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The following are recent Lackawanna 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.

Turkey Hill No. 183, River St. & 8th Ave., Carbondale, May 18. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Three compartment manual warewashing equipment observed with build up of dried coffee residue and dust. The equipment is not cleaned after use and frequently throughout the day. Observed walk in cooler equipment with an accumulation of dried residue debris on non-food contact floor surfaces. Base of wall in the employee restroom, receiving and storage area are deteriorated with holes, cove molding detached and in need of repair. Storage area floor surfaces beneath shelving in the food facility is dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning.

Weis Markets No. 171, Route 6, Brooklyn Street, Carbondale, May 19. Complaint inspection; in compliance; no violations.

Peanut Bar, Inc., 134 Cottage St., Carbondale, May 19. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Deeply scored cutting board observed on baine marie refrigerated unit , not resurfaced as required. Left side of hood system in the food facility kitchen is greasy , dusty and in need of cleaning.

Mill City Dairy Bar, 1606 State Route 307 S. Dalton, May 19. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Observed rust deposits on the ceiling of microwave. Food employee is not using available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine sanitizer concentration.

Kenny’s Cafe, 153 Spruce St., Archbald, May 19. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Microwave, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Person in charge cleaned during this inspection. Pink mold-like slime forming around outside of cuber inside ice machine bin. Person in charge cleaned during this inspection. Food facility has an original certificate posted, but the location is not conspicuous for public viewing.

TCBY, 217 Scranton/Carbondale Highway, Scranton, May 20. Change of owner inspection; out of compliance. Violations: Mold-like residue observed on the edge of panel inside ice machine. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Sign was provided during this inspection. Food employees observed in prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets or hats. Hair found inside the ice cream freezer dipping cabinet. Reviewed proper hair restraint with Person in charge. Observed three half gallons fat free milk with expired dates (May 19) intended for sale in the food facility. Gallons were removed from sale. Ice build up observed on the side of ice cream freezer dipping cabinet.

Rosario’s Pizzeria, 100 Highland Ave., Clarks Summit, May 20. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: An open employee’s beverage container was observed in kitchen area, a food preparation area. Beverage was removed during this inspection. Ice scoop being stored on top of paper takeout bags. The scoop was moved during this inspection. Observed vodka sauce being cooled in refrigerator in a large container with a tight fitting lid, which is not a proper cooling method. The sauce was placed in smaller containers without lids during this inspection. Food employees observed in kitchen area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats. Shrimp observed thawing in standing water in a bucket, which is not an approved thawing method. The shrimp was placed in colander in the sink with cold running water during this inspection.

Manning Farm Dairy, 131 Manning Road, North Abington Township, May 20. Regular inspection; in compliance; no violations.

Kay’s Italian Restaurant, 894 Drinker Turnpike, Moscow, May 20. Complaint inspection; in compliance; no violations.

Eagle Lake Convenience Store, 15 AM Hughes Boulevard, Covington Township, May 20. Opening inspection; in compliance. Violations: There is no back flow prevention device on the threaded hose bib on the mop sink. Boxes and containers stored on the floor, and not on shelves or palettes, in the store room.

Eagle Lake Club House Snack Bar, Route 435, Covington Township, May 20. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the women’s restroom. The dispenser was refilled. Food boxes and containers are stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. The boxes and containers were placed on shelves. Dust and old food residue on the underside of the pans on the storage shelves. The pans were cleaned.

B&B Family Restaurant, 319 Manning Road, Scott Township, May 20. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Food facility is using an approved non-public water system, but does not have current laboratory testing results for water potability. Results can be faxed to PDA regional office. Wall/floor underneath cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease.

St. Ubaldo Society Cultural Center, 310 Third Ave., Jessup, May 21. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violation: Women’s toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins.

Santillo’s Inc., St. Ubaldo Festival, Jessup, May 21. Opening inspection; in compliance; no violations.

Post Concessions Pizza, 6 Kugler Lane, Scott Township, May 21. Regular inspection; in compliance; no violations.

Jessup Hose Company No. 2, 333 Hill St., Jessup, May 21. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Observed clean food equipment in prep area, stored uncovered or not inverted. Spoons and forks for customer self-service is not displayed so that only handles are touched by consumers and employees.

Convenient Food Mart No. 3009, 601 Washington Ave., Jermyn, May 21. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Store made and packaged sandwiches are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and allergen declaration. PDA labeling handout was reviewed and left with the person in charge. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Observed cardboard boxes of food stored directly on the floor in the walk-in freezer area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Dry cappuccino mix accumulating on surfaces inside cappuccino dispenser.

Boston Seafood Direct Inc., Hill Street, Jessup, May 21. Regular inspection; in compliance; no violations.

Greek American Grill, 540 Scranton Carbondale Highway, Dickson City, May 22. Opening inspection; in compliance; no violations.