The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has issued the following reports on recent restaurant inspections conducted between Dec. 1 and Dec. 15 in Lackawanna, Luzerne and Schuylkill counties.

Lackawanna County

570 EXOTICS; Address: 25 S Main ST Carbondale PA 18407; Most Recent Inspection: December 11; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
ARMENTI’S PIZZA; Address: 1454 E Lackawanna AVE Olyphant PA 18447; Most Recent Inspection: December 3; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Non-food contact surfaces (the bottom floor in the 3 door freezer and the shelf under the prep table) not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of old food debris.; Compliance: In
BAILEY’S CAFE & EVENTS; Address: 111 W MAIN ST Dalton PA 18414; Most Recent Inspection: December 10; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. A crack in the tubing leading to the sanitizer was observed to be cracked. Once the tubing was changed and the chemical was primed, the sanitizer was 50 ppm during this inspection. The person in charge stated that Ecolab was going to come tomorrow and replace all tubing in the machine.; Compliance: In
BLANK SLATE BAKEHOUSE; Address: 1000 MAIN ST Peckville PA 18452; Most Recent Inspection: December 3; Inspection Type: Opening; Violations: None; Compliance: In
BOSAK’S CHOICE MEATS; Address: 524 BURKE BYPASS OLYPHANT PA 18447; Most Recent Inspection: December 3; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
CHICK-FIL-A DICKSON CITY; Address: 4005 COMMERCE BLVD Dickson City PA 18519; Most Recent Inspection: December 3; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
CHINA PALACE RESTAURANT; Address: 1013 COMMERCE BLVD DICKSON CITY PA 18519; Most Recent Inspection: December 8; Inspection Type: Change of Owner; Violations: None; Compliance: In
DOLLAR GENERAL #16162; Address: 289 SR 435 Clifton Twp PA 18424; Most Recent Inspection: December 3; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
DOMA IMPORTING; Address: 302 E DRINKER ST DUNMORE PA 18512; Most Recent Inspection: December 3; Inspection Type: Complaint; Violations: Severe condensation in deli case dripping onto the deli meats in case. Corrective action needed: repair or replace deli case to prevent condensation. Steam table used for reheating and is not an approved method for reheating. Food must be reheated rapidly and reach a temperature of 165 degrees prior to placing in hot hold unit and must be held at a temperature of 135 degrees or hotter. Deli case 45 * °F, rather than 41°F or below as required. Corrective action taken: Ordered employee to discard all items in the deli case. There was no record of previous holding temperatures or how long deli case was at below required temperature. Employee did not discard items at time of inspection and indicated the owner had to be notified. Owner was not notified at time of inspection prior to my departure. The food facility does not maintain Food Employee Certification records as required. Corrective action: Facility has 90 days from date of inspection to obtain safe food handling certification. will follow up in January 2026. No certification available to display.; Compliance: Out
FOOD & FIRE BBQ-TAPHOUSE; Address: 7041 Shoppes BLVD Moosic PA 18507; Most Recent Inspection: December 10; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
G & G XPRESS BEER & DELI; Address: 819 Springbrook AVE Moosic PA 18507; Most Recent Inspection: December 10; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
G & G XPRESS MARTS; Address: 4704 Birney AVE Moosic PA 18507; Most Recent Inspection: December 10; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
GIO’S PIZZA CO; Address: 1249 Commerce BLVD Dickson City PA 18519; Most Recent Inspection: December 8; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. New food facility in operation more than 90 days and has not employed a certified employee as required.; Compliance: In
HICKORY FARMS #11236; Address: VIEWMONT MALL Dickson City PA 18519; Most Recent Inspection: December 5; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
HOTEL ANTHRACITE; Address: 25 S Main ST Carbondale PA 18407; Most Recent Inspection: December 5; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Bulk food ingredient storage containers, in the kitchen area, are not labeled with the common name of the food. The ambient air temperature of the low boy refrigerator in the banquet kitchen was observed at 50 degrees F during this inspection. All foods were voluntarily discarded and the unit will not be used until it can maintain an ambient air temperature of 41 degrees F. The blade of the deli slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. The slicer blade was cleaned during this inspection. Milk and half & half were held at 54 °F, in the low boy refrigerator in the banquet kitchen area, rather than 41°F or below as required. The milk and half & half were voluntarily discarded during this inspection. 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. Glasses will be washed and sanitized in the main kitchen ware wash machine until the glass washer can be serviced. Ambient air temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper food storage in several refrigerators in the two kitchens, are not accurate to +/- 3°F. Non-food contact surfaces (the fryers and the sides of the ovens near the fryers in both kitchens) not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of grease.; Compliance: In
