The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a "risk-based" inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers.
The following inspection reports were completed Jan. 3-9.
Amelia's Grocery Outlet, 1951 Lincoln Highway East, Jan. 4. No violations.
Arch Street Center, 223 W. Orange St., Jan. 9. Food contact surface of can opener is not smooth, easily cleanable and/or resistant to pitting, cracking or scratching. In addition, maintain, clean and sanitize blade and area that surrounds can opener. Customer self-service single-use tableware is not displayed in a manner so that only the handles are touched by customers.
Arigato Japanese Steak House Seafood & Sushi Bar, 2270 Lincoln Highway East, Jan. 4. A food employee was observed touching fish at sushi bar, a ready-to-eat food, with bare hands. Observed food tray stored directly on the floor in freezer area rather than six inches off of the floor as required. Customer self-service single-use tableware is not displayed in a manner so that only the handles are touched by customers.
Auntie Anne's, 1201 Park City Center, Jan. 4. No violations.
Bavarian Pretzel Bakery, 701 Park City Center, Jan. 4. Remove dust from vents.
Beulah's Candyland 2, 955 N. State St., Ephrata, Jan. 6. No violations.
Brother's International Foods, 806 S. Duke St., Jan. 6. Women's restroom is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins.
Carlos and Charlies, 2309 Columbia Ave., Jan. 4. The person in charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Food employees observed donning single-use gloves without a prior hand wash. Observed an employee drinking in the food prep area. Raw eggs stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected. Food utensils in the food prep area observed stored in a container of water which is not maintained at 135 F. Observed tongs being hung on oven doors. Observed wet wiping cloths in the food prep area not being stored in sanitizer solution. Cardboard being used on a shelf to sit pots and pans on, making it not easily cleanable. Heavy accumulation of static dust and black residue on the baffles over the cook line. Mechanical warewashing equipment observed with buildup of filth and food residue, and not cleaned before use and frequently throughout the day. Observed heavy accumulation of old food residue on the inside and outside of the potato slicer. Observed old food residue on the can opener. Observed black residue inside the soda nozzles. Observed static dust and grease accumulation on racks for storage and on the portable fan in the food prep area. Floor in the food prep area at the cooking line is made of tile and is cracked, and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface.
Chili's No. 1179, 1525 Manheim Pike, Jan. 3. The person in charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Food employee observed donning single-use gloves without a prior hand wash. Food employee observed in the food prep area, wearing jewelry on hands or arms. An employee's open beverage container was observed in the food prep area. Food employees eating in the food prep area as evidenced by observed partially-consumed food in the food prep area. Food employees observed in food prep area not wearing proper hair restraints such as nets, hats or beard covers. A food employee was observed touching rolls, a ready-to eat-food, with bare hands. Food dispensing utensil in food at the baine maries, observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Observed in-use knives stored between table edges or between tables, areas not easily cleaned and sanitized. Observed wet wiping cloths in the food prep area not being stored in sanitizer solution. Observed food stored directly on the floor in the walk-in freezer,rather than six inches off of the floor as required. Shrimp observed thawing in standing water in a cambro, which is not an approved thawing method. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Large cambros stored wet and greasy on the clean utensil rack. Clean dish racks observed stored on the floor in the dishwashing area. Single-service items stored with food contact surface exposed. Observed large amount of customer sodas and ice dumped into designated hand sink in the food prep area. Mops are not being hung to air dry.
Collazo Family Restaurant, 352 E. New St., Jan. 4. No violations.
Diane's Deli, 317 Newport Road, Leola, Jan. 4. Single-service items stored with food contact surface exposed. Corrected.
DiBlasi's Sandwich Shop, 328 Main St., Denver, Jan. 5. Internal temperature of seafood soup hot-held for an hour measured 121 F. Bain marie cutting board is highly creviced. Correct so that it is a smooth, easily cleanable surface.
Donegal Masonic Hall Association, 710 Anderson Ferry Road, Mount Joy, Jan. 4. No violations.
Dutch Country Deli, 2 W. Grant St., Jan. 6. No violations.
Flame Burgers, 101 Church St., Jan. 4. No violations.
Friendly Greek No. 1, 549 New Holland Ave., Jan. 6. Remove dust from ceiling and fans throughout facility and maintain.
Froots, 142 Park City Center, Jan. 4. Extermination to be performed to eliminate fruit flies, and documentation to be sent to health division.
