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Oct 19, 2023

Chemical cans stored with food: Chester County restaurant inspections, Oct. 15, 2023

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. Taste Of Puebla/CCHD #791-c, 200 Mill St.

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers.

Taste Of Puebla/CCHD #791-c, 200 Mill St. Phoenixville, October 7. Pass. No violations.

Asian Halal & Shagun Palace, 4 Tabas Ln. Unit G & H, Exton, Follow-up, October 6. Pass. Food Employee observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. Employee was instructed to wash hands and put on a new pair of gloves. Incense observed burning inside the drain of the handwashing sink in the kitchen. Handwashing sinks are for handwashing ONLY and must be easily accessible at all times. Incense were removed during the inspection.

Bonefish Grill #0302, 460 W. Lincoln Highway, Exton, Follow-up, October 6. Pass. Tiles inside of the mop sink are cracked/missing and is not a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Replace/repair tiles. Work order has been placed. Ceiling tiles missing in the employee restroom and above the walk-in cooler. Replace ceiling tiles. Work order has been placed for ceiling tiles. Food facility operator failed to post an original, valid Chester County Health Department Certified Food Manager in a location conspicuous to the consumer. EHS recommends in person visit to the Chester County Government Services Center to receive a duplicate license.

Brazil 2 Go, 260 Schuylkill Rd. Phoenixville, October 6. Pass. A few water stained ceiling tiles in retail space. Replace.

Giant Food Store # 6471/North Coventry, 86 Glocker Way, Pottstown, Follow-up, October 6. Pass. No violations.

Great Valley HS Athletic Dept., 225 N. Phoenixville Pike, Malvern, October 6. Pass. No violations.

Kolb's Farm Store/E. Coventry, 151 Kolb Rd. Spring City, Complaint, October 6. Pass. No violations.

Laymen's Retreat League, 313 S. Warren Ave. Malvern, October 6. Pass. Obtain three working sink stoppers for the three bay sink. This is critical as the building is serviced by on-lot sewage disposal. The water temperature of the wash compartment of the manual warewashing equipment was 70°F, rather than not less than 110°F, as required. Install a hot water line to the three bay sink. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dust/debris. Clean ceiling vents above dish machine and food prep tables. Ceiling located in walk in cooler. The following surface characteristics observed cracked/roughened and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Chemical room: Ceiling is falling apart. Correct any roof leak, then repair ceiling. Ceiling by fire bell, to right of chemical room entrance. Observed with chipped paint. Correct any roof leaks, provided new surface finish to ceiling, maintaining a smooth, easily cleanable, non-absorbent surface.

McShain Horstmann Family Life Center @ MRH, 313 S. Warren Ave. Malvern, October 6. Pass. Observed consumer self-service display of apples without sneeze guards or other effective protection. Provide covering under sneeze guard or other effective means. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of debris, grime, crumb, or splash; Clean cook line floor located under all equipment. Dish machine hood air filters. Observed clean food equipment, plateware along servery line stored uncovered not under sneeze guard or not inverted. Invert all plate ware or provide adequate covering. Repair broken tile cove base to the left of the cook line. Food facility operator failed to post an original, valid Chester County Health Department Certified Food Manager in a location conspicuous to the consumer.

Mikro Lodge, 920 Township Line Rd. Phoenixville, October 6. Pass. No violations.

Oxford HS/East Nottingham, 705 Waterway Rd. Oxford, Follow-up, October 6. Pass. No violations.

Sodexo @ St. Gobain North American, 20 Moores Rd. Malvern, October 6. Pass. Clean under and around the griddle and grills in the salad action station Clean regularly to prevent the accumulation of debris and grease. Reseal stainless steel wall in the hood system behind the smoker. Replace grout on floor tiles throughout the kitchen. Grout will help prevent the accumulation of debris and food particles. Change batteries at the hand motioned paper towel dispenser at the hand sink in the salad action station. Check batteries at dispensers throughout kitchen. Ensure paper towels are stocked or dispensers are in working order.

WCG&CC Pool Snack Bar, 811 N. New St. West Chester, October 6. Pass. The following surface characteristics observed cracked/roughened and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Middle ceiling to the left and right of cook line observed with peeled/cracked drywall tape. Patch ceiling cracks and provide two coats of semi-gloss paint to ensure the surface is smooth, easily cleanable, and non- absorbent.

West Fallowfield Christian School, 795 Fallowfield Rd. PO Box 279, Atglen, October 6. Pass. Customer self-service single-use utensils are not displayed and dispensed in a manner to eliminate customer contact with food or lip contact surfaces. This was corrected on-site.

Aramark @ East Goshen ES, 800 N. Chester Rd. West Chester, October 5. Pass. The food facility does not employ a certified employee as required. An employee is scheduled to attend an approved class. Apply for Chester County Health Department Certification after the approved class is completed.

Aramark @ Westtown-Thornbury ES, 750 Westbourne Rd. Westtown, October 5. Pass. No violations.

Burger King #12016 Valley, 100 Airport Rd. Coatesville, October 5. Pass. Doorway to walk-in freezer is accumulating ice. Repair within 21 days. Floor to rear of deep fryers was observed with grease build-up and floor under soda fountain near drive-through window was observed dirty. Clean floor areas thoroughly within 3 days. The wall in the back dry storage area was observed with food splash residue. Clean immediately.

