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Lehigh Valley restaurant inspections: October 29 to November 4

Morning Call - 11/10/2017

Nov. 10--Here are the results of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties for the week of October 29 to November 4.

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.

Econolodge & Conference Center

1151 BULLDOG DR ALLENTOWN, PA 18104

Date: 11/02/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: Out

Violation(s): 3

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 and repeat violations

-Observed visible evidence, such as liquor bottle with >20 dead fruit flies behind bar, of insect contaminated foods in the bar area. COS by disposing of the liquor at the time of inspection. No additional infestation noted at time of inspection

-Meat tenderizing mallet, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Pulled from clean utensil drawer at time of inspection for cleaning.

Hilton Garden Inn

1787 AIRPORT B RD ALLENTOWN, PA 18109

Date: 11/02/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Observed a quart of heavy cream dated 10/28/2017 in the reach in cooler. Corrected.

-Observed the interior white diverter of the ice machine, a food contact surface, had a build up of a black mold like substance.

Zio's Pizzeria

4660 S BROADWAY ST Allentown, PA 18104

Date: 11/02/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: Out

Violation(s): 4

Inspector Comments:

-Raw chicken was stored above sauce in the 2 dr cooler in kitchen and raw beef stored over produce in walk-in cooler. COS by relocating raw products.

-Prep unit in kitchen holding an ambient temperature of 50 degrees in the bottom of unit. Facility removed items from unit at time of inspection.

-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. COS by datemarking product

-Sliced lunchmeat, a refrigerated ready to eat time/temperature control for safety food, in the walk-in cooler area, was not compliant with datemarking by being held past a 7 day hold date. COS by disposing of product at time of inspection,

Curious Goods at the Bake Oven Inn

7705 BAKE OVEN RD GERMANSVILLE, PA 18053

Date: 11/01/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Food Facility has packaged food which is not labeled as required. Milk in plastic water jug in walk in cooler from unknown dairy source. Owner voluntarily discarded product.

-Soda gun nozzle has a heavy slime/mold build up. Corrected.

Wedgewood Golf Course

4875 LIMEPORT PK COOPERSBURG, PA 18036

Date: 10/31/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

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

Little Caesar's

3125 W TILGHMAN ST Allentown, PA 18104

Date: 10/30/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-The prep tables and pizza slicers, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected onsite.

Mi Chongs

3100 W TILGHMAN ST ALLENTOWN, PA 18104

Date: 10/30/17

Inspection Type: Type 2 Follow-up

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

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

Bella's Ristorante

639 MAIN ST Hellertown, PA 18055

Date: 11/02/17

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.

-Raw eggs were stored above poultry and cut vegetable's products in the walk-in cooler unit, enhancing cross contamination of a food product.

-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 bain marie and walk-in cooler units, are not being date marked.

-Meat, seafood, and poultry foods that are served raw or under cooked to the customer's request; however, a written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer.

-Ice dispenser interior shielding and shielding lip have a build-up of pink slime and rust like residue.

Perkins Restaurant and Bakery

3940 Nazareth Pike Bethlehem, PA 18020

Date: 11/02/17

Inspection Type: Change of Owner

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Observed all food product was held at 65 °F, in the cold well on the waitress's prep area, rather than 41°F or below as required. Corrected.

Mesa Restaurant

42 S 3RD ST Easton, PA 18042

Date: 11/01/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the walk-in cooler, is not being date marked. Label all food with the name of the food and date on which it was prepared.

China King

1700 SULLIVAN TRL EASTON, PA 18040

Date: 10/31/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: Out

Violation(s): 2

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.

-The hand wash sink in the rear food prep area was blocked by buckets and not accessible at all times for employee use.

CVS

6050 STERNER'S WAY BETHLEHEM, PA

Date: 10/31/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Observed three severely dented, distressed cans of green giant sweet corn niblets intended for sale in the food facility. Corrected.

McDonald's

3708 EASTON-NAZARETH HWY EASTON, PA 18045

Date: 10/31/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

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

Northampton Area Schools-LE

800 BLUE MOUNTAIN DR WALNUTPORT, PA 18088

Date: 10/31/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 2

Inspector Comments:

-Observed a severely dented number 10 can of dice fruit in the dry store area, intended for use in the food facility. Corrected.

-Observed food product being held at 43 degree's F in the beverage area reach in cooler in front of the three bin sink area. Maintenance submitted work order during this inspection and potential hazardous food items relocated to another refrigerator. Corrected.

Pen Argyl Area Schools -- Plainfield

539 SCHOOL RD NAZARETH, PA 18064

Date: 10/31/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

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

Miller Heights Elementary

3605 ALLEN ST BETHLEHEM, PA 18020

Date: 10/30/17

Inspection Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violation(s): 1

Inspector Comments:

-Observed a few cartons of skim milk with the use by date 10/28/2017. Corrected.

Source: Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection database

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