Pink ‘biofilm’ on soda machine: Lancaster County restaurant inspections, Dec. 29, 2023

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The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers.

Markethouse Coffee Corner, 15 S. Third, St., Columbia, Dec. 23. Pass. Food employee preparing food wearing a wristwatch. Prepackaged muffins and cookies are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement and distributed-by statement. Prepackaged muffins and cookies are not labeled to clearly indicate any “Big 9” allergen ingredients and/or the allergen warning statement. Food facility does not employ a certified food employee as required. The facility has 90 days to enroll an employee in a state-recognized food safety course for managers. Food facility has an employee that has taken food safety training program; however, the food safety program was not an ANSI/CFP-accredited certified food manager program. The facility has 90 days to enroll an employee in a state-recognized food safety course for managers.

Forklift and Palate, 2913 Spooky Nook Road, Manheim, Dec. 21. Pass. Food facility has a reminder statement on the menu for foods that are/or could be served raw or undercooked to the consumer; however, does not clearly disclose to which foods the reminder statement applies. Brownish biofilm residue on inside of ice maker deflector plate. Static dust on the air return vents above food prep. No “employees must wash hands before returning to work” signage in men’s and women’s public restrooms. Hot line grill prep sink leaking at the spigot. Ceiling tiles missing in the chemical storage room and need to be replaced.

Hokkaido Sushi & Hibachi, 1623 S. Market St., Elizabethtown, Dec. 21. Fail. The person in charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this noncompliant inspection. Multiple food items in the walk-in cooler stored open with no covering. Raw chicken stored on top of raw beef in common equipment with no barriers to prevent cross-contamination. Bulk food ingredient storage containers (rice, flour) in the main kitchen prep area are not labeled with the common name of the food. Food-dispensing utensil in bulk flour and rice bins stored in the food and not with a handle above the top of the food as required; corrected. Food facility is reusing No. 10 cans for storing cleaners and sanitizers. Pinkish biofilm residue inside the ice chute of the soda machine. Heavy accumulation of grease, carbon and static dust on the filters and in the housing of the hood vent. The hand-wash sink in the beverage area is being used as a food preparation sink as evidenced by staining of the basin and food debris in the strainer. Old unused equipment stored in shared hallway area should be removed from food facility. A working container of dish soap and stainless steel scrubbing pads were in the food prep sink.

Lancaster Commercial Travelers, 787 E. Ross St., Lancaster, Dec. 21. Pass. No violations.

Lititz Family Cupboard, 12 W. Newport Lititz, Type 2 follow-up, Dec. 21. Fail. The person in charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this noncompliant inspection. Employee donning single-use gloves without a prior hand-washing; repeat violation, Dec. 6. Three open employee beverage containers were on three food preparation tables in the food preparation area; repeat violation, Dec. 6 and 15. Food employees in the food preparation area not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats or beard covers; repeat violation, Dec. 6. Onions stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler rather than 6 inches off the floor as required; repeat violation, Dec. 15. Commercially processed, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature-control-for-safety food (sliced turkey, ham and roast beef) in the walk-in cooler held more than 24 hours not being marked with the date it was opened; repeat violation, Dec. 6 and 15. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature-control-for-safety food (cooked, scalloped potatoes) prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours in the walk-in cooler not being date-marked; repeat violation, Dec. 6 and 15. Old food residue on the can opener blade; repeat violation, Dec. 6. Black static dust on the ceiling above the “make-station.” Black static dust on all fans and the fan in the dishwashing room. Static dust on the vent above the mechanical dishwasher; repeat violation, Dec. 6 and 15. The hand-wash sink in the food preparation was blocked by a cart and not accessible at all times for employee use; repeat violation, Dec. 15. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair: water leaking profusely at the faucet of the sink in the food preparation area between the walk-in cooler and freezer; repeat violation, Dec. 6 and 15. The floor throughout the back food preparation area and the dishwashing area is torn, bubbling and not smooth and easily cleanable. Lights are not shielded or shatterproof over the mechanical dishwasher.

A Tea Affair No. 2, 36 E. Main St., Lititz, Dec. 20. Pass. No violations.

China Inn, 3985 Columbia Ave., Columbia, follow-up, Dec. 20. Pass. Nonsewage liquids are not being properly drained and disposed of according to regulations. Large, uncovered plastic container of approximately 50 gallons of gray, greasy water outside the facility being used to clean hood filters; repeat violation.

Eagle Cafe, 1027 Lancaster Pike, Quarryville, Dec. 20. Pass. Food facility has a reminder statement on the menu for foods that are/or could be served raw or undercooked to the consumer; however, does not clearly disclose to which foods the reminder statement applies. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration of mechanical warewashing. Dried food debris on inner blade and housing of electric slicer. Static dust on air return vents above food prep and food equipment storage.

Isaac’s Restaurant & Deli, 4 Trolley Run Road, Lititz, Dec. 20. Pass. The quaternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of a sanitation bucket in active use was 0 ppm, rather than 200 ppm as stated on the manufacturer’s use directions; corrected. Walk-in cooler light over door not shielded.

Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1533 Columbia Ave., Lancaster, complaint, Dec. 20. Pass. No violations.

Manheim Central High School, 400 Adele Ave., Manheim, Dec. 20. Pass. No violations.