Burger King #2731/Westtown, 1502 West Chester Pike, West Chester, October 5. Fail. Food employees observed in food prep and service area, not wearing proper hair restraints. Egg mixture observed on counter at room temperature and iced coffee mixture (containing cream) observed improperly iced and at temperature of 57°F. Both were discarded on-site. Time in lieu of temperature being used as a control for potentially hazardous foods, but tomatoes, cheese and lettuce observed time marked for 2 p.m. which is >4 hours from being placed on make line. This was corrected on-site. Maintain. A thorough cleaning of the facility must be done. This includes but is not limited to: Filters and canopy of the charbroiler; Shelves of dry storage area; Mop sink Surfaces and equipment in clean condition. A thorough cleaning of the floors, walls and ceiling in the kitchen must be done. Maintain in clean condition. Repair the following: Fill in the holes in the wall above the 3-compartment sink; Replace the plenums in the kitchen area that have been removed; Repair the trim at the wall between the mop sink and the 3-compartment sink; Organize the storage room where the soda bag in box is located; Remove the unused chicken breading station in the dumpster area.

Chartwells @ New Garden ES, 265 New Garden Rd. Toughkenamon, October 5. Pass. Walk in freezer was packed full. You could not even enter the freezer without unloading boxes. If this is the amount of food that must be stored, an additional freezer must be installed within 2 weeks. Dishwasher thermometer was not being run thru the dishwasher. It was being used to test water temp when machine wasn't running. Battery died in thermometer during inspection. Inspector's thermometer only reached 154°F. Custodian checked breaker. It was off. Unit heated to allow rinse to reach 190°F and dish surface 161°F. Staff were shown how to use the thermometer correctly and record the information. Supply new battery for thermometer and ensure staff are running it thru the machine each day.

Chuckie B's Meatballs @ AE Commissary/Catering, 208 Carter Dr. Suite 13b, West Chester, Opening, October 5. Pass. Provide and use beard nets. Using valid, approved food safety certificate, complete Chester County Certified Food Manager (CFM) process and post county CFM certificate in public view.

Chuckie B's Meatballs @ AE Farmers Market/CCHD #1367, 208 Carter Dr. Suite 13b, West Chester, Opening, October 5. Pass. No violations.

El Rincon Criollo 2 (The Latin Corner 2), 13 Riverside Dr. Spring City, October 5. Pass. Food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety (TCS) ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in reach in coolers are not being date marked. Cardboard lining floor under mats on cooks line. Remove ensure surface is smooth, non porous and easily cleanable. A few small water stains on ceiling tile in dining area. Resurface/replace.

El Rinconcito II, 490 Lancaster Ave. Malvern, Follow-up, October 5. Pass. Shellstock located in the box freezer did not have identification tags attached to the container. Manager moved shellstock tags to the product. Ensure shellstock tags remain onsite for 90 days after the product is gone. The walk in cooler and the walk in freezer unit is dripping water from the compressor. Repair both units so that it is not dripping water. Do not stock product in the walk-in freezer until properly operating. Clean grease off of the walls and ceiling in the kitchen. Observed 1 live cockroach in cove base below rear prep table and 1 juvenile behind dishwasher. Use bi-weekly pest control services. Keep facility and organized. Floor coving looks loose around kitchen and prep areas, ensure floor coving is tightly sealed to avoid pest harborage.

Farm Boy BBQ, 625 N. Morehall Rd. Malvern, Opening, October 5. Pass. No violations.

Fusion Restaurant, 1103 West Chester Pike, West Chester, October 5. Fail. Remove all cardboard liners from shelves, tables. Do not re-use cardboard boxes for storage needs. Remove all mesh foam liners from refrigerator shelves and counters. Remove paper liners on wall by beverage station. Only durable, non-absorbent, easily cleanable liners may be used (such as plastic bins, metal sheet trays, etc). Remove residential "oster" food processor. Clean the faucet handles to all sinks. Leaks were observed from the plumbing in the following areas: under hand wash sink in sushi station; under all bays of 3-bay sink; from condensate drainline of walk-in. Make repairs to eliminate all leaks and keep plumbing in good repair. Facility no longer used the fountain soda machine but uses the connecting ice bin. Remove the old soda hoses (and mount) and soda dispensers. If these items cannot be removed, entire unit must be removed and replaced with a new commercial ice bin. Facility needs to remove all excess/unused items and clutter throughout the kitchen. This includes personal items, tools, buckets, equipment/utensils, hoses, fans, plastic bags, etc. Organize remaining items.

Little Anthony's Pizza & Grille/Sadsbury, 2800 W. Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, Follow-up, October 5. Pass. No violations.

Neet, LLC, 101 E. Chestnut St. Coatesville, Follow-up, October 5. Pass. Handwashing sink in kitchen must be properly installed as to drain properly. Correct within 7 days.

Panaderia Azteca (new), 629 E. Cypress St. Kennett Square, October 5. Pass. Large pan of rice cooling on table top. Supply a thermometer to take temperature of foods. When foods reach 135°F - move to shallow pans to cool food quickly. Foods must go from 135°F to 70°F in 2 hours. When foods reach about 100°F, place (uncovered) into refrigeration. Once foods reach 70°F, they must reach 41°F within 4 more hours. Baked goods in the grab and go case must be date marked.

Philly Pretzel Factory - Avondale, 901 Gap Newport Rd. Avondale, Follow-up, October 5. Pass. No violations.

Spring Mill Senior Living, 3000 Balfour Circle, Phoenixville, Follow-up, October 5. Pass. No violations.

St. Simon & Jude School, 8 Cavanaugh Court, West Chester, October 5. Pass. No violations.

