Spoiled and moldy chayote and carrots: Lancaster County restaurant inspections, June 28, 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.

A&J’s Twisted Kitchen, 3572 Lincoln Highway East, Kinzers, June 21. Pass. Food employees observed in Kitchen area, not wearing proper hair restraints; corrected. Raw Shell eggs stored above ready-to-eat food containers in bain-marie; corrected. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.

Bixler’s Lemonade Stand (Building 4), 955 N. State St., Ephrata, June 21. Fail. Temporary hand-washing station being used instead of an approved hand-washing station for a permanent license facility.

Blanks Food Shack, 135 Brethern Church Road, Leola, June 21. Pass. No violations.

El Punto Restaurant, 350 Main St., Mountville, June 21. Fail. The person in charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this noncompliant inspection. Owner and employees are not washing their hands between changing tasks. Chayote and carrots observed in the cooler, slimy to the touch, spoiled, and moldy and is adulterated. Observed employee food comingled with food for the business rather than stored segregated on the bottom of the cooling unit. Frozen pork observed thawing in the three-compartment sink full of hot water. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature-control-for-safety food prepared (assorted food) in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the reach-in cooler, is not being date-marked. The upper interior of the microwave is peeling severely and possibly subjecting food to physical contamination. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the reach-in cooler. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration of quaternary ammonia. The hand-wash sink in the back was blocked by a bottle of bleach and a bottle of soap stored inside and the hand-wash sink in the middle food preparation was blocked by a large trash can and not accessible at all times for employee use; repeat violation, June 12, 2023, and Dec. 12, 2023. The hand-wash sink in the front service area and the hand-wash sink in the middle food preparation area are being used as a food preparation sinks as evidenced by observed rice and flour in the sinks; repeat violation, June 12, 2023, and Dec. 12, 2023. The linoleum floor in the middle food preparation area is torn and no longer smooth and easily cleanable; repeat violation, Dec. 12, 2023. The wall above the three-compartment sink and behind the shelving for drying equipment are peeling and chipping paint and no longer smooth and easily cleanable. The floor/wall juncture in beneath the three-compartment sink is not coved and closed to 1/32 inch. A working container of window cleaner was stored on the same shelf with single service articles in the front service area. An aerosol can of Smoke Zap Deodorizer was stored in a box along with single-service articles (drinking cups and sauce cups).

Elizabethtown/Hershey KOA, 1980 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, June 21. Pass. Food facility does available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration; however they are expired and need to be replaced.

Gears Community Center, 70 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown, June 21. Pass. No violations.

Ladybug Suds & Scrubs, 67 E. Main St., Mount Joy, opening, June 21. Pass. No violations.

Lemongrass, 100 S. Queen St., Lancaster, June 21. Pass. No violations.

New E-Yuan LLC, 39 S. Market St., Elizabethtown, June 21. Pass. Food facility does available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration, but they are expired and should be replaced. Observed linoleum in dry storage room to be cracking and peeling up from sub-flooring. Observed cardboard being utilized as a floor covering in the walk-in cooler; corrected. A working container of dish soap was stored next to bus tub of raw chicken and two working containers of oven cleaner were stored next to the bulk rice; corrected.

Pinspiration, 35 S. Willowdale Drive, 1821 Lancaster, June 21. Pass. No violations.

Plough, 25 S. Queen St., Lancaster, June 21. Pass. No violations.

Snowfox at Weis No. 80, 1629 S. Market St., Elizabethtown, June 21. Pass. Observed a heavy accumulation of ice on sushi product and ingredients stored in main walk-in freezer.

Sunoco Centerville, 520 Centerville Road, Lancaster, June 21. Fail. Observed two half-gallon containers of reduced-fat milk beyond the sell-by date being offered for sale. Observed single-service, single-use articles (drinking cups) stored beneath the plumbing of the hand-wash sink in the customer area, a prohibited area. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. The food facility does not have a hand-wash sink located in the food prep/warewashing area.

Turkey Hill Minit Market No. 136, 3570 Marietta Pike, Lancaster, June 21. Pass. No violations.

Vintage Candy Shop, 38 W. King St., Lancaster, June 21. Pass. No violations.

Weis Markets No. 080, 1629 S. Market St., Elizabethtown, June 21. Pass. Produce department: Observed an accumulation of static dust on the hair nets covering the condenser fan vent grates. Seafood department: Observed heavy ice accumulation on the interior door and shelves of walk-in freezer. Bakery department: Observed paper towel dispenser empty at the hand-wash sink in the bakery production area; corrected.

