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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.

Higher Ground/Penn State High Acres, 17 University Drive, Hazleton, Nov. 30. Regular inspection; in compliance.

Januzzi’s Pizza, 69 Country Club Shopping Center, Dallas, Nov. 30. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Food employees observed in prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the reach in “True” refrigerator. A thermometer was placed inside the refrigerator during this inspection. Observed a build up of dried food residue on the blade of the post can opener. The post can opener was cleaned and sanitized during this inspection. Observed a build up of static dust/grime on the fan guard in the “Pepsi” refrigerator in the self service area. The fan guard was cleaned during this inspection.

Long John Silver’s No. 31501, 548 Susquehanna Blvd., Hazle Township, Nov. 30. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Top shelf above fryer bank has build up of grease/grime. Floor area underneath batter prep table, fryer bank and floor underneath evaporator in walk-in cooler have build up of spilled food residuals/grime. Interior surfaces of hood system has loose pieces of seam sealant/grime.

Pantry Quick No. 3, 528 State Route 93, Sugarloaf, Nov. 30. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Tongs at self-service snack food display are not tethered. Ware wash sink has build up of mineral deposits in basins. Cleaned during inspection.

Penn State Hazleton Housing & Food Service, 17 University Drive, Hazleton, Nov. 30. Regular inspection; in compliance.

Perugino’s Produce Market & Deli, Inc. 221 Schuyler Ave. Kingston, Nov. 30. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Commercially processed refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food (deli meats and cheeses) located in the deli case, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. The meats and cheeses were date marked during this inspection person in charge stated they were just opened and sliced this a.m. Observed a build up of dried food residue on the ceiling surface inside of the microwave oven located in the food prep area. The inside of the microwave was cleaned and sanitized during this inspection.

S & J Groceries & Deli, 48 Ashley St., Ashley, Nov. 30. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Observed raw eggs stored above ready-to-eat food in refrigeration unit. Person in charge moved eggs during this inspection.Observed an accumulation of old food residue on area above shaft on milk shake machine. PIC cleaned area during inspection.

Valeria Mini Market, 12 W. Broad St.,Hazleton, Nov. 30. Follow-up inspection; in compliance. Violation: Floor tiles deteriorated in rear food prep area.

Mirakuya Japanese Restaurant, 700 W. Broad St., Hazleton, Nov. 30. Regular inspection; out of compliance. Violations: Persons in charge are not monitoring establishment operation for compliance with food code requirements. Person in charge does not have adequate food safety knowledge as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Establishment does not have a operational Ph meter to verify Ph of acidified rice used at sushi bar. Establishment does not have a written HACCP plan in place for Sushi prepared on premises. Left documents describing procedures for establishing a HACCP plan for Sushi bar and acidified rice. A food employee was observed touching a ready-to-eat food at sushi bar with bare hands. Food containers are stored on floor in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. No thermometers visible in all in-use refrigeration units. Assorted cleaned knives stored on storage device have build up of old dried food residuals on blades and at blade to handle junctions. Slicer has build up of old dried food residuals on all food contact surfaces. Slicer not used today. Cleaned during inspection. Wire shelving in walk in cooler has build up of mold on all surfaces. Food facility hot water heater is not producing enough hot water to supply all sinks at the time of this inspection. Rear kitchen man door is braced open with a wooden wedge. Easy access, insects/rodents.

Coal City Tavern, 75 Main St., Luzerne, Nov. 30. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: The facility was unable to provide shellfish identification tags for past 90 days. Person in charge stated that they keep them but someone discarded them. He was able to provide the tag from the last bag of clams that they purchased. Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher at the bar was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. The container of sanitizer was replaced and the chlorine residual tested at 75 ppm. Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher in the kitchen was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. The container of sanitizer was replaced and chlorine residual tested at 50 ppm. The beverage gun holster in the rear bar , a food contact surface, was observed to have a tan yeast like residue in the inside surface and was not clean to sight and touch. The holster was cleaned and sanitized during this inspection. Women’s toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins.

Curry Donuts No. 14, 3505 Memorial Highway, Dallas, Nov. 30. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Wooden shelves in the food preparation and storage areas are not smooth and non-absorbent making the shelves difficult to clean. Food facility does not have available chlorine test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Four florescent lights in the doughnut display case were missing protective end caps. There was a collection of unused equipment and extension cords stored on top of the oven in the food preparation area that had an accumulation of dust. This was corrected during this inspection.

Antonio’s Pizza, 501 Main Street Shopping Center, White Haven, Dec. 1. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violation: Front door open and not screened.