The Stables Kitchen & Beer Garden, 160 Park Rd. Chester Springs, Follow-up, October 5. Pass. Main Kitchen lower level. Flooring repairs were found to be incomplete. Floor resurfacing did not take place underneath of equipment. A meeting with ownership took place during this inspection. Owner has stated they will regrind and resurface the floor using the same epoxy flooring in January. Floor resurfacing will be from wall to wall. Complete floor resurfacing by January 31, 2024.

Venice Pizza & Pasta/East Whiteland, 60 E. Lancaster Ave. Malvern, Follow-up, October 5. Pass. No violations.

Wilkes Pizza & Steaks, 15 Riverside Dr. Spring City, Change of Owner, October 5. Fail. Food handlers/employees not washing hands in between separate tasks. EHS stressed the importance of proper hand washing and food handling. Several secondary condiment containers lacking common food labels. Provide. Bulk dry good containers lacking common food labels. Provide. Observed wet wiping cloths throughout, not being stored in sanitizer solution. Cases of food stored on floor in ware wash area near exit door. Store in a designated food storage area, 6" off the floor. Visible opening at base under wall left side of back exit door. Repair to a tight seal. Atvanco one door freezer base vent cover unattached from unit. Repair. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in all equipment. Provide. Dirty dishes in rinse and sanitizer basins of 3 bay sinks. Clean and sanitize, utilize for designated purpose. Slicer undercarriage behind front service counter unclean. Disassemble for proper cleaning. Deep groves and staining on portable in use white cutting board. Replace. Table top can opener blade and holder unclean. The following need further cleaning and sanitizing: Interior of cabinets and exterior of Blue storage cabinets behind front service counter; Surface under self serve soda machine. Heavy ice build up in Avantco chest freezer. Thaw clean and sanitize according to owners manual. All sinks and sink surrounds in facility. Mop stored in mop bucket, mops stored outside rear exit door of facility. Hang or invert to dry, store inside in a sanitary manner. Several black heavy duty floor mats stored on cement landing outside rear door facility. Store in a sanitary manner. Public men's room unclean. Clean and sanitize. Hand wash sink in ware wash room filled with a secondary container and dish detergents. Remove, ensure sinks are clean and accessible at all times. Remove all unused equipment from back cement area outside back exit door. Floor edges under sinks in ware wash area unclean. Damaged walls and raw wood exposed in ware wash room. Ensure all surfaces are smooth, non porous and easily cleanable. Replace all cracked and buckling ceiling tiles throughout food prep areas, kitchen and ware wash area with vinyl tiles. Clean all unclean ceiling light covers if necessary. Replace all water stained ceiling tiles. Food like splatter on walls behind food prep sink. Clean. Replace/secure all removed floor tiles under pizza Bain marie. Public Ladies room ceiling vent cover unattached from ceiling. Repair to a tight seal. Chemical cans stored with food in hall way dry storage area, and above hand wash sink near restrooms. Store all chemicals in separate designated areas. Facility has 10 business days to show proof of enrollment in an approved CCHD CFM course.

Aramark @ Mary C. Howse ES, 641 W. Boot Rd. West Chester, October 4. Fail. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Clean the back wall (to the left when you enter/wall next to pretzel machine) of the back storage room with freezers. Middle drain of 3 compartment sink and floor drain in front of 3 compartment sink observed with backflow. Repair plumbing. Cove base tile in dry storage room next to canned goods shelves is cracked/missing. Repair/replace tiles.

Chartwells @ Greenwood ES, 420 Greenwood Rd. Kennett Square, October 4. Pass. A thermometer for testing the dishwasher temp is provided but it was not being used to check and log daily temperatures. Staff was shown how to use thermometer but ensure all staff know how to use it and are actually using it to check the machine daily and logging the thermometer temp as well as the dishwasher gauge temps.

Epicurean Garage, 570 Simpson Dr. Chester Springs, October 4. Pass. The following foods had elevated temperatures due to improper ice baths: Sliced tomatoes 48°F; Maple dressing 44°F; Ensure ice/ice-water mixture is brought up to the top of the product level to maximize contact. Temperature check products every 4 hours to ensure a safe holding temperature of 41°F or below. Ice baths were adjusted on site. Backflow preventer at the mop sink is leaking. Maintain the backflow preventer in good repair. Repair or replace. Handwashing soap was not available at the following dispensers: Bar handwashing station, no handwashing soap; Office side of the cookline handsink; Soap dispenser not working; Rear preparation handwashing sink; No soap in dispenser. All handwashing stations/dispensers were supplied at the time of correction. Ensure soap and paper towels are supplied at all handwashing sinks at all times.

Epicurean Garage Mobile Unit 002/CCHD #1012, 570 Simpson Dr. Chester Springs, October 4. Pass. The following units were observed to have elevated temperatures: True reach in 56°F. True undercounter cooler (driver side); 48°F. Unit's only had Non-TCS beverages in them at the time of inspection. Have the units serviced and temperature lowered to 41°F or below. Forward the Department a copy of the work invoice and recorded temperature.

