The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers.
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Aramark @ Hillsdale Elementary School, 725 W. Market St. West Chester, Follow-up, January 31. Pass. No violations.
Aventura @ Pembrooke / Food, 1130 West Chester Pike, West Chester, Follow-up, January 31. Pass. Floor drain by dishwasher is slow to drain. Make repairs to eliminate clog and restore proper functioning. Note: Drain was snaked and cleared but has started to clog again. Plumber called.
Bellingham West Chester Dining Room, 1615 E. Boot Rd. West Chester, Follow-up, January 31. Pass. Ice build-up in walk-in freezer. Do not store foods below ice build-up while repairs are pending. Wall panel loose in center column in main kitchen by dry good bins. Repair. Evidence of leak in large dry storage room in corner to the left of doors that exit to the back of the building. Ensure there are no leaks and clean.
Capt’n Chucky’s Crab Cake Co., LLC @ WAFM, 1165 Wilmington Pike, West Chester, January 31. Fail. An employee was observed handling money then food without handwash between. Inform/remind staff of proper handwashing procedures and comply every day. Employee with Band-Aids on hands must wear gloves when working with exposed foods. Speed rack of foods in the walk-in refrigerator must be date marked with the prepared on/pulled on dates. Provide ingredient listings to packages of bacon-wrapped scallops and Humpty Dumplings Take Homies in the customer grab-and-go freezers. Store employee personal belongings and foods in separate, designated areas away from food and equipment for the facility.
Casa Carmen Farm & Vineyard, 378 Hoods Ln. West Grove, January 31. Pass. Observed numerous TCS commercially processed ready-to-eat foods & TCS ready-to-eat foods prepared in the facility beyond the 7 day datemarking requirement. These foods were removed from the unit for personal consumption during the inspection. Do not sell or offer these foods to the public. TCS ready-to-eat foods whether commercially processed or prepared in the facility must be consumed or discarded within 7 days. Comply at all times. Observed cloth towels lining the inside bottom of the Artic Air bain marie. The cloth towels were removed from this unit during the inspection- corrected onsite. Do not use cloth towels to line the bottom of the bain marie as this is not a cleanable and durable surface. In addition, cloth towels may promote bacteria growth. In addition, the concrete floor in the kitchen and bar areas is in the need of resealing. The floor appears to be absorbing moisture in the vicinity of the dishwasher. Seal floor to be smooth, durable, easily cleanable and non-absorbent. Submit proposed floor sealant specifications for review prior to sealing floor. Correct by 4/30/25. Food facility is reusing single-use food storage containers which are intended to be a single-service or single-use article. Discard all single-use food storage containers and obtain food grade storage containers. Observed personal foods stored in the Artic Air bain marie. All personal foods were removed from this unit during the inspection. Do not store personal foods in equipment intended for food service operations. New food facility in operation more than 90 days has not applied for a Chester County Certified Food Manager Certificate as required. Complete and remit provided CFM Application.
Honey Brook Youth Center, 4610 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook, Opening, January 31. Pass. A residential dishwasher was observed on-site but not connected to plumbing. It was reported that it is not used and there is no indication that it has been used. Remove within 2 weeks. This facility does not currently have a certified food manager, however, it was reported that several people are enrolled in a certified food manager class. One person must become registered with Chester County Health Department within 90 days.
Iccara Pizza, 691 W. Kings Highway, Coatesville, January 31. Pass. Facility made some changes and old mop/utility sink may not be used as a mop/utility sink from this point forward, due to food prep area. Facility must convert current mop/utility sink to a handwashing sink and provide a new mop/utility sink in another location. Correct within 60 days. Dump wastewater in toilet until new mop/utility sink is installed.
J&R’s Bakery @ WAFM, 1165 Wilmington Pike, West Chester, January 31. Fail. Food Employee did not follow proper handwashing procedure. Food employee did not wash hands for adequate amount of time, al least 20 seconds. Also, employees must wash hands between glove changes. Food Employees eating in prep area as evidenced by observed partially consumed food near prep table. Food ingredient storage containers, in the prep area, is not labeled with the common name of the food. Also, in the back storage area, label designated food storage locations. Sanitizer buckets in both the donut and at the 3-compartment sink, found to have soap and sanitizer mixed. These buckets are for sanitizer solution only. Empty and refill with only sanitizer solution. Clean the following: Floor under the rack in front of mechanical dishmachine; Floor of the walk-in freezer. The flooring in front of the mechanical dishmachine and near the ovens is beginning to wear. Resurface.
Kennett Masonic Temple, 121 Center St. Kennett Square, Follow-up, January 31. Pass. No violations.
King’s Garden @ WAFM, 1165 Wilmington Pike, West Chester, Follow-up, January 31. Pass. No violations.
McDonald’s, 859 W Baltimore Pike, Jennersville, Follow-up, January 31. Pass. No violations.
Panaderia Estrella Bakery DBA Deisys Cake Shop, 315 W. State St. Kennett Square, January 31. Pass. Display case was 50F. TCS foods were 47-50 degrees F. All were discarded. Thermostat was lowered and case temperature came down to 39 degrees F. Ensure case maintains foods at 41 degrees F or less. Flan and Tres Leches cake in the grab and go case were not date labeled. Ensure these are dated to expire 7 days from date made. Product was date marked during inspection. Back room hand sink was filled with a silverware holder. Cannot store items in this sink. It must available for dishwashing staff to wash hands. Items were removed during inspection.
Perfect Brew Coffee House @ Penn Medicine SCC, 455 Woodview Rd. West Grove, January 31. Pass. Observed pre-cooked chicken thawing in standing water at room temperature, which is not an approved thawing method. Chicken was thawing to make chicken salad. Chicken was thawed within time/temperature parameters to initiate proper cooling after food preparation. Cool to less than 41 degrees F within 6 hours. Ensure proper thawing in accordance with the following requirements: quick thawed in the cooking process: thawed in refrigeration at 41 degrees F or less; submerge food under running water at 70 degrees F or lower. Never let the food temperature exceed 41 degrees F for longer than 4 hours. Observed ambient temperature of True bain marie at 38-39 degrees F, however, some foods stored in the bottom portion of this unit were observed with an internal temperature >41 degrees F: chicken salad 467 degrees F; Tuna fish 54 degrees F; sliced turkey 46 degrees F. The above noted foods were discarded during the inspection. Ensure foods are not left out at room temperature for extended periods of time and keep top lid covered during pauses in operation. Monitor internal temperature of food and equipment to ensure foods are maintained at safe temperatures. Observed cooked pasta and opened commercially processed muffin mix not being datemarked. These foods were datemarked during the inspection. Ensure consistent date marking of all TCS ready-to-foods.
