep table. Employee seen touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Kurt Bresswein may be reached at kbresswein@lehighvalleylive.com. stored directly on walk-in cooler floor. At least once a year, these trained professionals scour professional kitchens for potential health issues, correcting as many as possible on the spot. The Inspection Details can be accessed by clicking on the name of the food facility. A phone call to the corporate office was not returned by deadline. Address: 2960 Center Valley Parkway, Upper Saucon Township. Response: A manager deferred to the owners son, who did not return a call for comment. Label all food with the name of the food and the date on which it was prepared. Also, at the time of the inspection, violations are recorded but are often corrected on the spot prior to the inspector leaving the facility." Follow him on Twitter @KurtBresswein and Facebook. Do not allow hot food to remain at room temperature. -Steaks are served raw or undercooked to the customers request; however, a written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer. Corrected. 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). -Raw shelled eggs stored directly above produce in the walk-in refrigerator. . Health inspectors conducted more than 3,700 assessments of 3,000 food-service facilities in the Lehigh Valley in 2019, uncovering 8,000 violations. Paper towel are to remain stocked at all hand wash sinks. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Description: Floors throughout the facility are dirty, greasy and must be cleaned. Here are the results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of Oct. 28 to Nov. 3. LEHIGH COUNTY. "That's one of the things with the public that when you say, 'Oh you have a number of violations,' then people say, 'Oh this isn't a safe place to eat.' 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. Remove the beans and place them into a walk-in cooler. These items included sea scallops at 50F, calamari at 47F, and duck confit at 49F. Corrected. Refrigerated food stored more than 24 hours not marked with dates. Place fried items on an alternative surface to absorb the oil. 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. Corrected. I understand why they do it. To read full reports on each inspection, visit. Floor drain basins under warewashing and soda fountain, and ice cream area are moldy, slimy and need cleaning. Food workers not wearing hair restraints. "This business is my livelihood. -Food Employee observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. ", (SEE THE 2017 RESTAURANT VIOLATIONS LIST). Address: 2429 Nazareth Road, Palmer Township, Address: 848 Nazareth Pike, Lower Nazareth Township. Our digital database of restaurant inspections is updated daily with the latest information on which Florida restaurants passed, failed and barely squeaked by. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Address: 4783 W. Tlighman St., South Whitehall Township. 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). |Login, City of Allentown - 435 Hamilton Street - 610-439-5999, Authorities, Boards, Commissions & Councils, Allentown Volunteer Medical Reserve Corps (AVMRC), Sexually Transmitted Disease/HIV Prevention, Non-profit Temporary Food & Distribution Application, Pop-up & Seasonal Temporary Food Application, Food Service Violation Ticket Appeal Request. I definitely see where theyre coming from with all this, but we still think theyre being a little anal. 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. Here are the results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of Feb. 16-22. A temperature of 146F was registered on a maximum registering thermometer. And that may not be true," he said. Corrected. -Warm beans with temperatures ranging from 96-116F were placed into a hot holding cabinet instead of a walk-in cooler. Corrected by voluntary disposal. Two doors have gaps that dont protect against insects and rodents. Cooler discharge impacted by ice failing to provide any functional refrigeration.. 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.
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