Golden Mart, 2270 New Holland Pike, Jan. 5. Observed consumer self-service display of hotdogs without sneeze guards or other effective protection. Observed black residue inside the soda nozzles and on the drop plate of the ice maker. Corrected. Tableware for customer self-service is not displayed so that only handles are touched by consumers and employees. Exit door located in the food prep area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents and other animals.
Hess Express No. 38429, Route 72, Manheim, Jan. 4. No violations.
Hot Z Pizza, 4031 Columbia Ave., Columbia, Jan. 4. The person in charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Food employees observed donning single-use gloves without a prior hand wash. Observed food stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler and freezer and on the steps to the basement rather than six inches off of the floor as required. Tomato sauce cooling on the floor of the food prep area was not cooled from 135 F to 70 F in two hours and/or from 135 F to 41 F within six hours after preparation. Condiments with labeling that states "refrigerate after opening" were left out at room temperature. Observed static dust on the fan guards in the walk-in cooler. Observed drips on the fire suppression line over cook line. Mechanical warewashing equipment does not have a manufacturer data plate with operation specifications. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature dishwasher was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. Observed pink and black residue inside the soda gun at the bar. Observed knives being stored in a wooden block. Mops are not being hung to air dry.
Jim Neidermyer Poultry & Eggs, 955 N. State St., Ephrata, Jan. 6. Observed dust adhering to baffles.
Kiefer's Smoked Meats, 955 N. State St., Ephrata, Jan. 6. No violations.
Lily's on Main, 124 E. Main St., Ephrata, Jan. 4. Bread crumb container and bulk ingredient containers in both storage room and kitchen are not labeled with the common name of the food. Raw shell eggs are used in caesar salad dressing rather than pasteurized eggs, and with no consumer advisory posted on brunch menu as required. Tongs found stored on stove handle. Consumer advisory on brunch and lunch menus is stated incompletely. Glass dessert cups are being stored on a paper-like material which is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Observed several highly scored cutting boards. Resurface or replace. Can opener blade and one stored knife were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Static dust observed in the interior of hood and on ansul system.
Linda's Fudge & Pretzels, 2710 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand, Jan. 3. No violations.
Luciano's Pizza, 1274 Millersville Pike, Jan. 6. Food employees observed in the food prep area not wearing proper hair restraints such as nets or hats. A food employee was observed touching sandwich rolls and cheese, ready-to-eat foods, with bare hands. Bulk food ingredient storage containers in the food prep area are not labeled with the common name of the food. Observed in-use knives stored between top and bottom ovens, an area not easily cleaned and sanitized. Observed wet wiping cloths in the food prep area not being stored in sanitizer solution. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Single-service utensils stored with food contact surface exposed. No sign or poster posted at the hand sink in the women's restroom to remind food employees to wash their hands.
Lyndon City Line Diner, 1370 Manheim Pike, Jan. 4. The person in charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Food employee observed changing tasks that may have contaminated hands without a proper handwash in between. Food employee observed donning single-use gloves without a prior hand wash. An employee's open beverage container was observed in the food prep area. Corrected. Food employees observed in the food prep area not wearing proper hair restraints such as nets or hats. A food employee was observed touching cheese, a ready-to-eat food, with bare hands. Corrected. Observed wet wiping cloths in the food prep area not being stored in sanitizer solution. Observed food stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler and freezer and out in the storage area rather than six inches off of the floor as required. Observed food employees wiping hands on aprons/towels. Fish and scallops were held at 71 F in the food prep area rather than 41 F or below as required. Items were voluntarily discarded. Observed heavy accumulation of static dust on baffles over the cooking line. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Observed old food residue on the underside of the milkshake mixer. Observed old food residue on the underside of the large Hobart mixer. Clean dish racks observed stored on the floor in the dishwashing area. Single-service items stored with food contact surface exposed. Corrected. Lids left open on all outdoor storage refuse bins. Floor tiles in the food prep area and the dishwashing area are cracked or broken and are not a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Rear door located in the back of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents and other animals. Observed personal clothing on bread rack. Mops are not being hung to air dry.
McDonald's No. 01956, 1829 Oregon Pike, Jan. 5. Raw eggs stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected. Loose/torn rubber door gaskets observed on the freezer unit in the back kitchen area. Observed grease and old food residue on meat-holding trays and tongs. No sign or poster posted at the hand sink in the front food prep area and in the women's restroom to remind food employees to wash their hands.
McDonald's No. 12963, 711 Lancaster Road, Manheim, Jan. 5. Raw eggs stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected. Observed wet wiping cloths in the food prep area not being stored in sanitizer solution. Corrected. Observed grease and old food residue on the racks for fried product. Corrected. Mops are not being hung to air dry. Corrected.
