The state Department of Agriculture released the following reports of inspections of restaurants and school cafeterias in Lackawanna, Luzerne and Schuylkill counties conducted between Feb. 15 and Feb. 28.
Lackawanna County
ALFREDOS; Address 1040 S Washington AVE Scranton PA 18505; Most Recent Inspection February 25; Inspection Type Regular; Violations Dirty mop water being disposed of in 3 compartment warewashing sink. Observed dirty ventilation ducts in dough room subjecting preparation activities to potential contamination; vents removed and cleaned. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in all cold-hold equipment; thermometers added. Compliance In
BACK BURNER CAFE&CATERING; Address 514 Chestnut ST DUNMORE PA 18512; Most Recent Inspection February 25; Inspection Type Regular; Violations None; Compliance In
BENNY’S OF CLARKS SUMMIT; Address 918 NORTHERN BLVD South Abington Township PA 18411; Most Recent Inspection February 18; Inspection Type Regular; Violations Bulk food ingredient storage containers, in the kitchen area, are not labeled with the common name of the food. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Compliance In
BENNY’S OF DOWNTOWN; Address 119 Jefferson AVE Scranton PA 18503; Most Recent Inspection February 25; Inspection Type Opening; Violations None; Compliance In
BORO BEVERAGE LLC; Address 149 Market ST Moscow PA 18444; Most Recent Inspection February 24; Inspection Type Regular; Violations None; Compliance In
BUDDY CLARKS; Address 1604 CLAY AVE DUNMORE PA 18512; Most Recent Inspection February 18; Inspection Type Regular; Violations None; Compliance In
CANTEEN @ BANK OF AMERICA; Address 1 FLEET WAY Moosic PA 18507; Most Recent Inspection February 27; Inspection Type Opening; Violations None; Compliance In
CHICK-FIL-A DICKSON CITY; Address 4005 COMMERCE BLVD Dickson City PA 18519; Most Recent Inspection February 19; Inspection Type Complaint; Violations None; Compliance In
CITY PIZZA & MEXICAN FOOD LLC; Address 800 Main ST Dickson City PA 18519; Most Recent Inspection February 18; Inspection Type Regular; Violations None; Compliance In
CONCETTA MARTINO’S ITALIAN BREAD SHOP AND BAKERY; Address 405 MAIN ST Old Forge PA 18518; Most Recent Inspection February 18; Inspection Type Regular; Violations Dry food ingredient storage containers, in the prep area, is not labeled with the common name of the food. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Compliance In
COUSINS CONVENIENT MART; Address 10 Hill ST JESSUP PA 18434; Most Recent Inspection February 18; Inspection Type Regular; Violations 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. Accurately logs not maintain and reviewed proper procedure with PIC for corrective action. Non-food contact surfaces refrigerator; Bain Marie not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid. Compliance In
DAVE AND BUSTER’S; Address 6000 Shoppers Blvd Moosic PA 18507; Most Recent Inspection February 23; Inspection Type Complaint; Violations None; Compliance In
DOLLAR GENERAL # 9234; Address 1 WESTSIDE DR CARBONDALE PA 18407; Most Recent Inspection February 23; Inspection Type Regular; Violations Door located in the storage area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Compliance In
DUNKIN DONUTS; Address 40 Main ST Carbondale PA 18407; Most Recent Inspection February 17; Inspection Type Follow-up; Violations None; Compliance In
DUNMORE FOOD MART; Address 438 W DRINKER ST DUNMORE PA 18509; Most Recent Inspection February 25; Inspection Type Regular; Violations None; Compliance In
FELL CHARTER SCHOOL; Address 777 Main ST Simpson PA 18407; Most Recent Inspection February 17; Inspection Type Regular; Violations None; Compliance In
FIRESIDE MARTINI BAR & GRILL; Address 411 CHESTNUT ST DUNMORE PA 18512; Most Recent Inspection February 25; Inspection Type Regular; Violations None; Compliance In
FOLIAGE CHINESE RESTAURANT; Address 45 S Main ST Carbondale PA 18407; Most Recent Inspection February 23; Inspection Type Regular; Violations Observed food being cooled in large plastic bins in walk-in cooler, which is not a proper cooling method. Reviewed proper methods for cooling during this inspection. Food (eggrolls) in the walk-in cooler area stored open with no covering. The egg rolls were covered during this inspection. Observed beverages stored in the ice machine that contains ice used for consumption by customers. The beverages were removed during this inspection. Common bowls without handles observed in bulk food ingredient containers. The common bowls were removed during this inspection. Observed in-use knives and /or cleavers stored between table edges or between tables, an area not easily cleanable & sanitized. The cleavers were moved during this inspection. Hood filters above cooking equipment observed with an accumulation of grease and static dust. Observed food stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer areas, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Food facility is reusing cardboard boxes and plastic bags which are intended to be single-use articles for food storage. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. No signs or posters posted at the handwash sinks in the kitchen and rest room areas to remind food employees to wash their hands. Signs were left to post during this inspection. Compliance In
