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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 which facilities are physically located.
Curry Donuts, 2131 Memorial Hwy., Dallas: regular inspection, in compliance. Violations: Observed mobile tray rack in the bakery area, with an accumulation of dust, food residue and debris on non-food contact surfaces. The two-door under the counter refrigeration unit at the service counter with an ambient temperature of 72° F, and not 41° F or below as required. Per staff, all food items were removed and discarded, and awaiting owner to get repairman to come repair the unit. Staff are currently storing milk/dairy products in pans of ice. Loose/torn rubber door gaskets observed on the under the counter refrigeration unit at the service counter. The Raetone refrigeration unit in the bakery area with an ambient temperature of 54° F, and not 41° F or below as required. The staff stated that all food items were removed and discarded and they are awaiting the repairman to repair the unit. Staff are currently storing milk and dairy products in pans of ice. Old unused equipment (booth table, old coffee makers) stored in bakery area, should be removed from food facility. The area between the floor and the bottom of the shelving units inside of the dry storage area is extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning. The floor/wall juncture in the dining area between service counter and the hall to the rest rooms with coved base board missing, and not closed to 1/32 inch. In-use scoop stored with food contact surface lying on top of the lid on the bulk brown sugar storage bin in the bakery area. The scoop was cleaned and sanitized and placed on a tray. Observed two in-use pitchers of non dairy creamer stored on the floor inside of the room containing the water heater. The pitchers were removed and elevated. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. The ice deflector plate inside of the ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have a black mold like residue and was not clean to sight and touch. The deflector plate was cleaned and sanitized during this inspection. An in-use sugar scoop, a rolling pin and the work surface of the wooden prep table, in the bakery area, food contact surfaces, were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. All were cleaned and sanitized during this inspection. Three ceiling tiles missing in the bakery area, and need to be replaced. The bakery also has several water stained ceiling tiles. There are several tiles in this same area that are not seated properly in the tracking, exposing the area above. There are several stained ceiling tiles, one tile with corner broken off, one tile with a hole approximately one inch in diameter, and several tiles are bowed and or not seated in tracking properly exposing the area above, in the dry storage area. There are several water stained ceiling tiles in the dining area.
CVS Pharmacy No. 1616, 960 Wyoming Ave., Exeter: regular inspection, in compliance. Violations: Observed a build up of dust, debris and webbing in the storage areas. Observed a build up of residue on the shelves in the dairy cooler.
Jack Frost Ski Area, 434 Jack Frost Mountain Rd., White Haven: regular inspection, in compliance. Violations: Food employees observed in food prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. No sneeze guard in place over ready to eat condiments at service line. Food container stored on floor in walk in cooler. Floor tiles broken/missing pieces in food prep/service areas.
Mt. Laurel Resort, Rt. 940 & PA 476, White Haven:regular inspection, in compliance. Violations: Top exterior surfaces of dish machine have build up of grime from backwash. Interior surfaces of dish machine have build up of mineral deposits. Lights are not shielded or shatter proof over the dish machine area.
Shanghai Chinese Rest., 2450 Memorial Hwy., Ste. 10, Dallas: regular inspection, in compliance. Violations: Egg rolls and chicken in walk-in cooler stored open with no covering. Food items were covered during this inspection. There is a water stained ceiling tile in the prep/ware wash area of the facility. The person in charge stated that there was a leak recently, and he fixed the leak but needs to replace the ceiling tile.
Frankie’s Pizzeria, 37 N. Wyoming St., Hazleton: regular inspection, in compliance. Violations: Food employees observed in food prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Fan guards in walk in cooler have build up of static dust. Handles on walk in cooler glass doors have build up of grime. Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
J & CD Grocery Store, 700 N. Locust St., Hazleton: regular inspection, in compliance. Violations: Food employees observed in food prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Observed food containers stored directly on the floor in retail area, rather than six inches off of the floor as required. Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. Wall covering in walk in cooler is deteriorated. Lights are not shielded or shatter proof over the retail/food prep area.
S & M Mart LLC, 419 E. Broad St., Hazleton: regular inspection, in compliance. Violation: Fan guards and evaporator in walk in cooler have build up of static dust.
Barron’s Service Station, 1130 State Route 93, Drums: regular inspection, in compliance.
Butler Twp. Active Adult Center, 411 W. Butler Dr., Drums: regular inspection, in compliance.
Fuel On, 6 W. Butler Dr., Drums: regular inspection, in compliance.
Garden Chen, 529 Centre St., Freeland: regular inspection, in compliance. Violations: Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Ceiling tile above hood system is bulging. Ceiling tiles in food prep area are discolored. Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the food prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands.
J Paul B Catering @ Jeddo Stars, 1933 State Route 940, Freeland: regular inspection, in compliance. Violations: Observed food stored directly on the floor in kitchen area, rather than six inches off of the floor as required. Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. Floor tiles in food prep area are deteriorated/missing pieces of surface material.
Jeddo Stars Athletic Asc, 1933 State Route 940, Freeland: regular inspection, in compliance. Violation: Floor tiles in kitchen are deteriorated/missing pieces of surface material.
Lake-Noxen Elementary School, RR 3 Box 270, Harveys Lake: regular inspection, in compliance.
New Yong Hao Buffet, 252 Susquehanna Blvd., Hazleton: follow-up inspection, in compliance. Violations: Floor space behind walk in cooler has build up of dirt/grime. Area was cleaned but requires further cleaning. Cleaned service plates are displayed exposing food contact surfaces to contamination/consumer contact at buffet tables.
Reds Subs & Pizza, 5918 Main Rd., Hunlock Creek: regular inspection, in compliance.
Ross Elementary School, 5148 Main Rd., Sweet Valley: regular inspection, in compliance.
Subway No. 62145, 6 W. Butler Dr., Drums: regular inspection, in compliance. Violations: Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. Fan guards in walk in cooler have build up of static dust.
The Garlic Knot, 330 Centre St., Freeland: regular inspection, in compliance. Violations: Wire shelving in refrigeration units is rusting. Fan guard in walk in cooler has build up of static dust/mold.