Kildare's Irish Pub, 18-22 W. Gay St. West Chester, October 4. Fail. Food employees are not properly washing hands at the hand wash sink when required such as prior to beginning food prep and prior to donning gloves. Retrain staff to wash hands when required and comply. Foil may not be used to line food service equipment. Cardboard may not be used to line shelves. Cloths/linens may not be used to line shelves. Remove all unapproved liners. Heavy ice accumulation observed in kitchen walk-in freezer. Repair ice and service to prevent future ice build-up. Many refrigerators in kitchen and bars are leaking or pooling water. Remove excess water, clean units and have units serviced. In basement, leak observed from under sprayer sink/garbage disposal. Make repairs to eliminate leak. Remove residential-style food processer. Remove plastic wrap from the "floating" bun rack and toothpick storage cup from expo line in kitchen. Clean & sanitize the following: can opener; fountain soda machine in server station (and install drain tray); soda guns/holsters in bars. Clean the following: all wood shelving and cabinetry in main bar, side bar & server station; exterior of food service equipment under the hood in kitchen. No separate, designated hand wash sink is available in basement warewashing area. Set up and use 1-bay of the 2-bay sink adjacent to the dishwasher for handwashing & supply it with soap, signage and papertowels. Note: In future, additional hand sink & 3-bay sink may need to be installed in this area. In event dishwasher doesn't work, sprayer sink along with the 2-bay sink must be set up for manual warewashing. Outdoor bar does not have a hand wash sink. As mixed beverages are prepared in this bar, a hand wash sink (with cold & cold water, soap, paper towels, signage) must be installed OR menu must be limited to canned/bottled drinks only. In main bar, no hot or cold water available at hand wash sink. Make repairs to restore hot and cold running water at this sink so staff can wash hands. In side bar, no hot water available at hand wash sink. Make repairs to restore hot running water at this sink so staff can wash hands. Front door observed propped open. Exterior doors and windows may not be propped open as this risks vector entry. Close door. At kitchen hand wash sink, no hand soap was available. Obtain and maintain soap at all times. Note: correct on-site. Clean the steel wall below the hood. Clean the floors & floor drains in kitchen, all walk-ins, basement, server station and all bars. Mops are not being hung to air dry. Install a utility hook above the mop sink in the basement. Residential pesticide chemicals and traps for flying insects (such as drain flies) observed in bars and basement. Remove such items and only have a Certified Pest Control Operator apply treatments. Post Chester County Certified Food Manager Certificate in public view. Note: a duplicate CFM certificate can be purchased from CCHD.

Papa John's Pizza (Eagleview), 185 Eagleview Blvd. Exton, Follow-up, October 4. Pass. Pizza sauce was not labeled for time tracking. Pizza sauce has a 10 hours shelf life according to Papa John's literature. Sauce was time tracked at the time of inspection. Continue to provide proper time tracking and/or time/date tracking for all products held at unsafe temperature. Facility does not have a registered Chester County Certified Food Manager (CFM). You are required to have at least 1 full time staff who is a registered Chester County Certified Food Manager. Within 3 business days register this certificate with the Department. Application attached.

The Pour House, 116 N. Pottstown Pike, Exton, Food born Investigation, October 4. Pass. No violations.

Poured Out Café, 428 W. First Ave. Parkesburg, October 4. Pass. Ice scoop was observed stored directly in the ice. Ice scoop was removed during the inspection. Provide a container to store scoop. Correct immediately. Small Avantco refrigerator located in the kitchen area was observed at 56°F however internal food temperatures were observed at 41°F. Food was immediately removed and placed into other refrigeration. Monitor temperatures and do not use unless holding temperatures are at 41°F or below. Repair immediately if temperature does not drop. Commercially processed and precooked sausage was observed in refrigeration without dates. All commercially processed and precooked food kept for more than 24 hours must be dated when opened or removed from freezer. All precooked food made on-site and kept for more than 24 hours must be dated. Food must be disposed of after 7 days. Correct immediately. A residential crock pot is used for hot holding. Facility must purchase commercial hot holding equipment (i.e. small steam table). Correct within 5 days. Containers used for prepackaged food and containers typically used as "to go" food containers are considered single use and may not be reused for food storage. Purchase commercial food grade reusable containers within 5 days.

Rebel Hill Brewing Company, 242 Bridge St. Phoenixville, October 4. Pass. Most secondary containers have common food labels. Label all containers lacking a label. Small cups used as scoops in several bulk dry good containers. Use a food grade scoop with a handle.

Saint Peter Catholic Church, 2835 Manor Rd. Coatesville, October 4. Pass. No violations.

Tsaocaa, 18 N. High St. West Chester, October 4. Fail. The following residential-style equipment must be removed as only commercial equipment is permitted: crock pot; LG combo refrigerator/freezer; small air fryer. Remove above equipment. Replace with commercial equipment (NSF or ETL-sanitation). In-use beverage mixer cups and blender pitchers must be properly warewashed (washed, rinsed, sanitized, air-dried) at the 3-bay sink at least every 4 hours. Comply. Cups and utensils found in the front of house hand wash sink. Sink must be accessible and used for hand washing only. Remove equipment. No paper towels at front of house hand wash sink. Designated hand wash sinks shall maintain a supply of paper towels at all times. Clean the floors and floor drains in the food service area. Maintain clean. Organize items on wall mounted shelves in food service area. Ensure personal items are separated from facility food & equipment.

Wawa #289/West Nottingham, 100 Pond's Edge Dr. Nottingham, October 4. Pass. No violations.

Aramark @ Bryn Mawr Rehab, 414 Paoli Pike, Malvern, October 3. Pass. No violations.

Aramark @ Phoenixville MS, 1000 Purple Pride Parkway, Phoenixville, October 3. Pass. Employee coat stored hanging on food storage shelf in dry storage room. Store all personal items in separate designated areas. Containers of coffee stirrers stored with food contact surfaces exposed. Keep covered in storage. Hot and cold water inaccessible at hand sink in kitchen prep area next to electrical panels far left side. Repair/replace sensor.

