Black standing water in yellow mop bucket: York County restaurant inspections, March 12, 2024

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

Best Western Plus Heritage Rail Inn & Suites, 140 Leader Heights Rd. York, March 1. Pass. No violations.

China One, 805 Baltimore St. Hanover, March 1. Pass. Food employees observed in kitchen area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Observed stainless steel bowl containers being used as scoops to remove food product (Rice and Dry Ingredients) at the time of inspection (CORRECTED). Observed meat food stored directly on the floor in walk in cooler area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required(CORRECTED). Upright can opener located in back prep room on stainless steel table a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch (CORRECTED). The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing (CORRECTED). During this inspection back door was observed to be propped open. When door was closed screen was observed to be damaged and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.

Clearview Elementary School, 801 Randolph St. Hanover, March 1. Pass. Exit door located in the rear area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.

Mamma’s Pizza, 450 Fishing Creek Rd. Etters, March 1. Pass. Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods (pizza) without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. Corrected, provided training. Fountain soda machine dispensing nozzles, food contact surfaces, were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch.

McDonald’s #10195, 56 Robin Hood Dr. Etters, March 1. Pass. Food employee observed in fry station area, wearing rings with stones. Food employees observed in fry station area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods (cut onions) without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. Corrected, onions were discarded. The bulk milk container dispensing tube extends greater than one inch from the chilled cabinet. Product dispensing area on ice cream machine and fountain soda machine dispensing nozzles food contact surfaces, were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Cleaned and sanitized utensils located in dish machine area, are stored with food contact surfaces/food or lip area exposed to hand contact when retrieved by food employees. Wall in the mop sink area is damaged and in need of repair. Food facility is using chlorine Sanitizer at an extremely high concentration of greater than 200 ppm, not approved in the Code of Federal Regulations for food contact sanitizing at this level. Water added to dilute chemical to proper concentration.

Phat Cat Coffee Company, 20 N. Main St. Red Lion, March 1. Pass. No violations.

Ski Roundtop, 925 Roundtop Rd. Lewisberry, March 1. Pass. Upstairs kitchen ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have mold-like residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. Observed fryer in the downstairs kitchen area, with encrusted grease and soil accumulation. Observed flex pipe used on the waste water line of the handsink located in the tubing kitchen. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair, observed tubing kitchen handsink leaking at the waste water pipe.

Sonic Drive-in #6001, 290 Wilson Ave. Hanover, Follow-up, March 1. Pass. No violations.

Sunflowers & Smiles Thrifty Consignment, 10 W. Broadway, Red Lion, March 1. Pass. No violations.

The Hub Corner Cafe, 157 Broadway, Red Lion, March 1. Pass. Broccoli salad, Coleslaw and red beet eggs, a refrigerated, ready to eat time temperature control for safety food in the reach in refrigerator, was date-marked by the facility, but was beyond the 7 day use or sell by date and requires discarding. Corrected. Facility discarded. Food facility does not employ a certified food employee as required. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid. The certificate has been expired since 2022. Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodents/insect activity in dry storage area, but facility does not have a pest control program.

The Pizza Shop of Etters, 940 Old Trail Rd. Etters, March 1. Pass. Severely dented canned mushrooms observed in storage room area and intended for use or sale in the food facility. Corrected.

Burger King #26259, 3345 Concord Rd. York, February 29. Pass. Non-food contact surfaces including but not limited to cooler door gaskets, single service item dispensing units etc. not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Hot cups and lids are stored where exposed to food splash and contamination.

Chateau De Laurel, 8897 Meadtown Rd. Felton, Opening, February 29. Pass. No violations.

Giant Food #6087, 2415 E. Market St. York, Complaint, February 29. Pass. No violations.

Jacquelyn’s Bakeshop & Cafe, 1785 Baltimore Pike, Suite B, Hanover, February 29. Pass. No violations.

Leona’s Cafe & Bakery, 56 S. Main St. Dover, February 29. Pass. No violations.

