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The following are recent Luzerne County restaurant inspection reports from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
According to 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 the which facilities are physically located.
Valley Lanes, 732 State Route 93 Sybertsville, July 20. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violation: Ware wash sink has build up of grime in basins.
Safari Plaza, 547 N. Hunter Highway, Drums, July 20. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: No proof of food handler certification available at time of inspection. Proof of food handler certification or enrollment in a certification course required within 10 days. No ingredient information available/no ingredient labeling on store made sanwiches offered for sale in retail cooler.
Puff N Stuff, 13 N 4th St., West Hazleton, July 20. Follow-up inspection; in compliance; no violations.
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, 675 Kidder St., Wilkes-Barre, July 20. Regular inspection; in compliance; no violations.
Hampton Inn, 1 Top of the 80’s Road, Hazleton, July 20. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: No proof of food handler certification available at time of inspectuon. Certificate displayed is expired. Proof of current certification or enrollment in a certification class required within 10 days. No hair restraints worn during food prep. Two Ceiling tiles missing above 2 basin sink.
Gerrity’s Supermarket #490, 552 Union St., Luzerne, July 20. Complain inspection; in compliance; no violations.
Fat Daddy’s, 174 Main St., Luzerne, July 20. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the two freezers in the downstairs area nor in the reach in refrigerator and freezer in the kitchen area. Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. The repairman was called and the machine was repaired during this inspection and the residual sanitizer concentration was 100 ppm. . Observed a build up of static dust on the fan guard in the True refrigerator at the bar. The fan guard was cleaned and sanitized during this inspection.
Family Dollar #4376, 274 Westside Mall, Edwardsville, July 20. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violation: Observed a build up of static dust on the fan guard in the two-door Coke cooler.
Dollar Tree #1384, 37 West Side Mall, Edwardsville, July 20. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violation: Observed a build up of static dust on the fan guards in the Coke and Pepsi coolers in front of store as well as in the reach in cooler in the storage room.
Denny’s #8804, 83 State Route 93, Hazleton, July 20. Regular inspection; out of compliance. Violations: The person in charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Food facility has an original certificate posted, but the location is not conspicuous for public viewing. Plastic cutting boards in use have build up of deep cutting grooves on food contact surfaces. Top exterior surfaces of dish washer have build up of grime. Several cleaned, stacked food pans have old died food residuals inside on food contact surfaces. Cutting boards in use in front prep area have build up of dark residual grime on food contact surfaces. In use and idle microwaves at cookline have build up of old food residuals inside. Shelf above three-basin sink, holding inverted, cleaned food containers has build up of grime. Floor areas underneath equipment in food prep area have build up of spilled food residuals/grime.
Cracker Barrel #512, 2320 Highland Park Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre, July 20. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Hard boiled eggs were held at 47 °F, in the Bain Marie, rather than 41°F or below as required. Person in charge discarded eggs during inspection. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in 2 refrigeration units. Person in charge provided thermometers during inspection. Mechanical warewashing equipment had a residual buildup observed inside. No chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher. Facility will use 3 bay sink for warewash until dishwasher can be serviced. Blade on post can opener, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Person in charge cleaned during inspection. Interior of microwave, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Person in charge cleaned during inspection. Observed old food residue on several cleaned spatulas stored on rack above sink in kitchen area. Person in charge cleaned spatulas during inspection. Dark residue buildup on floors and walls under tables and counters in warewash room. Observed a build up of slimy residue in drain under kettles in kitchen area. Observed numerous large flies in the kitchen area.
Wilkes-Barre Township Settlement Camp, 600 Thornhurst Road, Pleasant View Summit, July 21. Regular inspection; in compliance; no violations.
Stookey’s Bar B Cue, 122 E. Poplar St., West Nanticoke, July 21. Regular inspection; out of compliance. Violations: Working container of cleaner in ware wash area taken from bulk supplies, was not marked with the common name of the chemical. Person in charge labeled during inspection. The person in charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Food employees observed in back kitchen area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets or hats. Observed one can of sauerkraut severely dented and intended for use in the food facility. Person in charge removed can to be returned to supplier. Food in the walk in cooler stored open with no covering. Person in charge covered food during inspection. Observed cardboard boxes of raw meats stored directly on the floor in walk in freezer, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Raw meats observed thawing at room temperature , which is not an approved thawing method. Person in charge placed product in cooler to thaw. Hard boiled eggs held at 50 °F, in the refrigeration unit in back kitchen area, rather than 41°F or below as required. Person in charge discarded eggs during inspection. Refrigeration unit in back kitchen area is not maintaining a minimum temperature of 41°F. Person in charge removed foods from unit and will not use until unit can be serviced. The food facility is not using an approved detergent-sanitizer in both compartments of the two compartment warewash sink. Food facility is not using an approved detergent-sanitizer in both compartments of the two compartment manual warewashing equipment in the meat cutting room. Observed old sticker/tape residue on cleaned and sanitized food containers. Observed a build up of dust on top interior surface of reach in cooler.
