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The following are Luzerne County restaurant inspection reports from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.

According to 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 the which facilities are physically located.

Yogi’s, 55 Walnut St., Wilkes-Barre, April 27. Lights are not shielded or shatter proof over the cooking area. Food employees observed in cooking area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers.

Webby’s Concessions, 13 Orchid Drive and 1507 Slocum Road, Wapwallopen, April 27. No violations.

Vesuvio’s Pizzeria Ristorante, 101 N. Wyoming St., Hazleton, April 27. Food containers are stored on floor in walk-in cooler.

Vaughn St. Bar and Grill, 347 Vaughn St., Luzerne, April 27. Observed three separate packages of cheese wrapped in plastic wrap stored in a Cambro of shredded cheese in the Bain Marie. The plastic wrap was in direct contact with the ready to eat shredded cheese. This was corrected during the inspection. The packages of cheese were removed from the Cambro and the shredded cheese was discarded. Observed a common souffle cup used to dip Pico De Gallo from the Bain Marie was stored in the Pico De Gallo. Utensils are to have handles. The souffle cup was discarded during this inspection. Observed dried food residue on the blade of the post can opener. This was corrected during the inspection. The can opener was removed from holder and washed and sanitized. Observed a black residue on the corners of the drip edge of the ice machine. This was cleaned and sanitized during this inspection. Observed a build up of static dust on the fan guards in the 2 door refrigerator in the kitchen and in the walk-in Keg cooler. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid. The owner is going to have this person Register and pay for the course. The owner will then e-mail this inspector or fax to the office proof that the employee has registered and paid to to sit for the exam. This 5 year Certificate will be obtained with 90 days at which time the owner will email or fax a copy of the certificate to this inspector.

Tyre Square Club, 29 Edison St., Wilkes-Barre, April 27. Food vendor does not have three compartments for manual warewashing.

Twin Oaks Golf Course, 469 Orange Road, Dallas, April 27. No violations.

Tony Thomas Deli & Catering, 137 Lehigh St., Wilkes-Barre, April 27. No violations.

The Gyro King, 20 Stout St., Pittston, April 27. No violations.

The Beer Garden at Price Chopper, 245 Wilkes-Barre Township Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, April 27. Hood filters above cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease.

Sammy’s Carribbean Grill, 602 S. Main St., Pittston, April 27. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Owner not wearing hair restraints.

Polish Falcons Nest 128, 631 Main St., Duryea, April 27. No violations.

Plains Food Store, 1329 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre, April 27. Observed can of Raid, an insecticide, under the 3 bay sink in the back room area, not labeled by the manufacturer as approved for use in a food facility. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Employee rest room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins. Grocery area of the food facility is dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning. The person in charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Two severely dented canned items observed in sales are and intended for sale in the food facility; person in charge voluntarily removed. Observed 1 1/2 gallon milk of milk expired April 24. Three bay sink observed being used to dump mop water. Dirt residue observed in sinks. No chemical sanitizer available to be used on equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them, and prior to use. The handwash sink in the counter area being used as a food preparation sink as evidenced by employee cleaning coffee pots in the sink. Observed numerous dead insects on the floor along walls in the back area of the facility.

Northeast Concession – Mohegan Sun Casino & Racetrack, 1280 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, April 27. No violations.

Nico’s Pizza, 142 Darling St., Wilkes-Barre, April 27. No violations.

M & D Supermarket and Deli, 304 E. Diamond Ave., Hazleton, April 27. Observed meat slicer on counter in direct contact with the consumer, no sneeze guards or other effective protection is available. Band saw has an accumulation of old dried meat on the blade and blade guards. Cold water, as observed at all sinks, is not under pressure during inspection. Lights are not shielded or shatter proof over the deli area. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the deli area. Manual warewashing sinks observed with build up of filth and food residue and not cleaned before use, and frequently throughout the day.

Lou’s Concessions, 960 Coxton Road, Pittston, April 27. No violations.

Lani Home Assoc. VFW Post 6325, 35-37 Cleveland St., Hudson (Plains), April 27. No violations.

Italian American Citizen Club, 93 Union St., Wilkes-Barre, April 27. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in refrigeration equipment. Interior of microwave, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Food facility using rodent bait placed in bait stations which are not covered and tamper resistant. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the bar area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Provided sign to be posted.

