Black mold on ice chest interior: York County restaurant inspections, March 26, 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.

Balla Cloiche Vineyards, 14110 Clark Rd. Stewartstown, March 16. Pass. No violations.

Cadenza Vineyards, 3475 Sechrist Rd. Brogue, March 16. Pass. No violations.

Bella Roma Pizza, 10887 Oak Ridge Ave. Red Lion, March 15. Pass. Contents of the sandwich unit was held at above 46°F, rather than 41°F or below as required. Corrected. Facility discarded contents. Facility turned down thermostat on unit and will monitor temperatures. Refrigerated ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food; crab dip prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the refrigerator, is not being date marked. corrected. The quaternary ammonia 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. Corrected. Sanitizer line was primed. Facility will have vendor check the equipment.

Bottoms Up Beverage, 330 Richland Ave. York, March 15. Pass. Receiving garage door located in the back room area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.

Covenant Moravian Church, 901 Cape Horn Rd. York, March 15. Pass. No violations.

Frava Inc. T/A Genova’s, 2530 W. Market St. York, March 15. Pass. Rolls stored in a Martins cardboard box with no food grade liner. Gaskets on all reach-in cooler on the cook-line and salad prep station are torn or damaged and needs to replaced. Fry baskets observed with loos hanging wires and need to be repaired or replaced. Floor in the kitchen area is made of ceramic tile and is cracked/roughened and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and storage areas are stained and need replaced. Fan guards in the walk-in cooler with green/black accumulation and in need of cleaning.

Greers Burger Garage, 108 E. Chestnut St. Hanover, Opening, March 15. Pass. No violations.

Hardee’s #1383176, 820 E. Main St. Dallastown, March 15. Pass. Roast beef that was being portioned was left out at room temperature and was held at 65°F, rather than 41°F or below as required. Corrected. Food was within 4 hour time frame and was placed back in walk-in cooler until cooled to below 41°F. Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food; sausage and ham mixture, shredded cheese, located in the refrigerator unit, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. Corrected. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. specifically the floors and walls underneath the 3 compartment sink, and the exhaust hood above fryers and the walls of the Blodgett oven. The air vents above the ice machine and above the clean side of the warewashing area have a large buildup of static dust and a black mold-like residue. Ceiling tiles throughout the facility are stained and need replaced.

JL Market, 783 W. Front St. Lewisberry, March 15. Pass. Refrigerated ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food (Red beet eggs) prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the walk-in cooler and deli display, is not being date marked. Corrected; items were date marked/provided training. Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food (Luncheon meat chubs, sliced cheeses) located in the deli display case, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. Corrected; verified open date and dated or removed from sale use. The floor/wall juncture in women’s toilet room is not coved and closed to 1/32 inch. Skidoo price remover (clearly labeled “not to be taken internally”) stored in a cupboard with breads. Corrected. A working container of cleaner Lysol spray and Stainless Steel Cleaner was stored on the same shelf with equipment in the three basin sink area. Corrected. Observed insecticides (Raid flying insect killer) in the three basin sink area, not labeled by the manufacturer as approved for use in a food facility. Corrected. Lubricants (WD40)being used on mixer equipment are not approved for use on food equipment. Corrected.

Lincolnway Elementary School, 2625 W. Phila St. York, March 15. Pass. No violations.

N. Hopewell – Winterstown VFD, 12246 Winterstown Rd. Winterstown, March 15. Pass. No violations.

Pizza Town USA, 50 W. Maple St. Wrightsville, March 15. 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. Slicer (not used today), a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected.

Roburrito’s, 397 W. Main St. Dallastown, March 15. Pass. Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety chicken, beef and pork, located in the refrigerator, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. Corrected. Ice chute of soda machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have green and black mold like residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Observed overhead vents, areas around prep table and walls behind refrigerators in the back room, to have food splatters and build up of old food residue and are in need of cleaning.

Denny’s Restaurant #9582, 199 Eisenhower Dr. Hanover, March 14. Pass. Food Employee observed changing tasks that may have contaminated hands without a proper handwash in-between. (DISHWASHER OBSERVED MOVING FROM DIRTY TO CLEAN NO HANDWASH CORRECTED). Observed ceiling and deflector plate of large bulk ice machine a food contact surface, was observed to have blackish residue and was not clean to sight and touch. (CORRECTED). Observed dishwasher touching clean utensils on food contact surfaces. Food employee observed storing clean food equipment while wet, and not allowing time for draining and/or air-drying. Observed 8 Gallon stainless steal pot filled with grease from prior day and was not properly disposed of. (CORRECTED). Floors and drains located throughout kitchen area of the food facility is extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning. Ceiling vents throughout facility have accumulation of dust and dirt and need to be cleaned.