Adamstown Community Pool, 272 Main St., Adamstown, June 20. Pass. Food employees observed in prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Food contact surface of plastic cover in bain-marie is cracked and not easily cleaned. Food facility has a certified food employee, but a certified food employee was not available during all hours of operation, as evidenced by an inability to talk with the certified food employee during this inspection.

Camp John H. Ware 3rd, 239 Jubilee Road, Peach Bottom, June 20. Pass. No violations.

Chic’s Italian Feast, mobile food facility Type 3, 1461 Lancaster Road, Manheim, June 20. Pass. No violations.

Coffee & Cream, 101 N. Front St., Columbia, June 20. Fail. The person in charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this noncompliant inspection. Observed two boxes of eggs held at 82 F, in the upper storage area, rather than 45 F or below as required. Sliced turkey, a refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature-control-for-safety food in the reach-in cooler, was date-marked by the facility, but was beyond the seven-day use- or sell-by date and requires discarding. Food facility has a reminder statement on the menu for foods that are/or could be served raw or undercooked to the consumer; however, does not clearly disclose which foods the reminder statement applies to. Observed a pink and black slimy residue on the deflector plate of the ice maker; repeat violation, Dec. 4, 2023. Floor in the cold-storage area, is made of wood and broken linoleum, and is not durable, smooth, nonporous, non-absorbent. Live dog observed on the premise of the food facility in the customer sitting area inside. A working container of grill cleaner was stored on the same shelf with equipment (cutting boards), in the upper food storage area.

The Flour Child, 646 Union St., Columbia, June 20. Pass. No violations.

Friar Tuck’s, 607 Willow St., Reinholds, June 20. Pass. No violations.

Giant No. 6566, 3985 Columbia Ave., Columbia, complaint, June 20. Pass. No violations.

Italian Ice Cart, mobile food facility Type 3, 1605 Colonial Manor Drive, Lancaster, June 20. Pass. No violations.

Paranormal Pop Ups, 120 N. Duke St., Lancaster, nonroutine special event, June 20. Pass. No violations.

Poke Bowl Station, 367 Comet Drive, Millersville, June 20. Pass. No violations.

The BBQ Barn, 2395 Covered Bridge Drive, Lancaster, June 20. Pass. No sign posted at hand-wash sink reminding employees that sink is to be used for hand-washing only; corrected.

West Side Beverage, 799 Leffler Court, Columbia, June 20. Pass. No violations.

551 West, 551 W. King St., Lancaster, follow-up, June 19. Pass. No violations.

Beiler’s Hand-rolled Pretzel’s, mobile food facility Type 3, 365 Keneagy Hill Road, Ronks, opening, June 18. Pass. No violations.

Kimbella, mobile food facility Type 4, 2601 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street, June 18. Pass. No violations.

Lancaster House North, 335 N. Prince St., Lancaster, June 18. Pass. No violations.

Maplehofe Dairy, 2 W. Grant St., Lancaster, June 18. Pass. No violations.

Oak Creek Campground, 400 E. Maple Grove Road, Narvon, June 18. Pass. No violations.

Old Barn Creamery, 157 Martic Heights Drive, Holtwood, June 18. Pass. No violations.

Peking Chinese Restaurant, 144 Townsedge Drive, Quarryville, June 18. Pass. Observed raw, whole shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler; corrected. Observed floors and walls behind cooking battery not being cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Food employee observed sanitizing washed equipment and utensils without a separate water rinse between; corrected. Observed hand-wash sink and toilet to have an accumulation of soil.

Reinholds Fire Company, temporary food service Type 3, 156 W. Main St., Reinholds, June 18. Pass. No violations.

Sabor Cibaeno Grocery, 300 Coral St., Lancaster, follow-up, June 18. Pass. No violations.

Silantra Asian Street Kitchen, 1917 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, June 18. Pass. Prepackaged assorted desserts are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, and distributed-by statement. Prepackaged assorted desserts are not labeled to clearly indicate any “Big 9” allergen ingredients and/or the allergen warning statement. The coating of the floor in some areas of the facility are chipping and bubbling up and are no longer smooth and easily cleanable. The floor in the kitchen has areas of raw cement and is no longer smooth and cleanable. Working container in the front service area, used for storing sanitizer taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. A working container of sanitizer was stored on the same shelf with, single service articles in the front service area.

Spring Gulch RV Campground, 475 Lynch Road, New Holland, June 18. Pass. No violations.

Sun Valley Campground, 451 E. Maple Grove Road, Narvon, June 18. Pass. No violations.

