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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7-Eleven Inc., DBA A Plus 40246 H, 904 Swedesford Rd. Berwyn, Follow-up, January 24. Pass. No violations.
Aramark @ Beaver Creek Elementary School, 601 W. Pennsylvania Ave. Downingtown, January 24. Pass. No violations.
Aramark @ BP Pollen Group 365, 1285 Drummers Ln. Wayne, January 24. Pass. Observed clean food single use utensils stored not inverted with handle up to prevent bare hand contact with mouthed utensil end. Inform team to store utensils in bin with handles up.
Bethany Ame Church, 405 Green St. Parkesburg, January 24. Pass. This facility does not have a Certified Food Manager. Facility must get a Certified Food Manager within 30 days.
D-K Diner (new owner), 609 E. Gay St. West Chester, Complaint, January 24. Pass. Shelving for dry storage in the second-floor area, is broken and in need of repair. The food facility does not maintain Chester County Certified Food Manager (CFM) as required. An employee must complete a CCHD approved food safety course, complete CCHD CFM application process and post CCHD CFM Certificate in public view.
Early Bird Cafe, 703 Commons Dr. Oxford, Opening, January 24. Pass. Complete and remit provided Chester County Certified Food Manager Application along with a copy of your ServSafe certificate.
Fiesta Taco, 713 E. Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, January 24. Pass. Food not in original container or prepared on-site were not labeled prior to placing into refrigeration. Label all foods prepared on-site or removed from original packaging. Correct procedures immediately. Soufflé cups were observed being used to scoop sauces instead of utensils with handles. This was corrected during the inspection and utensils were made available. Maintain correction. A can of tomato paste was observed opened and stored in the refrigerator. Canned food items must be placed in food grade containers after opening and if not used immediately. This was corrected during the inspection. Ready-to-eat foods were observed stored in refrigeration without dates. Date all ready-to-eat foods kept for more than 24 hours, when prepared on-site or when commercially packaged food is opened. Correct procedures immediately. Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. Provide thermometers within 48 hours. Small Avantco refrigerator in not working but not in use. Repair or remove within 30 days.
Flik Corporate Dining @ Vanguard- Morgan, 300 Admiral Nelson Dr. Malvern, January 24. Pass. Observed consumer self-service display of croutons and salad condiments not properly placed under sneeze guards. Chef Greg corrected on site. The following equipment no longer observed in good repair or working conditions; Repair, Replace, or remove 1-Grill cooler down 2-Salad reach (2) in down at island 3-Deli Fridge Down.
Fraternal Order/Eagles 2666, 410 South St. Oxford, January 24. Pass. The cooking exhaust hood filters are in need of cleaning. Remove old/unused deep fryer located to the right of the 3 bay sink in the larger kitchen.
Giant Food Store #6023, 700 Nutt Rd. Phoenixville, January 24. Pass. Condenser fan (1) damaged in walk in Produce cooler. Work order in progress. The following were corrected on site: Deli/produce 3 bay sinks and sinks surrounds unclean; Facility removed excess ice build up from inside retail reach in freezer storing Phillips Seafood; Hang or invert mops to dry, discard if unclean. Water turned off at food prep sink in produce dept at beginning of inspection. Manually turned back on. Facility had access to hot and cols water at adequate pressure. Leak at faucet under 3 bay sink in produce back area. Facility has a work order in for repair. Spent water observed in mop bucket in mop closet. Empty when used.Water stained ceiling tiles observed behind front service counter and public Ladies room. Replace. Clean the following: Floor edges and floor drain sink surrounds in back deli/produce areas; walls and floor behind fryers; floor edges under dishwasher, donut cooking well in Bakery prep area; Debris on floor under shelves in Dairy walk in cooler, and fresh walk in freezer; Debris observed on floor under a few storage shelves in back ware house area.