Primo Hoagies, 1280 Baltimore Pike, Toughkenamon, January 31. Pass. Move cases/pallets of soda bottles away from the back hand sink. These must be stored 6 inches of the floor and cannot block the handsink or get splashed from handwashing. Clean the floor under the 3 bay sink and the shelving across from it. Pay special attention the floor/wall junction. CFM certificate expired today. Ensure class attendance within 30 days to obtain a new certificate or at least one other employee must attend class within 30 days.
Raku Hibachi & Sushi Inc., 348 Commons Rd. Parkesburg, January 31. Fail. A knife was observed stored between table and refrigerator. Do not store knives between equipment. Knife was taken to dishwasher to be cleaned during inspection. Knives were placed on magnetic knife rack prior to cleaning. Knives were removed and taken to dishwasher and knife rack was cleaned during inspection. Large Bain Maire refrigerator located near cooking line was observed at 50 degrees F, rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. All potentially hazardous food was discarded during the inspection and repair company was called. Do not use until repaired. Time and temperature are used for parasite destruction for salmon used for sushi. Temperature of freezer was observed at -4 degrees F and salmon must be dated and kept for 7 days. Some salmon was observed without dates. Date all salmon not dated and keep for 7 days. Correct immediately. The following equipment was observed dirty from food splash, dust and/or hand contact: Squeeze bottles used for sauces; Dry storage containers near grill; Walk-in refrigerator shelves; Shelves inside and door handles on Turbo air 2 door refrigerator located near walk-in refrigerator; Ice machine inside where ice is made. Clean and maintain within 24 hours. The following non-food contact surfaces/areas were observed dirty from food debris or food splash: Next to Hibachi grills in dining rooms; Small metal carts in kitchen; Shelves under prep tables; Sides of deep fryers and equipment next to fryers. Clean within 3 days. Clean floor throughout kitchen including under equipment. Correct within 48 hours. Clean floor under waiter/waitress drink station. Correct within 48 hours. Lid for grease trap located in the floor was cracked. Replace lid within 14 days.
Shine Nutrition West Chester LLC DBA Shine Nutrition Downingtown, 3927 Lincoln E. Highway, Downingtown, January 31. Pass. No violations.
Snap Custom Pizza, 291 Main St. Exton, Follow-up, January 31. Pass. Cheese (ricotta, feta, bleu) and cut tomato were held at 51 degrees F, in the left-side pizza toppings area, rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Toppings were placed in incorrect pans and unit did not get to temperature before placing foods inside. Pans were replaced and toppings were measured at 41 degrees F.
Sovana Bistro, 696 Unionville Rd. Kennett Square, January 31. Pass. Bar: Dipper well for utensils was not on. Maintain on during service and at sufficient velocity of water to flush particulates to the drain. Bar: Juices made in the facility not properly iced in the bins. Juices had just been placed in the unit. Maintain 7 days prior. Foods must be properly date marked and used or discarded within seven days of preparation. When TCS foods are frozen and thawed, those dates must also be marked on the containers. In the warewashing area of the main kitchen, inverted crates observed being used. This is not an easily cleanable surface. Provide shelving and/or dunnage racks or relocate. Tabletop fryer is not under a cooking exhaust hood. A heavy accumulation of grease observed on surfaces surrounding the fryer. Relocate the fryer to location under the cooking exhaust hood or remove from facility. Bar: Replace the small portable cutting board. Clean the following: Ceiling and wall in main dish machine area; Clean ceiling in wait station area; Underside of shelves on the cook line by the tabletop fryer. Label sanitizer buckets/containers. This was corrected on-site. Maintain. Bakery & 2nd Floor Prep Area: At the 3-compartment sinks, the concentration of chlorine sanitizer observed >200ppm. Sanitizer label indicates concentration up to 200ppm. Make all necessary adjustments. Ensure test strips are used routinely to monitor concentration. Until repairs are made to the dispenser, steramine tablets will be used-test strips available.
Two Birds Cafe, 653 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, Follow-up, January 31. Pass. Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety (TCS) foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. Product was voluntarily discarded. Facility will be providing written documents to CCHD for approval.
Wasabi 5, 450 W. Lincoln Highway, Exton, Follow-up, January 31. Pass. Raw lobster was stored above ready to eat foods in the cook line prep top. Lobster was relocated during the inspection. Raw salmon was stored above ready to eat foods in the sushi cooler. Salmon was relocated during the inspection. Storage of raw fish was addressed with staff during the inspection. Observed food bucket stored directly next to mop sink where is it subject to splashing. Bucket was relocated during the inspection. Observed two single-use food containers that were washed and re-used. Containers were discarded. After original product is emptied, container must be discarded.
Aramark @ Pennwood Elementary School, 1470 Johnny’s Way, West Chester, January 30. Fail. An employee observed eating in the kitchen area. Employees food and beverages must be consumed in designated areas. This was corrected on-site. The water temperature of the wash compartment of the manual warewashing equipment was
Aramark @ Westtown-Thornbury Elementary School, 750 Westbourne Rd. Westtown, January 30. Pass. Two spray bottles of sanitizer observed unlabeled. This was corrected on-site. Maintain all spray bottles labeled with the contents.
California Tortilla, 284 Main St. Suite K2-a, Exton, Follow-up, January 30. Pass. The food facility does not employ a certified employee as required. An employee has attended an approved training class, but has not applied for Chester County Health Department Certification. Apply within 1 week.
Capriotti’s, 827 W. Baltimore Pike, Suite 2, West Grove, Complaint, January 30. Fail. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Observed excessive dust accumulation on ceiling tiles, ceiling vents & light shields throughout the facility. Clean all of the above noted areas and maintain in a clean and sanitary condition at all times. The posted Chester County Certified Food Manager Certificate expired on 11/30/24. An existing employee has reportedly completed a food manager course. Complete and remit provided Certified Food Manager Application along with a copy of your food manager certificate and a fee of $40.
