Restaurant Inspections 8-27-18 - 9-2-18

Restaurant Inspections, via PA Department of Agriculture Bureau of Food Safety:

LA ISLA RESTAURANT
240 E Broad ST West Hazleton, PA 18202
OUT OF COMPLIANCE
--The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.
--Observed 20 small flies in and around a case of fresh plantain in the back area. Case of plantain was discarded.
--Multiple foods in the walk in freezer and the walk in cooler stored open with no covering. Foods were covered.
--Observed peeling and rusting shelves in the walk in cooler and in the back storage area.
--Observed a build up of old food residue on the shelves in the walk in cooler.
--Observed a build up of food residue on the interior of the microwave. Microwave was cleaned.
--Observed 50 small flies in the back produce storage area.
--The handwash sink in the back prep area was being repaired at time of inspection. Facility directed to use a bay of the 3 bay sink for handwashing until the sink is repaired.
--Rear screen door does not close tightly and does not protect against the entry of pests.
--Food utensils in service area observed stored in a container of water which is not maintained at 135°F. Utensil were removed from water.
--Observed cases of food stored directly on the floor in walk in cooler and freezer area, 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. Sanitizer was replaced and appropriate sanitizer levels were detected.

MI PATRIA
27 E Broad ST WEST HAZLETON, PA 18202
OUT OF COMPLIANCE
--Pork was not cooled from 135°F to 70°F in 2 hours and/or from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours, after preparation. Discussed proper cooling procedure, provided guidance documents.
--Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration
--Observed 50 small flies around and in bags on onions in the storage area.
--Observed gel insecticide spread across the surface above and behind the bulk onion and potato storage bins.
--Observed a spray bottle of wax and a box of fabric softener sheets stored in a bin with potatoes. Bottle and box were removed.
--Multiple foods in the walk in cooler held at 46-59 °F, rather than 41°F or below as required. Foods were discarded.
--Containers of cooked onions and peppers held at room temperature in the front counter area, rather than 41°F or below as required. Containers were discarded.
--Refrigerated ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the walk in cooler, is not being date marked. Discussed date marking and provided guidance documents.
--Loose/broken rubber door gaskets observed on the walk in cooling unit.
--Food facility does not employ a certified food employee as required.
--Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the front or prep area. Soap was provided.
--The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.
--Observed water pooling and slimy residues on the bottom of the produce cooler. Cooler was cleaned.
--Observed a dead bird under a shelf in the storage area. Bird was discarded.

KIARATORO GROCERY
137 E Chestnut ST Hazleton, PA 18201
--New food facility in operation more than 90 days and has not employed a certified food employee as required.

PAPAYA QUEEN CAFE
143 W Broad ST Hazleton, PA 18201
--Ware wash sink drain line is leaking into a can under the sink.

CHEERS CAFE
700 LUZERNE AVE West Pittston, PA 18643
--Raw chicken observed stored above ready to eat foods in the walk in cooler.
--Observed a build up debris on soda box rack in the basement.
--Observed a bag of sugar on the floor in contact with a wet mop. Bag was discarded.
--Food employees observed in prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets or hats.
--A food employee was observed slicing tomatoes - a ready to eat food - with bare hands.
--Observed a build up of food residue around the back area on the Bain Marie.
--Observed rubber on top of the knife holder to be cracked and deteriorating.

DUNKIN DONUTS
1150 STATE ROUTE 315 Plains Township, PA 18702
NO VIOLATIONS

MY SISTERS KITCHEN
421 Main ST Duryea, PA 18642
--A food employee was observed touching lettuce - a ready to eat food - with bare hands.

RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE @ MOHEGAN SUN
1280 Highway 315 WILKES BARRE, PA 18702
--Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in dry storage area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).
--Milk was held at 46°F, in the refrigerated cooler area, rather than 41°F or below as required. 3 gallons of milk were disposed for corrective action.

WOLFGANG PUCK EXPRESS @ MOHEGAN SUN
1280 HWY 315 WILKES BARRE, PA 18702
--Non-food contact surfaces (meat slicer and bain marie) not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of old food residue.
--Walls in the front area are not sealed to provide a smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable surface

AL'S QUICK STOP #5
3377 BEAR CREEK BLVD Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
--Observed a build up of residue on the surface below dairy items in the walk in cooler.
--Food facility has not retained the most recent sample report for the non-public water system on file, as required. Facility directed to retain reports as required.
--Observed a build up of dust on shelves in the sales area, under shelves in the storage area, and under equipment in the self serve area.
--Observed 20 old rodent like droppings along the wall in the office area. Area was cleaned.