Han Dynasty, 260 N. Pottstown Pike, Suite 68, Exton, Complaint, January 24. Fail. The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Food handlers did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety. Food handlers must complete food safety training. Proof of completion must be submitted to the Department. Two food employees did not follow proper handwashing procedure. Single use towel or air drying device was not used to dry hands. Instructed employees to re-wash hands following proper handwashing procedure. Food Employee observed changing tasks that may have contaminated hands without a proper handwash in-between. Instructed employee to wash hands following proper handwashing procedure. Food Employee observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. Instructed employee to wash hands following proper handwashing procedure and put on new gloves. Food Employees were observed washing their hands at the prep sink, wash compartment sink, and dishwashing rinse sink rather than the designated handwash sink. Stopped employees and employees washed hands at the designated handwashing sink. Observed two opened metal cans being stored in the prep top and dry goods area. 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. Cans were discarded. Provide food-grade containers today. Raw chicken was stored above ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler and undercounter cooler by handwashing sink. Chicken was relocated during the inspection. Raw pork was stored above ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler. Pork was relocated during the inspection. Food ingredient storage containers (dry goods and squeeze bottles) throughout the kitchen are not labeled with the common name of the food. Label all food ingredient storage containers today. Iced used for beverages being used a coolant for food container. Remove ice, clean and sanitize, and refill. Food dispensing utensil in food observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Utensils were also unclean. Discontinue use of bowls as scoops. Replace with scoops and always store with handle above the top of the food and the container. Pork dumplings, which were cooled, was only reheated to 120 degrees F for hot holding and not 165 degrees F for 15 seconds as required. Pork dumplings were reheated longer and measured at 175 degrees F. Egg rolls, cooked chicken, and flour noodles were held at room temperature and measured at 46-52 degrees F, in the frying area, rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the prep tops, and held more than 24 hours, are not being marked with the date it was opened. Begin practice immediately. Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety (TCS) ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours are not being date marked. Foods without date labels were discarded during the inspection. Implement date marking system. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the 3 compartment sink or dishwasher. Obtain quaternary ammonium test strips for 3 compartment sink and chlorine test strips for dishwasher. Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 0ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. Repair/adjust. Dirty dishes were observed being stored in the food prep sink. Clean and sanitize sink. This sink is to be used for food prep only. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Clean floors under cookline equipment, under 3 compartment sink, and under prep sink. Clean interior of small drink cooler above ice machine. Observed leak under 3 compartment sink and behind prep sink. Repair leaks. Right-side men's urinal is in disrepair. Repair. Remove cardboard covering hood vents. The floor/wall juncture in the restrooms is in disrepair. Repair and install cove base. Ceiling tiles missing and/or stained in the dining area and restrooms. Ensure there are no leaks and replace ceiling tiles. Clean plumbing fixtures in restroom. A Restricted use pesticide is being applied in the food facility by a non-certified applicator. Raid can found on floor under prep sink was discarded. Food facility operator failed to post an original, valid Chester County Health Department Certified Food Manager in a location conspicuous to the consumer. Post.
Jolene's, 29 E. Gay St. West Chester, Emergency Response, January 24. Pass. Roof is leaking water in front area and is in need of repair.
King's Garden @ WAFM, 1165 Wilmington Pike, West Chester, January 24. Fail. Date-marking of applesauce reviewed at this time. Date marking must only be a 7 day time frame from date of preparation. Information regarding date marking given at this time. Do not line shelves with cleaning cloths where pans are drying. Provide a stem-type thermometer. Observed deeply scored cutting boards that are no longer easily cleanable. Replace or resurface to provide an easily cleanable surface. Initially, the hot water at the 3-compartment sink was only 98 degrees F, not 110 degrees F as required. Adjustments were made to the hot water heater on-site and temperature then rose to 112 degrees F. Photo follow up from person in charge indicated water temperature then rose to >120 degrees F. Ensure wash solution temperature is at least 110 degrees F in the wash compartment of the sink. Employee personal belongings observed stored in juicing area above food and food-contact equipment. These were relocated on-site. Maintain belongings in designated areas. First aid supplies and medications being stored in juicing area, near juicing containers and supplies, and a possible source of contamination. These were relocated on-site. Maintain in designated areas.
La Picosita Commissary @ Mabel'sbarbeque, 607 E. Market St. West Chester, January 24. Pass. No violations.
Latinomex II, 90 W. State St. Avondale, Complaint, January 24. Pass. No violations.
