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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.
Charlies Cafe, 79 N. Main St., Ashley: Regular inspection, in compliance. Violations: Interior of the microwave , a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. PIC cleaned microwave during inspection. Observed a build up of mold like residue on the interior of the ice machine. Machine was shut down and emptied during inspection. Unit will be cleaned prior to use. Observed flaking coating on the shelves in the reach in cooler behind the bar. Observed a build up of rust like residue on the 3 bay sink in the bar area. Observed a build up of dust on the fan guard in the reach in cooler behind the bar. Observed a dead mouse in the basement storage area. Mouse was discarded. Food facility using packets of rodent bait which are not placed in bait stations which are not covered and tamper resistant in the basement area. Packets were removed.
JD Bar Restaurant, 400 Ridge St., Freeland: Change of ownership, in compliance. Violations: The three compartment sink in the kitchen has a few rust spots and mineral deposits. The owner stated that he is going to get a new sink. The water temperature of the wash compartment of the manual ware washing equipment ( 3 bay sink) at bar and in kitchen was 68°F, less than 110°F, as required. The owner had a oil delivery made and lit furnace during this inspection, Water temperature then 130 * F. Several floor tiles in the kitchen are cracked or broken and need to be replace. Owner stated he has the tiles and waiting for contractor to install. The hand wash sinks located in the kitchen, restrooms and bar area does not have water at a temperature of at least 100°F. The owner lit furnace after calling for and having oil delivered. Water temperature now 130* F.
Parente’s Italian Restaurant, 193 N. Main St., Pittston: Regular inspection, out of compliance. Violations: Observed residues and debris on the shelves in the walk in cooler. Working containers of various liquids in the prep area not labeled with the name of the contents. Observed a build up of ice on cases of food in the walk in freezer. Observed a build up of debris on the bottom of the reach in freezer in the kitchen area. Observed a build up of debris on the floor in the walk in freezer and cooler. Observed a build up of debris on the floor under the dish machine. Observed a build up of dust and mold like residue on the fan guard in the walk in cooler and the fan guard in the Bain Marie. Observed clean utensils stored in a soiled container. Utensils were cleaned. Wall under the dish machine has a hole, and is in need of repair. Observed paint peeling on the ceiling in the kitchen area.
Wendy’s No. 0985001 Laurel Mall, 551 Susquehanna Blvd., West Hazleton: Regular inspection, in compliance. Violations: Food employees observed in food prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. Door gasket on Traulsen single door freezer is torn.
Wild Pennsylvania Beef Jerky Outlet, 258 Wilkes-Barre Twp. Blvd., Wilkes-Barre: Regular inspection, in compliance.
CVS Pharmacy No. 1588: Midway Shopping Center, Wyoming: Regular inspection, in compliance. Violations: No sign or poster posted at the hand wash sink in the ladies rest room area to remind food employees to wash their hands. A sign was posted during this inspection.
Dino’s Italian Bistro, 1900 Memorial Hwy. Ste. 7, Shavertown: Regular inspection, in compliance.
Italian American Club, 126 Oak St., Pittston: Regular inspection, in compliance. Violations: Mechanical warewashing equipment had a mineral buildup observed inside.
Keeley’s Alehouse and Grill, 199 Division St., Pringle: Regular inspection, in compliance. Violations: The inside surfaces of both soda gun holsters, food contact surfaces, was observed to have food tan yeast like residue and was not clean to sight and touch. The holsters were cleaned and sanitized during this inspection. There is a build up of grease on the stainless steel wall covering behind the cook line. Heavy buildup of grease/oil and dropped food items on floor behind cookline.
Sheetz No. 319, 163 Memorial Hwy., Trucksville: Regular inspection, in compliance.
Wesley Village Cafe, 209 Roberts Rd., Pittston: Follow-up inspection, in compliance.
Bads, 415 Main St., Luzerne: Regular inspection, in compliance.
Cwiklas Quality Bakery, 623 Main St., Avoca: Follow-up inspection, in compliance. Violations: Observed rusting shelves in the reach in cooler in the basement area. Potential rodent harborage areas inside the food facility observed in the furnace area due to clutter. Observed 1 live cockroach in the sink in the upstairs area and 4 live cockroaches along the wall in storage area. PIC disposed of cockroaches during inspection. Observed 10 dead cockroaches under equipment in the storage area. PIC cleaned areas during inspection.