ICE SCREAMERS LLC; Address: 3738 Birney AVE Moosic PA 18507; Most Recent Inspection: December 4; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
KEYSTONE KLUB MOOSIC; Address: 3905 Birney Avenue STE 2 Moosic PA 18507; Most Recent Inspection: December 4; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
MANNING FARM DAIRY; Address: 131 Manning RD North Abington Township PA 18414; Most Recent Inspection: December 10; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Working container at counter area, used for storing a chemical taken from bulk supplies, was not marked with the common name of the chemical. The chemical was identified and the container was labeled during this inspection.; Compliance: In
OPRISKO’S KIELBASA; Address: 721 MORSE ST SIMPSON PA 18407; Most Recent Inspection: December 3; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
PANERA BREAD 1173; Address: 1151 SHOPPES BLVD Moosic PA 18507; Most Recent Inspection: December 8; Inspection Type: Emergency Response; Violations: None; Compliance: In
QUEEN CITY TAVERN; Address: 400 Lackawanna AVE Olyphant PA 18447; Most Recent Inspection: December 5; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: ROP salmon labeled remove from packaging prior to thawing was observed in the ROP packaging under thawing under refrigeration. The packaging was removed from the salmon during this inspection. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.; Compliance: In
RED ROBIN #337; Address: 1235 COMMERCE BLVD DICKSON CITY PA 18519; Most Recent Inspection: December 3; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Observed clean food equipment, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).; Compliance: In
ROMA PIZZA; Address: 840 Rt 6 Scranton Carbondale HWY Dickson City PA 18519; Most Recent Inspection: December 9; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
SCHIELS FAMILY MARKET; Address: 1219 Wheeler AVE Scranton PA 18510; Most Recent Inspection: December 3; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Time in lieu of temperature being used as control for potentially hazardous foods, but food not marked with time. Employee stated that most hot hold food is purchased within the allotted 4-hour time requirement. However, foods that are not purchased, are pulled. Suggest writing time on packaging. Ice machine: was observed to have an accumulation of mold/mildew like substance around the door opening and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrective action- clean and sanitize area around door. Suggest emptying all ice and clean and sanitize water supply lines and interior of unit.; Compliance: In
STARBUCKS; Address: 1232 Keystone Industrial Park Road Dunmore PA 18512; Most Recent Inspection: December 3; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
SUSQUEHANNA BEER GARDEN @ MAIOLATESI’S; Address: 32 CABARNET DR Scott Township PA 18447; Most Recent Inspection: December 5; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
TACO BELL # 39104; Address: Commerce BLVD LOT 2 Dickson City PA 18519; Most Recent Inspection: December 9; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
TASTE TO LUV; Address: 300 N Lackawanna ST BLDG Scranton PA 18503; Most Recent Inspection: December 15; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Food facility does not have a Health Awareness Reporting Procedure for food employees; provided example and reviewed. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in refrigerator. The handwash sink does not have water at a temperature of at least 100°F. Provided example procedures and reviewed what cleanup kit should contain. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration; reviewed where to purchase this item. In the meantime, QUAT tablets are being used and solution is being made up immediately prior to use and then discarded. Commercially processed ready to eat food and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened; discarded. Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours is not being date marked; discarded. Food facility hot water heater is not producing enough hot water to supply sinks at the time of this inspection.; Compliance: In