Dunkin Donuts, 2210 Old Trail Rd. Goldsboro, March 14. Pass. The Food Facility Operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. An open employee’s beverage container was observed in toppings/sandwich area, a food preparation area. Beverage stirrer spoons in the espresso maker area observed stored in a container of water which is not maintained at 135°F. Food Facility has a certified food employee, but a certified food employee was not available during all hours of operation. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair; observed three basin sink leaking at the center basin waste water pipe.

Hanover Senior High School, 403 Moul Ave. Hanover, March 14. Pass. No violations.

Longhorn Steakhouse Restaurant #5319, 2901 Concord Rd. York, March 14. Pass. Raw chicken was stored above raw pork inside the walk-in cooler. Corrected. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in cold holding units on the cooks line. Fan blade covers are not in place in three of four microwave units on the cooks line. Observed cooking equipment with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, debris on non-food contact surfaces. Non-food contact surfaces throughout kitchen are not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. The handwash sink located in the bar area does not have water. Corrected -Hand washing temporarily diverted to the bar prep area hand sink. Ceiling and light fixtures on the cooks line have heavy coating of static dust. Hood filtration system baffles have a heavy accumulation of grease and soil.

Royal Farms #214, 17302 Draco Rd. Stewartstown, March 14. Pass. Observed one box of raw chicken stored directly on the floor in walk-in cooler and one box of soft pretzels stored directly on the floor in the walk-in freezer, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Observed employee personal items such as wallet, phone, coat and open drink in food prep areas, potentially a source of contamination of food. 6 chicken racks and a large number of food pans and several utensils stored as clean, were observed to have large build up of old food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. Facility washed and sanitized all dirty pans and racks. Observed underside of Pepsi fountain with an accumulation of syrupy food residue, on non-food contact surfaces. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Specifically the walls and floors behind the shelving units in the walk-in and the fryer cart and areas under chicken coating equipment.

Rutter’s #45, 14 W. Pennsylvania Ave. Stewartstown, March 14. Pass. Pre-cut meats and cheeses being packaged for self-serve display were held at 62°F, in the prep area, rather than 41°F or below as required. Corrected. Food was placed into walk-in cooler to cool down to under 41°F.

St. John Evangeical Lutheran Church, 175 E. Main St. New Freedom, March 14. Pass. No violations.

Burning Bridge Tavern, 108 Hellam St. Wrightsville, March 13. Pass. Interior surface of left bain marie door does not have original panel to enclose insulation. Loose rubber door gaskets observed on the cooling unit located in the bar area. Upper interior of microwave, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. Delivery door has a gap along the bottom and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.

CVS Pharmacy #5723, 606 S. Main St. Shrewsbury, March 13. Pass. No violations.

Dollar General Store #08141, 8277 Miller Park Dr. Shrewsbury, March 13. Pass. No violations.

Five Guys Burgers and Fries #0620, 96 Sofia Dr. Suite 101, Shrewsbury, March 13. Pass. Observed in use food utensils being stored for time without time stamping on containers. Corrected. Utensils replaced with clean.

Friendship Elementary School, 3457 Sticks Rd. Glen Rock, March 13. Pass. Observed single-service, single-use lunch serving trays stored in dry storage area directly on the floor, and not 6 inches above the floor.

Hanover Middle School, 300 Keagy Ave. Hanover, March 13. Pass. No violations.

Manchester Diner, 4302 N. Georges Ext. Manchester, March 13. Pass. Food employees observed in cooks line area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets or hats. Stewed tomatoes, gravies and meatballs were held at 100°F, in the steam area, rather than 135°F or above as required. Corrected. Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food (sliced cheeses), located in the walk in cooler, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. Corrected; provided training. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair; observed waste water pipe leaking at the dish area pre-rinse sink.

Sarah’s Creamery, 121 S. Main St. Dover, Change of Owner, March 13. Pass. No violations.

Sarah’s Creamery, mobile food facility Type T, 121 S. Main St. Dover, Change of Owner, March 13. Pass. No violations.

Sarah’s Creamery 2, mobile food facility Type T, 121 S. Main St. Dover, Change of Owner, March 13. Pass. No violations.

