Food stored on the floor in walk-in cooler and freezer. Refrigerators, freezers, stoves and food preparation equipment, including working tables were also replaced with more updated and more efficient equipment and furnishings. 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. Chicken seen thawing in prep sink with no running water. -The deli slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected by replacing vegetables with cut ones in the refrigerator, and placing these back into walk-in as they have been just placed into cooler. There was nothing major," said manager Pete Venardos, noting violations were addressed "within a week. Walk-in cooler shelves lined with cardboard inhibiting the air flow circulation. Some fish and imitation seafood are misbranded. Remove the beans and place them into a walk-in cooler. Address: 4527 Route 309, North Whitehall Township. -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. Correct this practice immediately. 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.". 845 Linden ST Allentown, PA 18102. (COMING SOON: THE LEHIGH VALLEY RESTAURANTS WITH NO HEALTH CODE VIOLATIONS IN 2018). Remove all items from this sink immediately. So, with that safety in mind, we once again dove into the Agriculture Department's public database of restaurant inspections to see how the Lehigh Valley's eateries fared in 2018. 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. -An open employee's beverage container was observed in a food preparation/serving area. -Items were observed to be out of temperature in the pull out drawers below the bain marie units along the cook line. Contact The COA Dept of Building Standards for further instruction. The calls were not returned. Check out the latest inspection report on restaurants and retail food facilities across the state. -Various cut vegetables food was held at between 47 and 51 degrees F, in the front counter area, rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. All violations were corrected within 48 hours," owner John Pittas said by email. These items included sea scallops at 50F, calamari at 47F, and duck confit at 49F. He says corporate provided documentation for the menu and other corrections were implemented quickly. Refrigerated food stored more than 24 hours not marked with dates. 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. Corrected. Description: A roach was observed walking on a food preparation table in the facility. Hand sink falling off wall. None of them were in the Lehigh Valley. Fridge thermometer not available or accessible. But they get corrected. -Roach infestation both live and dead and observed on counters, bain marie and various equipment. And that may not be true," he said. 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 Food prep workers not wearing hair/beard nets or hats. -Knives were stored in between prep tables. -Several Food products in the ice cream area, kitchen, walk in cooler area stored open with no covering. Restaurant's response: "The Schnecksville Diner had its regular scheduled inspection in December of 2018 and was out of compliance. Description: Stored meat does not match invoices; some beef in freezer packed in plastic smiley face takeout bags. he asked. 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. Black mold-like residue on wash sink nozzle. 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. ", (SEE THE 2017 RESTAURANT VIOLATIONS LIST). Hand wash sinks can only be used for hand washing. I understand why they do it. -Soups were not cooled from 135 degrees F to 41 degrees F within 6 hours, after preparation. Address: 2960 Center Valley Parkway, Upper Saucon Township. 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. of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection database, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Restaurant's response: A general manager did not answer multiple calls to his cellphone for comment. 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. Paper towel are to remain stocked at all hand wash sinks. Restaurant inspections are now available online from 2005 to the present. Our digital database of restaurant inspections is updated daily with the latest information on which Florida restaurants passed, failed and barely squeaked by. Buildup of old food on slicer, around fryers, refrigerator and floor under stoves. Compliance: Out. Response: A message left for comment was not returned. We have corrected everything, he said. Monitor food temperatures during hot holding. This will show the violations from the last inspection, the comments from the inspector and give you an idea why that violation is important. Monitor food temperatures during cold holding. |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. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Begin to use the optional sanitizing solution in the rinse water until the machine can be repaired and the proper temperature is reached in the final rinse water. I definitely see where theyre coming from with all this, but we still think theyre being a little anal. Reheat the chicken to 165F immediately. "It's just some minor stuff. "We weren't using it but it was in an area where it could be used," Petropoulos said. Keep all potentially . Description: Prepackaged cakes, pies, baked goods, and dessert foods are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. In refrigerator, raw eggs stored above meat; raw hamburger stored above pancake batter; two slimy/moldy spoiled heads of cabbage. 