Bj's Wholesale Club-vendor #400041035, 1008 E. Lancaster Ave. Downingtown, October 3. Fail. Temperature measuring device (infrared thermometer) for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is either not available or accurate for use in coolers. Purchase hanging thermometers for walk-in coolers. Purchase stem thermometers to replace any infrared thermometers. Loose rubber door gaskets observed on the Deli Wall reach-in refrigerator. Product temperature = 41°F. Repair any loose door gaskets to ensure proper temperatures of 41°F or below are maintained. Facility must monitor this unit and move food items to another unit if the temperature goes above 41 degrees. Deli area: The deli meat wrapping area and deli carts were observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Ensure food contact areas are cleaned frequently to sight and touch. Maintain cleaning log (cleaned every 4 hours) for deli slicer. Clean the following areas: Floor below deli slicer and slicer cart in deli; Floors, walls and ceiling in rotisserie chicken section; In and around hand-sink; Around grease trap; The floor drains; Dust fans on ceiling in butcher area; Rubber floor mats; Floor below sinks and in walk-in; The floor drains; Declutter and clean storage area behind ovens in bakery; Clean the fan in cake freezer outside bakery; Remove ice buildup on ceiling in main freezer. Dairy cooler: Clean the ceilings. The handwash sink located in the women's customer bathroom area does not have water at a temperature of at least 85°F. Adjust the hot water temperature to ensure that it is at 85°F or above at all times. The handwash sink in the deli, bakery, and butcher areas were blocked and not accessible at all times for employee use. Employee moved items. Ensure all handwash sinks remain easily accessible and are used solely for handwashing purposes. Grease trap in the chicken area and the butcher area was observed not properly sealed or cleaned. The facility must have a professional company service both grease traps to be cleaned and sealed. Keep invoices for CCHD. Repair the worn-down floor throughout the bakery. Ensure the flooring is smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Repair or replace the following: In the walk-in butcher cooler, replace the plastic stripping flaps leading to the shipping area that have mold growth. Fix the hole in the ceiling above the dishwasher in the bakery. Seal the handsink in the bakery to the wall. Repair any broken cove bases in the butcher area. Lights were observed to be out in the ventilation hood and ceiling of the rotisserie chicken area of the facility. Replace the bulbs to ensure adequate lighting. Caulk is peeling off of the hood system above the chicken over. Remove and replace the caulk. -replace any plastic flaps that are old or in disrepair in the walk-in cooler units. Food employee personal belongings (lunch and backpack) observed in deli display case and next to deli wrapping area. Keep employee items in a designated area. Food facility operator failed to post an original, valid Chester County Health Department Certified Food Manager in a location conspicuous to the consumer. Post a current CFM Certificate in a public location.

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop/East Caln, 1086 E. Lancaster Ave. Downingtown, October 3. Fail. squeeze bottles which are food ingredient storage containers, in the kitchen area, is not labeled with the common name of the food. Ensure to label all squeeze bottles with the common name of the food item. Turkey was held in a big container in a bain marie. The temperature was 45-47°F. The facility had no logs to verify the time the cooling process started. The facility must keep logs to verify the cooling process and times. food must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F in 2 hours and/or from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours, after preparation. Start logs and keep them immediately for CCHD to verify during inspections. Observed food placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than 4 inches deep, which is not a proper cooling method. Ensure that food items are placed in shallow pans while in the cooling process. Meatballs was held at 120°F, in the hot holding unit area, rather than 135°F or above as required. The meatballs were discarded on site. Ensure the meatballs are reheated prior to placing them in the hot holding unit. The meatballs must be kept at 135°F or above at all times. Deli meats was held at 45-46 °F, in the cold holding unit area, rather than 41°F or below as required. The deli meats were discarded on site. Ensue the deli meats are kept at 41 degrees or below as required. The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturers use directions. The facility must call ecolab and have the dispenser fixed. The facility had an approved chlorine concentration onsite and was provided with a sample pouch of chlorine test strips. The facility must either remove the quat dispenser and use chlorine with chlorine test strips or the facility must fix the quat automatic dispenser and ensure that it has the proper concentration. The deli slicer must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized every four hours or after each use. If facility is going to clean the deli slicer every four hours then a log must be kept for CCHD staff to review during inspections. The facility needs to do a general deep clean of all of the floors in the facility, specifically underneath equipment. -Clean all sinks. -Shelves. - The vents in the storage area. Fix the hot water pressure in the men's restroom. Ensure the tubes underneath the soda machine are lifted so that there is a proper air gap from the floor drain and the tube. Fix within 48 hours. Trash receptacle / waste handling unit outside does not have a tight-fitting lid or cover. The dumpster lids must be closed when not in use. Close all of the lids. The shared dumpster area has trash on the ground and needs to be cleaned. EHS will reach out to the landlord about this. The facility needs to ensure the dumpster area is clean at all times. Women's toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins. Obtain a waste receptacle with a lid for sanitary napkins. This was corrected on site during today's inspection. The floor needs to be resealed in areas of the kitchen area, specifically under the warewashing sink. Seal the floors so that the floors are smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Soap was not available in the women's restroom. Supply soap in the women's restroom immediately. This was corrected on site. Replace the lights that are not working in the hood system. fruit flies observed in the ware washing area. Facility must take measures to control, reduce and eliminate vectors, specifically fruit flies. Complete/continue the following: Certified pest control operator must continue service Biweekly. Submit copies of reports to Department promptly after each service. Maintain facility surfaces, plumbing and equipment in clean condition and good repair. Inspect incoming shipments for vectors. Keep all foods covered in storage. Mops are not being hung to air dry. Hang the mops to air dry and clean the mop sink area. Observed chemicals being stored in back area on shelving above food, utensils, equipment. Move all the chemicals to a separate storage area away from food, utensils, and equipment.

