Dirty dishes and a tip for the waitress sit on a diner counter.Tony Kurdzuk | NJ Advance Media file photo. 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. -Half & Half was held at 48 degrees F, in a small display cooler at the front counter, rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Address: 3205 S. Delaware Dr., Williams Township. Floor area of the food facility is extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning. Employee seen eating at work station adjacent to food prep bench. -Deli meats and cheeses and other prepared products that are kept for more than 24 hours are not being date marked. Remove the cans from use. Food must be protected by being fully covered when being stored. 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. of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection database, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. 1600 CEDAR CREST BLVD ALLENTOWN, PA 18104. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. *CORRECTED*. 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. "Sometimes (things are) out of our control, like every restaurant and every business.". The store owner was advised that the food products cannot be stored beneath toxic products. -Observed a shelf near the rear of the store where anti freeze and window washing fluid were stored above Ensure, a food product. Restaurant response: No response to a call or email by deadline. To read full reports on each inspection, visit https://www.pafoodsafety.pa.gov/Web/Inspection/PublicInspectionSearch.aspx. 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.". Deteriorated back door has gaps allowing potential access to insects and rodents. Checking one place in the morning when everything is "nice and neat" can be very different from an inspection during the "controlled chaos" of a diner's lunch rush. Address: 3317 Hamilton Blvd., South Whitehall Township. . Product was promptly reheated. Use this sink only for hand washing. 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." Provide documentation that can verify appropriate time in lieu of temperature practices are occurring. Response: Owner Vinny Carcari says many of the noted violations were minor and fixed on the spot, like telling workers to put on hats or flipping the takeout containers. Response: A person in charge said the problems have been fixed but wanted to talk with others before saying more. Dennys worked to correct all of the previous violations and passed the most recent inspection on December 2, 2019, the Dennys Corporate PR Team also said in response to an inquiry from lehighvalleylive.com. "Every time that (health inspectors) come out, they always mark a couple violations. Inspection notes: Black mold-like substance on inside walls of ice bins; employee seen eating breakfast in hibachi prep area; shrimp thawing in open colander; pooled drain water in kitchen area floor; not placing date on shellfish tag to indicate when shellfish removed. Sincerely, The Bureau of Food Safety & Laboratory Services Staff . Violation (s): 3. Inspections in the Lehigh Valley's two counties had a compliance rate of more than 93 percent in 2018, according to department statistics. LEHIGH COUNTY. Lozano said that overall he is very proud of his staff and location, both of which get good reviews online. That means they're working. He said exterminators are in at least once a month to make sure there are no pests still hanging around. Rewash this piece of equipment. Gap in rear door does not protect against insects or rodents. It is rare that health inspectors will immediately close a restaurant; that requires "an imminent risk to human health" like vermin or a sewer backup, Powers said. he asked. Counties Cutting blocks deeply scored and encrusted with black mold and mildew and dried food; black mold seen inside ice machine. Response: This location has closed since the 2019 inspections. To access the inspection reports you may have to change your computer's settings to allow pop-ups. 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. Intake-staff receive application materials at our reception area on the 16th Floor of the Labor and Industry Building. Ready-to-eat food stored in fridge not properly dated. 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. Date mark TCS foods. Corrected. 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. 32 Restaurants That Passed the First Inspection with ZERO violation. To read full reports on each inspection, visit. Follow him on Twitter @SteveNovakLVL and Facebook. Establishment Match By Name/Location -The person in charge/business owner failed to consult the City of Allentown (COA) prior to creating a prep space in the basement. 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. An individual inspection report may or may not be representative of the overall, long-term sanitation and food safety of a particular food facility. Do not store food directly on the floor.". -No sign or poster was posted at the hand washing sink in the employees restroom to remind food employees to wash their hands. The inspections cover restaurants, cafeterias, food markets, processors and other food establishments. Response: A message left for comment was not returned. All rights reserved (About Us). I'm in compliance.". That, Palmer says, shows that they're making progress. -Cooked chicken was stored on a shelf above the cooking equipment. Hands must be washed at the designated hand wash sink. Davis also has decades of experience with inspections conducted by the Easton Board of Health at his Pearly Bakers Alehouse. Inspectors will conduct routine examinations and follow-ups when required, but inspections can also be spurred by complaints. 