TOKYO STEAKHOUSE; Address: 500 Commerce BLVD Dickson City PA 18519; Most Recent Inspection: December 5; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.; Compliance: In
TOSCANO ITALIAN & MEDITERRANEAN DELI; Address: 100 OLD LACKAWANNA TRL Clarks Summit PA 18411; Most Recent Inspection: December 8; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
TURKEY HILL MINIT MARKET #183; Address: 21 8TH AVE CARBONDALE PA 18407; Most Recent Inspection: December 11; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In

Luzerne County

ACTIVE DAY OF PLAINS; Address: 1122 Highway 315 BLVD Wilkes Barre PA 18702; Most Recent Inspection: December 10; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
AMERICAN FOOD AND VENDING CORP. @ PFN NONWOVENS; Address: 101 Green Mountain RD Humboldt In Park Hazleton PA 18202; Most Recent Inspection: December 12; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Food employee observed in food prep area, not wearing proper a beard cover. Employee/cook put beard cover on during this inspection. Food facility does not have available quat sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration for the 3-bay manual warewashing sink.; Compliance: In
ANTHRACITE VFW POST #283; Address: 757 Wyoming AVE KINGSTON PA 18704; Most Recent Inspection: December 8; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. 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
BLUE RIBBON DAIRY BAR; Address: 827 EXETER AVE W PITTSTON PA 18643; Most Recent Inspection: December 4; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
BUDDS PIZZA CAFE; Address: 134 Page AVE Kingston PA 18704; Most Recent Inspection: December 11; Inspection Type: Regular/Complaint; Violations: The interior surface of the ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have mold and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected.; Compliance: In
CARMEN’S BAKERY & DELI; Address: 37 E Broad ST Hazleton PA 18201; Most Recent Inspection: December 4; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Observed containers of food stored directly on the floor in the walk-in freezer, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the food preparation area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodent activity (rodent droppings) in the food storage area.; Compliance: In
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL; Address: 280 Mundy ST STE 1 Wilkes Barre PA 18702; Most Recent Inspection: December 15; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
CURRY DONUTS; Address: 2131 MEMORIAL HWY DALLAS PA 18612; Most Recent Inspection: December 5; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodent activity (rodent droppings) in the rear food storage area. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid. Ceiling tiles missing in the rear food preparation area.; Compliance: In
DOLLAR GENERAL #23851; Address: 3271 PA 118 Dallas PA 18612; Most Recent Inspection: December 9; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Drinking water used in the food facility is not from an approved source, such as a public water system or an approved non-public water system.  The facility currently has the water Fountains covered with plastic bags so that they cannot be used. The facility has signage posted at the drinking fountains and handwash sinks “Warning-Non potable water DO NOT DRINK.” There is hand soap and hand sanitizer at the handwash sinks. The facility owner has agreed not to utilize the water for drinking purposes until the water is approved by DEP and a Public Water Source is assigned. Observed a Drinking Water Warning sign posted at facility.
DRAGON CITY; Address: 67 Country Club Shopping Center Dallas PA 18612; Most Recent Inspection: December 9; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Observed cardboard being utilized as a floor covering in the walk-in cooler.; Compliance: In
D’S DINER; Address: 585 Main ST Plains PA 18701; Most Recent Inspection: December 8; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Ice machine observed with black mold like substance in need of cleaning. Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. Manual sanitize station set up until machine can be serviced as immediate corrective action. The handwash sink located in the kitchen food prep area does not have water at a temperature of at least 85°F. Faucet fixed during this inspection. Food Employees observed working with exposed foods with fingernail polish and / or artificial fingernails. Food employees observed in cook food prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers.; Compliance: In
EL REY DEL BISTEC CARIDAD; Address: 573 Alter ST Hazleton PA 18201; Most Recent Inspection: December 10; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Non-food contact surfaces (refrigerator shelves) not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the food preparation area. Corrected. Floor in the kitchen not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of grease and old food particles. Observed hood filters with an accumulation grease.; Compliance: In