Charles F. Patton MS, 760 Unionville Rd. Kennett Square, October 3. Pass. Five gallon jars of sauce observed in the dry storage room unlabeled. Label information was then provided. Keep all products properly labeled. Lettuce, tomatoes and pickles observed on display uncovered. These were placed under sneezeguard. Maintain. Stem-type thermometers are not calibrated. New thermometers on-site. Ensure all thermometers are calibrated and checked routinely. The bain marie next to the cooking line is not in use. Remove or use.

Conestoga HS Teamer Field (Tempo), 200 Irish Rd. Berwyn, October 3. Pass. The following equipment not observed operable and no longer in good repair. Up right freezers (2) located in home concession and visitor concession no longer working. Staff indicated the units are down and need new compressors. Repair or replace and then remove from facility. All new equipment purchased shall be commercial grade, residential equipment is prohibited.

Grand Singh Group LLC DBA Apna Bazar Exton, 4 Tabas Ln. Exton, Follow-up, October 3. Pass. No violations.

Hopewell ES, 602 Garfield St. Oxford, October 3. Fail. An irreversible registering temperature indicator or thermometer for measuring the utensil surface temperature in the high temperature dishwasher is not available. Obtain and use daily to ensure a dish surface temperature of 160°F or more is achieved in rinse. The hand sink located in the warewashing room is not working and therefore does not have water at a temperature of at least 85F. The hand sink located in the Snack Shop (concession room) is not working and therefore does not have water at a temperature of at least 85°F.

Kumamon Ramen, 348 N. Pottstown Pike, Exton, Follow-up, October 3. Pass. No violations.

Las Toluquenas Express Inc, 520 S. Union St. Kennett Square, October 3. Pass. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods (vegetables). Eggs must be stored on the bottom shelf. Eggs were relocated during inspection. Salsas were over 7 days old. Foods must be used within 7 days of the date you make it. Salsas were discarded.

Nori Poke Bowl, 117 E. Swedesford Rd. Exton, October 3. Fail. Observed two opened metal cans being stored in standing one door cooler in the kitchen. Metal canned foods, once they are initially opened, must have the remaining contents that were not used placed into food grade storage containers. The original packaging must be discarded/recycled, as it is subject to oxidation/rusting once opened. Provide food-grade containers today. Foods in the cook line prep top and freezers stored open with no covering. Foods were covered during the inspection. Observed in-use knife stored between table edges or between tables, an area not easily cleanable & sanitized. Two food utensils containers in the front observed stored in a container of water which is not maintained at 135°F. Maintain at 135°F or implement documentation process for using time as a control. Observed food stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Move all foods to be 6 inches off of the floor as required. Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety (TCS) ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the walk-in cooler, is not being date marked. Re-train staff. Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety (TCS) foods (rice) without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. Implement and maintain time logs immediately. Facility was approved for pH monitoring on rice however logs were not on-site and PIC confirmed time as a control is being used. Foods are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request; however, a written consumer advisory on the printed menus and disclosures for which foods the reminder statement applies to is not provided to the consumer. Add discloser and reminders to the printed menus. Walk-in cooler and front display cooler were measured at 42°F nearing the temperature danger zone. Front display cooler was adjusted during the inspection and measured at 41°F. Adjust walk-in cooler to reach 41°F or below. Upper interior of the large ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Clean and sanitize today. Old dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink in the kitchen, indicating uses other than handwashing. Dishes were removed during the inspection. Handwashing sinks are for handwashing only. Retrain staff. Food facility was using bleach approved only for use in a low temperature dish machine. Approved sanitizer was supplied during the inspection.

North Brandywine MS, 256 Reeceville Rd. Coatesville, October 3. Pass. Observed unlabeled containers of melted butter and grilled cheese in the walk-in cooler. All TCS foods shall be clearly labeled with a name and date prepared. Storage life in refrigeration shall not exceed 7 days. Provide proper labeling. The high temperature dishwasher is broken and not in use. Equipment must be maintained in good repair. Have the unit repaired, replaced or removed. Provide a new QAC test kit at the three compartment sink. Existing test kit is worn, color comparison chart faded. Powers beverage cooler has torn gaskets. Staff have used duct tape to try and cover over parts of the gasket. Have the torn gaskets replaced. Maintain equipment in good repair. Walk-in refrigerator. Observed visible mold growth on the FRP wall paneling. Have the surfaces cleaned and disinfected. Maintain a clean and sanitary state. The food preparation sink lacks an air gap in the wasteline. Food preparation sinks are required to have an air gap in the wasteline of at least 1 inch. Install an air gap in the wasteline. Hood ventilation system was not on at the time of inspection/while convection ovens were on. Staff did not know how to power on the hood system. The hood ventilation system shall be kept in good repair and maintained on during operational hours to remove high temperatures, grease and moisture. Ensure the system is in good repair and maintained on during hours of operation.

