Restaurant Inspections 2-27-18 - 3-05-18

​This Week's Restaurant Inspections, via PA Department of Agriculture Bureau of Food Safety:

All Inspections are considered In Compliance unless otherwise stated.

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BABES II BAR & RESTAURANT
220 E Walnut ST Hazleton, PA 18201
--Floor covering deteriorated in kitchen.

LUISA RESTAURANT
101 E BROAD ST Hazleton, PA 18201
--Wire shelving in 2 door cooler is rusting.

MARIA'S HOT DOGS
113 N Wyoming ST Hazleton, PA 18201
No Violations

PRESTIGIO
40 N Wyoming ST Hazleton, PA 18201
--Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
--Floor covering in kitchen area is deteriorated.
--No proof of a certified food handler employed in this establishment is available. Owner states paper work was misplaced during renovations. Proof of certification or enrollment in a certification program is required within 10 days.

SENAPE'S TAVERN
835 N Vine ST Hazleton, PA 18201
--Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
--Fan guard and evaporator fins in walk in cooler have build up of static dust.
--Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.

THE ABBEY GOURMET COFFEEHOUSE
531 S Poplar ST Hazleton, PA 18201
--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. Bottle changed, now showing 50ppm.
--Several ceilings in food prep area are water marked.
--Rear door is open and unscreened.
--Fan guards in walk in cooler have build up of static dust.

VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB
79 COUNTRY CLUB LN SUGARLOAF, PA 18249
--Food employees observed in food prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers.
--Food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
--Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
--Rear door open and unscreened.

J ZAPATA I MFF4
1130 St Rt 93 Drums, PA 18222
OUT OF COMPLIANCE
--Cooked rice was held at 85 °F, in the rice cooker, rather than 135°F or above as required. Rice re-heated to 165*f and returned to hot holding
--Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
--Assorted knives on storage magnets have old dried food residuals on blades.
--Prepackaged bread offered for sale is not labeled to clearly indicate any "Big 8" allergen ingredients and / or the allergen warning statement.
--Chemical sprayer underneath sink is not labeled for content.
--A Food Employee was observed washing their hands at the 3 compartment sink rather than the designated handwash sink.
--Food employees observed in food prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. 
--Observed wet wiping cloths in food prep area, not being stored in sanitizer solution.
--Food containers stored on floor in storage area. 
--Open box of cigarettes is stored on prep counter.
--Person(s) in charge are not monitoring establishment operation for compliance with food code requirements.
--Food Employee observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. 
--Gallon of milk in refrigerator is showing expired use by date. Milk disposed.
--Compimentary peanuts in the customer area is not protected from contamination by use of dispensers, coverings, or suitable utensils.
--The handwash sink in the food prep area was blocked by utensils in basin and not accessible at all times for employee use.

WOODS SOFT ICE CREAM/POCONO MOUNTAIN CREAMERY
400 MAIN ST WHITE HAVEN, PA 18661
No Violations

DOLLAR GENERAL #15817
309 North Hunter HWY Drums, PA 18222
No Violations

EDGEWOOD BY SAND SPRINGS
22 Edgewood DR Drums, PA 18222
--Final rinse water temperature gauge is inoperative in golfers lounge kitchen.

OCHS FARM MARKET
399 E COUNTY RD DRUMS, PA 18222
No Violations

SAND SPRINGS COUNTRY CLUB
10 CLUBHOUSE DR DRUMS, PA 18222
--Kitchen screen door is not tight fitting to door frame.
--Walk in cooler fan guards have build up of static dust mold.
--Food employees observed in food prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers.

MANUEL'S EMPANADAS
35 N Wyoming Street Hazleton, PA 18201
--Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
--Lights are not shielded or shatter proof over the basment prep area.

MONROE GROCERY INC
36 N Broad Street West Hazleton, PA 18202
--Several bottles of infant formula offered for retail sale are showing exoired sell by dates. Product was voluntarily removed from sale and disposed by owner. 
--Lights are not shielded or shatter proof over the retail and food prep area.

SAN JOSE DELI
347 W Broad ST Hazleton, PA 18201
No Violations

THE GARDEN TEA ROOM
329 MAIN ST CONYNGHAM, PA 18219
No Violations