Mabel's BBQ, 607 E. Market St. West Chester, Follow-up, January 24. Pass. No violations.
McDonald's, 859 W. Baltimore Pike, Jennersville, Follow-up, January 24. Pass. No violations.
O'Grady's Family Restaurant, 273 Schuylkill Rd. Phoenixville, Follow-up, January 24. Pass. No violations.
Pretzel & Log House LLC @ WAFM (M&M Pretzel), 1165 Wilmington Pike, West Chester, January 24. Pass. Replace the broken/cracked lids to the dry ingredient containers.
Side Bar & Restaurant, 10 E. Gay St. West Chester, Follow-up, January 24. Pass. Observed multiple time/temperature ready-to-eat foods past the date marking (Pork belly). Ensure foods follow 1-week date marking guidelines to prevent potential pathogen growth (day 1 begins day the food was prepared and 6 days after). Person in charge discarded food during inspection.
The Adyar Cafe, 327 E. Lincoln Highway, Exton, Opening, January 24. Pass. Sink at cook line does not have an adequate air gap of at least 1 inch, between the water supply and flood rim of the sink. Install air gap. Provide Department with proof of correction. The following surfaces were observed in disrepair and are not smooth and easily cleanable surfaces. Repair the following: Cove base is missing behind cook line - replace missing tiles; Cove base tiles behind cook line are missing grout - grout between tiles; Floor under dishwasher has a gap - close gap; Floor/wall under dishwasher and near grease trap is unfinished - close gaps and seal wood; Close hole under 3 compartment sink - replace missing plug; Seal concrete near mop sink; Close hole/gap in wall by mop sink; Close hole in lower wall in stairway by walk-in cooler; Repair/replace cove base in employee restroom upstairs. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the kitchen and front counter area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Signs were added during the inspection. Ceiling tile has hole in female restroom and needs to be replaced. Replace.
Wawa #8033, 551 W. Uwchlan Ave. Exton, Emergency Response, January 24. Fail. Fire extinguisher discharge still present during the inspection. Facility has contacted a company to clean up the area and cleaning is currently taking place.
Wendy's, 3800 Lincoln Highway, Thorndale, Follow-up, January 24. Pass. Metal pans stored as clean observed to have an oily residue coating the pan. Rewash and sanitize these pans, ensure wash tub is changed frequently to allow for effective cleaning and operating temperature. Person-in-Charge indicated the detergent dispenser may not be working properly. Repair the dispenser and use manual addition according to manufacturer’s use instructions until repaired.
West End Fire Co. #3, 134 Strode Ave. Coatesville, January 24. Pass. Clean and organize back storage room next to kitchen. Correct within 48 hours.
7-Eleven, 200 S. High St. West Chester, January 23. Pass. Two milks that had an expiration date of 1/21/25 were still in use in the cooler. The milk jugs were disposed of on site. The following non-food contact surfaces need to be cleaned: Clean dried spill under the small convection over; Clean soda syrup spill in back storage area along the walls, bottom part of the shelving, and the side of the freezer. Clean and maintain. Paper towels were out at the main handwash sink. Paper towels were supplied immediately. Floor tile missing in the walk in freezer. Submit a work order to have this repaired with a smooth, easily cleanable tile.
Aramark @ Henderson High School, 400 Montgomery Ave. West Chester, January 23. Pass. Within the hood canopies, peeling/damaged caulk was observed. Remove all peeling/damaged caulk and re-caulk seams in good workmanship fashion. Clean the soiled ceiling vents above the dishwasher and canned goods (in dry storage room).
Avalon Restaurant, 116 E. Gay St. West Chester, Emergency Response, January 23. Pass. Men's bathroom had a pipe burst over it and is in need of repair. Facility has multiple other restrooms that were inspected and working. Piping over men's bathroom and back isolated prep area burst and is in need of insulation and repair. Piping for this area is not connected to the rest of the restaurant.
Dollar General #3415, 345 Scarlett Rd. Kennett Square, Emergency Response, January 23. Pass. No violations.
Donna Faye Cake & Cookie Co., 5 Riverside Dr. Spring City, January 23. Pass. Clean and sanitize all sinks and sink surround areas of 3 bay sink, and both hand wash sinks.