GROW HEALTHY NUTRITION-602; Address 604 Cedar AVE Scranton PA 18505; Most Recent Inspection February 24; Inspection Type Regular; Violations None; Compliance In
HARVEST MONTAGE; Address 7011 Shoppes Boulevard Moosic PA 18507; Most Recent Inspection February 23; Inspection Type Follow-up; Violations None; Compliance In
HEAVENLY SLICE; Address 105 E Main ST Dalton PA 18414; Most Recent Inspection February 18; Inspection Type Regular; Violations Food facility has an employee that has taken food safety training program; however, the food safety program was not an ANSI/CFP accredited Certified Food Manager program. The owner is currently enrolled in the correct class and will forward a copy of the certificate to this inspector once class and test have been completed. Compliance In
HOLIDAY INN; Address 200 TIGUE ST DUNMORE PA 18512; Most Recent Inspection February 18; Inspection Type Regular; Violations Observed small accumulation of mold/mildew like substance on drip plate in ice maker. Corrective action: Empty unit of all ice, then remove drip plate and sanitize all areas of unit including drip plate. Compliance In
HOWARD GARDNER MI CHARTER SCHOOL; Address 1615 E Elm ST Scranton PA 18505; Most Recent Inspection February 19; Inspection Type Regular; Violations None; Compliance In
ISAAC TRIPP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Address 1000 Everett ST Scranton PA 18504; Most Recent Inspection February 24; Inspection Type Regular; Violations None; Compliance In
JALAPENO AUTHENTIC MEXICAN GRILL; Address 914 Northern BLVD South Abington Township PA 18411; Most Recent Inspection February 24; Inspection Type Regular; Violations Common bowls being used as scoops in multiple bulk items. The common bowls were replaced with scoops during this inspection. Working containers in ware wash sink area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. The chemicals were identified as sanitizers and the containers were labeled during this inspection. Ground beef, chicken and beans were held at 93, 125 and 130 °F, in the hot holding area, rather than 135°F or above as required. The foods were re-heated to 165 degrees F for 15 seconds during this inspection. Compliance In
JOHN ADAMS ELEMENTARY; Address 927 Capouse AVE SCRANTON PA 18509; Most Recent Inspection February 25; Inspection Type Regular; Violations None; Compliance In
KING JOE’S TOBACCO & NEWS; Address 480 Daleville HWY STE 6 Covington Twp PA 18444; Most Recent Inspection February 24; Inspection Type Regular; Violations None; Compliance In
KYOTO; Address 1000 S State ST Clarks Summit PA 18411; Most Recent Inspection February 18; Inspection Type Regular; Violations Observed food stored directly on the floor in the waitress area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Compliance In
LEO’S DELICATESSEN AND PLACE; Address 1 Highlands BLVD STE 105 Archbald PA 18403; Most Recent Inspection February 23; Inspection Type Follow-up; Violations None; Compliance In
LOTUS TEA; Address 840 SCRANTON CARBONDALE HWY STE 102 Dickson City PA 18519; Most Recent Inspection February 24; Inspection Type Regular; Violations None; Compliance In
MOSCOW ELM. CTR. Address 851 CHURCH ST MOSCOW PA 18444; Most Recent Inspection February 24; Inspection Type Regular; Violations None; Compliance In
NEW YORK BAKERY & DELI; Address 107 E Market ST Scranton PA 18509; Most Recent Inspection February 26; Inspection Type Opening; Violations None; Compliance In
NORTH POCONO INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL; Address 701 CHURCH ST MOSCOW PA 18444; Most Recent Inspection February 24; Inspection Type Regular; Violations None; Compliance In
NORTH POCONO MIDDLE SCHOOL; Address 701 CHURCH ST MOSCOW PA 18444; Most Recent Inspection February 24; Inspection Type Regular; Violations None; Compliance In
NORTHEAST INTERMEDIATE; Address 721 Adams AVE SCRANTON PA 18510; Most Recent Inspection February 25; Inspection Type Regular; Violations None; Compliance In
NY GRILL; Address 200 N Main AVE Scranton PA 18504; Most Recent Inspection February 19; Inspection Type Opening; Violations None; Compliance In
OUR PLACE AT LONGWORTH’S FAMILY RESTAURANT; Address 615 Washington AVE Jermyn PA 18433; Most Recent Inspection February 23; Inspection Type Regular; Violations Non-food contact surfaces (the sides of the fryers and the table underneath the grill) not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of grease. Hood filters observed with an accumulation of grease and static dust and are in need of cleaning. Soup was held at 95 °F, in the hot holding area, rather than 135°F or above as required.The soup was re-heated to 165 degrees F for 15 seconds during this inspection. Compliance In
P&R DISCOUNT FOODS; Address 400 E DRINKER ST DUNMORE PA 18512; Most Recent Inspection February 25; Inspection Type Regular; Violations None; Compliance In
PANDARELLAS; Address 107 E Drinker St Dunmore PA 18512; Most Recent Inspection February 18; Inspection Type Regular; Violations None; Compliance In
RED LEAF SALAD COMPANY; Address 808 SCRANTON CARBONDALE HWY Dickson City PA 18519; Most Recent Inspection February 23; Inspection Type Opening; Violations None; Compliance In