Geraldo’s Pizza, 87 Deerpath Drive, Wilkes-Barre, April 27. Scoop being stored in the ice machine with handle buried beneath the ice. Food employees observed in cooking area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers.

Craig’s Food Mart, 517 W. Broad St., Hazleton, April 27. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the front counter area.

Cee Bee’s Gas Mart, 315 W. Broad St., Hazleton, April 27. No violations.

Cando Convenience Inc., 410 S. Poplar St., Hazleton, April 27. No violations.

Cando Beer and Deli, 423 S. Poplar St., Hazleton, April 27. No violations.

Broadway Tavern, 259 N. Mountaintop Blvd., Mountain Top, April 27. No violations.

Two G’s Restaurant, 3381 Bear Creek Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, April 28. Observed insecticides in the back room area on top of upright freezer, not labeled by the manufacturer as approved for use in a food facility. Observed food ingredient containers, in the prep area, not labeled with the common name of the food. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of Bain Marie in prep area, not being stored in sanitizer solution. Interior of microwave, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Soda dispensing gun and holster, food contact surfaces, were observed to have old syrup residue and a mold like residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Women’s toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins. The person in charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Observed half gallon of milk in refrigeration unit expired April 23; person in charge voluntarily discarded. Deli meat, a commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the refrigeration unit, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. The handwash sink in the kitchen area was blocked by pans and not accessible at all times for employee use.

Subway #30026, 901 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, April 28. The food facility does not maintain Food Employee Certification records as required.

Senape’s Tavern, 835 N. Vine St., Hazleton, April 28. Several dough pans observed with cracked/broken food contact surfaces. Interior surfaces of microwave in top side kitchen has build up of old dried food residuals. Cleaned during inspection. Food containers stored on floor in walk in cooler. No thermometers visible in all in use refrigeration units. Three compartment bar sink has build up of mineral deposits in basins. Evaporator fan guard in walk in cooler has build up of static dust.

Panana Man, 36 Mill St., Luzerne, April 28. Lights are not shielded or shatter proof over the food prep area.

Marianacci’s Restaurant, 252 W. Eighth St., West Wyoming, April 28. No violations.

Georgio’s Subs & Suds, 25 N. Laurel St., Hazleton, April 28. Surface coating on shelving in CRC cooler is deteriorated. Fan guards in walk in cooler have build up of static dust.

Coconut Lin, 300 Wilkes-Barre Twp. Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, April 28. A working container of cleaner/sanitizers stored on the same shelf with equipment in the kitchen area. Working containers of food ingredient in the kitchen area, are not labeled with the common name of the food. Food dispensing utensil in bulk food containers observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Food utensils in kitchen area observed stored in a container of water which is not maintained at 135°F. Observed in-use knives and /or cleavers stored between table edges or between tables, an area not easily cleanable and sanitized. Observed plastic container with no handle being used as a scoop in bulk food containers. Unused equipment stored in kitchen area, should be removed from food facility.

Andy Perugino’s Restaurant, 258 Charles St., Luzerne, April 28. Walk in cooler floors covered with cardboard. Floor surface beneath is not easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles that are broken, cracked or missing through out the kitchen area and not easily cleanable. Observed an in use spray bottle of sanitizing solution that was not labelled with the content of the bottle. This bottle was labeled during this inspection. Observed a build up of static dust on the fan guard in the slider door refrigeration unit in the kitchen.

Wheels Bar & Grill, 5222 Nuangola Road, Mountain Top, April 29. No thermometers visible in all in use refrigeration units. No sign posted in men’s restroom to remind employees to wash hands.

Valley Mart # 2, 95 S Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top, April 29. No violations.

The Magic Bus Cafe, 785 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Wilkes-Barre, April 29. No violations.

Subway # 30577, 60 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top, April 29. No violations.

Sabatelles Market, 114 S. Main St., Pittston, April 29. In use food ingredient containers, in the prep area, not labeled with the common name of the food. Observed dirty in-use knives stored in clean knife storage block. PIC removed knives for cleaning and sanitizing. Observed boxes / buckets of food stored directly on the floor in walk in cooler and boxes on the floor in the dry storage area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Observed air conditioner unit above hand wash sink in deli area with an accumulation of dust.

Ricketts Glen Hotel, 221 State Route 118, Benton, April 29. Observed a build up of static dust on the fan guard in the two door refrigerator in the kitchen.

Rafi’s, 7 W. Madison St., Hazleton, April 29. No violations.