EL SAZON DE HAPPY RESTAURANT; Address: 544 W Broad ST Hazleton PA 18201; Most Recent Inspection: December 4; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Food employee observed in the kitchen, not wearing a proper hair restraint. Scoop being stored in the ice storage container with handle touching and/or buried beneath the ice. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the kitchen. Corrected.; Compliance: In
EL SAZON DE VIRGINIA; Address: 509 S MAIN Wilkes Barre PA 18702; Most Recent Inspection: December 9; Inspection Type: Follow-up; Violations: None; Compliance: In
EZ EXPRESS MART; Address: 3251 STATE HWY 118 Dallas PA 18612; Most Recent Inspection: December 5; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Food employee observed in the food preparation area, not wearing a proper hair restraint. An insect control device located in the food preparation area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils.; Compliance: In
FIVE GUYS BURGERS AND FRIES #1715; Address: 280 MUNDY ST Wilkes Barre PA 18702; Most Recent Inspection: December 8; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
FRIENDS COFFEE SHOP; Address: 81 Main ST Shickshinny PA 18655; Most Recent Inspection: December 10; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Assorted cheesecake and decorative cakes in the reach-in and chest freezer stored open with no covering. All products have been covered to prevent contamination. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat prepared cake in the reach-in cooler. Eggs were lowered to the bottom shelf.; Compliance: In
GEISINGER WYOMING VALLEY KACHIN SUSHI AT THE GOODNESS BAR; Address: 1000 Mountain BLVD Wilkes Barre PA 18711; Most Recent Inspection: December 5; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Food facility HACCP plan does not have all required elements as outlined in the PA Food Code and is missing the pH logs for the daily production logs of acidified rice. pH logs for the months of October and November were obtained by the facility supervisor and reviewed with PIC during this inspection. pH logs are missing for December. pH logs will be recorded and kept on file at the firm daily moving forward.; Compliance: In
GOLDEN RESTAURANT 2 LLC; Address: 285 Laurel Mall Hazle township PA 18202; Most Recent Inspection: December 3; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Food Employee observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. Guidance was provided to staff on proper handwashing before glove donning.; Compliance: In
HAZLETON OWLS ROD AND GUN CLUB; Address: 981 Grant ST Hazleton PA 18201; Most Recent Inspection: December 4; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
HOLIDAY INN EAST MOUNTAIN; Address: 600 Wildflower DR WILKES BARRE PA 18702; Most Recent Inspection: December 8; Inspection Type: Follow-up; Violations: Observed a severely dented 15 oz. can of crushed pineapple in the dry storage area and intended for use in the food facility. Can was removed from storage rack and voluntarily discarded. Observed cut salami dated 10/25/25, Swiss cheese dated 11/26/25, and chicken wings dated 11/30/25, foods refrigerated ready to eat time/temperature control for safety, in the walk-in cooler and a reach in cooler beyond the 7-day datemarking on package. Items were voluntarily discarded during inspection. Food facility inspection indicates rodent activity in the dry storage area as evidenced by 5-10 old rodent droppings.; Compliance: In
HOME COURT SPORTS BAR; Address: 769-771 Alter ST Hazleton PA 18201; Most Recent Inspection: December 4; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
ISABELLA RESTAURANT & BAR; Address: 1140 RTE 315 STE 101 Plains PA 18711; Most Recent Inspection: December 8; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Observed in-use knives stored between table edges on cook line, an area not easily cleanable & sanitized. Cook line microwave oven observed rusted and paint chipping on internal surfaces. Microwave removed from service during this inspection. The quaternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the bar area glassware 3-bay warewash sink was <100ppm ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturers use directions. Under shelf above cook top is extremely dirty in need of cleaning. Observed buildup of static dust on ceiling tiles around air return vents above food preperation areas. Seafood observed thawing at room temperature on the warewash sink shelf, which is not an approved thawing method. Red sauce, was not being cooled from 135°F to 70°F in 2 hours and/or from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours, after preparation. Foods were prepared and <135 within the hour. Foods were placed in shallow pans for rapid cooling as immediate corrective action. Observed Rice being cooled in refrigerator in containers with tight fitting lids, which is not a proper cooling method. Observed Bolognese Sauce being cooled in large volume plastic containers on prep table, which is not a proper cooling method. Ceiling tiles water damaged above panini maker and salad station and need replaced.; Compliance: In
