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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.
La Napoli, 427 S. Mountain Boulevard, Mountain Top, Aug 20. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Two knives are stored with blades in crevice between bain marie and counter. In use plastic cutting boards have deep cutting grooves on food contact surfaces. Top exterior surfaces of dish machine have build-up of grime from backwash above door openings. Water filters not date marked for service intervals. Floor tiles are worn/missing pieces of surface material in several spots in food prep area. Ceiling and walls in food prep area have a grease film build-up.
Lisa Ann’s & Clem Norman’s, Pittston Tomato Festival, Pittston, Aug. 20. Regular inspection; in compliance.
Lou’s Concessions, Pittston Tomato Festival, Pittston, Aug. 20. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: The potato slicer and the lemon slicers, food contact surfaces, were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. The slicers were cleaned during this inspection.
Marianacci’s Restuarant, Pittston Tomato Festival, Pittston, Aug 20. Regular inspection; in compliance.
Mr P’s Potato Pancakes – Pittston Tomato Festival, Pittston, Aug. 20. Regular inspection; in compliance
Nico’s Pizza, Pittston Tomato Festival, Pittston, Aug. 20. Regular inspection; in compliance.
Paluck’s Food Concession, Pittston Tomato Festival, Pittston, Aug 20. Regular inspection; in compliance.
Sabatelle’s Festival Stand, Pittston Tomato Festival, Pittston, Aug 20. Regular inspection; in compliance.
The Chicken Coop, 912 LLC, Pittston Tomato Festival Pittston, Aug 20. Opening inspection; in compliance.
The Gyro King , Pittston Tomato Festival, 20 Stout Street Stop, Pittston, Aug 20. Regular inspection; in compliance.
Tony Thomas Deli, Pittston Tomato Festival, Pittston, Aug. 20. Regular inspection; in compliance.
Tony’s Pizza, Pittston Tomato Festival, Aug. 20. Regular inspection; in compliance.
Valenti’s, Pittston Tomato Festival, Aug. 20. Regular inspection; in compliance.
Webby’s Concessions, Pittston Tomato Festival, Aug. 20, Regular inspection; in compliance
Yogi’s, Pittston Tomato Festival, Aug. 20. Regular inspection; in compliance.
Amendola Foods, Pittston Tomato Festival, Aug 20. Regular inspection; in compliance.
Bartolai Enterprises, Pittston Tomato Festival, Pittston, Aug 20. Opening inspection; in compliance. Violations: The food facility does not provide a temporary or fully equipped hand wash sinks, to include soap and paper towels, located in food prep area. Owner was able to provided a fully equipped temporary hand wash station at food stand.
BBQ By Barry, LLC, Pittston Tomato Festival Pittston, Aug 20. Opening inspection; in compliance.
Ben & George’s Ice Cream, Pittston Tomato Festival, Pittston, Aug 20. Regular inspection; in compliance.
Catering by Callahan, Pittston Tomato Festival Pittston, Aug. 20. Regular inspection; in compliance.
Country Girl Kettlecorn– Pittston Tomato Festival, Pittston, Aug 20. Regular inspection; in compliance.
Crazy Cow Ice Cream , Pittston Tomato Festival, Pittston, Aug 20. Regular inspection; in compliance.
Dan Figura Concessions, Pittston Tomato Festival, Aug. 20. Regular inspection; in compliance.
Four Guys, Pittston Tomato Festival , Pittston, Aug 20. Regular inspection; in compliance.
Giuseppes Pizzeria LLC, 656 N Hunter Highway, Drums, Aug. 20. Opening inspection; in compliance.
Goin’ Donuts, 1318 N. River Street, Wilkes Barre, Aug. 20. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Observed a working container of cleaner in the sales area not marked with the common name of the chemical. Person in charge labeled during inspection. Food facility has an employee that has taken food safety training program; however, the food safety program was not an ANSI/CFP accredited Certified Food Manager program. Bulk ingredient containers and small containers in the food prep area and counter area are not labeled with the common name of the ingredient. PIC labeled during inspection. Observed buckets of filling/icing and bulk ingredient containers stored directly on the floor in prep area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available in self-serve refrigeration unit. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Observed a build-up of mold like residue on dispensing nozzle of the Gourmet Ice Drink machine. PIC shut down machine during inspection and will have it cleaned. Observed a build-up of mold like residue on interior of ice machine. PIC shut down, emptied and cleaned machine during inspection. Observed an accumulation of old dough and flour residue on non-food contact surfaces of dough mixer. Observed an accumulation of powder residue on interior areas of the Cappuccino machine. O ring needs replacing.
