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Lehigh Valley restaurant inspections: November 5-11

Morning Call - 11/17/2017

Nov. 17--Here are the results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of November 5 to 11.

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.

Upper Saucon Social Quarters

4900 LANARK RD CENTER VALLEY, PA 18034

Date: 11/08/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Observed old food debris on the back blade of the slicer. Corrected.

Star Hose Fire Co. #1

7748 PENN ST EMERALD, PA 18080

Date: 11/07/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Observed two containers of beef broth stored directly on the floor in the walk in cooler , rather than six inches off of the floor as required.

-Observed a small amount of a pink-mold like substance on the interior metal divider of the ice machine, a food contact surface

Burger Shack

2011 N 1ST AVE WHITEHALL, PA 18052

Date: 11/06/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Prepackaged food is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, and distributed by statement. This is a repeat violation.

Egypt Star Bakery

2225 MACARTHUR RD WHITEHALL, PA 18052

Date: 11/06/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Prepackaged food is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts.

Lily Grill Seafood Sushi and Bar

1908 WALBERT AVE Allentown, PA 18104

Date: 11/06/17

Inspection Type: Complaint

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Chicken, rice, and cooked sweet potatoes, in the Walk in Freezer, and Cooler stored open with no covering. Corrected onsite.

Old Country Buffet

1245 WHITEHALL MALL WHITEHALL, PA 18052

Date: 11/06/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Observed open employee beverage containers in the kitchen area. Corrected

Trexler Plaza Truck Stop

5829 TILGHMAN ST ALLENTOWN, PA 18104

Date: 11/06/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: Out

Violation(s): 4

Inspector Comments:

-A piece of beef was observed thawing, sitting on a tray, in the dry storage room. Corrected onsite.

-8, Quart Plastic containers of Lehigh Valley 2% milk were observed being offered for public sale. Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the Walk in Cooler, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.

-Prepackaged sandwiches and soups are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, food allergen, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts(if applicable)

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

Bella Pizza

2509 WILLOW PARK RD Bethlehem, PA 18020

Date: 11/09/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-The hand-wash sink located in the kitchen area does not have water at a temperature of at least 100°F. A temporary sanitizing hand dip was created during this inspection and owner called plumber.

Martocci Capobianco

141-143 GARIBALDI AVE PO BOX 426 ROSETO, PA 18013

Date: 11/09/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Pink residue observed on the interior of the ice machine at the Bar.**CORRECTED**

Terra Cafe

321 NORTHAMPTON ST EASTON, PA 18042

Date: 11/07/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: Out

Violation(s): 4

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.

-Milk, pastilillos and vegetable pies were held at 58°F, in the deli case, rather than 41°F or below as required. Discard all time/temperature for safety foods immediately.

-A black mold like substance was observed on the inside of the ice machine. Discard the ice and clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine.

-Soiled wiping cloths were stored in the hand washing sink. Remove the cloths. This sink shall be used only for hand washing and must be available for use at all times.

Nazareth American Hotel

202 S MAIN ST NAZARETH, PA 18064

Date: 11/06/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Black residue observed on the interior of the ice machine.**CORRECTED**

Oriental Gourmet LLC

3614 ROUTE 378 BETHLEHEM, PA 18015

Date: 11/6/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Observed the interior metal cylinder of the meat grinder, a food contact surface, had a build up of old food debris. Corrected.

-The hand wash sink in the employee's restroom is not in operation; water was shut off during this inspection. The hand wash sink in the three bin sink area and back food prep area was blocked by crushed soda cans and a rolling rack and paper towel dispenser was empty. Corrected.

Rip Van Winkle's Pub

3700 NICHOLAS ST EASTON, PA 18045

Date: 11/06/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Observed a black residue on the interior of the ice machine.**CORRECTED**

Source: Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection database

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