Ming Court Buffet, 1858 Fruitville Pike, Jan. 3. No violations.
O&J Deli Grocery No. 2, 101 Pearl St., Jan. 5. No violations.
Pasta Plus, 955 N. State St., Ephrata, Jan. 6. No violations.
Peter Piper's Pickles, 955 N. State St., Ephrata, Jan. 6. Hand sink is being used to rinse off pickle lids and tongs. Spoke to operator who will wash, rinse and sanitize at another location.
RJ Venture Inc. (Sunoco), 1204 Lititz Pike, Jan. 6. Raw eggs stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected. Hot dogs were held at 115 F on the grill rather than 135 F or above as required.
Rachel's Café & Creperie, 309 N. Queen St., Jan. 3. No violations.
Raub's Stand No. 1, 955 N. State St., Ephrata, Jan. 6. Food handler donned gloves without first washing hands.
Sa La Thai, 337 N. Queen St., Jan. 3. No violations.
Sabor Criollo, 802 S. Duke St., Jan. 5. Lights are not shielded or shatterproof over the food prep area.
Sandwich Factory II, The, 2520 Lititz Pike, Jan. 3. The person in charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Six pints of milk out of code date. Food in the baine maries was held at 52 F rather than 41 F or below as required. The potentially hazardous foods were moved to the bottom of the baine marie where the temperature is 38 F. Observed non-stick coating peeling off the food contact surface of the Cuban press. Observed heavy accumulation of static dust on the fins of the walk-in cooler fans. Observed deeply scored cutting boards at the large baine marie not resurfaced or discarded as required. Observed old food residue inside the potato slicer. Observed old food residue inside the ham slicer. Observed old food residue on the underside of the Hobart mixer and in the microwave. Lights are not shielded or shatterproof in the walk-in cooler. No sign or poster posted at the hand sinks in the food prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Mops are not being hung to air dry.
Shamrock Café, 312 W. Walnut St., Jan. 3. No violations.
Sheetz No. 269, Oregon Pike, Brownstown, Jan. 4. The quaternary ammonia concentration being dispensed in the three-bay warewash sink was 400 ppm, rather than 200 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions.
Smiley's Deli & Food Mart, 402 N. Duke St., Jan. 3. No violations.
Stauffer's of Kissel Hill No. 3, 301 Rohrerstown Road, Jan. 3. Observed knives being stored between the bottom of ham slicers and tables in the deli area. Corrected. Observed static dust on baffles over cooking area in the seafood department.
Suburban Food Service Commissary, 251 Old Leacock Road, Gordonville, Jan. 9. The water temperature of the wash compartment of the manual warewashing equipment was 70 F rather than not less than 110 F as required. No hot water under pressure. Hole in roof, water leaking into facility by office.
Sukho Thai Restaurant, 398 Harrisburg Ave., Jan. 4. No violations.
Taj Mahal, 2080 Bennett Ave., Jan. 5. Food employees observed in the food prep area not wearing proper hair restraints such as nets or hats. Metal souffle plate used instead of a scoop in the rice. Rice was held at 122 F in the food prep area rather than 135 F or above as required. Rice was voluntarily discarded. Corrected. Observed food residue on the Hobart mixer and in the microwave. Corrected.
Thorn Hill Vineyards, 1945 Fruitville Pike, Jan. 5. The digital thermometer on the refrigerator is not accurate. Person in charge will provide an accurate thermometer.
Two Cousins Pizza and Italian Ristorante, 1215 N. Reading Road, Stevens, Jan. 5. Cardboard lining bottom shelf next to bain marie.
Two Cousins Pizza Restaurant, 4207 Oregon Pike, Ephrata, Jan. 4. Tongs stored on stove handle. Internal temperature of hot-held beef, held for an hour, measured 120 F. Bain marie cutting board is highly scored and needs to be resurfaced or replaced.
Turkey Hill No. 015, 2921 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street, Jan. 4. No violations.
Turkey Hill No. 037, 300 Main St., Denver, Jan. 5. No violations.
Turkey Hill No. 039, 106 S. 7th St., Akron, Jan. 3. No violations.
Turkey Hill No. 078, Village and Lampeter roads, Lampeter, Jan. 9. Static dust accumulation on ceiling of walk in cooler. Floor area by walk-in freezer has debris buildup.
Turkey Hill No. 185, 14 N. State St., Brownstown, Jan. 3. Soda machine nozzles were not clean to sight and touch.
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