The Cottage School, 8 Whissell Dr. Coatesville, January 30. Fail. Food dispensing utensil in dry food observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Discontinue use of single-use bowls/cups as scoops. Scoops must have handles and be stored with handle above the top of the food and the container. Facility is washing and re-using single-use containers for food storage, utensils, and chemical storage. Also observed non-food grade utensils and food storage containers being used by the facility. Food equipment must be food-grade/commercial. Discard all single-use containers that were washed and re-used. Replace with food grade containers and equipment. The water temperature of the wash compartment of the manual warewashing equipment was 102 degrees F, rather than not less than 110 degrees F, as required. Repair/adjust to reach 110 degrees F as required. The handwash sink in the kitchen was blocked by gallon jugs stored inside sink and not accessible at all times for employee use. This is the only handwashing sink in the kitchen and must be easily accessible at all times. Handwashing sinks are to be used for handwashing only. Working containers above 3 compartment sink, used for storing a chemical/cleaner taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Label all chemical bottles. The food facility does not employ a certified employee as required. An employee has attended an approved training class, but has not applied for Chester County Health Department Certification.
Fiorello’s Café, 730 E. Gay St. West Chester, Follow-up, January 30. Pass. Provide chlorine sanitizer test strips at the dishwasher. Note: Strips have been ordered. One flip top lid to the dumpster is broken off. Replace missing lid and keep lids down/closed at all times. Note: New dumpster has been ordered.
First United Church of Christ, Spring City, 145 Chestnut St. Spring City, Follow-up, January 30. Pass. No violations.
Jersey Mike’s Subs (JMPA West Chester Pa LLC), 323 E. Gay St. West Chester, Follow-up, January 30. Fail. Observed wet wiping cloths in prep area, not being stored in sanitizer solution. Store all in use wiping clothes in sanitizer solution and test at a frequency that it maintains the proper PPM. Observed frozen food stored in walk in freezer area, covered in ice. Fix broken freezer and clean all ice build up. Door of walk-in cooler is not self-closing. Door needs to be repaired within two weeks so that it is self-closing to maintain temperature of TCS foods. Walk in freezer has a leak and is dripping water that is then freezing onto boxes of foods. Put in a work order to ensure unit is functioning properly. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Clean walls with dust build up; clean ceilings with dust build up; clean light fixtures with dust build up; clean behind and underneath all equipment; interior of deli case needs a thorough cleaning. The handwash sink for employees located in the register area, is not convenient and easily accessible, as evidenced by the observed lack of proper handwashing by employees. Facility must purchase smaller rack or remove current rack that pick-up orders get stored on so that hand wash sink can be accessed. This needs to be done immediately. The handwash sink in the sandwich prep area being used as a food preparation sink as evidenced by observed peppers and various other foods in the sink. Discontinue use for anything other than hand washing.
Learning Experience – East Brandywine, 104 Hopewell Rd. Downingtown, Follow-up, January 30. Pass. No violations.
Midway Grill, 3235 E. Lincoln Highway, Thorndale, January 30. Pass. Repair the leak at the soda machine. Clean the following: floor/wall juncture under the prep table and adjacent shelving by the buffalo chopper; Ceiling in front of the hood; Wall next to and behind ice machine. In the kitchen, repair the missing floor tile under the prep sink table. Replace the broken pallet that the exterior grease collection container is on. Maintain in clean condition.
Mod Super Fast Pizza, LLC, 1090 E. Lancaster Ave. Downingtown, Follow-up, January 30. Pass. No violations.
Okinii Sushi & Hibachi, 3818 W. Lincoln Highway, Thorndale, Follow-up, January 30. Pass. In the walk in, raw meats were stored over vegetables, which could allow meat to drip onto foods and food containers. Corrected on site: Walk in was rearranged so that all raw meats were in one area away from ready-to-eat foods. The dishwasher trays have a buildup of grime and need to be cleaned or replaced. Provide proof of the dishwasher trays being cleaned or replaced within 1 week. The outside grease containers are being stored on dirt, which is absorbent. Within a week, provide proof that the grease containers were moved to a non-absorbent surface, such as the parking lot asphalt.
On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, 102 Bartlett Ave. Exton, Follow-up, January 30. Pass. No violations.
Ron’s Schoolhouse Grille, 74 E. Uwchlan Ave. Lionville, January 30. Pass. Deli meats were not sitting in containers in the sandwich bain marie. Make sure foods are in containers to prevent contamination. Plastic food storage containers were observed to be cracking and broken. Facility is in the process of replacing these containers with metal Complete by the next inspection. Walk in 1 fan screen was observed to be dirty. Clean fan screen and maintain. Food scraps observed in the cold line handwash. Handwash sinks should be used only for handwashing. Clean and sanitize sinks and dispose of food in the trash can. Handle of Grill bain was a fabric shoe string. Chef removed shoe string immediately. Make sure handle is made of smooth, and easily cleanable material. Two lights out on the main cookline hood and one light out in the pizza hood. Replace these lights within 1 week.
Saimart, 444 W. Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, January 30. Pass. Milk for coffee was set out at room temperature for customer use. This was discarded during the inspection. Milk must be kept at 45 degrees F or below as required. Correct immediately. Slushy machine was observed not working but still contained syrup. Contents were emptied during the inspection. Remove, repair, or replace slushy machine within 30 days. Downstair storage area and old walk-in refrigerator in the back storage area were observed cluttered. Clean, organize, and remove all unused equipment within 30 days.
Southbound BBQ Co. Commissary @ Elk’s Club of West Chester, 401 W. Washington St. West Chester, January 30. Pass. Filters and grease extracting equipment in the hood cannot be cleaned in place and is not easily removable. New baffles need to be installed, and all grease build up must be cleaned professionally, with-in two weeks. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration Sample provided, for chlorine dish machine. Purchase more. Four Cutting boards, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. They also had deep groves rendering them uncleanable. Replace cutting boards. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Observed dirt and mold like growth on gaskets of freezer. Cleaned on site. Prep sink does not have an adequate air gap of at least 1 inch, between the water supply and flood rim of the sink. Have this fixed and sent photos of repairs. A working container of cleaner/degreaser was stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, in shelf area. Products was voluntarily removed and put with other chemicals.
The Pear, 275 Brinton’s Bridge Rd. West Chester, Follow-up, January 30. Pass. No violations.
Turks Head Cart – Lamont, Church St. West Chester, January 30. Fail. Food Employee did not follow proper handwashing procedure. Soap and/or warm water not used. At the time of inspection, hot water at the handwash sink was not working. Observed Employees drinking personal drinks. Without washing hands between customers. Observed wet wiping cloths in truck, not being stored in sanitizer solution. Soiled wet rag stored on expresso machine. In use rags need to be stored in sanitizer solution between use. Check the concentration of the sanitizer before putting rags in and change as often as needed to maintain proper concentration. The handwash sink located in the truck does not have water at a temperature of at least 85 degrees F. Person in charge was able to fix the hand sink to make bring it up to 100 degrees F. Create a daily checklist to make sure hand sinks work prior to operation.
