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The following are recent Lackawanna County restaurant inspection reports from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. According the agency: “any inspection is a ‘snapshot’ of the day and time of the inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term cleanliness of an establishment. Also, at the time of the inspection violations are recorded but are often corrected on site prior to the inspector leaving the establishment.” The information is taken from the inspection database at www.eatsafepa.com. Postal addresses used here are as listed on the state’s website, and may not correspond to the municipalities in which facilities are physically located.

Chesik’s Elmwood Inn, 441 State Route 435, Elmhurst, Feb. 2. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: There is no ventilation hood above the stove and grill to remove grease-laden particles. Soda gun and ice bin, for the cold plate, are draining into the first bay of the equipment sink at the bar. Shall redirect the drain lines. Scum and lime in the bays of the equipment sink at the bar. The sink bays were cleaned. Scum and old product in the soda gun holder at the bar. The holder was cleaned. Soap was not available at the hand-wash sink in the men’s restroom. The dispenser was refilled. Liquid/water on the floor under the equipment sink at the bar.

Dairy Queen/Orange Julius, 100 Viewmont Mall, Scranton, Feb. 2. Type 2 Follow up inspection; in compliance.

Petrini’s Pasta Products, Inc., 400 Church St., Jessup, Feb. 2. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Observed cardboard being utilized as a floor covering in walk-in cooler. Floor tiles in prep area are cracked and not a smooth, easily cleanable surface.

Auntie Anne’s PA #170, 834 Viewmont Mall, Dickson City, Feb. 2. Regular inspection; in compliance.

Applebee’s #3316, 74 Viewmont Mall, Dickson City, Feb. 3. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Food dispensing utensil in salad observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair — observed water leaking at the water line at ware wash area.

Cusumano Restaurante, 423 S. Main St., Old Forge, Feb. 3. Follow up inspection; in compliance. Violations: Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in refrigerator. Sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was less than 0 parts per million, and not 50-100 ppm as required.

Gertrude Hawk Chocolate Shops, 909 Keystone Industrial Park Throop, Feb. 3. Follow up inspection; in compliance.

Long John Silvers #31498, 3500 Birney Ave., Moosic, Feb. 3. Opening inspection; in compliance. Violations: There is no certified food handler employed in the facility. The manager stated that she is in the process of taking the food handler course. Shall fax a copy of the certificate, include name and address of facility, to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Food Safety 570-836-6266 Attn.: Sara Paiva. Mold/scum in the drop chute of the ice dispenser at the self service counter. The area was cleaned. There is no visible air gap separating the drain line from the sewer line on the ice bin at the drive-thru window and the ice dispenser on the self service counter. Lack of a back flow prevention device on the hose bib on the mop sink. A hose is connected and lying in the sink creating the potential for a cross connection. The hose was removed from the sink. Lights are not shielded or shatter proof over the dishwasher. Roof is leaking water in the fryer area, and is in need of repair. The floor is rusted in the walk-in cooler As per the supervisor, a new floor is to be installed this year. Debris on the shelf under the ice bin at the drive-thru window. Dust on the wall/ceiling junction, around the ceiling vent and on the ceiling tile dividers in the fryer area. Grease and old food residue on the ceiling in the hot hold unit above the fryers and behind the timers on the front of the unit.

Longhorn Steakhouse, 8011 Shoppes Blvd., Moosic, Feb. 3. Opening inspection; in compliance. Violations: Old food residue on some pans on the shelf above the dishwasher drainboard. The pans were cleaned. Dust on the ceiling vents in the waitress area and the dish-wash area.

Olde Town Coffee, 452 Main St., Archbald, Feb. 3. Regular inspection; out of compliance. Violations: Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Manual ware-washing sink had a pink mold-like residue observed inside. Manual ware washing sink observed with buildup of filth and food residue and not cleaned before use, and frequently throughout the day. Manual ware washing equipment observed with buildup and pink and black mold-like residue forming along faucet and was not clean to sight and touch. Microwave, a food contact surface, was observed to have old food debris and splash on interior ceiling and was not clean to sight and touch. Observed pink mold-like residue forming inside dish rack. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Food splash observed on wall/floor surface inside refrigerator. Hand-washing sink observed with buildup of filth and food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.

Don’s Market, 513 Winola Rd., Clarks Summit, Feb. 4. Follow up inspection; in compliance.

Hampton Inn, 890 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit, Feb. 4. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Food facility does not have a maximum registering thermometer or temperature strips to determine actual rinse temperature. No sign or poster posted at the hand-wash sink in the employee rest room area to remind food employees to wash their hands. A sign was posted during this inspection.

New Century Chinese Restaurant, 1000 S. State St., Clarks Summit, Feb. 4. Complaint inspection; in compliance. Violations: Cooked chicken was observed covered with the lids of raw chicken in the walk-in cooler. The lids were removed during this inspection.Common bowls observed in some bulk food ingredient containers. The common bowls were removed during this inspection. Food facility does not have available temperature monitoring strips or a high-temperature waterproof thermometer to monitor final rinse cycle of ware-wash machine. One of three chest freezer lids in the rear storeroom is being held together with an unapproved material, duct tape. Lid is not fitting tightly on freezer. There are several broken and missing floor tiles throughout the food prep area not providing for smooth easily cleanable surfaces.

Plow & Hearth, 2111 Shoppes Blvd., Moosic, Feb. 4. Opening inspection; in compliance. Violations: Using reusable metal spoons in samples with no means to sanitize the spoons. The manager removed the spoons and replaced them with disposable plastic spoons. Women’s toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins. No sign or poster posted at the hand-wash sink in the restrooms to remind food employees to wash their hands. Signs were provided for posting.

Scott Township Hose Company, 1027 Montdale Rd., Scott Township, Feb. 4. Regular inspection; in compliance.

The Library, 916 Church St., Jessup, Feb. 4. Regular inspection; out of compliance. Violation: The person in charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Food employees observed in prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, or hats. Four 1-gallon salad dressing containers observed in the refrigerator area to be slimy to the touch, moldy and adulterated. Pulled product for corrective action. Raw eggs stored above ready-to-eats foods and cheese in reach-in refrigerator. Liquid food ingredient storage containers, in the prep area, are not labeled with the common name of the food. Observed ice storage directly on cold plate and being used for costumer’s drink. Observed cloth pan grabber in extremely unclean condition in kitchen area. Observed scored cutting board not resurfaced or discarded as required, board located at pizza-prep areas. 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. Ice machine bin is not in good repair or condition. Can opener had old, dried residue on the blade. Pizza rolling racks observed to have old food residue and debris and were not clean to sight and touch. Soda guns in the bar area had residue on the spout and were not clean to sight and touch. Old food residue and flour dust buildup on door handles in the refrigerator. Observed three metal pizza pans stored in kitchen area directly on the floor and not 6 inches above the floor. Floor and ceiling in the kitchen area has missing tiles and is not providing smooth, non-porous, non-absorbent easily cleanable surface. Observed distressed merchandise in the refrigerator area, not clearly segregated from other food, as required. Excessive clutter/dust on flat surfaces/shelves observed in kitchen area not necessary for the production of food should be removed/cleaned in kitchen area. Kitchen area of the food facility is extremely dirty and observed dog toys and food evidence, indicating the presence of a live animal on the premise of the food facility.

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