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY EAST; Address Kreig & School STS Moosic PA 18507; Most Recent Inspection February 17; Inspection Type Regular; Violations None; Compliance In
SCRANTON SCHOOL FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CHILDREN; Address 537 Venard RD Clarks Summit PA 18411; Most Recent Inspection February 18; Inspection Type Regular; Violations Tableware for customer self-service is not displayed so that only handles are touched by consumers and employees. The forks and spoons were re-arranged during this inspection. Compliance In
SUBWAY # 25237; Address 1118 COMMERCE BLVD DICKSON CITY PA 18519; Most Recent Inspection February 19; Inspection Type Regular; Violations None; Compliance In
TAYLOR BEVERAGE & SMOKE; Address 1530 S Main AVE TAYLOR PA 18517; Most Recent Inspection February 17; Inspection Type Regular; Violations None; Compliance In
THE WELSH TEA SHOPPE; Address 312 South State ST Clarks Summit PA 18411; Most Recent Inspection February 17; Inspection Type Regular; Violations None; Compliance In
VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY CENTER; Address 901 MAIN ST PECKVILLE PA 18452; Most Recent Inspection February 18; Inspection Type Regular; Violations None; Compliance In
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 3474; Address 110 CHESTNUT ST DUNMORE PA 18512; Most Recent Inspection February 25; Inspection Type Regular; Violations None; Compliance In
WAFFLE HOUSE #1635; Address 933 S State ST CLARKS SUMMIT PA 18411; Most Recent Inspection February 20; Inspection Type Regular/Complaint; Violations The deflector plate in the ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have a slight black residue and was not clean to sight and touch. The area was cleaned during this inspection. Mops are not being hung to air dry. The mop was inverted to allow for air drying during this inspection. Compliance In
Luzerne County
309 PIZZA; Address: 25-27 S Church ST Hazleton PA 18201; Most Recent Inspection: February 19; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food preparation area. Hood filters observed with an accumulation grease. Compliance: In
ADAMES DELICATESSEN AND BAKERY; Address: 13 N Broad ST West hazleton PA 18202; Most Recent Inspection: February 20; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Employee toilet room does not have a self-closing door. Women’s employee toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins. Refrigerated ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food (Assorted fresh pressed juice) prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the reach-in cooler, is not being date marked. Juice was prepared yesterday and was properly date marked during this 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 to verify disposition of food. TPHC chart was provided and will be used moving forward. Food Facility is not using an approved detergent-sanitizer in both compartments of the two compartment manual warewashing equipment. Nu-foamicide is to be purchased. New food facility in operation more than 90 days and has not employed a certified food employee as required. Compliance: In
AMERICAN GRILL LLC; Address: 1320 Wyoming AVE Exeter PA 18643; Most Recent Inspection: February 17; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Handwashing sinks are not being cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Preset tableware is not wrapped, covered or inverted, or being removed at a frequency to assure tableware remains clean and sanitized. Condensation was dripping from overhead walk-in cooler unit onto boxes of food stored below. Interior surfaces of hood system over fryers and rims of hood have build up of grease, dust and in need of cleaning. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid. Floor underneath mechanical dishwasher, handwash sink and including walk-in cooler is dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning. Compliance: In
AMIGON’S BAKERY; Address: 379 S Main ST Wilkes Barre PA 18702; Most Recent Inspection: February 27; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Observed drip pans under stove top , with encrusted grease and soil accumulation. CORRECTED ON SITE. Food observed thawing in standing water in a large pot, which is not an approved thawing method. CORRECTED ON SITE. Not setting up 3 compartment sink correctly CORRECTED ON SITE. Compliance: In
BENJAMIN HARVEY INN / LAKESIDE SKILLET; Address: 3075 Lakeside DR HARVEYS LAKE PA 18618; Most Recent Inspection: February 20; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
CAFE PIAZZA; Address: 311 MARKET ST Kingston PA 18704; Most Recent Inspection: February 18; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food preparation area. Compliance: In
COMMON GROUNDS CAFE; Address: 166 Union Kingston PA 18704; Most Recent Inspection: February 23; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Scoop being stored in the ice storage container with handle touching and/or buried beneath the ice. Compliance: In
DANA STREET SCHOOL; Address: 50 Dana ST Forty Fort PA 18704; Most Recent Inspection: February 20; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodent activity (rodent droppings) in the food storage area. Compliance: In