Magic Elm Skate Land Inc., PO Box 409, 625 W. Elm Ave. Hanover, February 29. Pass. No violations.

R.C. Theaters/Hanover Movies, 380 Eisenhower Dr. Hanover, February 29. Pass. No violations.

Wag’s Brothers Meats LLC, 7 W. Canal St. Dover, February 29. Pass. Lunchmeats in the deli case are not date marked with day of opening or discard date. Corrected.

Wrightsville Pizza & Restaurant, 203 Hellam St. Wrightsville, February 29. Pass. Cooked beef, refrigerated ready to eat time/temperature control for safety food, inside the double door refrigerator, was not compliant with datemarking by being labeled with a discard or use by date of no more than 7 days, and requires discarding. Corrected. Observed wood pizza peel being used in daily food prep activities, which is chipped, splintering and not durable under this usage condition. Corrected. Food slicer blade housing, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected.

Hanover Home Association, 234 Poplar St. Hanover, February 28. Pass. Microwave unit celling a food contact surface, was observed to have dried food residue/ splatter and was not clean to sight and touch (CORRECTED). Blade of large upright can opener was observed to have dried food debris and was not clean to sight and touch (CORRECTED). Blade of deli slicer a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch (CORRECTED).

Holy Crab Seafood, 429 Baltimore St. Hanover, February 28. Pass. Observed wet wiping cloths in throughout kitchen area, not being stored in sanitizer solution (CORRECTED). Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration (PH and QUAT). Non-sewage liquids and rainwater are not being properly drained and disposed according to regulations. Observed large 5 Gallon Yellow Mop bucket to have black standing water and was not properly disposed of (CORRECTED). Observed large 5 Gallon Heavey Duty Trash bag filled with blackish/ brown grease water in located in the mop sink and was not properly disposed of (CORRECTED). Exit door located in the rear area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.

Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins, 1015 Mt. Rose Ave. York, February 27. Pass. Ice scoop in ice machine stored with handle touching the ice instead of out of the ice. Corrected. Observed condenser in the walk-in freezer leaking and has an accumulation of ice. Facility is aware and parts have been ordered. Dumpster lid left open when not in use. Corrected.

Ezzy Eats, LLC, mobile food facility Type T, 321 Freys Ln. York, February 27. Pass. No violations.

Giant Food #6294, 1255 Carlisle Rd. York, February 27. Pass. Walls in chicken cooler with accumulation of debris and in need of detailed cleaning. Storage of chemicals, hand sanitizer and spray bottle of sanitizer stored on food prep counter in the produce area. Corrected.

Hissho Sushi at Giant #6294, 1255 Carlisle Rd. York, February 27. Pass. No violations.

Rivertowne Restaurant (960 Hellam Enterprises Llc.), 960 Hellam St. Wrightsville, Follow-up, February 27. Pass. No violations.

Rutter’s #39, 179 W. Main St. Windsor, February 27. Pass. Sausage patties and Roni rolls, a refrigerated, ready to eat time temperature control for safety food in the walk-in cooler, was date-marked by the facility with a use by date of 02/24/24 and was held beyond the 7 day use or sell by date and requires discarding. Corrected. Facility discarded.

South County Brewing Company, 170 Crossway Dr. York, February 27. Pass. In house made sauces and dressings, refrigerated, ready to eat time temperature control for safety foods in the walk in cooler area, were date-marked by the facility, but were beyond the 7 day use or sell by date and requires discarding. Corrected foods beyond the 7 day use date were voluntarily discarded. Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods (butter) without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. Corrected. Coffee filters stored directly under waste water pipe of food preparation sink in the kitchen/server area. Three basin sink is leaking at joints between the basins. Sink is not in good repair.

Stoney’s Burgers and Fries, mobile food facility Type 4, 32 W. High St. Windsor, February 27. Pass. No violations.