KELLY’S; Address: 17 SLOPE ST PLAINS PA 18705; Most Recent Inspection: December 8; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
KIARA GROCERY; Address: 137 E Chestnut ST Hazleton PA 18201; Most Recent Inspection: December 10; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: The handwash sink in the food preparation area was blocked by a refrigerator and not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restroom. Corrected.; Compliance: In
KRAZY FRIED CHICKEN; Address: 344 WB TWP BLVD Wilkes Barre TWP PA 18702; Most Recent Inspection: December 4; Inspection Type: Opening; Violations: Soap was not available at the handwash sink.; Compliance: In
LAKEWAY BEVERAGE; Address: 3700 State Rte 118 Dallas PA 18612; Most Recent Inspection: December 9; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
LANI HOME ASSOC VFW PT6325; Address: 35 37 CLEVELAND ST Hudson PA 18705; Most Recent Inspection: December 5; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Mechanical warewashing equipment had a black and clear mold like substance buildup observed inside. Machine cleaned and sanitized during this inspection as immediate corrective action. Observed knives stored in table top butcher block storage rack which is not a cleanable storage area. Microwave oven observed chipping paint and rust on internal surfaces. Microwave removed from service at time of inspection.; Compliance: In
MI CONUCO MINIMARK; Address: 21 Poplar ST Hazleton PA 18201; Most Recent Inspection: December 10; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Toilet rooms do not have a self-closing door. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the restroom. Corrected. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food preparation area. Corrected.; Compliance: In
MUNSON OF WILKES BARRE DRIVE LLC (SONIC); Address: 755 KIDDER ST Wilkes Barre PA 18702; Most Recent Inspection: December 8; Inspection Type: Follow-up; Violations: Observed no connection at the front of house 3 bay sink that allows equipment and utensils to be rinsed with hot water between washing and sanitizing.; Compliance: In
MYSTIC KITCHEN; Address: 1867 N MEMORIAL HWY Shavertown PA 18708; Most Recent Inspection: December 2; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: The interior surface of the ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have mold and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected.; Compliance: In
NAPOLI’S PIZZA; Address: 26 S Main ST PITTSTON PA 18640; Most Recent Inspection: December 4; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep area. Paper towel dispenser was filled during this inspection; Compliance: In
NARDONES RESTAURANT; Address: 509 EXETER AVE West Pittston PA 18643; Most Recent Inspection: December 4; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
NINO’S PIZZA AND RESTAURANT; Address: 162 SR 239 SHICKSHINNY PA 18655; Most Recent Inspection: December 10; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
OLLIE’S BARGAIN OUTLET; Address: 1099 N Church ST HAZLE TOWNSHIP PA 18202; Most Recent Inspection: December 8; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Severely dented, swollen, distressed canned items observed in retail sales and are intended for sale in the food facility. All severely dented and swollen canned items have been removed from sales with manager. Food Facility received a shipment of fire roasted tomatoes and bread crumbs food that had damaged packaging/exposed food and was in distressed condition. All distressed food items have been removed from sales; Compliance: In
PLAINS MEAT MARKET; Address: 5 Hudson RD PLAINS PA 18705; Most Recent Inspection: December 5; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
POPEYES; Address: 556 Susquehanna BLVD Hazle Township PA 18202; Most Recent Inspection: December 9; Inspection Type: Complaint; Violations: None; Compliance: In
PURE GREEN; Address: 29 Bear Creek BLVD Wilkes Barre PA 18702; Most Recent Inspection: December 15; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Customer self-service single-use spoons are not displayed in a manner to eliminate customer contact with food or lip contact surfaces. Spoons were flipped to expose handles during inspection. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Food employees observed prepping food and not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. No sign posted at the handwash sink in the food preparation area nor at the handwash sink near three compartment sink to remind food employees to wash their hands. Temporary signs posted during this inspection.; Compliance: In