DOLLAR GENERAL-HAZLETON; Address: 224 Hazle Township BLVD Hazleton PA 18202; Most Recent Inspection: February 23; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Several boxes of cereal are damaged, busted and partially exposed. Damaged product was removed from sales. Compliance: In
DOMINO’S PIZZA; Address: 515 Market ST Kingston PA 18704; Most Recent Inspection: February 19; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
DONNA’S DELI; Address: 64 Maffett ST Plains PA 18705; Most Recent Inspection: February 23; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Eggs are served undercooked to the customer’s request; however, a written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer. Discussed consumer advisory requirements for menu. Hood ventilation system above cook top area observed with build-up of static dust and grease in need of more frequent cleaning. Air return vents above food counter and ceiling around fans, observed with build up of static dust. Compliance: In
EL PANCHITO RESTAURANT; Address: 34 West 9th Street Hazleton PA 18201; Most Recent Inspection: February 24; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
EQUIS PICA POLLO RESTAURANT; Address: 13 N Broad ST West Hazleton PA 18202; Most Recent Inspection: February 20; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Food dispensing utensil in bulk ingredients observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. An open employee’s beverage container (Coffee with no lid) was observed in the food preparation area. Beverage was removed. Observed food employee using manual warewashing sink as a handwashing sink. Thermometer for ensuring proper food temperatures are not calibrated and/or functioning properly for the walk-in cooler unit. Digital thermometer is reading 52*F and temperature inside the cooler was recorded at 33*F by this inspector. Thermometer needs to be replaced. New food facility in operation more than 90 days and has not employed a certified food employee as required. Violation will be corrected within the correct-by-date documented. Compliance: In
FISHTALES; Address: 3075 LAKESIDE DR Harveys Lake PA 18618; Most Recent Inspection: February 20; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing glasswasher was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. Compliance: In
FREELAND EL SCH; Address: 400 ALVIN ST FREELAND PA 18224; Most Recent Inspection: February 17; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
FUENTE DE MANA FARMERS MARKET; Address: 750 W Broad ST Hazleton PA 18201; Most Recent Inspection: February 24; Inspection Type: Emergency Response; Violations: None; Compliance: In
GREEN MINI MARKET; Address: 1 E Green ST West Hazleton PA 18202; Most Recent Inspection: February 27; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food (Deli ham and salami), located in the deli case, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Food facility does not employ a certified food employee as required. Deli slicer blade, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Two separate cutting boards located at the food prep area are soiled and observed to have old food residue on the surface and not clean to sight and touch. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of old food debris and soil. Surfaces include: Walls and handles to refrigerators, freezers and Bain Marie units, inside of Bain Marie lids and outer rims, shelving, and equipment for hanging utensils–all are visibly dirty and in need of cleaning. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the food prep area. Soap was found and placed by sink. The handwash sink in the food prep area being used as a food preparation sink as evidenced by observed shredded lettuce/tomatoes in the sink. The handwash sink in the food prep area was blocked by cardboard boxes stacked in front of the sink and not accessible at all times for employee use. (Boxes were moved). Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing. All utensils, equipment and food debris was removed. Flooring throughout the entire kitchen area has a heavy accumulation of old dry food debris and needs to be cleaned more frequently. Compliance: Out
HAZLE TOWNSHIP EARLY LEARNING CENTER; Address: 1400 W 23RD ST HAZLE TOWNSHIP PA 18202; Most Recent Inspection: February 18; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Food employee observed in food prep service line wearing watch on wrist. Compliance: In
HAZLETON AREA HS; Address: 1601 W 23RD ST Hazleton PA 18202; Most Recent Inspection: February 18; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
HAZLETON CAREER CENTER; Address: 1451 W 23RD ST Hazleton PA 18202; Most Recent Inspection: February 18; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
HONG KONG RESTAURANT; Address: 1060 Wyoming AVE Wyoming PA 18644; Most Recent Inspection: February 18; Inspection Type: Change of Owner; Violations: Utensils observed in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing. Food employee observed in the food preparation area, not wearing a proper hair restraint. Compliance: In
JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS; Address: 152 S WYOMING AVE Kingston PA 18704; Most Recent Inspection: February 24; Inspection Type: Opening; Violations: None; Compliance: In