Walmart #5795, 800 Commons Dr. Oxford, Complaint, January 30. Pass. No violations.
7-Eleven Store #2405-34670b, 103 N. Pottstown Pike, Exton, Follow-up, January 29. Fail. Foods stored inside cardboard boxes and at the end of the unit (where closest to warmth from the building) in the grab and go refrigeration unit were measured at 47 degrees F. Store foods closer to back of unit and do not store inside cardboard boxes as they are preventing air flow. Time/temperature controlled for safety foods must be maintained at 41 degrees F or below as required.
Amore Pizza & Pasta, 100 W. Schuylkill Rd. Pottstown, Follow-up, January 29. Pass. In the refrigerated drawers under the griddle, raw meats were stored over cooked meats. This could contaminate the cooked meats. Corrected on site: Raw meats were moved to the bottom drawer. Cooked chicken was left to cook on the counter and was measured at 63 degrees F, which is not an approved cooling method. Hot food must be cooled quickly in a cold-holding unit such as the walk in cooler. Food must be cooled from 135 degrees F to 70 degrees F with 2 hours, and to 41 degrees F within 6 hours total after being cooked. Corrected on site: Chicken was discarded. Prepackaged desserts were not labeled properly with the name of the product, ingredient statement including any major allergens, net weight, and the name and address of the store. Ingredient information was posted on the display cooler for several desserts, but some desserts did not have their ingredients displayed. By tomorrow, ingredient information must be posted on the display cooler for all desserts. By Feb. 15th, all individual packages must be fully labeled.
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 3479 E. Lincoln Highway, Thorndale, January 29. Pass. Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Foods cold held at greater than 41 degrees F for
Atexquita Mexican Restaurant, 505 E. Gay St. West Chester, Follow-up, January 29. Fail. The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Many cooked food items in the walk in cooler area stored open with no covering. salsas, were not cooled from 135 degrees F to 70 degrees F in 2 hours and/or from 135 degrees F to 41 degrees F within 6 hours, after preparation. Product was changed to a different container as it would have not fallen to the correct temperature. Revisit cooling procedures, cool in metal pans with product no higher than 2 to 3 inches before transferring to smaller plastic containers. Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety (TCS) ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the walk in and bain marie, is not being date marked. Revisit date marking and labeling procedures with all employees. Facility has all sanitizing agents. However, three compartment sinks were not filled as designed or required. Sanitizer and dish soap were filled in the same compartment. The water sink was filled with soap as well. Retrain staff on how to properly fill and test three comp sink. Must replace storage racks on the left side of the walk in cooler as it is uncleanable and has significant amount of rust. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Clean the following areas: all racks in the walk-in cooler; walls of walk-in coolers; behind all cooking equipment on the line; handles of refrigerated equipment. The lone handwash sink in the kitchen area was blocked by potted flowers and not accessible at all times for employee use. This handwash sink must be stocked and un-blocked at all times. Back door located in the back storage area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. The door itself is rusted out and probably needs to be completely replaced. A Restricted use pesticide is being applied in the food facility by a non-certified applicator. Remove all pest control chemicals. A Chester County Health Department Certified Food Manager is displayed, but the individual is no longer employed by the food establishment. Employee working in the facility must take approved food handling training. Also, must apply for Certified Food Manager with the CCHD after finishing training. During inspection, person in charge said that the current CFM no longer works for the company.
Caln Elementary School, 3609 Lincoln Highway, Thorndale, Follow-up, January 29. Pass. No violations.
Carniceria Moroleon, 310 E. Baltimore Pike, West Grove, January 29. Pass. Food Facility Person in Charge not able to provide documentation that plain Choco Bananas, peanut covered Choco Bananas and Mangonada con Chamoy are from an approved source. These foods were removed from the sales floor. These foods may not be offered/sold to the public until proper documentation is provided verifying approved source information. Observed cilantro leaves in the hand sink located in the prepared foods service area. Clean and sanitize sink. Do not use hand sinks for food preparation. Hand sinks are for handwashing only.
Creme, 227 Birch St. Kennett Square, January 29. Pass. No violations.
Dunkin Donuts, 3907 Lincoln Highway, Downingtown, January 29. Pass. Corner of dumpster where drain is located has been damaged and is no longer leak proof as evidenced by the light coming through the hole. Work with dumpster provider to repair or replace the dumpster and ensure it is leakproof to prevent attracting and harboring pests. Women’s toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins. Provide a covered trash can in the ladies room. The juncture between the floor and the wall in the cleaning supply closet located in the lobby is missing tiles around the entire perimeter. Install coved tiles to render this area easily cleanable and prevent buildup of moisture and food debris observed in the void during today s inspection. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the front area. Restock paper towels, maintain all hand sinks stocked and accessible during operating hours.
El Batey, 495 W. Christine Rd. Nottingham, January 29. Pass. Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety (TCS) ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the refrigerators, is not being date marked. The following TCS ready-to-eat foods were not datemarked: diced ham/rice with pigeon peas & baked pork. The above noted foods were datemarked during the inspection. Ensure all TCS ready-to-eat foods are consistently datemarked. TCS ready-to-eat foods must be consumed or discarded within 7 days.
La Cocina FG, 3925 Lincoln Highway, Box 9, Downingtown, January 29. Fail. Squeeze bottles in the Kitchen area, are not labeled with the common name of the food. Correct today. Observed in-use knives stored between work top refrigerators- an area not easily cleanable & sanitized. These were removed on site. Supply a knife holder within 7 days. Food thermometer is not scaled to measure to +/- 2 degrees F. Calibrate or purchase a new one. Correct within 24 hours. Clean the following: Equipment under the cooking exhaust hood; The exhaust hood canopy; The exhaust hood filters; The make up air registers under the hood. Correct within 7 days. Repair the leaking drain under the 3 bay sink. Correct within 7 days. Repair or replace the exhaust fan in the toilet room. Correct within 7 days. Clean the following: Floor under the hood; Walls around the entire hood; Sweep out the hot water heater room. Correct within 7 days.