REC ROOM; Address: 320 HUGHES ST SWOYERSVILLE PA 18704; Most Recent Inspection: December 3; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid.; Compliance: In
RED ROCK CORNER STORE; Address: 121 STATE RT 118 BENTON PA 17814; Most Recent Inspection: December 11; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Ham, turkey and roast beef in the deli case stored open with no covering. All food items were covered during this inspection. Observed deeply scored cutting board is not resurfaced or discarded as required on the main Bain Marie sandwich prep cooler.; Compliance: In
REDNER’S WAREHOUSE MKT #55; Address: 2000 TOWNSHIP RD PITTSTON PA 18640; Most Recent Inspection: December 4; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Plumbing system not maintained in good repair – observed water leaking at the hand wash sink in the meat department. Maintenance was on site to repair the pipe that was disconnected under the basin. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Certificate was posted in public view during this inspection.; Compliance: In
SHICKSHINNY SENIOR CENTER; Address: 19 W VINE ST SHICKSHINNY PA 18655; Most Recent Inspection: December 10; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
SIRAK’S SMOKEHOUSE; Address: 3878 MAIN RD Hunlock Creek PA 18621; Most Recent Inspection: December 10; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Food facility has not retained the most recent sample report for the non-public water system on file, as required.; Compliance: In
SKATEAWAY SNACK BAR; Address: 610 BLACKMAN ST WILKES BARRE PA 18702; Most Recent Inspection: December 10; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Observed a buildup of old food residue on the top interior surface in microwave, a food contact surface, not clean to sight or touch. Top surface was cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Observed working containers of Windex and sanitizer taken from bulk supply, not marked with the common name of the chemical. Containers were labeled during inspection.; Compliance: In
SPRINGS GARDEN; Address: 1019 Main ST Avoca PA 18641; Most Recent Inspection: December 10; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: -Cardboard boxes and shopping plastic bags a single use material, are being used to food storage.; Compliance: In
STEINING SWEETS; Address: 656 Route 93 Sugarloaf PA 18249; Most Recent Inspection: December 3; Inspection Type: Opening; Violations: None; Compliance: In
SUBWAY; Address: 13 Carverton RD Shavertown PA 18708; Most Recent Inspection: December 2; Inspection Type: Change of Owner; Violations: None; Compliance: In
THE CROOKED BRANCH; Address: 202 LUZERNE AVE W. Pittston PA 18643; Most Recent Inspection: December 8; Inspection Type: Opening; Violations: None; Compliance: In
THE Q BAR AND GRILL; Address: 967 N Locust ST Hazleton PA 18201; Most Recent Inspection: December 4; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
TIMEK’S CAFE; Address: 388 S MAIN ST PITTSTON PA 18640; Most Recent Inspection: December 9; Inspection Type: Complaint; Violations: None; Compliance: In
TWO WHEEL TAVERN; Address: 579 MAIN ST Edwardsville PA 18704; Most Recent Inspection: December 9; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodent activity (rodent droppings) in the food storage area.; Compliance: In
US GAS STATION; Address: 828 N MAIN ST DURYEA PA 18642; Most Recent Inspection: December 4; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
VICTORIA’S CANDIES; Address: 165 LAUREL MALL W HAZLETON PA 18202; Most Recent Inspection: December 3; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Prepackaged gummy candy is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. Prepackaged gummy candy is not labeled to clearly indicate any “Big 9” allergen ingredients and/or the allergen warning statement.; Compliance: In
WB MART LLC; Address: 2550 E End BLVD Wilkes Barre PA 18702; Most Recent Inspection: December 10; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: One quart of chocolate milk was offered for sale past expired sell by date of 12/6/25, two 16 ounces of white milk was offered for sale past expired sell by date of 12/7/25. Expired Milk was removed from sale. Observed a working container of Windex and sanitizer by the cappuccino machine taken from bulk supply and not marked with the common name of the chemical. Container was labelled during inspection.; Compliance: In
WESLEY VILLAGE CAFE; Address: 209 Roberts RD PITTSTON PA 18640; Most Recent Inspection: December 9; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
WESLEY VILLAGE CATERING; Address: 209 Roberts RD Pittston PA 18640; Most Recent Inspection: December 9; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