Sarah’s Creamery, mobile food facility Type T, 121 S. Main St. Dover, Change of Owner, March 13. Pass. No violations.

Sarah’s Creamery Tall Truck, mobile food facility Type 3, 121 S. Main St. Dover, Change of Owner, March 13. Pass. No violations.

Shrewsbury Elementary School, 331 S. Main St. Shrewsbury, March 13. Pass. Food Employee observed wiping nose while serving food on the RTE food line that may have contaminated hands without a proper handwash and glove change in-between. Corrected. Employee was given instructions on proper handwashing and glove use. Observed food unprotected in front of a blowing fan that was dirty with static dust, and is subject to potential contamination. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Facility is using quat sanitizer but has Iodine test strips. The hot water used for sanitizing in the mechanical warewashing machine did not reach 180°F (or 165°F for stationary rack). Corrected. Facility will use 3 compartment sink for sanitizing until the mechanical warewashing is in compliance. Mechanical warewashing equipment observed not being operated according to the manufacturers data plate.

Tokyo Diner, 2300 E. Market St. 3a, York, Follow-up, March 13. Pass. No violations.

Utz Quality Foods Retail Store, 861 Carlisle St. Hanover, March 13. Pass. No violations.

Cheddar’s Casual Cafe, 1540 Toronita St. York, Follow-up, March 12. Pass. No violations.

Crossing Creek and Company @ (Susquehanna Oil and Propan), 1105 Sheaffer Rd. Dillsburg, Opening, March 12. Pass. No violations.

Dillsburg Elementary School, 202 S. Chestnut St. Dillsburg, March 12. Pass. Food boxes of stuffed crust pizza and calzone in the walk-in freezer with accumulation of ice from condenser line. Condenser line in the walk-in freezer is leaking and has accumulation of ice and in need of repair.

East Lincoln Lanes, 5761 Lincoln Highway, York, March 12. Fail. The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the PA Food Code as evidenced by incorrect responses to food safety questions related to cleaning frequency of food and non-food contact surfaces, storage of foods and single service items to prevent contamination and what is a food contact surface. The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Employee foods are intermingled with refrigerated foods intended for use or sale in the facility. Candy eggs observed stored in a single use raw shell egg box. Observed boxes of candy and drinks stored directly on the floor in customer service area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food (American Cheese), located in the refrigerator, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. There is not a manufacturers use by date on ASK Creamy Cole Slaw 5 lb. container the lid is swollen and the food requires discarding at this time. Filthy dirty sponges observed in the three basin sink area being used to clean food contact surfaces. Interior surface of chest freezer is cracked and gasket is torn. Loose or broken door gasket observed on the chest freezer. Heavy accumulation of frozen condensate observed inside the chest freezer. Manual warewashing equipment observed with heavy build up of filth and food residue and not cleaned before use, and frequently throughout the day. Upper interior of three of three microwave units, food contact surfaces, were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Observed fryer and flat grill non food contact surfaces with encrusted grease and soil accumulation. Observed storage equipment, in all areas, with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, debris on non-food contact surfaces. Food temperature measuring device is not being cleaned before use or storage. Six thermometers are filthy and lens’ are so grease/dirt laden that the dials cannot be read. Cooking/frying/baking equipment not being cleaned every 24 hours as evidenced by a heavy accumulation of food debris and dirt. Non-food contact surfaces throughout the food service and food storage areas are not cleaned at a frequency to preclude heavy accumulation of dirt and soil. Entire interior of cold holding and cooking equipment units are extremely filthy and in need of cleaning. Observed soiled linens stored in and on the three basin sink area which may contaminate food, utensils, or equipment. Cleaned and sanitized utensils located in customer service area, are stored with food contact surfaces in direct contact with surfaces that are extremely soiled. Single use paper wrapped straws are splattered with pink/red food residue and must be discarded at this time. Cleaned and sanitized utensils located in customer service area, are stored with food contact surfaces in direct contact with surfaces that are extremely soiled. Single use paper wrapped straws are splattered with pink/red food residue and must be discarded at this time. Food Facility has a certified food employee, but a certified food employee was not available during all hours of operation. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair – when hand sink faucet is opened water sprays back toward the rear side of the sink. Food facility does not have enough indoor waste receptacles convenient to each area of the facility where refuse is generated as evidenced by at least five empty food boxes thrown in a corner of the storage room near the exit door. Exit door located in the food storage area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Pump style hand soap dispenser was in a dustpan on the floor under the sink. Hood filtration system baffles have a heavy accumulation of grease and static dust. Old unused equipment stored in food preparation and storage room areas, should be removed from food facility. All food preparation/storage/service areas of the food facility are extremely dirty, dusty, grease encrusted and in need of cleaning. A Restricted use pesticide (Raid wasp and hornet spray) is being applied in the food facility by a non-certified applicator. Observed chemicals (hand sanitizer) and pesticides (Raid Wasp and Hornet spray) stored directly to the right of the three basin sink area on shelving above and in direct contact with spices, utensils, and equipment.