Carmen’s Smoked Cheese, 243 Main St., White Haven, Dec. 1. Regular inspection; in compliance.

Diner at 274, 2550 Route 534, White Haven, Dec. 1. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Surface coating on wire shelving in several refrigeration units is deteriorated/chipping off/rusting. No thermometers visible in all in use refrigeration units

East Side Inn, 3224 State St., White Haven, Dec. 1. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violation: Several ceiling tiles are missing along west wall of dining room.

Goldstein’s Deli, 200 Pierce St., Kingston, Dec. 1. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Observed containerized/boxed food items stored directly on the floor in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. This was corrected during this inspection. The post can opener blade, a food contact surface, was observed to have dried black food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. The blade was cleaned and sanitized during this inspection. Observed a build up of dust and fuzzy mold like residue on the fan guard in the walk-in cooler. Observed a moderate amount of static dust on the fan guard of the 2 door “True” self-serve beer refrigeration unit, and 2 door Coca Cola” refrigeration unit. 1-inch gap at bottom right of rear door to kitchen. Person in charge stated they had corrected by putting a new sweep on base of door but the end recently broke off again. Observed approximately 50 dried rodent droppings in the rear right corner of the beer storage room. Facility has a pest service. Rodent droppings where cleaned up during this inspection so facility can monitor for any new activity.

Hunlock Creek Volunteer Fire Dept. 1114 Main Road, Hunlock Creek, Dec. 1. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Food facility is using an approved non-public water system, but does not have current laboratory testing results for water potability. The last water test was done on 8/24/14. The person in charge is to submit water samples for e-coli, coliform, nitrate and nitrites and email results to this inspector, or fax/mail to the Region 3 office once results obtained. No sign or poster posted at the hand wash sink in the restroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands. A sign was posted in restroom during this inspection.

LIU 18Alternative Learning Center, 33 W. Carey St. Plains Township, Dec. 1. Follow-up inspection; in compliance.

Pikes Creek Beverage, 2406 Route 118, Hunlock Creek, Dec. 1. Regular inspection; in compliance.

Pump & Pantry, 2375 State Route 118, Hunlock Creek, Dec. 1. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Pink mold-like residue forming on right side of ice deflector plate in ice machine bin. The deflector plate was cleaned and sanitized during this inspection. The blade of the post can opener, a food contact surface, was observed to have food dried black residue and was not clean to sight and touch. The post can opener was cleaned and sanitized during this inspection.Observed a build up of static dust on the fans inside the walk-in cooler. The fan guards were cleaned during this inspection. Underside of soda machine heads where heads attach (a non food contact surface) at customer self-service area have buildup of splash residues. The underside of soda machine heads where heads attach was cleaned during this inspection.

Taco Bell, 320 Highway 315, Pittston Township, Dec. 1. Opening inspection; in compliance.

Uncle Joe’s Pizza & Subs, 320 Highway 315, Pittston Township, Dec. 1. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: An open employee’s beverage container was observed in prep area. Person in charge covered and moved beverage during inspection. Food ingredient containers, in the kitchen area, were not labeled with the common name of the food. PIC labeled containers during this inspection. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available in one refrigeration unit. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. The deflector plate of the ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have a black slimy residue and was not clean to sight and touch. The area was cleaned during this inspection. Observed a build up of dust on ventilation hoods above cooking area.

Uni Mart, 340 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, Dec. 2. Regular inspection; in compliance. Commercially processed refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food (deli meats and cheese), located in the deli case, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. The food items were dated during this inspection. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired 4/15/2015 and is no longer valid. The manager stated that he took the course in August 2015 but has not heard if passed yet. He said he will follow up on this to see if passed and why he did not receive new certificate. He stated he is in process of registering another employee for the course. The Manager will email to this inspector within 14 days a copy of his certificate as well as proof of registration and payment for his employee to take the course. A current certificate will be obtained within 90 days at which time the manager will email a copy of the certificate to this inspector. label on ice that is bagged in the facility and available for sale does not include the address where ice is made. The side surfaces of the black Amana microwave oven, a food contact surface, is rusted where finish is no longer smooth, easily cleanable. The manager removed this microwave oven from service and instructed employees to only use the other microwave oven in the prep area. The manager stated that he is going to replace the microwave oven. Observed a build up of pink/black mold like residue on the edge of the deflector plate inside the ice machine. The deflector plate was cleaned and sanitized during this inspection. Observed a build up of grime on the fan guard of the 3-door Pepsi cooler in the self service area. Observed a build up of static dust on the fans in the walk-in cooler.