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. Roof leaks water in the customer dining area. Inspection notes: Employee was observed going between cleaning and food preparation while wearing the same gloves; employee observed handling raw animal proteins then touching ready-to-eat foods while wearing the same gloves; bottled beverages stored in ice used as an ingredient in drinks; pizza stored in the kitchen beside the pizza oven without temperature control or records of cooking time or discard time; mop stored so that the head is stored directly on top of a box of bamboo skewers and condiment packages. Discard the milk. Thermometer was inactive, dirty and not easily found. Louie's Restaurant . 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. Rearrange these items. Or the mop sink needs splash guards, he noted. Inspection notes: A bird was observed entering through a propped-open door (it subsequently flew out); no detectable concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing solution at the three-bay sink; container of scallions found in the ice machine (ice used as an ingredient may not also be used as an exterior coolant); broken eggs shells were found in the bulk container of BBQ sauce, which was subsequently discarded; cooked rice scoop was stored in water at 100 degrees Fahrenheit, not in water maintained at or above 135 degrees, as required. The truth of the matter is that there was no contaminated or hazardous food found during the inspection! Post a sign at this hand sink. -Soap was not available at the handwash sink behind the deli case. |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. "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. 27 Restaurants That Passed the First Inspection with ZERO violation. Clean out the utensils and wash, rinse, and sanitize them in the three bay sink. Here is a . Food thermometers not available or easily accessible. Dismantle the slicer and clean and sanitize the entire slicer. Address: 4128 W. Tilghman St., South Whitehall Township. Lehigh County; State & Federal Representatives; City Budget; Home Rule Charter & Code; Comprehensive Annual Financial Report; . Established in 1753, Weisenberg is now home to some 5,000 residents. The inspections are meant to ensure customer safety in the food industry. "If you look at the responsiveness, we took things very seriously and are taking corrective action," he said. Stored food not properly dated. Mold and mildew under prep equipment, in walk-in cooler and beverage cooler. Welcome To Weisenberg Township. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Incomplete records showing when fish was frozen. Steve Novak may be reached at snovak@lehighvalleylive.com. Violations: Accumulation of dust and old food residue on the non-food contact surfaces of shelving in walk- in cooler. For more information on how the inspections are conducted, view a list of FAQs. Inspections for bars, taverns, snack bars, food processors, food warehouses, health food stores, markets and permanent outdoor barbeques are also available. -Several items, such as various house made sauces, were observed being stored, uncovered, in the main kitchen walk in cooler. -Severely dented, swollen, distressed canned items observed in dry storage room are and intended for use in the food facility. Chicken seen thawing in prep sink with no running water. Feb. 20, 2023: Inspection Completed - No Further Action: 6: 0: DOMINO'S 3883 Results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of July 29 to Aug. 4. . -Various kitchen knife blades, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. We have corrected everything, he said. Follow him on Twitter @KurtBresswein and Facebook. 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. "It's not fair to us that you guys just report the numbers," Draklellis said. Address: 1908 Walbert Ave., South Whitehall Township. throughout facility. "It's hard (for an inspector) to not find a violation. Corrected. 7801 GLENLIVET WEST DR Fogelsville, PA 18051. Food stored in walk-in cooler lacked dates or codes. Monitor food temperatures during hot holding. 