La Guadalupana Mx Food & Snacks, 9 S. 3rd St. Oxford, January 29. Pass. Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety (TCS) ready-to-eat food (cut fruit) prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the front refrigerator, is not being date marked. Cut fruit was datemarked during the inspection. A datemarking log is maintained for the TCS ready-to-eat foods stored in this refrigerator. TCS ready-to-eat foods must be consumed or discarded within 7 days. All other TCS ready-to-eat foods in the facility were datemarked. Maintain consistent datemarking. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the 3 bay sink. Obtain appropriate test strip for the sanitizer used in the facility- QT-10 quat test strips.
Manje Caribbean Cuisine, 237 E. Gay St. West Chester, Follow-up, January 29. Pass. No violations.
Mr. China, 785 Starr St. Unit 111, Phoenixville, January 29. Pass. Label bulk rice container. Bowl used as scoop in bulk dry good container. Use a food grade scoop with a handle. Food which was cooled, was not reheated to 165 degrees F within two hours, for hot holding. Voluntarily Discarded. Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety (TCS) ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours is not being date marked. To go containers stored with food contact surfaces exposed. Invert. Place common content label on all chemical spray bottles.
Oriental Pearl Restaurant, 1550 Paoli Pike, West Chester, Follow-up, January 29. Fail. Raw chicken and raw shrimp were intermingled in one container at cook line. Raw fish was stored above ready to eat foods in the cook line prep top. Raw fish was stored above ready to eat foods in the sushi cooler. Wonton and tofu were held at 47 degrees F, in the cook line area, rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Foods were stored inside an ice bath without enough ice. Ice bath was corrected during the inspection and foods measured at 41 degrees F. Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety (TCS) ready-to-eat sauces prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the sushi cooler, were not being date marked. Sauces were labeled during the inspection. New sushi food prep sink does not have an adequate air gap of at least 1 inch, between the water supply and flood rim of the sink. Create air gap. Remove/cover handwashing sign at this sink. This sink is for food prep ONLY.
Osaka Asian Cuisine, 379 W. Uwchlan Ave. Downingtown, Follow-up, January 29. Pass. No violations.
Rise & Shine Cafe, 2228 Pottstown Pike, Pottstown, Opening, January 29. Pass. The dishwasher has a buildup of grime inside. Clean the dishwasher by tomorrow. The water temperature at the 3-compartment sink was initially at 108 degrees F, rather than 110 degrees F or above as required. The mixing valve on the boiler was adjusted on location, and the final temperature at the 3-compartment sink was 115 degrees F by end of inspection. Both the upstairs and downstairs bathrooms need a self-closing door. Repair door to be self-closing within a week. One light is out over the bain marie at the far end of the cook line by the refrigerator and freezer. Replace the light bulb. Underneath the table holding the cappuccino and coffee dispensers, there is an open section of wall. Close and seal all areas where pipes are going into the wall.
Signature Pizza LLC (new), 360 Commons Dr. Parkesburg, January 29. Pass. Cardboard was observed on shelves in the small Bain Marie refrigerator. This may prevent proper air circulation and is not cleanable. Remove within 24 hours. Containers used for commercially packaged food were observed being reused for food storage. After original contents are used, containers must be recycled or discarded and cannot be used to store other food. Correct as current food is used or within 7 days.
St. Agnes Elementary School, 211 W. Gay St. West Chester, January 29. Fail. Please obtain a food probe thermometer for taking temperatures of food items. Please obtain a thermometer for inside of the refrigerator in the kitchen. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. During the inspection test strips were brought over. Ensure that test strips are in the kitchen at all times. Loose rubber door gaskets observed on the true cooling unit in the kitchen. Please repair or replace the door gasket. EHS Sup did not observe any sanitizer near the three-compartment sink. The person who is in charge of the kitchen was off today. Please ensure the facility has a proper food contact sanitizer to use. During the inspection, Quat tablets were brought over to the kitchen. Ensure that sanitizer is easily accessible to staff in the kitchen at all times. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Soap was brought over during the inspection. Please install a hand soap dispenser at the handsink. Observed one bottle of cleaner not labeled with the common name of the chemical. Employee wrote the name of the chemical on the bottle on site. Please ensure all chemicals are properly labeled with the common name. The food facility does not maintain Certified Food Manager records as required. Sister stated that the person who is in charge of the kitchen is currently taking a class. Please apply for the Chester County Certified Food manager certificate once completed.
St. Agnes Parish Center, 233 W. Gay St. West Chester, January 29. Fail. Please obtain a food probe thermometer to take food temperatures. Please obtain a thermometer to place into the refrigerator. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Please obtain Quat test strips to keep at the three-compartment sink. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Employee explained they do not have the c-folds that can fit into the paper towel dispenser. Please obtain c-folds or install a different paper towel dispenser at the handsink. Facility had a roof leak. One ceiling tile was observed to be missing, and the light shield was missing for one of the light fixtures. Lane stated that they are working to repair the ceiling tile. Please place a new ceiling tile and place the light bulb shield over the light. Old unused equipment stored in kitchen area, should be removed from food facility. Please remove any equipment that is broken or is not being used. The food facility does not maintain Certified Food Manager records as required.
Taquitos Los Cantaritos, 710 W. Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square, Follow-up, January 29. Pass. No violations.
Teikoku Restaurant, 5492 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, January 29. Fail. The Person(s) in Charge is not fulfilling their duties regarding food safety within this facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection, lack of oversight in food service areas, and repeat violations. Review food code, retrain and correct violations. Open container of mushroom dark soy sauce observed stored at room temperature despite bottle reading “refrigerate after opening.” Discard this product and store new, opened product in refrigerator. In kitchen and sushi station, some squeeze bottles of food were not labeled with the common name of the food within. Provide labels. Cloths and paper towels were found in place to cover foods such as raw meat and produce. Discontinue this practice as only non-absorbent and food grade materials (foil, plastic wrap, lids) may be used to contact and cover foods. Two employees observed touching their faces with gloved hands when continued food service activities. Gloves must be removed/changed once contaminated. Raw tuna observed thawing in reduced oxygen or vacuum packaging. These packages must be opened to allow oxygen to enter prior to beginning the thawing process. Discard this thawed tuna and follow proper thawing procedures. Table top fryers needs to be placed under a working hood with a properly placed ansul line. Relocate fryers to an approved location OR remove fryers from facility. Note: REPEAT VIOLATION. Provide Quat-10 sanitizer test strips at the 3-bay sinks. Far left-hand door to stir-fry bain marie does not close and seal tightly. Make repairs to hinges so door operates properly. 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. Have unit serviced to maintain proper sanitizer level. Do not use unit until repaired. In kitchen, clean & sanitize the interior of the large ice machine along with the interior of the small ice crusher unit. All hoods must be professionally cleaned and tagged. Additionally, all damaged/peeling caulk from hood canopies must be removed and replaced. In dishwasher area, clean all clear plastic rack liners. Compost bin observed unlidded. Provide vector-proof lid. Exterior doors in front, side and rear of facility are not protected against vector entry. Several exterior doors were found with gaps between the doors and the thresholds and/or frames. Inspect all exterior doors and make repairs to eliminate all gaps. Clean all soiled ceiling light shields in the main kitchen. Clean the floors & floor drains in the following areas: bar; dishwasher area; by fryers/kitchen 3-bay sink. Replace broken floor tile by dishwasher. Note: work order submitted. Food facility previously submitted and received approval for a HACCP plan (for Reduced Oxygen Packaging/Sous Vide) in regards to beef, duck, lamb and fish but is not complying with the HACCP plan. The facility is unable to provide any written or digital documentation/data entry for the monitoring of critical control points and corrective actions. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE HACCP PLAN IS A REPEAT VIOLATION THUS CCHD IS REVOKING THIS HACCP APPROVAL IMMEDIATELY. Discontinue all ROP & SV and remove all ROP equipment (unit, bags) from facility. Discard all foods currently in bags that were placed in ROP by facility. Note: commercially ROP products may remain.