Two Brothers Family Restaurant LLC, 2935 E. Prospect Rd. York, February 27. Pass. Various foods including stuffed peppers and mashed potatoes food, which was cooled, was not reheated to 165°F within two hours, for hot holding. Corrected, foods were heated properly and placed in hot hold. Can opener cutting blade and milk shake machine, food contact surfaces, were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. Utensils in drawer at the preparation table are in direct contact with the interior drawer surface that is not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair, observed three basin sink leaking at the left faucet.

Accomac Inn, 6330 S. River Dr. York, Opening, February 26. Pass. No violations.

Belmont Bean Co., 18 S. Belmont St. York, February 26. Pass. 1 gallon of 1% low fat milk in the back storage refrigerator with a sell by date of 2/12 used as an ingredient in coffee. Discarded. Sanitizer bucket in the coffee making area was below 150-400 ppm as required by manufacture. Corrected. Interior of milk cooler with sliding glass doors top condenser area and fan cover area with accumulation of dust and white food debris (whip cream). Single service plastic utensils stored at the customer self service area are not displayed and a manner to protect from contamination. Corrected.

Burger King #596, 75 Robin Hood Dr. Etters, February 26. Pass. Time in lieu of temperature being used as a control for potentially hazardous foods, but sliced American cheese was labeled to be held for greater than 4 hours. Corrected, cheese was removed from refrigeration at open (6 a.m.) and timed for use until 2 p.m. New label applied to cheese pan with use/discard at 10 a.m. Fountain soda dispensing nozzle, ice cream machine dispensing nozzle/whipping blade and slushy machine dispensing nozzle, food contact surfaces, were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.

Charley’s Philly Steaks, 1800 Loucks Rd. Suite 100, York, February 26. Pass. Raw chicken steak stored above RTE (cheese) in the walk-in cooler. Corrected. Observed wet wiping cloths in prep area, not being stored in sanitizer solution. Condenser unit in the walk-in freeze has accumulation of ice and is leaking water , indicating a problem and needs to be repaired. Only one fan is running and that could be causing the unit to be working harder and that is why it is icing up. Fans and fan guards in the walk-in cooler with accumulation of dust and in need of cleaning. Working containers in three-compartment sink area, used for storing degreaser, taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected. Chemicals (Windex, all purpose cleaner and stainless steal cleaner) stored under cabinet at counter area with lids and cup carriers. Corrected.

Crossroads Middle School, 535 Fishing Creek Rd. Lewisberry, February 26. Pass. Ambient air temperature measuring device for ensuring proper food storage in double door cooling units in kitchen and storage room are not available.

Famous Hot Weiner 3, 2179 York Crossing Dr. York, February 26. Pass. Food employees observed in Kitchen area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats. Ice Chute at the self service fountain machine with black-matter accumulation and in need of cleaning. Corrected. Ventilation above stand up cooler and steamer in the back part of the kitchen area is dusty and in need of cleaning.

Fishing Creek Elementary School, 510 Fishing Creek Rd. Lewisberry, February 26. Pass. No violations.

Giant Food #6271, 14635 Mount Airy Rd. Shrewsbury, February 26. Pass. Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods- cooked chicken, pasta salad, cooked potatoes, mac and cheese without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. Corrected. Observed overhead hoods at the chicken fryer area, with an accumulation of static dust and grease on non-food contact surfaces. Corrected.

Mexitaly, 2440 E. Market St. York, February 26. Pass. Multiple male employees observed in the cook/prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as beard covers. Some, not all, food ingredient storage bottles, through-out the facility, are not labeled with the common name of the food. Observed accumulation of static dust on the ceiling tiles, ceiling vents, ceiling grids, ansel system over cook area, and ceiling light shields and in need of cleaning. Observed two rear exit doors located in the back area of the food facility have gaps and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.

Newberry Elementary School, 2055 Old Trail Rd. Etters, February 26. Pass. No violations.

Oss Health West York Cafe, 1665 Roosevelt Ave. York, February 26. Pass. No violations.

Red Mill Elementary School, 700 Red Mill Rd. Etters, February 26. Pass. Severely dente canned items observed in storage room and intended for use or sale in the food facility. Corrected.