WHITE HOUSE DINER; Address: 105 Welles ST Forty Fort PA 18704; Most Recent Inspection: December 3; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: French fry cutter, a food contact surface, was observed to have old food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. Toilet rooms do not have a self-closing door.; Compliance: In
WIENER WORLD; Address: 412 Luzerne AVE W. Pittston PA 18643; Most Recent Inspection: December 9; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: The food facility does not maintain Food Employee Certification records as required.; Compliance: In
WUKONG ASIAN RESTAURANT; Address: 653 N Main ST Plains PA 18705; Most Recent Inspection: December 5; Inspection Type: Follow-up; Violations: None; Compliance: In
WYOMING VALLEY BEVERAGE; Address: 63 S Wyoming Ave EDWARDSVILLE PA 18704; Most Recent Inspection: December 8; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
ZUPADI INDIAN RESTAURANT; Address: 752 Wyoming AVE Kingston PA 18704; Most Recent Inspection: December 3; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Observed containers of food stored directly on the floor in the kitchen, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. Corrected. The handwash sink in the food preparation area does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device. Corrected.; Compliance: In

Schuylkill County

ADELPHIA SEAFOOD; Address: 716 S CENTRE ST POTTSVILLE PA 17901; Most Recent Inspection: December 3; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
AUBURN FOOD MART; Address: 2087 Market ST Auburn PA 17922; Most Recent Inspection: December 4; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Food facility is using or offering for sale, Pills, Powder, & Liquid Extracts containing Kratom, an unapproved additive or approved additive at elevated levels: Herbsense Kratom Powder & Pills; O.P.M.S. Kratom Liquid Extract & Pills; Lipht/Lift7 Kratom Pills & Liquid Extracts; Boom & EDP Kratom Liquid Extracts & Pills; and Hydra 7 Pills. Inspector recommend to remove all Kratom products from sales during the inspection upon conversation with the employee (to convey to the owner). The food facility does not maintain Food Employee Certification records as required. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Facility must have someone take a Food Managers Course and post the certificate in the facility ASAP.; Compliance: In
AWDI TOBACCO; Address: 32 Park Street Port Carbon PA 17965; Most Recent Inspection: December 9; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
BAKED ‘N BREWED; Address: 16 W Main Street Ringtown PA 17967; Most Recent Inspection: December 11; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Observed grease accumulations located on hood filters of main grill area. Observed dust, dirt, and soil accumulations located on floors throughout main food preparation area.; Compliance: In
BURGER KING #2266; Address: 195 POTTSVILLE ST POTTSVILLE PA 17901; Most Recent Inspection: December 10; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Observed old drink/food residue on interior of 4 dispense nozzles of consumer self-service soda machine. Corrected. Observed leak or steady drip located on 2-way connection valve of mop sink.; Compliance: In
JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS #8048; Address: 378 Pottsville; Most Recent Inspection: December 11; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Observed steady leak located on faucet of side hand wash sink. Facility has elected to use the hand sink on adjacent wall until the leak can be repaired.; Compliance: In
JH MART; Address: 61 S Second ST Saint Clair PA 17970; Most Recent Inspection: December 1; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Observed old milk residue/splash located around coffee creamer dispense nozzles. Corrected. Observed large bottles and containers stored directly inside hand wash sink, indicating uses other than hand wash. Corrected.; Compliance: In
LODUCA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT; Address: 50 Chestnut ST Cressona PA 17929; Most Recent Inspection: December 10; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
LVHN EAST; Address: 700 E norwegian Pottsville PA 17901; Most Recent Inspection: December 12; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
LVHN SOUTH; Address: 420 S Jacson ST Pottsville PA 17901; Most Recent Inspection: December 12; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
PEACE FROG NATURAL FOODS; Address: 49 Ann ST Pottsville PA 17901; Most Recent Inspection: December 11; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
PICK-A-DELI; Address: 419 S Centre ST Pottsville PA 17901; Most Recent Inspection: December 9; Inspection Type: Follow-up; Violations: A food employee was observed touching sliced tomato a ready to eat Food with bare hands. food was held at 46 °F, in the fridge area, rather than 41°F or below as required. Commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the prep area, and held more than 48 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.; Compliance: In
