York County restaurant inspections: Adulterated, moldy blackberries among violations

In compliance

Inspected January 5, 2024

Warehouse Gourmet, Hanover

Valentina's Kitchen, Hanover

The Reverie Cafe of York, Manchester

T. W. Kieffer, Springettsbury Township

Snyder's, Springettsbury Township

Pasta Plus, Springettsbury Township

Oleski's Springettsbury Township

Myer's Salads and Patries, Springettsbury Township

Miss Karen's Konfections, Springettsbury Township

King's Fresh Poultry and Deli, Springetttsbury Township

Kiefers Bulk Foods, Springettsbury Township

I Love Ice Cream, Springettsbury Township

Hoober Produce, Springettsbury Township

Bird-in-Hand Bakery, Springettsbury Township

Inspected January 6, 2024

McDonald's, Fairview Township

Mama Ray's Diner at Morningstar Market, Jackson Township

El Tukru at Morningstar Markets, Jackson Township

Cupcakes by Jenn at Morningstar Markets, Jackson Township

Cat in the Box Bakery @ Morningstar Markets, Jackson Township

Inspected January 8, 2024

Loganville Fire Company, Loganville

King's Butcher Shop, Lower Windsor Township

Hayshire Elementary School, Manchester Township

Clear Toy Candy from the Past, West Manchester Township

Brown's Orchards and Farm Market Inc., Springfield Township

Alliance Fire and Rescue Services Inc., Chanceford Township

Alliance Fire and Rescue Services Inc. - Leo Station, Red Lion

Inspected January 9, 2024

Turkey Hill Minit Market, Springettsbury Township

Rite Aid, Hopewell Township

House of Gains Fitness Outlet, Springettsbury Township

Dollar General, York Township

China Wok, Stewartstown

Bones-N-Shells, York Township

Inspected January 10, 2024

The Popcorn Loft, West Manchester Township

Subway, Manchester Township

Plant Box Company, East Manchester Township

JC Mikado LLC, West Manchester Township

Hissho Sushi at Giant, Hanover

Hanover Best Wok, Hanover

Giant, Hanover

Dragon Mart, East Manchester

Cracker Barrel, Jackson Township

Burger King, West Manchester

Baltimore Style LLC mobile facility, Penn Township

Aldi, Springettsbury Township

Inspected January 11, 2024

Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen, Springettsbury Township

Marino's Pizza and Pasta House, Springettsbury Township

Guadalajara, Springettsbury Township

Global Cafe, Springettsbury Township

Chef Lama Indian Cuisine, Springettsbury Township

Inspected January 12, 2024

Walgreen's, Dover Township

Starbucks, Dover

Jimmy Jaxxx Shine Shack mobile unit, Dillsburg

Jimmy Jaxxx at The Boot Barn, Carroll Township

Inspected January 16, 2024

Quaker Steak and Lube, West Manchester Township

Hunter's Auction Service LLC, Paradise Township

Dollar General, West Manchester Township

Chopsticks Restaurant, West Manchester Township

Inspected January 17, 2024

Starbucks, Penn Township

Snowfox at Weis, Shrewsbury Township

Shrewsbury Philly Pretzel Factory, Shrewsbury Township

Penn State University - York Campus, Spring Garden Township

Parma Pizza and Grill, Spring Garden Township

Azteca Mexican Grill, Spring Garden Township

Inspected January 18, 2024

The Smoothie Lounge Grab and Go LLC, Hanover

September House, West York

Roma's Pizza, Dallastown

Pleasant View Elementary School, Windsor Township

Papa Johns Pizza, Dallastown

Mod Pizza, Hanover

Gray Apple Cafe, Manchester Township

Inspected January 19, 2024

Wendy's, Hanover

Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen, Hanover

Oxtails and Empanadas, Hanover

Hardee's, Spring Grove

Genova's, Spring Grove

Inspected January 26, 2024

Food 2 Go, Jackson Township

Inspected January 29, 2024

The Silver Lake Inn, Fairview Township

Sallie's and Sammie's, Hanover

Northeastern Area Social Service Center, Mount Wolf

JJ's Platters and Catering, York

Heart of Sicily 2 LLC, Manchester Township

Dollar General, Newberry Township

Dollar General, Lower Chanceford Township

Diamond 7 Ranch, Washington Township

Inspected January 30, 2024

Rutter's, Manchester

Papa John's Pizza, East Manchester Township

Kickin Kadilaks Bar and Grill, York Haven

First Wok, York Township

Farm to Freezer York LLC, Hellam Township

Dollar General, Winterstown

China Buffet, York

Inspected January 31, 2024

Wendy's, Manchester

The Steakout, York Township

Taco Bell, Manchester Township

Rocoto, Windsor Township

Oyako Sushi, Springettsbury Township

Olive Garden, West Manchester Township

Jefferson Inn, Jefferson

Imperial Gourmet, York Township

Hissho Sushi, East Manchester Township

Grace in Gethsemane, York

Buon Appetito Ristorante Heidelberg Township

Big Fat Daddy's 2 mobile facility, Manchester Township

Big Fat Daddy's, Manchester Township

Baresville Elementary School, Penn Township

February 1, 2024

Trail Pizza and Subs, Conewago Township

Subway Inside Walmart, Newberry Township

Stop and Chill, New Freedom

Starbucks Coffee Company, Shrewsbury

Patriot Pizza and Subs, Fairview Township

Marcello's Pizza, Mount Wolf

Maple Donuts, Newberry Township

