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Hazleton Area Restaurant Inspection Violations For October 2015


Hazleton area Restaurant inspection violations for October 2015.

All information recieved from http://www.agriculture.pa.gov/.

Of the following, the only restaurants that were out of compliance were: TARONE'S MARKET

EL TIO RESTAURANT

FRUITY SMOOTHIES

10/1/2015

HEIGHT'S EATERY 601 N Poplar Street Hazleton, PA 18201 570-450-5044

--Food containers are stored in pooled condensate in bain marie.

--Approx. 1/8" pooled condensate is lying on floor of baine marie.

10/5/2015

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS 1 Corporate DR DRUMS, PA 18222 570-788-8081

--No calibrated metal stem thermometer is available to monitor internal food temperatures.

10/5/2015

HAZLETON AREA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE 40 Azalea DR Drums, PA 18222 570-459-3111

--Assorted fresh fruits are displayed outside of sneeze guard at consumer side of buffet line.

--Unwrapped plastic utensils are randomly displayed at self service area, exposing food contact surfaces to hand contact.

10/5/2015

EAGLE ROCK / CLUB HOUSE 191 Turnberry LN HAZLE TWP, PA 18202 570-384-6182

--Previously frozen, cryo packed tuna is being thawed in unopened packaging.

--Wall by dish machine has build up of b lack residual grime on wall surfaces.

10/13/2015

WENDY`S #8026 555 N HUNTER HWY DRUMS, PA 18222 570-459-1424

--Faucet fixture on hand wash sink by 3 bay sink is deteriorated.

--Floor tiles in curb sink are deteriorated / missing.

10/13/2015

SUBWAY #13693 35 E Broad ST HAZLETON, PA 18202 570-455-5300

--No thermometers visible in all in use refrigeration units.

10/13/2015

FUEL ON #94346 492 Cando EXPY Hazle Township, PA 18202 570-501-1930

--No hair restraints worn during food prep.

10/13/2015

BREAKFAST WORLD RESTAURANT 1348 N CHURCH ST HAZLE tOWNSHIP, PA 18202 570-450-6400

--No thermometers visible in all in use refrigeration units.

10/15/2015

RED ROOSTER 1344 HARWOOD RD HAZLE TOWNSHIP, PA 18202 570-455-2115

--Ice scoops not stored on sanitized surface when not in use.

--Wire shelving in Arctic Air single door cooler has deteriorated surface coating / rusted spots.

--No thermometers visible in all in use refrigeration units.

10/15/2015

MILLER'S CAFE 811 Saint Johns RD PO BOX 172 SAINT JOHNS, PA 18247 570-788-5787

--3 basin sinks have build up of mineral deposits in basins.

10/15/2015

DRUMS EL SCH 85 OLD TURNPIKE RD DRUMS, PA 18222 570-788-1993

--Final rinse pressure gauge on high temperature dishwasher is inoperative.

--Top exterior surfaces of dishwasher have build up of calcium deposits.

10/15/2015

DRAGON FLY CAFE 9 E Broad ST HAZLETON, PA 18201 570-454-1214

--No hair restraints worn during food prep / service.

--No soap available at rear food prep hand was sink.

10/15/2015

CAPRI LOUNGE 541 N Alter ST Hazleton, PA 18201 570-455-7507

--Floor covering worn in food prep area.

--Florescent lite tubes n ware wash room are not shielded.

10/16/2015

SNYDER`S BACKSTREET PUB 30 FREEDOM RD DRUMS, PA 18222 570-788-3698

--1 bottle of liquor in bar well has small winged insect in product. Product voluntarily disposed.

10/16/2015

PERKINS RSTRNT & BAKERY #3716 50 STATE RT 93 93 Sugarloaf Twp, PA 18202 570-455-0313

--Floor seam sealant in several in use microwaves is deteriorated / missing sections of sealant.

--Surface coating on wire shelving in several refrigeration units is deteriorated / chipping / rusting on missing coating surfaces.

--Cover on floor drain under drain board for dish washer is bent / not sealing drain as intended.

--Floor tiles around floor drain in dish washer area are missing.

10/16/2015

LOBITZ CATERING SERVICE 1090 State Route 940 Hazle Township, PA 18202 570-454-1054

--Food handler certificate displayed is expired. Employee was scheduled for class which was just cancelled. Employee is looking for new class.

--Interior of dish washer has build up of mineral deposits.

--Floors in food prep area have build up of traffic dirt.

10/16/2015

ARTHUR STREET ELEM.SCHOOL 424 E 9th ST Hazleton, PA 18201 570-459-3221

--Final rinse pressure gauge on high temperature dishwasher is reading 34psi rather than 15psi-25psi as required.

--Small bent paper clip is hanging from fan guard in walk in cooler.

10/21/2015

LORA'S GRILLED BEEF & CHEDDAR & MORE 532 Ridge Street Freeland, PA 18224 570-401-8898

--Bag of onions is stored directly on floor in storage room.

--No thermometers visible in all in use refrigeration units.

10/21/2015

J & N TOP OF 80 218 STATE ROUTE 93 WEST HAZLETON, PA 18202 570-851-4000

--3 basin sink has build up of mineral deposits in basins.

--Floor in walk in cooler has build up of grime / spilled liquid residuals under slide racks.

10/21/2015

ELI'S PLACE 139 N BROAD ST WEST HAZLETON, PA 18201 570-454-7865

--No proof of food handler certification was available at time of inspection.

--Food containers stored on floor in walk in cooler.

--Foods considered in storage in refrigertion units are stored uncovered.

