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The following are recent Luzerne 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.
Courtyard By Marriott, 879 Schechter DR Wilkes Barre, July 12. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Observed in-use knives stored between table edges or between tables, an area not easily cleanable & sanitized. Knife was removed to be cleaned and sanitized. Interior of microwave in the self-serve area was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Observed a buildup of residues on the gasket on the drawer refrigeration unit under the cooking area. Observed clean utensils stored in a soiled container. Utensils were removed from container.
EFuel, HC 1 – 9B, Rte. 80 & Rte. 534, White Haven, July 12. Regular inspection; out of compliance. Violations: Person(s) in charge are not monitoring establishment operation for compliance with food code requirements. Assorted gas powered lawn & garden tools are stored in food prep area. Food employees observed in the food prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Refrigerated ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food repackaged by the food facility, was being date marked with a sell by, use by or discard by date not to exceed 7 days. No thermometers visible in all in-use refrigeration units. Ice machine drain line is hard plumbed to sewer. Ceiling tiles in rear prep area are missing. Toilet rooms are not completely enclosed with a tight fitting door.
Fat Daddy’s, 174 Main St., Luzerne, July 12. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: The French fry cutter blade, a food contact surface, was observed to have dried food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. The blade was cleaned and sanitized during this inspection. The post can opener blade , a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. The post can opener blade was cleaned and sanitized during this inspection. Lights are not shielded or shatter proof over the prep table in the kitchen. No sign or poster posted at the hand-wash sink in the men’s restroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands. A sign was posted during this inspection.
Fishtales, 3075 Lakeside Dr., Harveys Lake, July 12. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Working squeeze container in prep area containing a green detergent taken from bulk supplies, was not marked with the common name of the chemical. The container was labeled during this inspection. Women’s toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins.
Hickory Run Truck Plaza, 2550 Rte. 534, White Haven, July 12. Regular inspection; out of compliance. Violations: Person(s) in charge are not monitoring establishment operation for compliance with food code requirements. Tongs at self serve roller grill are not tethered. Assorted previously frozen hot sandwiches in hot hold cabinet are 113 degrees F product center. No temperature taken on reheat prior to placement in hot hold. All sandwiches disposed. No written procedures for hot sandwiches held in hot box by time in lieu of temperature. No hot water available at hand-wash/ware-wash sinks.
Mountain Laurel Grille, 100 Mountain Laurel Dr., White Haven, July 12. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violation: Residual date sticker material observed on stacked cleaned food service pans.
Villa Foglia, 1133 Wyoming Ave., Exeter, July 12. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Two severely dented canned items observed in the storage area and intended for use in the food facility. Items were removed from use. Multiple in-use food ingredient containers, in the kitchen area, not labeled with the common name of the food. 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. Provided handout on date marking. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid. Employee will register for ServSafe course and provide copy of certificate when received.
Wok 8,1280 Rte. 315 – Mohegan Sun Casino, Wilkes-Barre, July 13. Follow-up inspection; in compliance. Violations: Observed cigarette ashes in the hand-wash sink and a can of cigarette butts in the prep area. Can was removed and sink was cleaned. Two severely dented canned items observed in back are and intended for use in the food facility. Items were removed from use. Plastic containers with no handle observed being used as scoops and stored in bulk ingredients. Containers were removed. Observed a buildup of food residue along edges and in the corners of the bain marie.Unit during inspection. Hot water handle on the hand-wash sink in the front area is broken and needs to be repaired. Parts have been ordered.
Yank’s Franks, 144 S. Main St., Ashley, July 13, Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Observed single-service, single-use articles stored in storage area directly on the floor, and not 6 inches above the floor. Items moved. No paper towels available at the hand-wash sink in the prep area. Paper towels provided.