The Village Bowl Restaurant, 2348 E. Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, January 29. Pass. Eggs were stored on the top shelf in the walk in refrigerator. Make sure eggs are stored on the bottom shelf to avoid cross-contamination. Peppers and onions were being stored on the ground of the walk in rather than 6 inches off the floor as required. Make sure all food items are at least 6 inches off of the floor. Ginger beer being made in house are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. Update labels.
Victory Brewing Co., 420 Acorn Ln. Downingtown, Follow-up, January 29. Fail. Dish machine previously used heat to sanitize dishes. When the booster heater failed the machine was equipped with a peristaltic pump to deliver chlorine sanitizer during the rinse stage of the cycle. At time of inspection no detectable chlorine was observed in the machine and the line to the peristaltic pump has run dry. Service machine to ensure new sanitizer is delivered at effective rate. Use three compartment quat sanitizer to sanitize all utensils and dishes until an inspection has cleared the dish machine for use.
A Fresh Land and Sea Food Market, 317 E. Lincoln Highway, Exton, January 28. Pass. Observed raw eggs being stored above ready to eat food products in the walk-in cooler. Ensure raw eggs are stored below ready to eat food products to prevent contamination. Eggs were relocated during the inspection. Food dispensing utensil in dry good observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Plastic bowl being used as scoop was removed during the inspection. Fried vegetables patties were held at 115-120 degrees F, in the front area, rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. Hot holding cabinet was adjusted during the inspection and foods were measured at 137 degrees F. Prepackaged chili powder is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. Add net weight to labels. Observed rusted knives stored with in-use knives in fish butcher area. Rusted knives were discarded during the inspection. Missing floor tile observed in fish area. Replace tile. Food facility operator failed to post an original, valid Chester County Health Department Certified Food Manager in a location conspicuous to the consumer.
Aramark @ Fugett Middle School, 500 Ellis Ln. West Chester, January 28. Pass. No violations.
Arbor Terrace Exton (h-food), 100 Oaklands Blvd. Exton, January 28. Fail. Feta cheese was held at 53 degrees F, in the standing continental cooler at the cook line, rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Unit air temperature measured at 53 degrees F. Feta was discarded. Repair/adjust unit to maintain foods at 41 degrees F or below as required. Do not use to store perishable foods unit repaired/adjusted. Commercially processed ready to eat foods (sauces), located at the cook line, and held more than 24 hours, are not being marked with the date it was opened. Bottles were labeled during the inspection. Two containers of milk and one container of salsa, potentially hazardous ready to eat foods requiring datemarking, in the walk-in cooler, were beyond the date-marking and required discarding. Foods were discarded during the inspection. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Clean the following: Upper and lower shelves in kitchen; Under equipment (shelves and floor) in kitchen; Top of dishwasher; Interior (upper and lower) of cook line prep top. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the warewashing area. Soap was supplied during the inspection. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the memory care kitchen to remind food employees to wash their hands. Post a sign/poster. Stained ceiling tile observed in dry storage room. Ensure there are no leaks and replace tile. Working container in the cook line area, used for storing sanitizer taken from bulk supplies, was not marked with the common name of the chemical. Bottle was labeled during the inspection. Food facility operator failed to post an original, valid Chester County Health Department Certified Food Manager in a location conspicuous to the consumer.
Bethany Farm Stand, 71 Fairview Rd. Glenmoore, January 28. Pass. No violations.
Bicer Foods LLC T/A Wimpy & Dee’s, 5051 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook, January 28. Fail. Employee was observed returning from smoke break and did not wash hands prior to entering the kitchen. Employee washed hands immediately. Foods stored in refrigeration were not properly labeled. Label all food that contains more than one ingredient. Correct immediately. A knife was observed stored between equipment. Knife was removed during the inspection and immediately taken to dishwasher for cleaning. Maintain correction. Chili and mashed potatoes were observed on the steam table and were not properly reheated prior to placing on the steam table. Foods were discarded. Make sure foods are reheated to 165 degrees F prior to placing on the steam table. Chili and mashed potatoes were observed to be 90 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above on the steam table. Foods were discarded. Cooked foods were observed set out at room temperature. Food must be kept hot above 135 degrees F or kept cold below 41 degrees F. Foods were discarded. Several ready-to-eat foods were observed stored in the walk-in refrigerator without dates. Date all ready-to-eat foods kept for more than 24 hours. Correct immediately. Avantco freezer near cooking line was observed with ice build-up and walk-in freezer door does not shut properly due to ice build-up. Repair within 7 days. Sides of cooking equipment and tables below were observed dirty from food residue. Clean within 48 hours. Floor below equipment and walls behind equipment in the cooking area were observed dirty from food residue. Thoroughly clean kitchen within 72 hours.
Buddys Burgers, 811 E. Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square, Follow-up, January 28. Pass. No violations.
Coppa 82, 4100 W. Lincoln Highway, Downingtown, January 28. Pass. Eggs were stored over other RTE food in the large two door cooler. Eggs were immediately moved to the bottom shelf. Scoops that were being used in the sugar container were not being stored correctly with the handle out of the food item. Scoop was removed and cleaned.
Creative Minds Child Care Learning Center LLC/Food, 418 W. First Ave. Parkesburg, January 28. Pass. No violations.
