What do restaurant inspectors look for and can they close a restaurant?<\/a><\/p>\nChoice Products & Wernersville Cheese Shop, 250 Holland St., Wernersville, Opening, Sept. 4. Pass. No violations.<\/p>\n
International Bar & Grill, 400 Schuylkill Ave., Reading, Sept. 4. Pass. Several raw animal foods were stored above ready to eat foods in the refrigerator. Food in the refrigerator area stored open with no covering. Cheese and meats were held above 41 degrees, due to refrigerator stopped functioning over days not open in the rear refrigerator, rather than 41\u00b0F or below as required. food was thrown out. The handwash sink located in the back patio area does not have water at a temperature of at least 100\u00b0F. (71).<\/p>\n
Judy’s On Cherry A1800300, 30 S. 4th St., Reading, Sept. 3. Pass. No violations.<\/p>\n
Memos, mobile food facility, 83 Community Center Dr., Kempton, Sept. 3. Pass. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.<\/p>\n
Qban Cabana Tfs3 @ Karnival Of The Arts, 83 Community Center Dr., Kempton, Sept. 3. Pass. An open employee’s beverage container was observed in a food preparation area. Corrected. Food employees observed in food area not wearing proper hair restraints such as nets or hats. Corrected.<\/p>\n
Ugly Dutch Llc, 19 S. 5th St., Reading, Sept. 3. Pass. Raw Food (potatoes and onions) in the basement area stored open with no covering. Grease trap was leaking on basement floor. Observed boxed food stored directly on the floor in basement storage area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.<\/p>\n
What About Bobs Tfs4 @ Karnival Of The Arts, 83 Community Center Dr., Kempton, Sept. 3. Pass. No violations.<\/p>\n
Zion Farm Bbq, 118 Miller Rd., Mohnton, Sept. 3. Pass. No violations.<\/p>\n
8 Town Puerta Del Sol, 949 Elm St., Reading, Sept. 2. Pass. No violations.<\/p>\n
Birdsboro Mart, 6600 Perkiomen Ave., Birdsboro, Sept. 2. Fail. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair – observed water leaking at one of the handwash sinks in the restroom. The Person in Charge does not have adequate control of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. The handwash sink in the back sink area was blocked by clutter on the floor and was not accessible at all times for employee use. The water temperature at the wash compartment of the 3-compartment manual warewashing sink in the back room was 78\u00b0F, rather than not less than 110\u00b0F, as required. Unused equipment stored in the 3-compartment sink area and the back room near the walk-in cooler should be removed from the food facility. There is an accumulation of dirt\/debris\/residue on the floor and counters in the kitchen area behind the drink counter. The handwash sinks located in the front kitchen, back sink, and restroom areas do not have water at a temperature of at least 85\u00b0F. Roof is leaking water in the skills games area and is in need of repair. Potential rodent harborage areas inside the food facility observed in the area outside the walk-in cooler and the back sink room due to clutter. Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodent activity. Facility may need to increase the frequence of their pest control program.<\/p>\n
Franklyn’s Breakfast Burgers & Shakes (xsd9413), mobile food facility Type 4, 9 Morgan Dr., Reading, Opening, Sept. 2. Pass. No violations.<\/p>\n
Healthy U Fitness, 1291 Penn Ave., Wyomissing, Sept. 2. Pass. The hot water handle for the handwash sink at the drink bar is loose and not operating properly.<\/p>\n
Hong Kong, 51 King Plaza, Oley, Sept. 2. Pass. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Corrected. Ceiling tile missing in the back dry storage area needs to be replaced.<\/p>\n
Topher’s Cafe 366071, 247 N. 10th St., Reading, Sept. 2. Pass. No violations.<\/p>\n
Boyers Food Market #66229, 7166 Bernville Rd., Bernville, Regular\/Complaint, Sept. 1. Pass. Ceiling tiles missing in the back food storage area need to be replaced.<\/p>\n
Duck Donuts, 86 Commerce Dr., Wyomissing, Sept. 1. Pass. Soap dispenser for the back handwash sink has fallen off the wall and is not currently usable. Bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. Scoops being stored in the bulk dry toppings bins with handle touching the product.<\/p>\n
Golden Oaks Golf Club, 10 Stonehedge Dr., Fleetwood, Sept. 1. Pass. Filters not observed on hood system area above deep fryers. Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible in refrigeration units. PIC provided thermometers during inspection. Observed the following equipment with an accumulation of food residue and\/or debris on non-food contact surfaces: -ice machine -mop bucket -grill and cooking line equipment. Draft beer dispenser in the bar area has a hose attachment that is draining into a bucket and is hanging below the flood rim of the sink and not an appropriate air gap.<\/p>\n
New York Bagelry, 2720 Penn Ave., West Lawn, Complaint, Sept. 1. Pass. Two food employees observed in kitchen area not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets or hats.<\/p>\n
Dunkin Donuts, 800 Crossing Blvd., Elverson, Aug. 31. Pass. Food contact surface of plastic pitcher is not smooth, easily cleanable and\/or resistant to pitting, cracking or scratching. Observed plastic pitcher with a crack near the top. Corrected (discarded). Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the back area next to ice machine. Corrected. Food employees observed in kitchen area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers.<\/p>\n
Firefly Forest Bakehouse @ Stonersville Hotel, 5701 Boyertown Pike, Birdsboro, Aug. 31. Pass. No violations.<\/p>\n
Good Friend Chinese Restaurant., 206 Crossings Blvd., Elverson, Aug. 31. Fail. Observed the shelving in the walk-in cooler to be rusted and corroding creating a surface that is not easily cleanable. Observed the front grill area to have plexiglass that is fastened to the table and the area around the bottom perimeter is covered with clear tape creating a surface that is not easily cleanable. Tape is not an approved material for repairs. 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 foods prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the walk-in cooler, Bain Marie and refrigerator, are not being date marked. Corrected. Multiple foods in the kitchen area stored open with no covering. Food in the refrigerator, Bain Main Marie and walk-in cooler stored uncovered. Corrected. Food facility is reusing plastic to go containers as scoops, which is intended to be a single-service or single-use article. Corrected. Observed the plexiglass around the front grill, in front prep area, with an accumulation of grease and food residue on non-food contact surfaces. Observed the fan grates and the ceiling in the walk-in cooler to have dust and apparent mold growth. Crab Rangoons, a refrigerated ready to eat time\/temperature control for safety food, in the front refrigerator area, was not compliant with datemarking by being labeled with a discard or use by date of no more than 7 days, and requires discarding. Corrected. Can opener, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Can opener was also completely rusted. Corrected. Replaced with new can opener during this inspection.<\/p>\n
Morgantown Coffee House, 4997 Twin Valley Rd., Ste. 2, Elverson, Follow-up, Aug. 31. Pass. Interior of the ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have apparent slime build up and was not clean to sight and touch. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. The fan grate on the walk-in cooler condensing unit and the shelving have an apparent mold build up.<\/p>\n
Rita’s #335, 101 E. Main St., Birdsboro, Aug. 31. Pass. No violations.<\/p>\n
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