Price Chopper #173, 1026 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, April 29. Food labeling placards observed in the deli case do not accurately identify the Land of Lakes Cheese Product as a cheese product but rather as a cheese. Commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the deli case, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened or with a discard date. Facility corrected this during the inspection and discarded undated items. Women’s toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins. Observed a build up of a black residue on bottom and around the drain seal of the handwash sink located in the produce prep area. The sink was cleaned during this inspection.

Monroe Grocery Inc., 36 N. Broad Street, West Hazleton, April 29. Florescent light tubes in deli are not shielded.

Main St. Bar & Grill, 98 Main St., Mocanaqua, April 29. No violations.

Getaway Lounge, 1477 W. Main St., Plymouth, April 29. No violations.

Five Below, Inc. #130, 491 Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre, April 29. Observed cases of snack food stored directly on the floor in back storage area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.

Annies, 338 E. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre, April 29. Lights are not shielded or shatter proof over the men’s bathroom area. There were no hand drying towels located at the employee handwash sink located behind bar.

Aldi #074, 5000 N. Township Blvd., Route 11, Pittston, April 29. Observed several bags of flour on pallet in the grocery area ripped opening and contents spilled on floor. Observed a build up of ice in the walk in the ice cream freezer. Observed condensate dripping on food stored in the walk in dairy cooler. Employee moved foods. Observed debris on floor in walk in freezer. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the men’s restroom to remind food employees to wash their hands.

Woods Ice Cream, 554 Front St., Freeland, April 30. No violations.

Walgreens #12669, 2100 N Township Blvd., Pittston, April 30. No violations.

The Pour House, 7 N. Main St., Ashley, April 30. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment in the refrigeration unit in the kitchen was broken. Observed a buildup of dust on the fan guard in the walk in beer cooler in the basement. Women’s toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins.

RMG Little Time Amusements, 23 Molitorius Lane, Sugarloaf, April 30. No violations.

Pocono Mountain Creamery, 554 Front St., Freeland, April 30. No violations.

North Memorial Highway Retail Assoc., 155 N. Memorial Highway, Shavertown, April 30. The handwash sink in the area was blocked by an ice cream freezer and not accessible at all times for employee use.

Napoli Pizzaria Restaurant, 26 S. Main St., Pittston, April 30. Observed soiled cloths in extremely unclean condition in kitchen area. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. 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, hats. Observed food stored directly on the floor in walk in refrigerator area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Observed plastic containers from Lowes in the walk in refrigerator holding raw chicken. Food facility is not using an approved detergent-sanitizer in both compartments of the two compartment manual warewashing equipment. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils are not being immersed for a minimum of 30 seconds in the quat sanitizing compartment of the manual warewashing sink. A two compartment sink is being used no sanitizer was detected in the first sink, second sink was not being used with soap/sanitizer.

Lehman Golf Club, 80 Golf Course Road, Dallas, April 30. -ood facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate expired Aug. 3, 2014 and is no longer valid. The owner is registered for an online course and proctored test. Owner to submit a copy of certificate to PDA regional office upon completion.

Knights of Columbus, 55 S. Main St., Pittston, April 30. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in all refrigerated equipment. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Three compartment sink is being set up, wash water with new foam added, rinse and rinse. Three compartment sink shall be set up wash, rinse and sanitize.

Joe’s Quik Mart #114, 345 Route 315, Dupont, April 30. Observed wet wiping cloths in prep area, not being stored in sanitizer solution. Cheese sticks were held at 45°F in retail cooler area rather than 41°F or below as required. Dried milk build up on floor under milk display shelves. Case of ketchup packets stored on storeroom shelving by containers of sanitizer and coffee stored on shelf by by delimer. Five half-gallons milk and two 1-quart milk in retail cooler expired (sell by April 29). Coffee was observed in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing.

Freeland Party Service, 17 Foster Ave., Freeland, April 30. No violations.

Duddy’s Deli, 720 Suscon Road, Pittston, April 30. Observed raw eggs stored above ready to eat food in the reach in cooler. Person in charge voluntarily relocated eggs to bottom shelf. Working container of water in the prep area, is not labeled with the common name of the food. Interior of microwave, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Person in charge took Serv Safe course on April 21 and will fax copy of certificate when received.

Demuro’s Pizza, 10 William St., Pittston, April 30. No violations.

Lou’s Concession, 960 Coxton Road, Duryea, April 30. No violations.