Home Association of VFW Post 2493, Mount Wolf

Goldsboro Ladies Auxiliary, Goldsboro

Antonio's Pizza, Goldsboro

February 2, 2024

Xing Xing Buffet, Newberry Township

Vortex, Newberry Township

St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Chanceford Township

Red Robin, Springettsbury Township

Madeline Sweets and Savories, Franklin Township

Jersey Mike's Subs, Springettsbury Township

Fisher's Treats, Springettsbury Township

Out of compliance

Inspected January 31, 2024

Mama D's Bakery and Cafe, 801 Delta Road, Windsor Township

Violations (Inspector Comments):

  • The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.

  • Food Employee observed donning single-use gloves without a prior hand wash.

  • Food employees observed in kitchen prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers.

  • Raw eggs stored above cooked chicken breasts in the refrigerator unit. Corrected.

  • Observed wet wiping cloths in food prep area, not being stored in sanitizer solution.

  • Observed blueberry scones and an open can of apple juice stored uncovered and unprotected in a reach-in freezer that had severe ice accumulation that was discolored and was subject to potential contamination.

  • BBQ ham, which was cooled, was not reheated to 165 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours, for hot holding. (Corrected.)

  • Commercially processed refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food - lunch meat and cheeses – located in the refrigerator unit, held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.

  • Refrigerated ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food – cooked chicken breasts – prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the refrigerator unit, is not being date marked.

  • Not enough drainboards, utensil racks, or tables, to allow for storage of soiled and/or cleaned items before and after cleaning.

  • Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.

  • Cleaning agents used to clean equipment and utensils are not available or readily accessible.

  • Cleaning agents used to clean equipment and utensils are not available for use during all hours of the operation.

  • Food processor, a food contact surface, was observed to have dried on old food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.

  • Top interior of microwave, a food contact surface, was observed to have old food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.

  • Observed floors throughout entire kitchen prep area with a heavy accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and debris, and was in need of cleaning.

  • Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the kitchen prep area and also ladies' bathroom. (Corrected.)

  • Observed a pair of employee jeans thrown over door of food storage unit. Observed coat and phone and keys lying on shelf over single serve articles. Food facility does not provide lockers or storage for food employee personal clothing and possessions.

  • Observed old standing dirty mop water in mop bucket. Mops are not being hung to air dry.

Inspected February 1, 2024

Sweet Frog, 14635 Mount Airy Road, Shrewsbury

Violations (Inspector comments):

  • The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the PA Food Code as evidenced by incorrect responses to food safety questions:

  • Fresh blackberries observed to be molding and adulterated. (Corrected. Facility discarded food.)

  • Observed containers of yogurt mixes being stored on floor of refrigerator units that had clogged drains causing pooling of water, which was subjecting yogurt containers to potential contamination.

  • Refrigerated ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food – cut melon, kiwi – prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, is not being date marked.

  • The quaternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 100 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions.

  • Observed inside walls and floor of refrigerator units holding containers of yogurt mixes with an accumulation of dirt, food residue, debris on non-food contact surfaces.

  • Observed surfaces of carts being used to transport food with accumulation of old food residue and soil accumulation.

  • Observed boxes of opened single-use gloves, spoons, and cups, stored in backroom area directly on the floor, and not 6 inches above the floor.

  • Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid.

  • Handwashing sink located in food service area was not operational at the time of this inspection. Water had been turned off due to a leak. (Corrected. Facility turned on water.)

  • Old food residue, dishes, and utensils observed in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing. (Corrected.)

  • Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the food service area. (Corrected.)

This article originally appeared on York Daily Record: York County PA restaurant inspections

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