Game Time Sports Bar and Grill, 209 Mundy St., Wilkes Barre, July 13. Follow-up inspection; in compliance. Violations: An open employee’s beverage container was observed in a food preparation area. Food employees observed in prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets or hats. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
Sonic Drive-In, 755 Kidder St., Wilkes-Barre, July 13. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Food in the refrigerator and freezer area stored open with no covering. Items covered. Shaft on mixer, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Shaft cleaned and sanitized. Observed a buildup of syrup on the non food contact surfaces of the soda and slush machines. Observed a buildup of food residues at the ice cream toppings area. Observed an accumulation of water on the bottom of one bain marie. Mops are not being hung to air dry.
Umbriac’s Bar, 301 E. Diamond Ave., Hazleton, July 13. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violation: Hood over grill is a home style hood system.
Valley Country Club, 79 Country Club Ln. Sugarloaf, July 13. Regular inspection; out of compliance. Consumers are self serving popcorn from popping cabinet. Product should be bagged/boxed and available for consumers. Previously frozen salmon fillets are being thawed in unopened cryo pack packaging in refrigerator in 19th hole. Approx. 16 lbs of turkey breasts, 20 lbs. of beef and sauce and approx. 20 lbs cooked chicken wings in walk-in cooler are in the temperature range between 48 degrees F and 51 degrees F product center. All product was prepared on 7-12-2016. All product was voluntarily disposed due to time/temperature abuse. 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 refrigeration units/walk-in cooler, is not being date marked. No consumer advisory posted on menus for animal derived foods cooked to order. Surface coating on wire racks in walk-in cooler is deteriorated/chipping off. Top shelf at pass thru has buildup of dust/grime. Hand-wash sink in pool side snack bar is a plastic utility tub. Only an approved hand-wash sink (stainless steel / porcelain) is required. Fan guards in walk-in cooler have buildup of static dust/grime. Accumulation of dead insects observed on window sill in rear store room.
American Grill LLC, 1320 Wyoming Ave., Exeter, July 14. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: An open employee’s beverage container was observed in a food preparation area. Beverage was removed. Food employees observed in prep area, not wearing beard covers. Observed plastic containers with no handles being used as scoops and stored in foods. Containers were removed. Mechanical ware-washing equipment had a residue buildup observed inside. Interior of microwave, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Microwave was cleaned. Toilet rooms do not have a self-closing door.
Carmen’s Bakery & Deli Inc., 37 E. Broad St., Hazleton, July 14. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Person(s) in charge are not monitoring establishment operation for compliance with food code requirements. Pots of cooked sauce are stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Approx. 20 lbs cooked Chicken Francaise stored in walk-in cooler and prepared on 7/13 (18+ hours) is 68 degrees F product center. Product was voluntarily disposed due to improper cooling to 41 degrees F within 6 hours. Cooked Chicken Francaise stored covered and stacked to a depth of approx. 5” in walk-in cooler. Covering and stacking will not effect proper cooling time and temperature. 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. Surface coating on some wire shelving in refrigeration units is deteriorated/ flaking off. Plastic soufflé cups are being used to dispense cheeses for salads. Cups are lying in contact with cheeses. Floor tiles in food prep area are cracked/broken. Food prep area screen doors are not tight fitting to door frames.
Isabella Restaurant & Bar, 1140 Rte. 315 Suite 101, Plains Twp, July 14. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: An open employee’s beverage container was observed in a food preparation area. Beverage was removed. Food employees observed in prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as net or hats. Food in the walk in cooler area stored open with no covering. Items were covered. Observed raw eggs stored above ready-to-eat food in the refrigeration unit in the kitchen. Eggs were moved. Container with no handle used as a scoop and stored in the ice bin at the bar. Container was removed. Observed a buildup of ice on packaged food items in the walk-in freezer. Observed food stored directly on the floor in walk-in freezer, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Items were moved off the floor. Observed a buildup of rust on shelves in refrigeration unit alongside cook area. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Observed a buildup of dust on the fan guards in refrigeration units in the kitchen.