St. Jude’s At Daddy Allen, Hickory Run State Park, White Haven, July 21. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: No thermometers visible in all in use refrigeration units.
Pocono Family Ministries @ Shehaqua, Hickory Run State Park, White Haven, July 21. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violation: No thermometer visible in chest freezer.
Honey’s Sugar Waffles, 267 West County Road, Sugarloaf, July 21. Regular inspection; in compliance; no violations.
Hidden Lake Campground, 745 Hunlock-Harveyville Road, Shickshinny, July 21. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violation: The owner had an employee that had a food employee certification that had expired and the owner took and has a current three-year food handler course and not the five-year food employee manager certification course. The owner has agreed to register to take the five-year course within 10 days and will fax/mail to the Region 3 field office proof of registration and payment for the course. She will take the course and obtain her certificate within 90 days and will fax/mail a copy of the certificate to the field office upon receipt.
Dymond’s Farmers Market & Bakery, 251 N. Memorial Highway, Shavertown, July 21. Regular inspection; in compliance; no violations.
Camp Mosey Wood, 1 Character Road, White Haven, July 21. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Ice scoop is stored in unsanitized top of ice chest in dining room. No thermometer visible in milk bunker.
Wilkes-Barre Golf Club, 1001 Fairway Drive, Wilkes-Barre, July 22. Follow-up inspection; in compliance. Violation: Food facility has lost its certified food employee and has not replaced the certified food employee as required.
The Pines Eatery & Spirits, 8 West Broad St., Suite 50, Hazleton, July 22. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: No beard restraints worn by emplyees engaged in food prep. No self draining pan to hold potable ice in cold plate sink. No temperature holding thermometer available to monitor high temperature dish washer final rinse temperature. No chemical test strips available to monitir chemical sanitizing bar glass washer. Floor tiles in food prep area are deteriorated / missing pieces of surface material.
The Amish Pantry, 467 Berwick-Hazleton Highway, Nescopeck, July 22. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Commercially processed ready to eat deli meats and cheeses, located in the deli case, and held more than 24 hours, are not being marked with the date it was opened. This was corrected during this inspection and food items were dated. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid. The certificate expired on Feb. 24. The person in charge has agreed that an employee will register and pay to take the course within 10 days. The employee will obtain their certificate within 90 days. The owner will fax to the Region 3 Field Office or e-mail this inspector proof of registration and payment for the course within 10 days. The owner will then fax to the field office or e-mail a copy of the certificate when received. Toilet rooms do not have a self-closing door.
Rite Aid #1685, 801 Wyoming Ave., Suite 9, West Pittston, July 22. Regular inspection; in compliance; no violations.
Pizza Bella On The Green, 1001 Fairway Drive, Bear Creek Township, July 22. Follow-up inspection; in compliance; no violations.
Mr. Frostcream, 727 N. Lincoln St., Hazleton, July 22. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violation: Establishment does not employee a certified food handler as required. Owner is enrolled in a class and will send proof of certification.
Jon L. Stopay, 17 N. River St., Plains, July 22. Regular inspection; in compliance; no violations.
III Guys Pizza, 11 Garbutt Ave., Dallas, July 22. Complaint inspection; in compliance; no violations.
Harry’s Hot Dog Hideaway, 1010 Winters Ave., Hazleton, July 22. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Certificate displayed is a certificate of achievment, not a certification as required. Proof of enrollment in a certification course required within 10 days. No hair restraints worn during food prep.
Edi’s Ice Cream Truck, 828 W. 15th St., Hazleton, July 22. Regular inspection; in compliance; no violations.
Broyan’s Farm Market, 493 Berwick Hazleton Highway, Nescopeck, July 22. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Commercially processed ready to eat food, deli meats and cheeses, located in the deli case, and held more than 24 hours, are not being marked with the date it was opened. The facility dated lunch meat and cheeses during this inspection. Prepackaged hoagies, macaroni and potato salads prepared in the facility are not labeled to clearly indicate any “Big 8” allergen ingredients and / or the allergen warning statement. Prepackaged hoagies, macaroni and potato salads, prepared in the facility, labels do not include sub ingredients on the product nor does the facility have a placard/book that lists ingredients/sub-ingredients contained in the product. The restroom does not have a self-closing door.