Creme Mobile Tent & Table, 227 Birch St. Kennett Square, January 28. Pass. No violations.
Glen Willow Orchards LLC, 1657 Glen Willow Rd. Avondale, January 28. Pass. No violations.
Nottingham Inn Restaurant LLC, 190 Baltimore Pike Nottingham, January 28. Fail. Main Prep Kitchen: Mushroom soup and cream of broccoli soup, which was cooled, was not reheated to 165 degrees F within two hours, for hot holding. The soups were reportedly removed from the refrigerator and placed into the countertop steam table at 7:30 a.m. Internal temperatures observed at 9:35 a.m.: mushroom soup 124-125 degrees F; cream of broccoli soup 108-112 degrees F. The soups were removed from the countertop steam table and reheated to >165 degrees F at the stove top range. Soups were placed back into the hot holding unit at >135 degrees F. All cooled TCS foods prepared in the facility must be reheated to at least 165 degrees F for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Reheating shall be conducted at the stove top range. Do not reheat TCS foods in the countertop steam table. Main Prep Kitchen: Observed internal temperature of mushroom soup and cream of broccoli soup at 165 degrees F and placed back into the countertop steam table at >135 degrees F. Breakfast House: Observed ambient temperature of 2 door Continental refrigerator at 48 degrees F. The following internal food temperatures were observed: diced ham 47 degrees F; cole slaw 52 degrees F/49 degrees F; feta cheese 47-48 degrees F; cut romaine lettuce 52 degrees F; spring mix 54 degrees F; shredded cheese 53 degrees F; blue cheese 52 degrees F; sausage links 49 degrees F; ground sausage 48 degrees F; ham 51 degrees F; Canadian bacon 49 degrees F. All TCS foods >41 degrees F were discarded during the inspection. Do not use this refrigerator to store TCS foods until it has been serviced and is operating at 41 degrees F or less. Provide service invoice. Breakfast House: Observed hole in wall above the mop sink to the left of the ice machine. Seal hole- final surface finish shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable.
Pat’s Select Pizza & Grill, 351 N. Third St. Oxford, Follow-up, January 28. Pass. No violations.
Persis Indian Grill, 541 Wellington Square, Exton, January 28. Fail. Rose water and Kewra water bottles were being used in the food. The bottles stated “for external use only”. These bottles are not for consumption and an alternative needs to be used. Discontinue immediately. Scoops that were being used were not being stored correctly with their handles out of the food item. Make sure scoops handles are always out of the food item. Correct immediately. Employee smoothies were being held in the cookline refrigerators. Employee moved the smoothies immediately. All food that is for employees only should be in a designated area for employees only. Orange containers that are not NSF approved are being used for food storage in the walk in. These are not NSF approved and should be replaced with the approved containers. Multiple cooked food items in the walk in were not dated with their date of preparation. All cooked food items that are held for more than 24 hours should be dated on the day it was made and held for 7 days. Date these food items immediately. Biryani rice being held under 135 degrees F is not being date marked with the time it was made and time it is thrown out. Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety (TCS) food held under 135 degrees F must be discarded within 4 hours and have documented proof. Emailed a sample sheet that should be used for time tracking. Ware-washing sink does not have basins large enough for their largest piece of equipment. Smaller pots should be used or a larger sink should be acquired. Ensure all pots are NSF approved. Dishwasher only got to 105 degrees F instead of 120 degrees F as specified on the dishwasher. Contact company to have the dishwasher serviced and only use the 3 compartment sink for warewashing. Ice machine has residue on the sides of the machine. Employee stated ice machine is not used often. Either clean the ice machine and maintain or remove the ice machine. Microwaves were observed to be dirty. Clean immediately and maintain. Facility employs a certified food manager, but not a CCHD certified food manager. Email sent containing CCHD application. Apply immediately.
Philter, 111 W. State St. Kennett Square, Follow-up, January 28. Pass. Flooring behind coffee bar has deteriorated. Large cracks and gaps have formed. Resurface to be non-porous and cleanable within 2 months. Flooring in the back room and kitchen have been cleaned. Replace missing tile or fill spaces with non-porous sealant. Walls in the kitchen must be resurfaced. Paint or install FRP.
Royer-Greaves School, 118 S. Valley Rd. Paoli, January 28. Pass. No violations.
Simply Acai LLC @ AE, 208 Carter Dr. Unit 13b, West Chester, Opening, January 28. Pass. Submit application and fee for the Chester County Certified Food Manager Certificate. Post CC CFM certificate in public view.
TJ’s Restaurant & Drinkery, 35 Paoli Plaza, Paoli, January 28. Pass. Provide beard nets for staff. Server Station reach in unit observed with Milk gallon with use by date of 1/25. Liquid dairy must be sold by and used (in the establishment) by the manufacturers’ date coding. Corrected on site. Tongs not provided at cut lemon dispensing station at server station to eliminate hand/food contact. Corrected on site. Shelled eggs stacked too high in bain maire, 3 inches above the stacked above the fill line and was held at 68 degrees F, rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Staff corrected on site. Obtain alcohol swabs for probe thermometer. The following equipment not observed in good repair: Provide updated fire and Ansul tags currently dated December 2023. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the bar and lower level food prep room area. Staff corrected on site. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the bar and lower level food prep room area. Staff corrected on site.
Turkey Hill #193, 2 E. Bridge St. Spring City, Follow-up, January 28. Pass. No violations.
Wasabi II, 1375 Dilworthtown Crossing West Chester, January 28. Fail. Observed in-use knife stored between table edges or between tables, an area not easily cleanable & sanitized. Discontinue this practice. Clean knife. In sushi station, napkins being used in contact with raw tuna, risking contamination. Discontinue this practice. Only use non-absorbent, food grade materials (plastic wrap, foil, lids) to cover foods. In sushi station refrigerator, fish (tuna) observed thawing in reduced oxygen or vacuum packaging. These packages must be opened to allow oxygen to enter prior to beginning the thawing process. Discard fish and follow proper thawing procedures. Remove all damaged/peeling caulk from hood canopy. Re-caulk. Clean the following: exterior of dishwasher; steel tables around dishwasher; mop sink. Clean walls and floor around dishwasher.
Appetites On Main, 286 Main St. Exton, Follow-up, January 27. Pass. No violations.
Bear Bubble Tea, 187 Limestone Rd. Oxford, January 27. Pass. The food preparation sink faucet is very loose. Make necessary repairs. The floor drain below the 3 bay sink is in need of cleaning; excessive food debris.