HS Fuel & Conveniences, 2161 Queen St. York, Follow-up, March 12. Fail. The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Refrigerated ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food including but not limited to sweet potatoes in sauce, mashed potatoes, cooked meats, cooked vegetables etc. prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located inside the walk-in cooler, are not being date marked. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food preparation area.

Kreutz Creek Elementary School, 50 N. Lee St. Hellam, March 12. Pass. Observed heavy accumulation of static dust on in use fan blade guards in the food display/service area.

Locals Market, 200 N. US Route 15, Dillsburg, Opening, March 12. Pass. No violations.

Northern Elementary School, 657 S. Baltimore St. Dillsburg, March 12. Pass. No violations.

South Mountain Elementary, 711 S. Mountain Rd. Dillsburg, March 12. Pass. No violations.

Weavers of Wellsville, 47 North St. Wellsville, Opening, March 12. Pass. Prepackaged (chicken salad, egg salad, ham salad, red beet eggs etc..) food is not labeled properly with the ingredient statement. Toilet rooms do not have a self-closing door.

Dallastown Area Middle School, 700 New School Ln. Dallastown, March 11. Pass. No violations.

Dallastown Area Senior High School, 700 New School Ln. Dallastown, March 11. Pass. No violations.

Dunkin’, 2690 Queen St. York, March 11. Pass. Food utensils in beverage preparation area observed stored in a container of water which is not maintained at 135°F. Hand wash sink located in the three basin sink area observed to have rusted areas on the interior of the sink basin. Old food residue observed in the handwash sink located in the drive through area, indicating uses other than handwashing. Corrected. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair; observed Easy Clear water filtration system leaking at one of the filters/attachments. Paper towel dispenser empty at the hand wash sink in the drive through area. Corrected.

Loganville-Springfield Elementary School, 169 N. Main St. York, March 11. Pass. No violations.

Subway, 3943 E. Market St. York, March 11. Fail. The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the PA Food Code as evidenced by incorrect responses to food safety questions related to food employee certification and food safety. The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Observed unauthorized persons in food preparation back room and food preparation customer service areas. The Person in Charge failed to control access to food facility by unauthorized persons. Food Employee observed changing tasks that may have contaminated hands without a proper handwash in-between. Food Employee observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. Food employees observed in customer service/food preparation area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Facility does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event involving vomitus or fecal matter discharge onto surfaces within the facility. Food dispensing utensil in numerous foods in the sandwich preparation unit observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Observed in-use ice scoop stored on the top of the ice machine in direct contact with surfaces that are not clean to sight and touch. Observed wiping cloths in extremely unclean condition in rear and front food preparation areas as well as the three basin sink area. Observed wet wiping cloths in rear and front food preparation areas, not being stored in sanitizer solution. Cooked chicken, refrigerated ready to eat time/temperature control for safety foods, inside the walk in cooler, were not compliant with datemarking by being labeled with a discard or use by date of no more than 7 days, and requires discarding. The quaternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0 ppm, rather than 150 – 400 ppm as stated on the manufacturers use directions. Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice chest. Non-food contact surfaces (cold unit gaskets) not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Wet wiping cloths are heavily soiled and stained. Observed fountain soda machine nozzles in liquid filled bucket on the floor under the three basin sink. Observed single use cups and lids stored directly under the handsink waste water pipe. Observed clean food utensils stored on the spigot/faucet apparatus of the three basin sink. Observed single-service, single-use articles stored directly under hand soap dispenser where exposed to splash and chemicals. The food facility does not maintain Food Employee Certification records as required. Food facility does not employ a certified food employee as required. The handwash sink in food preparation area does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the food preparation area to remind food employees to wash their hands. First aid supplies being stored in rear preparation area, in direct contact with single use gloves, and a possible source of contamination. Observed chemicals stored in rear preparation area on shelving with and above single service items, utensils, equipment.

Wrightsville Elementary School, 300 Chestnut St. Wrightsville, March 11. Pass. No violations.