Pottstown Sunoco, 1453 S. Hanover St. Pottstown, October 3. Fail. The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the PA Food Code as evidenced by incorrect responses to food safety questions. All food employees must be trained on the basics of food safety and food handling, especially date marking, expiration dates, cold holding temperatures, the different types of sinks and how they need to be used (handwashing sink, food prep sink, 3-compartment warewashing sink, utility/mop sink), and how to use the 3-compartment sink for warewashing. In the under-counter cooler in the kitchen area, TCS foods requiring refrigeration (eggs and peeled garlic) were not date marked. Per employee on location, this food is for personal employee use only. The refrigerator must be have a sign placed on it saying it is for employee use only, or employee foods must be kept on a designated shelf marked for employee use only. At the 3-compartment sink, the quaternary ammonia (quat) sanitizer concentration was too low to be detected, rather than between 200-400 ppm as required. The quat sanitizer dispenser must be repaired, or staff must be trained in how to manually mix sanitizing solutions. Sanitizing solutions must be tested daily with the available test strips to ensure they are between 200-400 ppm. At the 3-compartment sink, hot water was only reaching 108°F, rather than 110°F or higher as required. Repair plumbing system to provide hot water at 110°F or higher at the 3-compartment sink at all times. The inside of the walk-in cooler had spills, grime, and food debris building up on the ground, and multiple containers of beverages placed on the ground. Place all beverages and beverage containers on shelves at least 6 inches off the ground, and thoroughly clean the inside of the walk in. Food facility hot water heater is not producing enough hot water to supply all sinks at the time of this inspection. If hot water is turned on, the shower immediately turns on as well and cannot be shut off. Repair plumbing to fix shower, and to provide hot water to all sinks at all times. Hand sinks must reach at least 85°F, and the 3-compartment sink must reach at least 110°F. All handwash sinks do not have water at a temperature of at least 85°F. Repair plumbing to provide hot water at all sinks. Customer restroom must be marked as out of order until sink can produce hot water. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the kitchen. Hand sinks must be supplied with soap and paper towels at all times. Mops were not being hung to air dry. Mop was hung to air dry during the inspection. The food facility does not employ a certified employee as required. Within a week, provide the inspector with proof of enrollment in an approved Food Safety Manager class for a supervisory employee working at this location. Within 60 days, the employee who is taking the Food Safety Manager class must obtain full Chester County Certified Food Manager certification. The CFM application and a list of providers for Food Safety Manager classes can be found here: https://www.chesco.org/896/Certified-Food-Manager-Program.

Surrey Services For Seniors, 60 Surrey Way, Devon, October 3. Pass. Peeling/chipped paint observed on left side window sill along cook line. Contact Greg and eliminate all peeled paint and provide a semi-gloss paint application once completed to ensure a smooth, easily cleanable, non- absorbent surface.

Tasty Table Catering, 10 Leopard Rd. Berwyn, Follow-up, October 3. Pass. No violations.

Two Stones Pub, 843 E. Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square, October 3. Fail. Employee observed handling soiled dishes then unloading clean dishes from the dishwasher without a handwash between. Open drinks observed along the cook line. Keep all drinks lidded and stored in areas away from food and food contact surfaces, and equipment. Label spray bottle of oil on the cook line. Maintain all containers labeled with contents. At the middle bain marie on the cook line, blue cheese dressing and a sauce observed at temperatures of 48°F. These were discarded on-site. Staff indicated Caesar dressing is made with raw eggs, however, it is not clearly disclosed on the menu with an asterisk. Place on menu. The concentration of quat sanitizer in the buckets along the line was found to be 100ppm. It was found that the dispenser was not operating properly. This was corrected on-site. Maintain. Use test strips routinely to monitor. Deli slicer was observed with food debris on it. Thoroughly clean and ensure it is clean to sight and touch. Dumpster lids and side doors observed open. Keep closed at all times. A fly strip observed hanging in the middle of the storage area of the kitchen. This was removed on-site. Ensure all methods of pest control are done by a certified pest control operator and do not risk contamination of foods or food-contact surfaces. Clean the following: aFloor behind and under the cooking equipment; Floor under shelves and in cabinet in wait station. Employee personal belongings observed in the kitchen area. These were relocated on-site. Remove all unused equipment in the storage area. Bottles of medicine observed on shelf in wait station area. These were removed on-site.

Vera Pasta, Inc., 319 Westtown Rd. Suite K, West Chester, October 3. Pass. Remove all damaged, peeling caulk from hood canopy and re-caulk. Ensure oven and range are both fully positioned below the hood for the purpose of proper ventilation. Clean and sanitize the can opener. Note: corrected on-site. The hood must be professionally cleaned. Post dated cleaning sticker on hood canopy for documentation. There is no Chester County Certified Food Manager enlisted. Using approved, valid food safety certificate, complete county CFM application process and post county CFM certificate in public view.

Westlakes Cafe, 1055 Westlakes Dr. Berwyn, Follow-up, October 3. Pass. No violations.

Chartwells @ MD Lang ES, 409 Center St. Kennett Square, October 2. Pass. A thermometer for testing the dishwasher temp is provided but it was not being used to check and log daily temperatures. Staff was shown how to use thermometer but ensure all staff know how to use it and are actually using it to check the machine daily and logging the thermometer temp as well as the dishwasher gauge temps. Clogged line at the dishwasher spray sink is being worked on. Repair sink to drain properly. Complete work during next break if work can't be done during school hours.