Scooters Restaurant, 921 Lititz Pike, Lititz, Dec. 20. Pass. Black biofilm residue on the deflector plate of the ice machine. Multiple areas of the floor throughout the main kitchen production area with tiles cracked, damaged, broken, missing.

Tied House, 27-31 E. Main St., Lititz, Dec. 20. Pass. Food employees in main production area not wearing proper beard cover. Food facility has a reminder statement on the menu for foods that are/or could be served raw or undercooked to the consumer; however, does not clearly disclose to which foods the reminder statement applies. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration of mechanical warewashing. Pink biofilm residual on deflector plates of ice machines in both banquet kitchen and main kitchen. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair: leaking at the mixer of the spigot of the mop sink. Mops are not being hung to air-dry; corrected.

Wendy’s No. 19232, 3995 Columbia Ave., Columbia, complaint, Dec. 20. Pass. Food employees in preparing food not wearing a beard cover; repeat violation, Dec. 1, 2021; June 23, 2022; and Nov. 14.

BB’s Grocery Outlet, 581 Camargo Road, Quarryville, complaint, Dec. 19. Pass. No violations.

Carroll Mart, 1792 Columbia Ave., Columbia, Dec. 19. Pass. Half-gallon of chocolate milk and two pints of whole milk beyond the sell-by date being offered for sale. Food facility is offering for sale foods from El Corazon Bakery (cheesecakes, rice puddings), which are prepared in an unapproved private home. Just Delta8 Red Drops Gummies and Nok Out Delta 8 + HHC + THCP Gummies contain an unapproved additive as specified in 21 CFR 170-180 relating to food additives. Such products are under U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulation and at which time CBD is not recognizable as a safe substance to be added to food. Raw shell eggs were stored above water in the walk-in cooler. Night crawlers stored on the same shelf with juice for slushies in the walk-in cooler.

Dosie Dough, 45 S. Broad St., Lititz, Dec. 19. Pass. Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in double-door reach-in and dining room cold hold equipment. Black biofilm residue on the housing gasket of the cuber on the interior of the ice maker.

The Golden Whisk Bakery, 245 Locust St., Columbia, Dec. 19. Pass. Food facility has an employee that has taken food safety training program; however, the food safety program was not an ANSI/CFP-accredited certified food manager program. The food facility has a person enrolled in the class for managers. The receiving door at the back of the food facility has a gap at the bottom and in the middle and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents and other animals. Container of espresso machine cleaner stored on a table with food.

Gourmet Glizzy, mobile food facility Type 3, 556 W. Main St., Mount Joy, opening, Dec. 19. Pass. Food facility does not employ a certified food employee as required.

Keystone Catering LLC, 4034 E. Newport Road, Kinzers, complaint, Dec. 19. Pass. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in reach-in and walk-in cooler.

Popeye’s, 823 E. Main St., Ephrata, opening, Dec. 19. Pass. No violations.

Sheetz No. 257, 1699 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, Dec. 19. Pass. Food employees preparing food not wearing a beard cover. Wyld CBD Gummies and Charlotte’s Web Gummies contain an unapproved additive as specified in 21 CFR 170-180 relating to food additives. Such products are under U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulation and at which time CBD is not recognizable as a safe substance to be added to food. Tray used for heating up items stored on top of the oven beneath dirty ventilation.

Aged And Cured, 3529 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse, Dec. 18. Pass. No violations.

Arby’s No. 7006, 3005 Columbia Ave., Lancaster, complaint, Dec. 18. Pass. No violations.

Burger King, 1223 Park City Center, Lancaster, follow-up, Dec. 18. Pass. No violations.

Cafe One Eight, 18 W Orange St., Lancaster, Dec. 18. Pass. No violations.

Cafe 1832, 301 Gap Road, Ronks, Dec. 18. Pass. Food facility has a reminder statement on the menu for foods that are/or could be served raw or undercooked to the consumer; however, does not clearly disclose to which foods the reminder statement applies.

Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 100 North Pointe Blvd., Lancaster, Dec. 18. Pass. Food employee preparing food at the cook-line wearing a wristwatch. An employee’s open beverage container (twist-cap variety) was on a shelf near the mechanical dishwasher. Food employee preparing salads not wearing a beard cover; repeat violation, Nov. 12, 2022, and Dec. 19.

Chipotle Mexican Grill No. 2102, 2081 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, complaint, Dec. 18. Pass. No violations.

Harvest Cafe, 3529 Old Philadelphia Pike, P.O. Box 380 Intercourse, Dec. 18. Pass. Two food ingredient storage containers in the cooking battery area not labeled with the common name of the food; corrected.

Panera Bread No. 710, 2092 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, Dec. 18. Pass. Mechanical warewashing equipment with buildup of filth and food residue on top and not cleaned before use and frequently throughout the day. No sign or poster posted at the hand-wash sink in the preparation area to remind food employees to wash their hands.

The Kling House, 3529 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse, Dec. 18. Pass. No violations.

The Olive Basin at Kitchen Kettle Village, 3529 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse, Dec. 18. Pass. Static dust on air return vents above food displays; corrected.

Weis Markets No. 088, 1643 Manheim Pike, Lancaster, Dec. 18. Pass. Meat freezer: buildup of ice on food packages and shelving inside the meat freezer. Meat department: residue buildup inside the cuber blades. Produce department: water leaking from the faucet at the preparation sink.