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. From diners to dives, high-end restaurants to fast food -- no one escapes the eye of the health inspector. -Various raw meats in the kitchen stand up refrigerator stored open with no covering. Walk-in freezer drain not functioning, stalagmite-like ice infiltrating bagged food. -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. City of Allentown - 435 Hamilton Street - 610-439-5999 That means multiple people on every shift are watching for possible issues, Palmer said. -Observed poisonous or toxic material (cans of RAID) other than those required for the operation and maintenance of a food facility. Description: Dirt buildup on wash trays for cups and glasses. To access the inspection reports you may have to change your computer's settings to allow pop-ups. Sanitarian or regional office at least ten (10) days prior to operation to arrange a licensing inspection. -Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation. Any violations, no matter how minor, are noted on a report made publicly available on the Agriculture Department's website. -The hand washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by a pan of grapes and it was not accessible at all times for employee use. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Floor not easy to clean because of cracked tiles; loose flooring in walk-in cooler gathers stagnant water; cardboard used as a floor cover. Address: 233 N. Route 100, Upper Macungie Township. 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. -Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Many appliances that were in storage area and equipment that was not being used were also removed from the premises during this time period. (Christopher Millette | PennLive.com file photo). They ran the gamut from the gross (roaches,. Corrected. Susie's Shady Nook. -Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the front counter/prep area. They issued an emergency shut down of the restaurant,. The food was still above 135F. Follow him on Twitter @KurtBresswein and Facebook. -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. -The handwash sink located in the Starbucks counter area does not have water at a temperature of at least 100 degrees F. Facility has other convenient handwashing sinks to use while repairs are being made. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term cleanliness of an establishment. Sincerely, The Bureau of Food Safety & Laboratory Services Staff . Date: 10/15/18. Results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of July 29 to Aug. 4. . Results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of January 7-13. . *CORRECTED*. -Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the front prep area or the mens bathroom. 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. -The brush used for spreading the garlic oil was encrusted with old garlic and oil residue. Observed slow/clogged drain at the the . Permits, Food Service License/Inspection: 610-437-7759: Permits, Hamilton Mall: 610-437-7610: Permits, Heating: Inspections are overseen by the. I'm 51 years old and I've been doing this since I was 16. Restaurant response: Everything identified by inspectors has been corrected, owner Eddie Lozano said, though he added that perhaps they should have been fixed faster. 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. Items are to be rearranged on the shelf unit. Source: Pennsylvania Dept. This is to be cleaned and sanitized and then replaced. Also, at the time of the inspection, violations are recorded but are often corrected on site prior to the inspector leaving the establishment. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Located in beautiful Northwestern Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, Weisenberg Township is 26.8 square miles of mostly rural, rolling hills. 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. (COMING SOON: LEHIGH VALLEY RESTAURANTS WITH NO HEALTH CODE VIOLATIONS IN 2019). 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. Most restaurants are revealed to have at least a few violations in a given year, a lot of them fairly minor. Corrected. Address: 2429 Nazareth Road, Palmer Township, Address: 848 Nazareth Pike, Lower Nazareth Township. ", Rachel Sonnenshine | MLive.com file photo. Moldy cucumbers found in walk-in. 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: Observed various foods stored directly on the floor throughout the entire kitchen area and the walk-in cooler. Bar soda gun nozzle, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and mold-like build-up. Food workers not wearing hair restraints. Use this sink only for hand washing. Additionally, a food employee reported placing a cutting board on top of the sink and using it as a work station. Clean dish racks stored on the floor. "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. throughout facility. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 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. -Utensils observed in the handwash sink under the bar, indicating uses other than handwashing. 1. Keep raw chicken below other raw meats. In the 14 years that I operate the restaurant, there was never an outbreak nor had anyone got sick eating at Schnecksville Diner. -Soup was held at 57 degrees F, in the hot hold area, rather than 135 degrees F or above as required.