Gramma Aita’s Kitchen, Pittston Tomato Festival, Pittston, Aug. 20. Regular inspection; in compliance.
Green Kitchen, Pittston Tomato Festival, Pittston, Aug. 20. Regular inspection; in compliance.
Grico’s, Pittston Tomato Festival, Pittston, Aug. 20. Regular inspection; in compliance.
House of Umoja @ Shehaqua, RR 1 Hickory Run Park White Haven, Aug. 20. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Assorted temperature-controlled for safety foods, held in Traulsen single door refrigerator, are in the temperature range between 56 degree F and 58 degrees F product center temperature. Items have been in unit for 12+ hours. Camp manager states he reported problem to park office. All temperature-controlled for safety foods in unit were voluntarily disposed due to time/temperature abuse. Unit is not to be used until repaired and holding 41 degrees F internal temperature. Single-door Traulsen refrigerator is 67 degrees F internal ambient air temperature. Unit is not to be used until able to maintain 41 degree F ambient internal air temperature minimum. Unit taken out of service during inspection.
A and J Grocery Store, 645 W Twentieth Street, Hazleton, Aug. 21. Regular inspection; out of compliance. Violations: Commercially-processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the refrigeration units, and held more than 24 hours, are not being marked with the date it was opened. Several balls of cheese offered for sale in retail cooler are not labeled and are from an unidentified source. Owner states he does not know person that brings cheese in to sell. Cheese removed from sale. Only foods from approved sources to be sold in this establishment. Meat and cheese filled empanadas in hot-hold unit are in the temperature range between 99 degrees F and 110 degrees F. Owner states items were just put in case and were cooked to 350 degrees F. Items voluntarily disposed due to potential time/temperature abuse. Several re-packaged items offered for retail sale are not labeled. Handles on several knives stored on magnetic strip by 3-basin sink are dust taped. Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible in all in use refrigeration units. Band saw has build-up of old dried food residuals on drive wheels and blade. Unit was disassembled, cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Discussed cleaning/sanitizing between species and cleaning at four-hour intervals. No separate conveniently located hand wash sink is available in rear food prep area. Florescent and incandescent light tubes/bulbs in food prep areas and in refrigeration units are not shielded. Front food prep area hand wash sink is not an acceptable sink. Sink is a plastic utility tub. Home-style stove and two home-style table top fryers are not located underneath an approved hood system
Parente Italian Food Center, 193 N. Main Street, Pittston, Aug. 21. Follow-up inspection; in compliance. Violations: Observed several containers of dry ingredients in the bakery area stored open with no covering. Person in charge covered during inspection. Several food ingredient storage containers, in the bakery area, are not labeled with the common name of the food. Dough cutter belt is fraying and needs to be replaced. Observed dough mixer in bakery area, with an accumulation of grease on non-food contact surfaces. Observed a build-up of dust on fan guard in deli case. Old unused equipment stored in bakery area, should be removed from food facility.
Plains Pub, 37 E. Carey Street, Plains Township, Aug. 21. Follow-up inspection; in compliance. Violations: Observed a build up of grease on walls around cooking equipment in the kitchen area. Floors in the kitchen area of the facility are deteriorating and are in need of repair. Observed a build-up of dust on fan guards in walk-in coolers. Walls in the kitchen area, have holes, and are in need of repair. Observed a few old rodent-like droppings behind shelving in storage area. Pest control company was contacted and did not observe any recent pest activity when traps were checked.
Two Gentlemen’s Catering, Pittston Tomato Festival, Pittston, Aug. 24. Regular inspection; in compliance.
Vine Street Farmer’s Market, 930 N. Vine Street, Hazleton, Aug. 24. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Assorted re-packed foods are not labeled for ingredient/allergen information. No thermometers visible in all in-use refrigeration units. Fluorescent light tubes in refrigerated cases and in produce room are not shielded. Exterior doors in several location are open and unscreened.
Wilkes University POD Market, 160 W. River Street,Wilkes Barre, Aug. 24. Opening inspection; in compliance.