Damas Mediterranean Grill, 260 N. Pottstown Pike Suite 50, Exton, Follow-up, October 2. Fail. Food Employee observed donning single use gloves without a proper hand wash prior. Hands were washed in the 3 compartment sink without soap. Employee washed hands in the handwashing sink and put on a new pair of gloves. Retrain staff. Raw beef stored above ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler. Re-train staff. Ensure all raw animal products are stored below ready to eat food items. Food ingredient storage containers (squeeze bottles), along the cook line and inside prep tops, are not labeled with the common name of the food. Label all food ingredient storage containers. Sauces stored in the top of the small middle prep top at the cook line were measured at 45°F. The amibient air temperature in the bottom of the unit and foods store inside the bottom of the unit was 41°F. All food products were moved from the unit during time of inspection. THE UNIT IS NOT APPROVED FOR COLD STORAGE PURPOSES UNTIL THE UNIT CAN HOLD PROPER TEMPERATURES. Repair unit within 24 HOURS and ensure that all cold holding units are 41°F and below at all times. Cut tomatoes were held at 51°F, in the right-side prep top at the cook line, rather than 41°F or below as required. PIC stated that tomatoes had come from her house. Tomatoes were discarded during the inspection. Foods cannot be stored or prepared outside of the facility. Meat slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Clean and sanitize meat slicer blade and exterior TODAY. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the kitchen. Paper towels were supplied during the inspection. This is the only handwashing sink in the kitchen and it must be supplied with soap and paper towels at all times. Employee personal medication was observed on a prep table stored next to prepared foods, and not stored in dressing rooms or identified storage area as required. Ensure all medication/first aid supplies have designated storage areas away from food.

El Nayarit, 520 S. Union St. Unit D, Kennett Square, October 2. Fail. No Stera Sheen was detected in water used to wash and sanitize knife used for cutting cheeses. Must use this to clean and sanitize knives, cutting boards and any other utensil you use. Supply chlorine test strips to check sanitizer concentration. Supply hand soap to the handsinks not dishwashing soap. Must submit for a Chester County food manager certificate. Paperwork left on site.

Elegance Cafe/Tredyffrin, 82 E. Lancaster Ave. Paoli, Follow-up, October 2. Pass. No violations.

Fattoush, 182 E. Lancaster Ave. Malvern, Follow-up, October 2. Pass. No violations.

Liberty House, 200 Liberty House Ln. Phoenixville, Follow-up, October 2. Pass. No violations.

Michelangelo's Italian Restaurant LLC, 1223 Horseshoe Pike, Downingtown, October 2. Fail. Staff did not display proper knowledge on safe hot and cold holding temperatures, sanitizer levels, cool down practices, etc. The Certified Food Manager must continue to train and monitor staff to ensure proper compliance with the Food Code is maintained. It was recommended ownership send the head chef to Certified Food Manager Classing. Conduct additional training. Small plastic dry storage shelf. Unit lower shelving is not elevated the required 6 inches off the floor and unit is not on castors. Remove or replace. New shelving or dunnage racks shall be at easily cleanable and at least 6 inches off the floor for easy cleaning. Sauce in the steam well was measured to be 125°F. Hot TCS foods shall be maintained at 135°F or greater in hot holding. Sauce reheated to 165°F on site. Monitor hot holding temperature daily. The following TCS foods were stored at room temperatures: Pizza Sauce 44°F; Mozz cheese 54°F; Garlic in Oil 55°F. Product must be maintained in refrigeration and may not be left at unsafe temperatures. As discussed with ownership, a new bain maire with upper compartments is highly recommenced. Note: Ice bath provided for pizza sauce at the time of inspection. Time tracking for pizza sold by the slice was not available. Pizza discarded on site. When using time as a control, you must properly time track the items. Provide time tracking for pizza left out at room temperature. Use or discard within 4 hours. Observed improper sanitizer levels: The measured level of chlorine in the sani-pale was over 200 ppm. Maintain chlorine sanitizer levels between 50-100 ppm. Upon interview, staff were not reaching high enough QAC levels in manual warewashing. Maintain the QAC level between 200-400 ppm. Conduct additional training and monitoring to ensure proper sanitizer levels are being maintained. Thoroughly clean the following: Small cookline bain maire; dirty interior; Walk-in cooler flooring below the condensate drain line; soiled. Clean all within 24 hours. Repair the following: Front handwashing sink; broken spigot head; Three compartment sink right spigot head; turned off at the valve due to a continuously leaking spigot. Maintain all plumbing works in good repair.

Walgreens Pharmacy #12034/E. Bradford, 300 N. Bradford Ave. West Chester, October 2. Fail. Accumulation of trash and debris observed on the ground surrounding the cardboard and trash dumpsters. Clean and maintain in clean condition. Women's toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins. Clean the following and maintain in clean condition: Floor of the back storage room; Wall by handwashing sink in men's toilet room; Urinal in men's toilet room.

Wawa #8068/West Goshen, 1010 West Chester Pike, West Chester, October 2. Fail. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the cold wells of the smoothie station and self-service coffee station. Provide thermometers. Due to CCHD's ventilation concerns regarding the Lang Platinum double oven, West Goshen Township evaluated this equipment and its operation and determined a hood needs to be installed. Plans have been submitted and are currently under review. Once plans are approved, complete hood installation in the timeframe to be set forth by CCHD & West Goshen Township. Note: An extension to correct has been granted. Clean the following areas: Icee unit sides, front and below; Lid dispensers for beverages (coffee area and fountain beverage area). Clean the following areas: Floor around side and back of fountain soda machine; Clean any dairy spills on floor and shelves inside customer reach-in dairy cooler.

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