POTTSVILLE BEER DISTRIBUTING; Address: 1208 Laurel BLVD Pottsville PA 17901; Most Recent Inspection: December 3; Inspection Type: Follow-up; Violations: None; Compliance: In
POTTSVILLE DINER; Address: 501 N Claude A Lord BLVD Pottsville PA 17901; Most Recent Inspection: December 11; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the prep area, and held more than 48 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.; Compliance: In
PRESSED COFFEE & BOOKS; Address: 123 Mahantongo ST Pottsville PA 17901; Most Recent Inspection: December 5; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
RANCHO AZTECA MEXICAN RESTAURANT; Address: 2880 POTTSVILLE MINERSVILE HWY Minersville PA 17954; Most Recent Inspection: December 10; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Observed old food residue and soil accumulations located on can opener blade. Corrected. Low-temperature chemical sanitized dish wash unit was observed to not be operated according to manufacturer’s instruction in a manner which prevents proper sequency of wash/rinse/sanitizer, specifically: Sanitizer dispense line was observed applying detergent reagent and not sanitizer. Detergent dispense line was observed dispensing sanitizer and not detergent as required. Lines were cleaned, switched, primed, and re-tested to provide adequate detergent and sanitizer/rinse reagent sequence. Corrected. les/preparation equipment, on floors behind middle preparation area coolers, and rear dry storage area. Observed ice accumulations located on wall behind condensing unit of walk-in cooler.; Compliance: In
RUBY TUESDAY #3232; Address: 312 SAINT CLAIR AVE POTTSVILLE PA 17901; Most Recent Inspection: December 3; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Observed excessive old food debris located on can opener blade. Cleaned on site. Corrected. Observed evidence grease drip located on grease collection wells (stainless-steel containers) below facility hood system. Observed heavy grease accumulations and food debris located below/behind main grill line equipment. Observed cracked/missing floor tiles located at front of deep fry unit. Also observed a patch of missing floor tiles inside walk-in cooler near walk-in freezer entrance door.; Compliance: In
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY PRISON; Address: 230 Sanderson ST Pottsville PA 17901; Most Recent Inspection: December 15; Inspection Type: Follow-up; Violations: None; Compliance: In
SHEETZ; Address: 270 ROUTE 61 S Schuylkill Haven PA 17972; Most Recent Inspection: December 15; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In
SUBS N STUFF; Address: 100 E BIDDLE ST GORDON PA 17936; Most Recent Inspection: December 1; Inspection Type: Follow-up; Violations: Observed some static dust and grease accumulations located on hood filters above deep fry units.; Compliance: In
THE PORT BAR AND GRILL; Address: 101 S Jackson ST PORT CARBON PA 17965; Most Recent Inspection: December 12; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: Observed old food residue located on bottom surfaces of single door cooler. Corrected. bserved grease accumulations located on grill line hood filters and on flooring below grill line equipment. Observed exposed wood located on flooring near small dish wash unit and side refrigerators. This area has been repaired temporarily and floor is to be replaced upon extension of kitchen. Reference internal notes for kitchen extension details.; Compliance: In
UMA HIBACHI STEAKHOUSE; Address: 400 Terry Rich BLVD Saint Clair PA 17970; Most Recent Inspection: December 1; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evident from the violations observed in this inspection report. Observed raw chicken stored directly above shrimp located in walk-in cooler and 2-door grill area cooler. Corrected. Observed evidence of grease drip and heavy grease accumulations located on hood fixtures/filters of main grill hoody system. Observed excessive deep fry batter residue located on hand wash sink levers. Corrected. Observed old food residue and other debris located on floors/corners behind storage racks of walk-in cooler. Observed old grease accumulations and food debris located on flooring below deep fry units and main grill line. Observed some pH values for alternate batches of acidified rice to be missing or not recorded. This was observed on numerous days of months of MAY-JULY 2025. No pH records available for months of JAN-APR 2025 for acidified rice batches.; Compliance: Out
VALLEY STREET FOOD MARKET; Address: 165 Valley ST New Philadelphia PA 17959; Most Recent Inspection: December 3; Inspection Type: Regular; Violations: None; Compliance: In