KEATS PUB; Address: 115 bowman ST Wilkes Barre PA 18705; Most Recent Inspection: February 18; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
LIGHTHOUSE ACADEMY LIU; Address: 1001 Highway 315 Wilkes Barre PA 18702; Most Recent Inspection: February 27; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
LO TUYO MINI MARKET; Address: 36 N Broad Street West Hazleton PA 18202; Most Recent Inspection: February 23; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Lights are not shielded or shatter proof over the open and exposed vegetables/eggs in the grab n go cooler. Compliance: In
LONG JOHN SILVERS # 70291; Address: 40 S Wyoming AVE Rt. 11 Edwardsville PA 18704; Most Recent Inspection: February 23; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Observed boxes of food stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Floor in the food preparation area not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of grease and old food particles. Compliance: In
LUNA BELLA 2 RESTAURANT; Address: 15 E Carey ST Plains PA 18705; Most Recent Inspection: February 23; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: 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. The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Refrigerated ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety deli meat prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, is not being date marked. Discussed date marking requirements. No drain plugs available for manual warewash sinks for proper warewashing. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate quaternary sanitizer concentration. No sink or curbed drain available for proper removal of waste water. Facility shall not use hand or warewash sinks for waste/mop water disposal. New hand sink or waste water shall sink shall be installed within 30 days. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the kitchen or employee restroom area. Women’s toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the kitchen food prep area. Compliance: Out
MAPLE MANOR ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOL; Address: 1700 W 22nd ST Hazleton PA 18202; Most Recent Inspection: February 18; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Observed clean dish racks stored on the floor in ware wash area. Cleaned dish racks were placed on shelving off the ground. Compliance: In
MARTIN MATTEI MIDDLE SCHOOL; Address: 120 New ST PITTSTON PA 18640; Most Recent Inspection: February 24; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
MINERS MILLS TRIANGLE CLUB; Address: 77 E Main ST Wilkes Barre PA 18702; Most Recent Inspection: February 24; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
MMI PREPARATORY SCHOOL; Address: 154 CENTRE ST FREELAND PA 18224; Most Recent Inspection: February 17; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
NORTH EAST SECURE TREATMENT UNIT; Address: 701 Sathers DR Pittston PA 18640; Most Recent Inspection: February 24; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
NORTH END SLOVAK CITIZENS CLUB OF W-B PA; Address: 635 N Main ST Wilkes Barre PA 18702; Most Recent Inspection: February 19; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
PITTSTON AREA HS; Address: 5 STOUT STREET YATESVILLE PITTSTON PA 18640; Most Recent Inspection: February 25; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Observed approx. 5 old dead cockroaches in sticky traps in and around the ware wash/dry storage area. Compliance: In
PITTSTON AREA INTERMEDIATE CENTER; Address: 120 New ST PITTSTON PA 18640; Most Recent Inspection: February 24; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
POPEYES; Address: 556 Susquehanna BLVD Hazle Township PA 18202; Most Recent Inspection: February 23; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Food Employee did not follow proper handwashing procedure. Soap and/or warm water not used. Person in charge is not monitoring the facility closely enough to fully comply with the PA Food Code. Food Employee observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. Proper hand washing in warm water for a minimum of 20 seconds, then proper drying of hands before glove donning was discussed with staff. The handwash sink located in the food prep area does not have water at a temperature of at least 85°F. Hot water heater was off during this inspection. Hot water heater was reset/serviced during this inspection. Food Employees observed working with exposed foods with fingernail polish and/or artificial fingernails. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils are not being immersed for a minimum of 30 seconds in the hot water sanitizing compartment of the manual warewashing sink. The quaternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was between 50-100 ppm, rather than 200 ppm as stated on the manufacturers use directions. Food facility hot water heater is not producing enough hot water to supply at all the sinks at the time of this inspection. Hot water heater was serviced during this inspection. Hot water was then obtained. Floor under equipment is soiled with grease, old dried food, and debris. Compliance: Out
RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE @ MOHEGAN SUN; Address: 1280 Highway 315 WILKES BARRE PA 18702; Most Recent Inspection: February 26; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Observed food employee jackets and belongings on tray directly above foods cooling on cooling rack near walk-in cooler entrance. Employee belongings moved during this inspection. Using a probe thermometer, the internal temperature of uncooked beef portioned and stored overnight in the reach in cooler at the cookline on 2/25/26 was between 43*F and 46*F, rather than 41°F or below as required. Beef was voluntarily discarded during this inspection. The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Observed reach in cooler at cookline insufficiently keeping foods 41*F or below as required. Compliance: Out
SAVE ON GAS CITGO; Address: 94 S Pennsylvania AVE Wilkes Barre PA 18702; Most Recent Inspection: February 17; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Storage on floor of the walk in cooler. The food facility does not maintain Food Employee Certification records as required. Employees have FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE NOT SERVE SAFE CERT. Pre packaged sandwiches, a potentially hazardous ready to eat food requiring datemarking, in the reach in cooler area, was not date marked, or was beyond the date-marking and requires discarding. Bathroom facilty for employees needs attention and had NO PAPER TOWELS FOR hand drying. Food establishment dating information on Sandwiches in reach in cooler has NO food label. Mops are not being hung to air dry. Compliance: In
SCHIFF’S RESTAURANT SERVICE; Address: 900 Rutter AVE STE 8 Forty Fort PA 18704; Most Recent Inspection: February 18; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Exposed food preparation area, deli slicers, located under open exposed ceiling area without effective protection. A food employee was observed touching raw cucumbers – a ready to eat food – with bare hands. Hands were washed and gloves donned. Compliance: In
SNOWFOX-WEIS #74; Address: 495 Memorial HWY Dallas PA 18612; Most Recent Inspection: February 18; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
STARBUCK’S #70733; Address: 785 KIDDER Wilkes Barre PA 18702; Most Recent Inspection: February 18; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
SUKH CONCENANCE LLC (QUICK STOP TOBACCO); Address: 33 S WB BLVD. Wilkes Barre PA 18702; Most Recent Inspection: February 24; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
SYLVANIA LODGE HALL ASSOCIATION; Address: 249 Trailing Pine RD PO BOX 13 SHICKSHINNY PA 18655; Most Recent Inspection: February 20; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
TAMMY’S KITCHEN; Address: 164 Main ST Luzerne PA 18709; Most Recent Inspection: February 19; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
TAPAS ON THE BOULEVARD; Address: 165 WILKES-BARRE BLVD Wilkes Barre PA 18702; Most Recent Inspection: February 27; Inspection Type: Follow-up; Violations: None; Compliance: In
THE BEER STORE LLC; Address: 309-311 W 21ST ST Hazleton PA 18201; Most Recent Inspection: February 19; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
THE CRAFTY STIR @ MOHEGAN SUN; Address: 1280 HWY 315 Wilkes Barre PA 18702; Most Recent Inspection: February 26; Inspection Type: Regular/Complaint; Violations: Prepackaged grab and go deli hoagies and salads are not labeled with the facility name and contact information or allergen warning statement in the reach in cooler. Reach in cooler storing cheese and pre-cooked breakfast meats located below toaster oven observed at an ambient temperature of 50*F. Maintenance adjusted thermostat dial inside cooler and temperature dropped to 36*F during inspection. Internal temperature of cheese slices and pre-cooked breakfast meat observed between 50*F and 53*F, in reach in cooler below toaster oven, rather than 41°F or below as required. Food products were voluntarily discarded during inspection. Compliance: In
THE PINES EATERY & SPIRITS; Address: 8 W BROAD ST Hazleton PA 18201; Most Recent Inspection: February 19; Inspection Type: Follow-up; Violations: None; Compliance: In
TIFFANY COURT AT KINGSTON; Address: 700 Northampton ST Kingston PA 18704; Most Recent Inspection: February 19; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Observed soiled floor mats being held in 3 compartment sink with potential to contaminate non food contact surfaces. Mats were removed and sink was cleaned and sanitized for immediate corrective action. Food employee observed in cooks area, wearing bracelet/watch/ring on hands or arms. Potato salad was held at 55°F, in the meal assembly area, rather than 41°F or below as required. Potato salad prepared same day, placed in freezer for immediate corrective action to achieve temp below 41. Observed clean food pans in kitchen serving area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). Compliance: In
UNCLE JOE’S PIZZA & SUBS; Address: 320 Route 315 Pittston Twp PA 18640; Most Recent Inspection: February 24; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the food prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Hand wash sign was provided and posted during this inspection. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Working container used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Chemical bottle was labeled during this inspection. Compliance: In