--No thermometers visible in all in use refrigeration units.

--Top exterior surfaces of dish machine, over door openings have build up of grime from backwash

10/21/2015

BURGER KING #2127 1331 N CHURCH HAZLETON, PA 18201 570-454-8920

--Clean ice scoop is stored on unsanitized top exterior surfaces of ice machine.

--Surface coating on wire shelving in walk in cooler is deteriorating / rusting in several spots.

10/22/2015

TARONE'S MARKET 813 N Alter ST HAZLETON, PA 18201 570-455-1565

--Assorted re-packed foods offered for retail sale are not labeled / no ingredient information at point of sale.

--Wire shelving in walk in cooler have build up of mold on shelves and frame work.

--No hand wash sink avilable in smoker room.

--Cardboard covering used on floors in walk in coolers is not being changed frequently enough to prevent build up of grime from spilled / splattered food.

--Florescent lite tube covers are mssing end caps in food prep area.

10/22/2015

SAZON LATINO 58 N Wyoming ST Hazleton, PA 18201 570-459-2928

--Wooden knife scabbards in use are not easily ceanable by design.

--No thermometers visible in al in use refrigeration units.

--Plastic in use cutting boards have build up of deep cutting grooves on food contact surfaces.

--Drain pan for evaporator in walk in cooler is dripping condensate onto floor.

--No covered trash receptacle in women's restroom.

--FLorescent lite tubes in rear kitchen are not shielded.

10/22/2015

LEONARD'S FINE DINING 615 E Broad ST Hazleton, PA 18201 570-501-9600

--Food containers stored on floor in walk in freezer.

--Low temperature, chemical sanitizing dish washer is showing 0ppm residual in final rinse. Chemical changed 50ppm noted.

10/22/2015

HEIGHTS TERRACE ELEM. SCHOOL 275 S Mill ST Hazleton, PA 18201 570-459-3111

--Chemical spray bottle on drain board by 2 basin sink is not labeled for content.

--Top exterior surfaces of dish machine have build up of grime.

--Ceiling tiles above dish machine are water marked.

--Sealant on backsplash of entry ramp to dish machine has build up of dark / mold like discoloration.

10/23/2015

DOLLAR GENERAL STORE#6583 220 E DIAMOND AVE Hazleton, PA 18201 570-455-0519

--Restroom hot water faucet control is not operative as intended. Control may only be operated from underneath sink. Proper hand washing cannot be accomplished.

--Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in refrigeration equipment.

--Dried spilled milk residuals are noted on shelving and floor of dait\ry cooler.

10/26/2015

THE BEER STOP 16 N Broad ST WEST Hazleton, PA 18202 570-459-5334

--FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER HAVE BUILD UP OF STATIC DUST. Floors in ware wash area have build up of traffic dirt.

10/26/2015

BONANZA FAMILY RESTAURANT 574 Susquahanna BLVD Hazle Twp, PA 18202 570-454-8767

--Flor tiles cracked / broken / missing by dishmachine.

10/28/2015

TURKEY HILL MINIT MARKET #289 1140 N Church ST HAZLE Township, PA 18202 570-453-0969

--Food handler csertificate posted is a copy not the original as requred.

--Tongs at self serve roller grills are not tethered.

10/28/2015

TOM'S KITCHEN 656 STATE ROUTE 93 SUGARLOAF, PA 18249 570-788-3808

--No thermometers visible in all in use refrigeration units.

--Florescent lite tubes in rear store room are not shielded.

10/28/2015

LETY'S KITCHEN 1130 St Rt 93 Drums, PA 18222 646-279-9325

--3 basin sink has build up of grime in basins.

--Floors have build up of spoilled food residuals.

10/28/2015 EL TIO RESTAURANT 27 E Broad ST HAZLETON, PA 18202 570-459-0514

--Person(s) in charge are not monitoring establishment operation for compliance with food code requirements. Person in charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety requirements.

--No certified food handler is employed by this establishment. Owner states he has taken 3 courses and did not certify. Inspector gave owner, Mr. Bernardino Cruz the name and phone number for a Spanish certification course.

--No hair restraints worn during food preparation / service.

--Chicken and pork in steam table are in the temperature range between 113*F and 120*F product center. Owner states items in steam table approx. 2 hrs since being cooked. Items reheated to 165*F and returned to hot holding.

--No thermometers visible in all in use refrigeration units.

--Interior lid on chest freezer in rear food prep area is falling off frame.

--Wire racks in walk in cooler have build up of old dried food residuals / mold on frame work and food contact surfaces.

--Continuous waste drain on rear food prep hand wash sink is leaking.

--Fan guard in walk in cooler has build up of static dust. Floor area around fryer has build up of grease.

10/29/2015

FRUITY SMOOTHIES 26 Laurel Mall HAZLE TWP, PA 18202 570-579-4446

--Person(s) in charge are not monitoring establishment operation for compliance with food code requirements as evidenced by this non compliant inspection.

--No hot / cold running water is available at designated food prep hand wash sink / 3 ware wash basin.

--Food prep hand wash sink is not accessible due to no hot or cold running water is available at sink.

--Small winged insects are observed on equipment, walls, sinks. Clean and sanitization occurred during inspection.

10/29/2015

CROWN FRIED CHICKEN 8 E BROAD ST Hazleton, PA 18202 570-454-0600

--2 ice cream scoops are stored with handles submerged in dipper well water.

--No thermometers visible in all in use refrigeration units.

--Florescent lite tube cover in 2 door cooler in rear kitchen is out of end caps.


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