Tikka Shack Indian Grub, 35 N. Queen St., Lancaster, June 18. Fail. The person in charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this noncompliant inspection. Food employees observed in food prep area not wearing proper beard restraints; corrected on-site. Observed bag of rice, pork chop container, and boxes of tomatoes stored directly on the floor in storage and walk in unit, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required; corrected on-site. Chicken observed thawing in standing hot water in the prep sink, which is not an approved thawing method; corrected on-site. Observed foil used to line shelves in food prep and ware wash areas; corrected on-site. Food employee is not using available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine sanitizer concentration. Observed hood, in food prep area, with an accumulation of dust and debris on nonfood contact surfaces. Clean under cutting boards in front food prep area; corrected on-site. Ceiling tiles missing in the food prep area, and need replaced.

Bon Ventures DBA Cinnabon, 142 Park City Center, Lancaster, June 17. Fail. Observed expired milk stored in refrigeration unit. Date and label throughout. Loose rubber door gaskets observed on the refrigeration unit. Nonfood contact surfaces identified during inspection not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Repair refrigeration unit that was observed to have excess condensation pooled on interior bottom of unit. Mops are not being hung to air-dry.

Brisas Del Caribe, 407 E. King St., Lancaster, follow-up, June 17. Fail. Dry food ingredient storage containers, in the food preparation area, are not labeled with the common name of the food. Food dispensing utensils in flour and seasoning mixtures observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Observed food products stored directly on the floor in walk-in refrigeration unit, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Date and label all potentially hazardous foods in walk-in refrigeration unit. Food employee is not using available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine sanitizer concentration. Observed food facility only had expired sanitizer. Clean and sanitize food contact surfaces throughout. Cooking utensils, a food contact surface, were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Trash receptacles within the food facility that are not in immediate use are not covered properly. Broken unused equipment stored in rear area outside the food facility needs removed. Door between the food preparation and serving area is damaged and in need of repair.

Burger King No. 817, 2370 S. Market St., Elizabethtown, June 17. Pass. Observed an employee beverage stored above ready to eat foods and not on designated shelf in the walk-in as required; corrected. Observed an accumulation of soda syrup dripping from soda box rack down in basement.

Carroll Mart, 1792 Columbia Ave., Columbia, June 17. Pass. Food facility does not employ a certified food employee as required. Food facility does not employ a certified food employee as required. The facility has shown proof of enrolling in a food safety course for managers.

Denver Community Pool Snack Bar, 400 Monroe St., Denver, June 17. Pass. No violations.

Ephrata Pool, 418 Vine St., Ephrata, June 17. Pass. Assorted food was held at 43-49 F, in the upright refrigerator, rather than 41 F or below as required; items were voluntarily discarded. Three-bay sink observed with build up of oily residue and not cleaned before use, and frequently throughout the day.

Hissho Sushi at Giant 6014, 1278 S. Market St., Elizabethtown, June 17. Pass. Rice was held at 55 F, in the main production area, rather than 41 F or below as required; corrected.

La Cocina Restaurant, 111 E. King St., Lancaster, June 17. Pass. No violations.

Meat The Browns, mobile food facility Type 3, 106 Green St., Lancaster, June 17. Pass. No violations.

Qdoba Mexican Grill No. 2237, 100 Park City Center, C387 Lancaster, complaint, June 17. Fail. Food employees observed in food prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Nonfood contact surfaces throughout food prep area not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.

Reamstown Pool, 68 Ream Road, Stevens, June 17. Pass. No violations.

Rock Lititz Studio, 100 Rock Lititz Blvd., Lititz, June 17. Pass. Observed an accumulation of static dust and grease on air and water pipes above the convection oven and over food prep areas.

The Whisk Cafe, 98 Masonic Drive, Suite 102, Elizabethtown, June 17. Pass. No violations.

Turkey Hill Minit Market No. 035, 298 Main St., Landisville, follow-up, June 17. Pass. No violations.

Turkey Hill Minit Market No. 278, 703 E. Main St., Mount Joy, June 17. Pass. Observed mops not being hung to air-dry.

Turkey Hill Minit Markets No. 277, 5 Swamp Road, Morgantown, June 17. Pass. Ice machine not cleaned at a frequency to prevent the presence of mold in the ice chute.

United Ronks, 2501 Lincoln Highway East, Ronks, opening, June 17. Fail. The person in charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this noncompliant inspection. All food in the reach in freezer was held at 68 F. All product voluntarily discarded. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. The food facility does not maintain Food Employee Certification records as required. Food facility has no working toilet facilities in men’s restroom. Hand-wash sink in warewashing area did not have water turned on to faucet. Soap was not available at the hand-wash sink in the men’s bathroom.