Flik Corporate Dining @ Vanguard - Bogle, 700 Admiral Nelson Dr. Malvern, January 23. Pass. No violations.
Flik Corporate Dining @ Vanguard - Leander, 900 Vanguard Blvd. Malvern, January 23. Pass. The following equipment not observed in good repair or operable, remove, replace or repair: Reach in undercounter global; Low Boy Deli Deli bain maire; Low boy Deli #1.
Flik Corporate Dining @ Vanguard - Zealous, 600 Admiral Nelson Dr. Malvern, January 23. Pass. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair; 1- Back of house hand washing sink faucet observed to have build up and also signs of metal deterioration around the hot water handle. Replace faucet.
Floga Bistro, 826 E. Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square, Follow-up, January 23. Pass. Provide grease collection container to the cooking exhaust hood on the pasta prep side. At the pre-rinse sink of the mechanical dishmachine, water is no longer constantly running from the sprayer, however, the knob is still broken. Provide a knob for the hot water.
India Corner, 278 Exton Square, Exton, January 23. Fail. Observed unauthorized person in kitchen area. Observed an opened metal can being stored in the sliding door cooler. 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. Food was moved to a food-grade container. Observed dry good containers stored directly on the floor, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Move containers to be 6 inches off of the floor as required. Frozen foods observed not maintained in a frozen state in the walk-in freezer. Unit measured at 30 degrees F. Repair/adjust unit. Sauces containing yogurt and sabudana khiudi was held at 54 degrees F, in the front area, rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Foods were not stored in refrigeration. Foods were returned to the cooler and will be placed in ice bath moving forward. 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 prep top and sliding door cooler, is not being date marked. Implement date marking system. Sabudana khiudi stored in non-commercial grade hot holding equipment. Replace with commercial grade equipment. The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was less than 200ppm, rather than 200-400ppm as stated on the manufacturers use directions. Quaternary ammonium was adjusted during the inspection and measured at 300ppm. Observed dishes in/on the kitchen handwash sink indicating uses other than handwashing. Dishes were removed during the inspection.
Inn at Spring City, 88 N. Main St. Spring City, January 23. Pass. No violations.
Knights of Columbus, 110 W Market St. PO Box 56, West Chester, January 23. Pass. No violations.
Kokarako, 4 Tabas Ln. Exton, Opening, January 23. Pass. Observed aluminum foil lining shelves. Remove foil.
Liberty Gas & Cigar Shop, 818 S. High St. West Chester, January 23. Pass. No violations.
Limoncello Restaurant, 9 N. Walnut St. West Chester, Follow-up, January 23. Pass. No violations.
Long Way Home Grill & Pub, 4690 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook, January 23. Pass. Cutting boards were observed badly grooved. Replace or resurface within 14 days. Clean prep tables under cutting boards. Clean immediately. Cooking exhaust hood is due for cleaning. Clean within 14 days. Clean kitchen floor under equipment. Correct within 48 hours.
Lucky Wok, 4671 Horseshoe Pike, PO Box 718, Honey Brook, January 23. Pass. A knife was observed stored in between refrigeration equipment. Knife was removed and taken to 3-compartment sink for cleaning during the inspection. Do not store utensils between equipment. Several precooked foods were observed in the walk-in refrigerator without a date marking. This was correct during the inspection. Please continue to date precooked food held more than 24 hours. A container originally used for commercial food packaging was reused to store other food. This container was removed and discarded. Food was placed in other food grade container. Do not reuse containers used for commercial food packaging as these must be discarded or recycled after original contents is used.
The Naked Olive, 759 W. Cypress St. Kennett Square, Follow-up, January 23. Pass. No violations.
Original Nottingham Pizza (newest), 2460 Baltimore Pike, Oxford, Follow-up, January 23. Pass. Upon initial inspection of the Turbo Air bain marie the ambient temperature was observed at 44-46 degrees F. Raw hamburger and raw chip steak were the only TCS foods stored in the unit at the time of this inspection; internal temperature of these food items was observed 41 degrees F unplug and work out of adjacent refrigerator. Do not use this unit to store TCS foods if the temperature exceeds 41 degrees F. This unit was serviced after the first inspection- service invoice was provided. Person in charge has purchased a commercial grade bain marie to replace the Turbo Air; delivery is scheduled for 2/11/25. Remove old unit from premises.