VALERO GAS STATION; Address: 680 HAZLE Wilkes Barre PA 18702; Most Recent Inspection: February 19; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible in the coffee area. (Milk, Creamer). Frozen foods observed not maintained in a frozen state –>42* Beef Pot Pies, bagel bites, Waffles, Hot Pockets and Ice Cream . ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED TO DUMPSTER. No Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal kit. Food establishment NO EXPIRATION (HAM, CHICKEN, SAUSAGE & EGG) dating information on Sandwiches Lunchable expired January 20, 2026. Storing individual TOBACCO LEAVES for sale in baggies with food items. TOBACCO LEAVES WERE DISCARDED TO DUMPSTER. Ice cream was melting all over everything. Deli Express pre packaged sandwiches food, a potentially hazardous ready to eat food requiring datemarking, in the Cooler, was not date marked, or was beyond the date-marking and requires discarding. Compliance: In
VALLEY EL SCH; Address: 100 ROCK GLEN RD SUGARLOAF PA 18249; Most Recent Inspection: February 17; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Final rinse cycle on the high temperature ware wash machine is not operating properly. Compliance: In
VIBRANT ROOTS FARM; Address: 212 Mooretown RD Sweet Valley PA 18656; Most Recent Inspection: February 17; Inspection Type: Opening; Violations: None; Compliance: In
WENDY’S #302; Address: 55 S WYOMIMG AVE EDWARDSVILLE PA 18704; Most Recent Inspection: February 18; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Food employee observed in fry station area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Beard nets on order. Compliance: In
WEST SIDE CAREER & TECHNICAL SCHOOL; Address: 75 EVANS ST PRINGLE BOROUGH KINGSTON PA 18704; Most Recent Inspection: February 18; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodent activity (rodent droppings) in the food storage area. Compliance: In
WILKES-BARRE AREA CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER; Address: 350 JUMPER RD WILKES BARRE PA 18702; Most Recent Inspection: February 27; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Loose rubber door gaskets observed on the standalone reach in cooler at the pizza line (line c). Row of lights above fruit and vegetable food service area observed missing shield or shatter proof cover. Compliance: In
WYOMING VALLEY WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL; Address: 201 Chester ST KINGSTON PA 18704; Most Recent Inspection: February 17; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
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APPLE STREET DELI; Address: 392 W Apple ST Ringtown PA 17967; Most Recent Inspection: February 17; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
AROMA & SABOR RESTAURANT LLC; Address: 18 Kennedy DR McAdoo PA 18237; Most Recent Inspection: February 19; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Interior surfaces of the ice machine, food contact surfaces, observed to have black mold-like residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Corrected on-site. Ice machine affected areas were wiped clean and sanitized during the inspection. Compliance: In
BEERLAND; Address: 26 N VALLEY ST NEW PHILADELPHIA PA 17959; Most Recent Inspection: February 18; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
BIG BACKS REMIX MFF4 (XRE4490); Address: 1478 TOMHICKEN RD FERN GLEN PA 18241; Most Recent Inspection: February 17; Inspection Type: Opening; Violations: None; Compliance: In
BRANCHDALE DINER; Address: 106 S STATE RD Branchdale PA 17923; Most Recent Inspection: February 18; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
BROTHER’S BUFFET; Address: 7100 Fairlane Village Mall Pottsville PA 17901; Most Recent Inspection: February 17; Inspection Type: Complaint; Violations: None; Compliance: In
BUCK FEVER ROD & GUN CLUB; Address: 825 Ravine ST Pottsville PA 17901; Most Recent Inspection: February 24; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Facility made pickled snack food not properly labeled with product name and date marking. Compliance: In
DAIRY QUEEN; Address: 465 N Claude A Lord BLVD Pottsville PA 17901; Most Recent Inspection: February 17; Inspection Type: Follow-up; Violations: None; Compliance: In
DURKIN GIRLS BBQ MFF TYPE 3; Address: 206 Stahls Drive Tower City PA 17980; Most Recent Inspection: February 19; Inspection Type: Opening; Violations: None; Compliance: In
KC BISTRO; Address: 1070 Centre Turnpike Orwigsburg PA 17961; Most Recent Inspection: February 18; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE; Address: 536 E GRAND AVE TOWER CITY PA 17980; Most Recent Inspection: February 19; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: French fry cutter/press was observed to have presence of old food residue. Corrected. Floors located below main grill line were observed to have presence of grease accumulations and old food residue. Compliance: In
MAHANOY AREA ELEM. MS & HS; Address: 800 W SOUTH ST MAHANOY CITY PA 17948; Most Recent Inspection: February 24; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Pressure measuring device for the water supply line for hot water sanitization in the mechanical ware wash unit was reading greater than 25 psi (35 psi) and not 15-25 psi as required. This was in elementary school kitchen. Maintenance notified on site. Compliance: In