7115 ROUTE 873 SLATINGTON, PA 18080. You can use the database to. Crab meat and lobster meat not labeled as imitation on menu. Most restaurants are revealed to have at least a few violations in a given year, a lot of them fairly minor. Restaurant's response: Nick, who did not provide a last name, insisted the violations were from "three years ago" not 2018 and was "not interested" in speaking to a reporter. -Prepared cakes in the second refrigerated display case are 48 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. They issued an emergency shut down of the restaurant,. Do not store knives in the space between tables. Hand wash sink are only to be used for hand washing. Response: An employee who answered the phone said they were too busy to address the inspection violations. Search by establishment type, name, hotel, inspection grade, address, city or zip code. At least once a year, these trained professionals scour professional kitchens for potential health issues, correcting as many as possible on the spot. Floor needs cleaning throughout kitchen.. -The coffee pot used for the retail sale of coffee was observed to be rinsed out in the mop sink. An accumulation of dried impacted food product build up on floors in walk in cooler, under hot line and other areas of the kitchen. One handwash sink overflowing with heavily soiled cotton towels, the other dry to the touch, indicating employees failing to wash hands prior to food production.. -Observed chicken, pastellios, and sausage being stored in the hot hold unit at 126F, 100F, & 101F, respectfully. Product must be thawed in a refrigerator or under cool running water that is 70F or below. Disclaimer: These records are sanitation and safety inspections conducted by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants on public food service establishments. Also, at the time of the inspection, violations are recorded but are often corrected on site prior to the inspector leaving the establishment. To read full reports on each inspection, visit. Observed beef, pork, chicken, & pastellios being stored at 49F, 50F, 49F, & 53F, respectfully. Chicken was reheated. Moldy cucumbers found in walk-in. Corrected. But they get corrected. Address: 1259 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Salisbury Township, Violations: 20 (still out of compliance as of Jan. 24). -The deli slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. 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. -Chicken was held at 110 degrees F, on a steam table, rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. "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. Corrected by voluntary disposal. -An open employee's beverage container was observed in a food preparation/serving area. "It's not as consistent a process as it's sometimes made out to be," Petropoulos said. Description: Floors throughout the facility are dirty, greasy and must be cleaned. "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. Address: 2555 Easton-Nazareth Road, Palmer Township. 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. You got to make sure you fix those things, and we did that right away, he said. ", Kelly McEwan | lehighvalleylive.com file photo. Disclaimer: According to the Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Laboratory Services division, inspections are a snapshot of the day and time of the inspection. A bucket of sanitizing solution was stored in the hand washing sink.. The food was still above 135F. 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. We keep working on it," said Metin, a manager who declined to provide a last name. 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. Corrected. Corrected. Description: Food employees improperly washing hands as evidenced by a lack of soap and hot water at the hand wash sink. Boxes of food stored on the floor in walk-in freezer. "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. All rights reserved (About Us). Employees not wearing hair restraints. Address: 1985 Brookside Road, Lower Macungie Township. 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. Results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of January 7-13. . Each inspection report is a "snapshot" of conditions present at the time of the inspection. Italiano Delite Inc. 1985 BROOKSIDE RD MACUNGIE, PA 18062 . A health inspector goes through a kitchen.Aristide Economopoulos | NJ Advance Media file photo. -Raw shelled eggs stored directly above produce in the walk-in refrigerator. These items included sea scallops at 50F, calamari at 47F, and duck confit at 49F. Fridge thermometer not available or accessible. Description: Mold buildup inside ice shield, also there is an unapproved metal screw in shield that is rusting and dripping rust into ice bin. Washing equipment observed with build up of filth and food residue and not cleaned before use. Grease and food buildup in pizza over racks; coagulated grease on the the floor under the fryer and on the hood filter above the fryer and pizza oven. 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. Many appliances that were in storage area and equipment that was not being used were also removed from the premises during this time period. Cooler discharge impacted by ice failing to provide any functional refrigeration.. 1. Our digital database of restaurant inspections is updated daily with the latest information on which Florida restaurants passed, failed and barely squeaked by. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Restaurant's response: Multiple calls were not returned by deadline. Inspection notes: Rodent bait left uncovered under a freezer in food prep area; worker did not wash hands after using the bathroom; egg rolls, chicken sitting out of refrigeration and too warm; shrimp thawing in container of standing water; raw chicken stored over broccoli.