Pat's Select Pizza & Grill, 351 N. Third St. Oxford, Follow-up, January 23. Pass. The wash/rinse solution temperature in the mechanical warewash equipment sanitizing with chemicals was less than 120 degrees F where the manufacturer's data sticker requires a minimum wash/rinse temperature of 120F degrees. The dishwasher was serviced today- service invoice was provided. Service invoice indicated a wash/rinse temperature of >120 degrees F. Make necessary repairs to ensure minimum wash/rinse temperatures are achieved. In the interim dishes/utensils may be washed & rinsed at the 3 bay sink and sanitized at the mechanical dishwasher.
Popeye's, 1839 E. Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, January 23. Fail. Food Employee observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. Re-train staff on hand washing procedures between changing gloves. Containers of marinated chicken were stored above ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler. All raw chicken must be stored together on designed rack not beside or above other products. Corrected on site, continue best practice. American Cheese was held at 44 degrees F, in the Sandwich prep bain marie, rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Cheese was stacked above the load limit. All cheese in the danger zone was discarded. Observe load limits for bain marie. Wood legs/Concreted block legs/supporting dunnage racks, in the walk in freezer, are not smooth, non-absorbent, corrosion resistant. Hose going to drain on the low boy chicken cooler has various cups extending tubbing to drain. Have tubing extend using material that is cleanable. Front hand washing sink has a leak from the bottom pipe. Have a plumber repair the leak. High pressure hose stored hanging from ceiling tiles and pipes through dish area, with potential to contaminate food equipment and utensils. Remove the hose from its current situation as it could potentially contaminate clean dishes and dry stored goods. Hang it from something it is designed with.
Post House Restaurant, 2458 Baltimore Pike, Nottingham, Follow-up, January 23. Pass. The following food items were observed less than 135 degrees F in the steam table: hollandaise 100 degrees F; marinara 112 degrees F; beef gravy 122 degrees F; chicken gravy 124 degrees F. The above noted foods were reportedly in the steam table for less than 1 hours. These foods were reheated to 165 degrees F and placed back into the steam table for hot holding at 135 degrees F or more. Ensure proper hot holding at 135 degrees F or more.
Thomas' Dairy Queen, 703 E. Gay St. West Chester, January 23. Pass. No violations.
Tienda La Fortaleza, 50 Railroad Ave. West Grove, Follow-up, January 23. Pass. No violations.
Wasabi 3, 837 E. Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square, January 23. Pass. In the refrigerated drawers under the cooking equipment, a container of lettuce used for garnish observed next to raw chicken. This was relocated on-site. Maintain. Containers of dry ingredients observed stored directly on the floor. Relocate to at least 6 inches off of the floor. Stem-thermometer provided at sushi area; provide an additional thermometer to kitchen or calibrate current one. Observed deeply scored portable cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Correct. Clean the filters and canopy of the cooking exhaust hood. A review of cleaning and replacing the sushi rolling mats found that it is not being done at least every four hours. This was reviewed with staff on-site. Maintain. Unlabeled spray bottle of cleaner observed by the mechanical dishmachine. This was labeled on-site. Maintain.
West Chester Pizza Cafe LLC, 701 W. Nields St. West Chester, Follow-up, January 23. Pass. Observed multiple food items stored directly on the floor in the walk-in refrigerator, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Correct immediately. Observed par-cooked chicken wings being cooled on a sheet pan at room temperature which is not an adequate cooling method to prevent pathogen growth. Wings were moved to walk-in refrigerator to be cooled. Once cooled to the proper temperature of 41 degrees F or below they can be panned and covered. Salmon observed thawing in reduced oxygen or vacuum packaging. These packages must be opened to allow oxygen to enter prior to beginning the thawing process. Fish was discarded by kitchen staff.
Albright Life Center, 555 Fox Chase Rd. Coatesville, Opening, January 22. Pass. No violations.