AL'S QUICK STOP #6
3000 BEAR CREEK BLVD Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
--Observed a build up of residue on the shelves under dairy in the walk in cooler.
--Food facility has not retained the most recent sample report for the non-public water system on file, as required. Facility directed to retain reports as required.
--No hot water available at time of visit due to a leaking water heater. PIC stated that repairs are scheduled.

MARANJO'S PIZZA AND ITALIAN EATERY
1133 WYOMING AVE EXETER, PA 18643
NO VIOLATIONS

THE ALBERDEEN INN
798 ALBERDEEN RD MOUNTAINTOP, PA 18707
--Observed a bag of onions stored directly on the floor just outside of the kitchen entrance, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. The onions were elevated during this inspection.
--there is an excess build up of ice on the ceiling surface of the freezer portion of the reach in freezer/refrigeration unit. The freezer is in need of defrosting.
--Pasta in the reach in refrigeration unit stored open with no covering. The pasta was covered during this inspection.

THE GYRO KING MFF4
20 STOUT ST PITTSTON, PA 18640
NO VIOLATIONS

TRAILS END RESTAURANT
817 STATE ROUTE 118 SWEET VALLEY, PA 18656
NO VIOLATIONS

DAVE NORMAN CONCESSIONS MFF 3
585 E Main ST Larksville, PA 18651
NO VIOLATIONS

BOYERS CATERING-MFF4
62 SHULDE LN Wyoming, PA 18644
NO VIOLATIONS

GREEN KITCHEN MFF3
602 S MAIN ST Pittston, PA 18640
NO VIOLATIONS

SHICKSHINNY BEERTOWN
FIVE MOUNTAIN MALL, US RT 11 Shickshinny, PA 18655
NO VIOLATIONS

BOOYAH BURGERS AND BITES
2834 MEMORIAL HWY Dallas, PA 18612
--There are several ceiling tiles in the Ware wash area that have holes in them. There is a broken ceiling tile with a piece missing. There are also gaps around the hoses protruding from the ceiling tiles near the dish machine. All are exposing the area above the ceiling.

DUPONT VOLUNTEER HOSE CO
308 Main ST Dupont, PA 18641
--Observed 3 small insects in 1 bottle of liquor at the bar. Bottle was removed from use.

EZ EXPRESS MART
3251 STATE HWY 118 Dallas, PA 18612
--The light is currently not working in the dry storage/ware wash area. The bulb is missing and the facility is currently using a battery operated lantern in that area as a light source.
--Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration
--There are approximately, 13 ceiling tiles in the deli area and 9 ceiling tiles in the retail area, that are water stained.
--The facility did not have available any sanitizing solution for use in the 3 bay sink. The facility obtained Clorox for use to mix sanitizer solution in the 3 bay sink.

FUEL ONE
601 Church ST White Haven, PA 18661
NO VIOLATIONS

KATES PLACE
96 THIRD ST WYOMING, PA 18644
NO VIOLATIONS

PRZYBYTEK-KUNDLIAS HOME ASSOCICATION
403 MAIN ST Dupont, PA 18641
--Observed a build up of rust on the ceiling in the ice machine.
--Observed a build up of syrup residue in 1 soda gun in the small bar area. Soda gun was cleaned.
--Observed a build up of dust on the fan guard in the walk in beer cooler.

THE CAFE
1120 HIGHWAY 315 Plains, PA 18705
--Observed a build up of rust on the shelves in the walk in and reach in coolers.
--Observed an build up of residue along the edge of the door in the dessert cooler. PIC cleaned area.
--Observed a build up of dust on the fan guards in multiple refrigeration units.
--Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
--Foods are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request; however, a written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer. Placard was provided.

TOWN TAVERN OF DURYEA
815 FOOTE AVE DURYEA, PA 18642
--Observed a build up of syrup residue on the soda gun. Soda gun was cleaned during this inspection.
--Observed a build up of food residue on the interior of the microwave. PIC cleaned microwave during this inspection.
--Observed a build up of food residue around the hinges and back edge of the Bain Marie.
--Observed a build up of mold like residue on the bottom of the container holding onions in the walk in cooler.
--Observed a build up of residue on the gaskets and handle on the reach in freezer.
--Observed a build up of residue on the underside of the shelves in the walk in coolers.
--Observed rusting shelves in the walk in cooler.

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