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The following are recent Luzerne County restaurant inspection reports from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. According 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 which facilities are physically located.American Legion Post #558, 99 E. Carey St., Plains Twp., April 11. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Water bottle above grill in the kitchen, is not labeled with the common name. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in 2-door refrigerator in the kitchen. Meat slicer blade, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Blade was cleaned during this inspection. Interior top surface of the microwave oven in the kitchen, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Interior was cleaned during this inspection.

Big B. Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor, 1613 Salem Blvd., Berwick, April 11. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violation: Observed a buildup of static dust on the fan guards in the walk-in cooler.

Butler Valley Beverage, 11 Rittenhouse Place, Drums, April 11. Regular inspection; in compliance.

Crystal Barbecue, 44 E. Broad St., Hazleton, April 11. Regular inspection; in compliance.

Fresh ‘N Quick, 406 3rd St., Nescopeck, April 11. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Prepackaged hoagies, sandwiches and wraps located in the grab and go refrigeration unit is not labeled to clearly indicate any “Big 8” allergen ingredients and/or the allergen warning statement. Prepackaged hoagies,sandwiches and wraps located in the grab and go refrigeration unit is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, sub-ingredients, net weight, distributed by statement. Observed boxed foods stored directly on the floor in the walk-in freezer, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. 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, Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible in all refrigeration/freezer units. Observed dishes and utensils in the hand-wash sink, indicating uses other than hand washing. The utensils and dishes were removed during this inspection.

Logan’s Roadhouse #438, 2310 Wilkes-Barre Twp. Marketplace, Wilkes-Barre, April 11. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Seafood and ground beef in the walk-in cooler area stored open with no covering. The items were covered during this inspection. Observed glue residue from date stickers on exterior of food storage containers in clean/drying area of manual ware-wash sinks. Observed an accumulation of static dust, on beer storage walk-in cooler fans. Paper towel dispenser empty at the hand-wash sink in the server area. Paper towels were placed at the sink during this inspection. Removable hood vents above fryers have an accumulation of grease and static dust.

Pizza Pie-O-Near, 6 Rittenhouse Place, Drums, April 11. Opening inspection; in compliance.

Sophia Coxe Memorial Foundation & Education Center, 2207 Route 940, Drifton, April 11. Regular inspection; in compliance.

Valley Mart #4, 3230 Rt. 309, Dallas, April 12, Type 2 Follow-up inspection; in compliance.

Weis Market #074, 2525 Memorial Hwy. Dallas, April 12. Follow-up inspection; in compliance.

Wilkes Plaza Beverages, 200-202 Wilkes Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Twp. Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, April 12. Follow-up inspection; in compliance. Violation: Observed 10 old dried rodent-like droppings under counter in back prep area.

Bear Creek Deli, 1099 Bear Creek Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, April 12. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Soup, which was cooled, was placed directly in a crock pot without being re-heated to 165 degrees F for 15 seconds as required. The soup was re-heated to 165 degrees F during this inspection. Prepackaged soups are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. Prepackaged soups are not labeled to clearly indicate any “Big 8” allergen ingredients and/or the allergen warning statement. Commercially processed refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food (deli meats/cheeses), located in the refrigerator, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. Items were date marked during this inspection.

Cellar Dwellers, Inc., 34 S. Main St., Ashley, April 12. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Scoop being stored in bag of ice with handle in contact with the ice. Observed bottles of juice stored directly on the floor in bar area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Bottles were moved. Men’s rest room does not have a self-closing door. Observed a buildup of dust on fan guards in Beverage Air refrigerator.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, 280 Mundy St., Suite 1, Wilkes-Barre, April 12. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Non-food contact surfaces (fan guards in walk-in cooler) not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dust. Non-food contact surfaces (back plate of self service soda machine) not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of syrup residue. The plate was cleaned during this inspection. The automatic hand-wash sink located in the women’s rest room area did not have water at a temperature of at least 100 degrees F. Water was initially noted at 69 degrees F. It was discovered during this inspection that the valve was tight not allowing hot water to flow. The valve was adjusted and water was noted at 100 degrees F during this inspection.