Carmine’s New Pizza & Eatery, 947 Paoli Pike, West Chester, Follow-up, January 27. Pass. No violations.
Central Presbyterian Church, 100 W. Uwchlan Ave. Downingtown, January 27. Pass. Ice machine was observed to have residue on the drop chute. Empty and sanitizer the ice machine immediately before next use. Comply every day.
Danita’s Coffee & Deli, 139 Parkesburg Rd. Coatesville, Opening, January 27. Pass. No violations.
Edible Arrangements, 412 W. Lincoln Highway, Exton, Follow-up, January 27. Pass. No violations.
Hakata Exton, 120 Woodcutter St. Exton, January 27. Fail. Observed an opened metal can being stored in the sushi cold holding unit. Metal canned foods, once they are initially opened, must have the remaining contents that were not used placed into food grade storage containers. The original packaging must be discarded/recycled, as it is subject to oxidation/rusting once opened. Provide food-grade containers today. A food employee was observed touching bao buns – a ready to eat food – with bare hands. Re-train staff. Raw beef was stored above ready to eat foods in the cook line prep top. Beef was relocated during the inspection. Several raw animal foods were stored above ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler. Re-train staff. Dry food ingredient storage containers at cook line and some squeeze bottles storing liquid ingredients were not labeled with the common name of the food. Label all food ingredient storage containers. Food dispensing utensil in sushi vinegar and dry good container observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Observed in-use knife stored between table edges or between tables, an area not easily cleanable & sanitized, at ramen bar. Observed food boxes stored directly on the floor in walk-in freezer, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Move boxes 6 inches off of the floor as required. Raw egg was held at 48 degrees F, in the cook line prep top, rather than 45 degrees F or below as required. Egg was stored stacked outside of wells. Re-train staff. Tempura shrimp and spring roll was held at 48 degrees F, in the cook line prep top, rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Foods were stored stacked outside of wells. Re-train staff. Commercially processed ready to eat food (sauces), located in the coolers, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. Implement date marking system. Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety (TCS) ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the walk-in cooler and ramen cooler (cooked pork), is not being date marked. Facility has date marking system, however, several containers in the walk-in cooler were missing labels. Re-train staff. Soy eggs, a potentially hazardous ready to eat food requiring datemarking, in the sliding door cooler, was beyond the date-marking and required discarding. Eggs were discarded. Facility is washing and re-using single-use food containers. Containers were discarded. Discontinue practice and obtain food grade containers. Replace iced tea and lemonade containers with food-grade pitchers. Prep top lid at cook line is missing bolt/screw. Replace. Sanitizer dispenser at 3 compartment sink is not dispensing at proper concentration. Facility is manually mixing solution. Repair dispenser to use as directed. Observed dishwashing in the food prep sinks. Sinks were cleaned and sanitized during the inspection. Re-train staff. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Clean the following: Microwave interior and underneath in ramen and cook line; Under prep sinks; Table storing unused microwave – remove microwave if not needed; Beverage bar; Under bowl warmer in ramen. Observed clean food equipment while wet, and not allowing time for draining and/or air-drying. Re-train staff. Observed single-service, single-use articles stored in server area directly on the floor, and not 6 inches above the floor. Lift 6 inches above the floor. The handwash sink in the cook line area was blocked by equipment and not accessible at all times for employee use. Equipment was relocated during the inspection. Back exit door of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Replace door strip. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the warewashing area. Soap was supplied during the inspection. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the warewashing area. Paper towels were supplied during the inspection. Facility used tap water for sushi pH test. Obtain distilled water. Always comply with approved HACCP plan procedure. Food facility operator failed to post an original, valid Chester County Health Department Certified Food Manager in a location conspicuous to the consumer. Post CFM.
Han Dynasty, 260 N. Pottstown Pike, Suite 68, Exton, Follow-up, January 27. Fail. Commerical sauces in the prep tops were stored open with no covering. Sauces were covered during the inspection. Dry good ingredient storage containers, at the top of the cook line shelves, were not labeled with the common name of the food. Containers were labeled during the inspection. The floor/wall juncture in the restrooms is not coved and closed to 1/32 inch. Install cove base. Sprayer with degreaser taken from bulk supplies in the dishwasher area was not marked with the common name of the chemical. Container was labeled during the inspection.
La Plazita De Guatemala #2, 114 E. Evergreen St. West Grove, Follow-up, January 27. Pass. No violations.
La Tienda Mexicana Los Juarez, 405 Market St. Oxford, Follow-up, January 27. Pass. No violations.
M&M Dim Sum and HK BBQ Restaurant, 1776 E. Lancaster Ave. Paoli, Complaint, January 27. Pass. No violations.
Murasaki Chester Springs Inc., 475 E. Uwchlan Ave. Chester Springs, January 27. Fail. Raw beef and raw chicken were being stored over vegetables in the two door Beverage Air refrigerator. Manager switched the items immediately. Ensure raw meats are stored below vegetables to ensure there is no cross-contamination. Sprouts and noodles were stored in containers in the walk in without covering. Cover food items to ensure there is no contamination. Manager covered the foods immediately. Sushi rice is being held for four hours and then discarded. Log was written today but there were no logs for the past days. Facility needs to maintain temperature logs for the rice. Ice machine had residue built up on the sides and on the drop pan. Clean ice machine immediately. The following non-food contact surfaces need to be cleaned: The floor under the fryer had grease and food scraps. Clean underneath and maintain. Around the handwash sink at the sushi station needs to be scrubbed and cleaned. Handwash sink next to the cookline had a container of wiping cloths in it. Handwash sinks should be used for handwashing only and kept free of any other materials. Remove immediately. Cardboard is being used as a shelf liner in the shelving unit next to the dishwasher. Cardboard should not be used since it is absorbent and not durable. Replace cardboard with a liner that is smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Transport wrap was still left on the undercounter cooler in the sushi area. This should be removed as it is not an easily cleanable surface.
Panaderia Y Taqueria Morelos, 835 W. Cypress St. Kennett Square, January 27. Fail. Clean the inside of the ice machine and the slicer. Lids to septic tank out back was off and it appeared that a bucket of greasy water was going to be dumped in to the tank. The bucket was frozen solid and was not dumped in the tank. DO NOT dump any grease into those tanks. Keep lids closed. An additional food manager for the restaurant is needed; truck has CFM.
RDV Convenience Store, 2240 E. Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, Opening, January 27. Pass. No violations.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 103 Turner Ln. West Chester, Follow-up, January 27. Pass. No violations.
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