York County restaurant inspections: beef jerky with mold like matter among violations
In compliance
Inspected October 23, 2023
Straight Shooter Sweets, Delta
Rutters, West Manchester Township
Infinito's Buffet, York Township
Hellenic Cultural Center, York Township
Delta-Peach Bottom Elementary School, Peach Bottom Township
Delta Family Restaurant, Peach Bottom Township
Inspected October 24, 2023
York Fish and Oyster Company, West York.
Subway, Shrewsbury Township
Shrewsbury Beer and Soda, Shrewsbury Township
Samurai Hibachi Chen Inc., Shrewsbury Township
Rutters, Penn Township
New China Family Restaurant, Shrewsbury
Inspected October 25, 2023
The Smoothie Lounge (Inside Hanover Mall), Hanover
Rock-It Pizza, Newberry Township
R. E. Hake's Grocery LLC, Dover Township
Lu Hibachi Buffet Grill, Fairview Township
Inspected October 26, 2023
Tacos Y Tortas Mexican Restaurant, Hanover
Spring Grove Elementary School, Jackson Township
Spring Grove Area Intermediate School, Jackson Township
Spring Grove Area High School, Jackson Township
Sherwood Inn, New Salem
Papertown Restaurant, Spring Grove
McAllister's on York, Hanover
Famous Hot Weiner Inc., Hanover
Inspected October 27, 2023
Yorkshire Elementary School, Franklin Township
York Suburban Middle School, Springettsbury Township
Wal-Mart Supercenter, West Manchester Township
Valley View Elementary School, Spring Garden Township
Divino Pizzeria, Hanover
Black Cap Brewing Company, Red Lion
Inspected October 28, 2023
New Freedom Roasting Company & Deli, New Freedom
Bon Air Country Club, Shrewsbury Township
Ale Craft Brewery, Railroad Borough
Turkey Hill Minit Market, Hanover
Clearview Elementary School, Hanover.
Inspected October 30, 2023
Blessing Restaurant, Hanover
All Saints Episcopal Church, Hanover
Inspected October 31, 2023
Washington Street School, Hanover
Victory Fire Company No. 2, Spring Garden Township
Subway, Spring Garden Township
Stony Brook Elementary School, Springettsbury Township
St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Hanover
North Hills Elementary School, Springettsbury Township
Kung Fu Tea, York Township
Hickory Falls Family Entertainment Center Inc., Penn Township
Hickory Falls Family Center (Rita's), Penn Township
Hanover Senior High School, Hanover.
East York Elementary School, Spring Garden Township
Central York Middle School, Springettsbury Township
Central York High School, Springettsbury Township
Inspected November 1, 2023
York Haven Elementary School, Newberry Township
Sinking Springs Elementary School, Manchester Township
Royal Farms, Peach Bottom Township
Locust Grove Elementary School, Windsor Township
Kreutz Creek Elementary School, Hellam Township
Hanover Street School, Hanover
Hanover Middle School, Hanover
Caribbean Choice, North York
Canadochly Elementary School, Lower Windsor Township
Brother's Pizza, Spring Grove
Bob's Discount Furniture, Springettsbury Township
Inspected November 2, 2023
The Reader's Cafe, Hanover
St. Joseph School, Springettsbury Township
St. Joseph School, Penn Township
Pizza Bolis, Hanover
Ore Valley Elementary School, York Township
Old Republic Distillery, Shrewsbury Township
Country Style Deli, York Township
China Wall, Hanover
Out of compliance
Inspected October 23, 2023
El Despertar, 401 N. George St., North York
Violations:
The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.
Raw beef and raw pork stored above plantains, green bananas, carrots and onions in walk-in cooler, Corrected. Par cooked pork in the walk-in cooler observed stored under raw meats. Corrected.
Observed peeled plantains stored in non-food grade buckets (blue Lowe's bucket).
Pork belly food was held at 131 degrees Fahrenheit in the steamtable area, rather than 135 degrees, as required.
Observed a mixture of fresh garlic in oil sitting on the counter outside of refrigeration. Mixture was holding at 68 degrees Fahrenheit rather than 41 degrees or below. Corrected.
Refrigerated ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in cooler (lunchmeat, ground cooked meats) held more than 24 hours are not being date marked. Corrected.
Knives (stored on magnetic bar), a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected.
Handwashing sink in the kitchen area has a leak and is turned off when not in use.
Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the warewash and kitchen area. Corrected.
Observed two ceiling tiles in the kitchen area with water stains, one is sagging, indication of a water leak at some point.
Personal medications such as Tylenol, Excedrin, and Vicks stored with food and on top of the microwave. Corrected.
Inspected October 25, 2023
Lewisberry Convenience, 658 Wyndamere Road, Fairview Township
Violations:
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.
Observed a container of beef jerky with white mold like matter out for sale to customers. Pulled product and placed behind counter.
Raw shelled eggs stored above ready-to-eat packaged foods in the grab-and-go case.
Apples observed in the grab-and-go case not wrapped or with a sign stating to wash before consumption.
Commercially processed hot dogs, tornados, cheese, bacon, refrigerated ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the small counter fridge, and held more than 24 hours, is not marked with the date it was opened.
Single service forks and spoons on the coffee bar stored in a cup, not inverted.
Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate, however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid.
Observed outside area by trees and dumpster area with excessive debris, wood, and pallets. Area needs to be cleaned up to prevent pest harborage.
Both customer bathrooms and employee bathroom that are unisex without a covered trash receptacle.
Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink, in the customer restroom, and in the front counter area. Corrected.
Ceiling tiles in the backroom are sagging and water damaged, and in need of repair.
Flooring in the walk-in cooler under the tea shelf with standing liquid and in need of cleaning.
Handwashing sinks/toilets/urinals are not being cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
Inspected October 30, 2023
Rice and Beans Restaurant II, West Manchester Township
Violations:
The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0 ppm, rather than 50-11 ppm, as required.
Hood and hood filters with accumulation of grease and in need of cleaning. Filters should be cleaned in between professional cleanings by restaurant.
Food facility is using Chlorine Sanitizer at an extremely high concentration of 200 ppm, not approved in the Code of Federal Regulations for food contact sanitizing at his level.
Facility does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event involving vomitus or fecal matter discharge onto surfaces within the facility. (Provided a copy via email.)
Facility had a change of owner seven months ago and the facility does not have a certified food manager.
The person in charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.
Raw beef, chicken, fish, and pork in the walk-in raw meat cooler area and in the stand-up freezer in the kitchen area stored open with no covering.
Raw pork stored above raw fish in the walk-in cooler. Corrected.
Observed deeply-scored butcher block cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in clean dish area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).
Hot water knob at the handwashing sink in the prep/warewash area is broken and in need of repair. Hot water is being turned off to sink.
Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.
Bone saw, slicer, hand mixer, and top interior of microwave, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight or touch.
Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the front counter area.
Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the prep area.
The handwash sink in the front counter area does not have single-use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device.
This article originally appeared on York Daily Record: York County, Pa. restaurant inspections