Dunkin’ Donuts, 2450 Memorial Hwy., Dallas, April 12. Regular inspection; out of compliance. Violations: A working container of delimer was stored above bagels near the manual ware-wash station. Food employee observed in prep area, wearing cloth wrist bands on wrists while engaged in food prep. Common cloth used to clean counters is being used to wipe off frothing tube on latte machine. Florescent light tube in doughnut display case is not shielded. Chemical sprayer on prep table is not labeled for content. Person(s) in charge are not monitoring establishment operation for compliance with food code requirements. Food employees observed in prep/service area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets or hats. Small winged insect observed in liquid in reservoir of Coolata machine. Unit was drained, cleaned, sanitized during inspection. Employees engaged in food prep observed wearing nail polish, no food service gloves used. Assorted food containers are stored on floor in walk-in freezer, walk-in cooler and underneath prep table adjacent to 3-bay sink. No thermometers observed in all in-use refrigeration units. Employee observed dipping beverage cup into potable ice supply in bin to fill cup rather than filling cup with scoop. Observed mops in utility room not being hung to air dry.

Half Time Lounge, 189 Simpson St., Swoyersville,l April 12. Regular inspection; in compliance.

Leggio’s, 1 E. Center Hill Rd., Dallas, April 12. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Chlorine solution for holding sanitized cloths is showing 300 ppm residual chlorine as checked with test tape. Observed bulk ingredients in storage containers, in the back room not labeled with the common name of the food. Beverage pitcher being stored in the ice machine with handle buried beneath the ice. Observed common bowl with no handle being stored in bulk food container in storage area. Observed pasta stored in basement storeroom, beneath waste water drain line. Observed buildup of ice preventing proper seal of chest freezer in basement. Blade of mechanical can opener was observed to have buildup of old food residue. Observed buildup of static dust on interior of hood ventilation system above pizza ovens. Food handler certification displayed is expired. Proof of certification or enrollment in a certification course required within 10 days.

Lucky’s Sporthouse, 110 Schechter Dr., Wilkes-Barre, April 12. Follow-up inspection; in compliance.

Maureen’s Cones and More, LLC, 63 N. Mill St., West Nanticoke, April 12. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Food dispensing utensil in toppings observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Scoops were removed from containers. Mixer paddle a food contact surface, was observed to have black mold-like residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Paddle was cleaned and sanitized. Observed an accumulation of dust and black residue on fan guard in reach-in cooler. Observed an accumulation of food residue on non-food contact surfaces of mixers and dispenser. Surfaces were cleaned. Observed fly control sticky strips hanging over boxes of food ingredients in kitchen area. Strips were removed.

Pizza Perfect, 16 Carverton Rd., Trucksville, April 12. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Time/temperature controlled for safety deli meats held in 2-drawer cooler are 51 degrees F. All items disposed and unit taken out of service. No hair/beard restraints worn during food prep.

Blue Ribbon Dairy Bar, 827 Exeter Ave., W. Pittston, April 13. Regular inspection; out of compliance. Violations: Food utensils in counter area observed stored in a container of water which is not maintained at 135 degrees F. Utensils were removed from container. A temperature measuring device for measuring mechanical sanitizing water temperatures is not available. Dispensing nozzles on beverage machine observed to have black mold-like residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Machine was shut down and will be cleaned and sanitized prior to use. Shaft on mixer observed to have old food residue. Shaft was cleaned. Observed a buildup of dust on fan guard and interior surface in under counter refrigeration unit and in the reach-in cooler and freezer. Observed a buildup of food residue on handle area of cream/milk machine. Food employee observed changing tasks without a proper hand wash in between. Food employees observed in prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets or hats. Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the hand-wash sink, indicating uses other than hand washing.

Blue Ridge Pizza & Subs, 6620 Nuangola Rd., Mountain Top, April 13. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Light bulb in Fridgidaire freezer is not shielded. No thermometers visible in all in-use refrigeration units.