MAHANTONGO ELEMENTARY; Address: 1200 RIDGE RD KLINGERSTOWN PA 17941; Most Recent Inspection: February 20; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
MAIN ST. SANDWICH SHOP; Address: 401 Sunbury ST Minersville PA 17954; Most Recent Inspection: February 23; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
MARKET SQUARE COFFEE HOUSE; Address: 118 W Market ST Orwigsburg PA 17961; Most Recent Inspection: February 18; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Small interior fans/guards inside of the back double-door refrigerator area of the food facility are dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning. Compliance: In
MINERSVILLE AREA HIGH SCHOOL; Address: 1 Battlin Miner WAY Minersville PA 17954; Most Recent Inspection: February 23; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
MOUNTAINEER HOSE CO. Address: 101 S Third ST Minersville PA 17954; Most Recent Inspection: February 23; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In1
NELSON’S BEER DISTRIBUTOR; Address: 2101 E Grand AVE Reinerton PA 17980; Most Recent Inspection: February 19; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
NINOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT &; Address: 148 E MAIN ST HEGINS PA 17938; Most Recent Inspection: February 20; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Observed old food residue/debris located on flooring below main grill line. Observed numerous cracked and damaged floor tiles in rear food preparation area and front food preparation area. Compliance: In
ONVO TRAVEL PLAZA / BURGER KING HIGH RIDGE; Address: 1297 KEYSTONE BLVD Pottsville PA 17901; Most Recent Inspection: February 23; Inspection Type: Regular/Complaint; Violations: Observed grease accumulations located on hood filters of hamburger grilling area. Compliance: In
ORWIN FIRE CO; Address: 333 DIETRICH AVE ORWIN PA 17980; Most Recent Inspection: February 19; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Observed old food debris and grease accumulations located on flooring below deep fry units and main grill line. Compliance: In
RINGTOWN LUNA’S PIZZERIA; Address: 17 W Main ST Ringtown PA 17967; Most Recent Inspection: February 17; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Observed numerous clean/sanitized utensils stored directly below drain line of side food preparation area hand sink. Corrected. Observed old food residue and soil accumulations located below deep fry units and behind chest freezer of small adjacent alcove. Observed development of rust spots located on walk-in cooler storage shelves. Facility does not have on hand quaternary ammonium test strips used to determine adequate sanitizer concentrations. Heavily soiled can opener blade located in side food preparation area. Corrected. Compliance: In
ROMANO’S RESTAURANT; Address: 2060 W Penn PIKE NEW RINGGOLD PA 17960; Most Recent Inspection: February 18; Inspection Type: Follow-up; Violations: Observed old soil accumulations located on storage racks of walk-in cooler. Food facility is using an approved non-public water system, but does not have current laboratory testing results for water potability. Test results can be submitted within the correct by date indicated in this inspection report. Compliance: In
SCOTTDEES CATERING; Address: 376 Hill RD Hegins PA 17938; Most Recent Inspection: February 25; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
SLAPJACKS; Address: 500 Pottsville ST Minersville PA 17954; Most Recent Inspection: February 18; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
THE ALIBI HOTEL; Address: 155 Sunbury ST Minersville PA 17954; Most Recent Inspection: February 18; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
THE FARM STORE; Address: 113 W Norwegian ST Pottsville PA 17901; Most Recent Inspection: February 17; Inspection Type: Follow-up; Violations: Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the kitchen fridge, is not being date marked. Compliance: In
THE SOUTHSIDE GRILL; Address: 1968 Fair Road Summit Station PA 17979; Most Recent Inspection: February 23; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Observed cotton cloths used to cover salad, a ready to eat food. Corrected. Observed significant ice accumulations on surfaces throughout interior of large walk-in freezer. Compliance: In
TROUTMAN BROTHERS; Address: 24 HIGH RD KLINGERSTOWN PA 17941; Most Recent Inspection: February 20; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
UNITY FOOD MART; Address: 140 W Main ST Girardville PA 17935; Most Recent Inspection: February 24; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Observed dust/dirt accumulations located on fan guards of walk-in cooler and on drink sleeves located near the energy drink area of walk-in cooler. Compliance: In
VFW POST 8237; Address: 125 W MAIN ST Valley View PA 17983; Most Recent Inspection: February 25; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Observed missing hood filters located inside main grill line hood system. ld grease accumulations located on hood fixtures of main grill line. Compliance: In
VINTAGE THIS REPURPOSE THAT; Address: 1070 Centre Turnpike Orwigsburg PA 17961; Most Recent Inspection: February 18; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In