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Lehigh Valley restaurant inspections: October 1-7

Morning Call - 10/13/2017

Oct. 13--Here are the results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of October 1 to October 7.

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 inspections cover restaurants, cafeterias, food markets, processors and other food establishments. To read full reports on each inspection, visit https://www.pafoodsafety.pa.gov/Web/Inspection/PublicInspectionSearch.aspx

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. 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.

Disclaimer: According to the Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Laboratory Services division, "inspections are a 'snapshot' of the day and time of the inspection. 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.

LEHIGH COUNTY

Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches

1042 MILL CREEK RD UNIT 32 Allentown, PA 18106

Date: 10/5/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-The quaternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0 ppm, rather than 200 ppm as stated on the manufacturers use directions. Corrected onsite.

Chic Fil A

6379 Hamilton BLVD ALLENTOWN, PA 18106

Date: 10/4/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Old food residue, and a spatula were observed in the handwash sink, next to the dough table indicating uses other than handwashing. Corrected onsite.

Parkland High School

2700 N CEDAR CREST BLVD ALLENTOWN, PA 18104

Date: 10/4/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Lettuce, carrots, celery, onions were being held at 54.3 °F, in the left side salad bar, rather than 41°F or below as required. Corrected onsite.

Primo Hoagies

1403 cedar crest BLVD Allentown, PA 18104

Date: 10/4/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-There is an observable pink slime like build up on the ice chute of the Hoshizaki Ice Builder (Pepsi customer service soft drink machine). Corrected onsite.

Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza

750 KROCKS RD STE 208 Allentown, PA 18106

Date: 10/3/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 3

Inspector Comments:

-Chicken wings were observed in the front prep area stored with pans stacked on the chicken, and also open with no covering. Corrected onsite.

-There is observable old food product on the Chefmate meat slicer. Corrected onsite.

-Ice cubes were observed observed in the bar handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing. Corrected onsite.

BJ Restaurant & Brew House

665 N KROCKS RD Allentown, PA 18106

Date: 10/3/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-The Hobart meat slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected onsite.

Parkland Springhouse Middle School

1200 SPRINGHOUSE RD ALLENTOWN, PA 18104

Date: 10/3/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Lettuce, cheese, carrots, at both salad bars held at 56 °F, rather than 41°F or below as required. Corrected onsite.

Starlite Diner

233 N ROUTE 100 FOGELSVILLE, PA 18051

Date: 10/3/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Open employee beverage containers were observed in various food preparation areas in the kitchen. Corrected.

-Working container (spray bottle) in the salad bar prep area, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, was not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.

Jewish Day School of the Lehigh Valley

2313 W PENNSYLVANIA ST ALLENTOWN, PA 18104

Date: 10/2/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Yogurt was held at 60.0 °F, in the serving line, rather then less then 45*F as required. Corrected onsite.

Mi Chongs

3100 W TILGHMAN ST ALLENTOWN, PA 18104

Date: 10/2/17

Inspection Type: Follow-up

Compliance: Out

Violation(s): 6

Inspector Comments:

-The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.

-Various foods such as cooked chicken and pork, and other various stocks stored in the walk in cooler are not code dated.

-Food Facility has packaged food which is not labeled as required.

-Observed frozen flounder in the freezer stored open with no covering.

-Breaded Chicken was held at 80 °F, on a prep table, rather than 41°F or below as required.

-Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing.

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY

Gulf Express

2900 Easton Ave Bethlehem, PA 18017

Date: 10/5/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Paper towel dispenser was empty at the hand wash sink in the back food prep area. Corrected.

Braveheart Highland Pub

430 MAIN ST HELLERTOWN, PA 18055

Date: 10/3/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Basement area ice dispenser unit interior ice shield lip has a build-up of pink mold like residue.

-Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the hot line hand wash sink, indicating uses other than hand washing.

Saylor's & Co.

1105 MAIN ST HELLERTOWN, PA 18055

Date: 10/3/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-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 customer self service cold hold unit, is not being date marked.

River View Country Club/Villa on the Green

1 RIVERVIEW PL REAR EASTON, PA 18040

Date: 10/2/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: Out

Violation(s): 5

Inspector Comments:

-The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.

-Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the refrigerator unit, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.

-Ice dispenser interior lip shielding has a build-up of black mold like residue.

-Old food like residue, dishes and utensils observed in the hot line hand wash sink, indicating uses other than hand washing.

-No sign or poster posted at the hand wash sink in the hot line area to remind food employees to wash their hands.

Riverview Golf & Country Club (Sandtrap)

1 RIVERVIEW PL EASTON, PA 18040

Date: 10/2/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: Out

Violation(s): 6

Inspector Comments:

-The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.

-Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the freezer unit , and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.

-Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food.

-Hot line area ice dispenser unit interior ice shield lip has a build-up of black mold like residue.

-The hand wash sink in the front counter service area was blocked by a recycle container, and not accessible at all times for employee use.

-No sign or poster posted at the hand wash sink in the hot line area to remind food employees to wash their hands.

Source: Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection database

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