Lucas Farms Produce Center, Box 171A SR 239, Shickshinny: Regular inspection, in compliance. Violations: Food Facility Person in Charge not able to provide documentation that canned Pickle relish, beets, chow chow, sweet pepper mix are from an approved source. All Product was voluntarily pulled from point of sale. Food Facility is offering for sale foods prepared in an unapproved private home. The producer had been in an approved kitchen but recently moved to a new location that is not an approved kitchen. The owner voluntarily pulled all product from point off sale and holding it until the facility is licensed. Should the manufacturer’s kitchen not be approved the owner will return the product to the manufacturer.
McAlpine Street Pub and Pizza, 319 McAlpine St., Duryea: Regular inspection, in compliance. Violations: Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher in the bar area was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. Facility will use the 3 bay ware wash sink until unit is serviced. Observed a build up of grease around the shaft on the mixer. Women’s toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins. Toilet rooms do not have a self-closing door. Observed 30 old rodent like droppings along the wall and under equipment in the kitchen area. Observed an old decaying mouse in the basement storage area.
Price Chopper No. 222, 245 Wilkes-Barre Township Blvd., Wilkes-Barre: Type 3 follow-up inspection, in compliance. Violations: Observed 10 rodent like droppings on metal beam behind shelf in back stock area. Area was cleaned during this inspection. Observed 20 old rodent like droppings under chest freezer in the sales area.
Thomas’ Family Market Foodtown, Five Mountain Mall, US Rt. 11, Shickshinny: Regular inspection, in compliance. Violations: There is an area approximately 28” by 10” in the meat room where the epoxy floor coating is missing. The edges are rough and the area is no longer smooth and easily cleanable. The area allows for pooling of water, and water is collecting under the edges that are lifted from the concrete surface. The floor of the walk-in freezer in the bakery area is is extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning. The area was cleaned during this inspection. Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodents as evidenced by 6 old hard, dried rodent droppings under the hand wash sink in the produce area, but facility does have a pest control program. The pest control Co. (Erlich) was at the facility on 9/22/17 and noted that 1 mouse was trapped in bait stations in the deli room, back grocery room. Facility continues to have Erlich in on monthly basis. The droppings were removed to allow for monitoring of any new activity.
Bentley’s, 2300 Route 309, Ashley: Opening inspection, in compliance.
Country Crab Saloon Inc., 62 Hunlock-Harveyville Rd., Hunlock Creek: Regular inspection, in compliance. Violations: Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was <10 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. The tubing was re-positioned inside of the bottle of sanitizer and the line primed again. The sanitizer residual then measured 50 ppm. Observed containerized food stored directly on the floor in the walk-in-freezer, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. The food was elevated during this inspection. Food facility is using an approved non-public water system, but does not have current laboratory testing results for water potability. The facility does not have Nitrate/Nitrite results within the past 12 months available. The PIC stated that Pine Rune Plumbing and Heating is coming tomorrow to draw the sample. This inspector called DEP who said that they notified the facility recently of a need to obtain Nitrate/Nitrite results. PIC to send a copy of the Nitrate Nitrite Results to this inspector upon receipt. The door located in the dining area of the food facility has a gap with visible light and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
Just R’s Pierogies, 783 Metcalf St., Wilkes-Barre: Regular inspection, in compliance. Violations: Observed a build up of residue on the hand wash sink handles. Observed webbing and debris under equipment in the storage room.
Luigi Pizza Avoca LLC, 422 Main St., Pittston: Follow-up inspection, in compliance.
Northwest Area High School, 243 Thorne Hill Rd., Shickshinny: Regular inspection, in compliance.
Northwest Area Intermediate School, 21 Sunset Lake Rd., RR1, Hunlock Creek: Regular inspection, in compliance.
Pittston Area Senior High School, 5 Stout St., Yatesville, Pittston: Regular inspection, in compliance. Violations: The hot water used for sanitizing in the mechanical warewashing machine did not reach 180°F (or 165°F for stationary rack). Facility will set up a sink to sanitize equipment. Observed a build up of ice by the door in the walk in freezer. Observed spillage under shelves in the storage rooms. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair – observed drain leaking onto floor at one sink.
The Kitchen By NIkki LCC, 1303 Wyoming Ave., Exeter: Opening inspection, in compliance.
Knuckleheads, 244 Hughes St., Swoyersville: Regular inspection, in compliance. Violations: All inside surfaces of the microwave oven,, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. The microwave was cleaned and sanitized during this inspection.
Naugles Custom Butchering, 537 Trojan Rd., Hunlock Creek: Regular inspection, in compliance. Violations: Women’s toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins.
Schuyler Ave. Elementary School, 450 N. Schuyler Ave., Kingston: Regular inspection, in compliance.
Third Avenue Elementary School, 131 Third Ave., Kingston, Regular inspection, in compliance.