The following are recent Lackawanna 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.
Miners Beer Garden, 302 Pancoast St., Dickson City, Nov. 18. Regular inspection; in compliance.
The Library, 916 Church St., Jessup, Nov. 18. Follow-up inspection; in compliance.
Walmart Super Center #4276, 1325 S. Main St., Taylor, Nov. 18. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Working containers of sanitizer in deli counter area, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. The containers were labeled during this inspection. Store packaged Market Fresh sandwiches are not labeled properly with an ingredient statement that includes artificial colors, artificial flavors or chemical preservatives. Store packaged Market Fresh Sandwiches are not labeled to clearly indicate any “Big 8” allergen ingredients and / or the allergen warning statement. Non-food contact surfaces (fan guards in deli walk-in cooler, deli walk-in freezer, bakery walk-in cooler, dairy walk-in cooler)not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dust.
American Legion Post #869, 161 S. Main St., Archbald, Nov. 18. Regular inspection; in compliance.
Doc Popcorn MFF3, 901 Clearview Rd., Moscow, Nov. 18. Regular inspection; in compliance.
Johnny Rockets, 5 Radcliffe Drive Moosic, Nov. 18. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Clean glass racks observed stored on the floor in kitchen area. Hand-wash sink in the kitchen area observed with buildup of filth and not cleaned before use, and frequently throughout the day. Spoon observed in the hand-wash sink, indicating uses other than hand washing. Old floor debris on floor surface in walk-in freezer, and in need of cleaning mops/brooms stored in kitchen area, with potential to contaminate food equipment and utensils. Mops are not being hung to air dry. Food employee personal belongings (toothpaste & toothbrush) observed at the kitchen hand wash sink.
Kelechowa’s, 416 Lackawanna Ave., Olyphant, Nov. 18. Regular inspection; in compliance.
A&A Pizza & Hoagies, 661 Scranton/Carbondale Hwy., Eynon, Nov. 21. Follow-up inspection, in compliance.
Ayers’ Country Market, 1811 Red Barn Village, Clarks Summit, Nov. 21. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Food employees observed in deli and kitchen area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats. Observed food stored directly on the floor in walk-in cooler area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Pre-packaged pizza, pasta salad, 4 bean salad and bow tie salad are not labeled properly with an ingredient statement, and distributed by statement. Pre-packaged pizza, pasta salad, 4 bean salad and bow tie salad are not labeled to clearly indicate any “Big 8” allergen ingredients and/or the allergen warning statement. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Non-food contact surfaces (fan guards main kitchen walk-in cooler) not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dust. Unisex toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins.
Exit 190 Beer Deli, 316 Main St., Dickson City, Nov. 21. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violation: The interior of the microwave oven, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. The microwave oven was cleaned during this inspection.
Rite Aid #0216, 6 Bocchichio Blvd., Moscow, Nov. 21. Regular inspection; in compliance.
Texas Roadhouse, 125 Commerce Blvd., Dickson City, Nov. 21. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violation: A spray bottle, in the baking area, is not labeled with the common name of the food. The contents was identified as oil and the container was labeled during this inspection.
Vamco Fuel, Exxon, 801 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit, Nov. 21. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Unisex toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins. No sign or poster posted at the hand-wash sinks in the rest room and front counter areas to remind food employees to wash their hands. Signs were posted during this inspection.
Delia Berlew’s Hoagies, LLC, 515 Main St., Moosic, Nov. 22. Regular inspection; in compliance.
Dollar General #9325, 2 Lonesome Rd., Old Forge, Nov. 22. Regular inspection; in compliance.
Karp’s Grill, 51 Dennis Rd., Scott Township, Nov. 22. Follow-up inspection; in compliance.
McDonald’s #04296, 525 Scranton-Carbondale Hwy, Eynon, Nov. 22. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Non-food contact surfaces (freezer and ice cream machine) not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of old food residue. Three fruit flies observed in the ware-washing area and around hand-wash sink. Notified the manager about a few flies activity.
The Gourmet Slice, 1101 Shops Blvd., Moosic, Nov. 22. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Food facility does not have available QAC test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair – observed drain line leaking under ware-ash sink.
Books-A-Million #834, 100 Viewmont Mall Dickson City, Nov. 22. Regular inspection; inc compliance. Violations: Food facility has lost its certified food employee over 3 months ago and has not replaced the certified food employee as required. A list of courses was left with the manager. The manager will fax or email proof that an employee has registered for a Serv Safe class to this inspector (information provided). Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Mops are not being hung to air dry.
Dalton Country Store, 111 Main St., Dalton, Nov. 22. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Commercially processed refrigerated, ready-to-eat deli meats/cheeses, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the deli prep area, and held more than 24 hours, are not being marked with the date they were opened. Reviewed and left PDA handout on date marking. Sloppy Joe’s, which were cooled, were not reheated to 165 degrees F for 15 seconds before being placed in hot holding equipment. Reviewed proper procedures for reheating during this inspection. The Sloppy Joe’s were reheated to 165 degrees F during this inspection. Pre-packaged food (hoagies, salads) are not labeled to clearly indicate any “Big 8” allergen ingredients and/or the allergen warning statement. Pre-packaged food (hoagies, salads)are not labeled properly with an ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Food facility is not using an approved detergent-sanitizer in both compartments of the two compartment manual ware-washing equipment.
CJ’s Deli, Rte., 407, Fleetville, Nov. 23. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Food safety certificate has expired 07/28/2016. Furnish the establishment owner contact information for completing food safety course. Raw beef displayed next to salami ready-to-eat foods with no barriers to prevent cross-contamination in the deli case refrigerator. The light intensity in the food preparation area is not at least 50 foot candles Observed an accumulation of debris and dirty in back storeroom floors area, and in need of cleaning.