Avon Grove Charter School Early Learning Center @ Kemblesville, 1769 New London Rd. Landenberg, January 22. Pass. No violations.
Bier & Loathing, 113 W. Market St. West Chester, January 22. Pass. Dented, canned items observed in dry storage area and intended for use or sale in the food facility. Items were voluntarily discarded. Check cans when being received and either return for credit or dispose of. A food employee was observed touching Pineapple garnish - a ready to eat food - with bare hands. Item was voluntarily discarded. Please train bar staff on proper hand washing and glove use. Raw animal foods were stored above vegetables on one shelf and comingled on the same shelf on another. Items were removed. Post a food storage chart in area. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. - hood baffles need to be cleaned at a higher frequency. The handwash sink in the middle bar area does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air-drying device. 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.
Camphill Café, 1601 Pughtown Rd. Kimberton, Follow-up, January 22. Pass. No violations.
Cup of Joy Smoothie Cafe, 1502 W. Chester Pike, West Chester, Follow-up, January 22. Pass. Finish installing the air gap at the prep sink or remove prep sink and cap off the lines. Operator indicated washing of strawberries and blueberries will be done at 3-compartment sink at designated time prior to any warewashing if prep sink is removed.
Dunkin Donuts, 321 N. Third St. Oxford, Follow-up, January 22. Pass. Remove all old/unused equipment in the back storage area. Storage of old/unused equipment allows harborage for pests. An extension to 2/3/25 has been granted. Please be advised that fees ranging from $250-$350 may be charged for failure to remove old/unused equipment.
First Watch Restaurant #231, 303 N. Pottstown Pike, Exton, January 22. Fail. Grits storage containers, in the back prep area, was not labeled with the common name of the food. Scoop handle was also stored inside the food. Scoop was removed and container was labeled during the inspection. Bacon, a ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the right side cook line prep top, was not date marked. Bacon was discarded during the inspection. Commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the walk-in cooler (bleu cheese), and held more than 24 hours, was not date marked with the date it was opened. Container was labeled during the inspection. Ice build-up observed in walk-in freezer. Repair and do not store foods where ice is building up/under leak. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Clean the following: Pipes/drains in the dishwashing area; Floors under prep tables in back prep area; Floors under storage racks and ice machine in back prep area; Floors under equipment/tables in server area. Observed clean food equipment stacked while wet, and not allowing time for draining and/or air-drying. Re-train staff. The handwash sink in the server area was blocked and not accessible at all times for employee use. Handwash sink was made accessible during the inspection. Leak at faucet on prep area handwashing sink. Repair.
Fysh Sushi and Poke, 5 S. Morehall Rd. Malvern, Complaint, January 22. Pass. Observed personal anchovies intermixed in the freezer with facility food packages. Personal food items must be kept separate to prevent from potentially getting into facility food.
Good Life Organic Kitchen, 559 Wellington Square, Exton, January 22. Pass. Plastic wrap was observed on the left side of the large freezer. Remove wrap completely to ensure the surface is easily cleanable. Front door had a clear gap at the bottom of it. All doors to the outside should prevent against the entry of pests. Install a door sweep to prevent against the entry of pests.
Greystone Oyster Bar, 7-11 N. Church St. West Chester, January 22. Fail. The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Facility needs formal food safety training for food handlers and person in charge. Open employee's beverage container was observed in the food prep area, risking contamination. Only lidded containers are permitted, and beverages must be stored in a sanitary manner away from food and equipment. Shellstock located in the oyster bar area did not have identification tags attached to the container. ID tag must be kept with the shellstock when removed from original container. Re-organize are where tags are stored. It is also suggested to print copies to live in multiple areas of storage. Several raw animal foods were stored above ready to eat foods in the walk in cooler and beer cooler. Items were voluntarily discarded were needed. Post a food storage poster in both coolers. Observed plates intended for service stored directly under handwash sink in bar area. Find an alternate location for clean dishes. The listed food was held above 43 degrees F, in the listed areas, rather than 41 degrees F or below as required: clams casino; upstairs bain-maries; raw shrimp; various mayonnaise-based sauces held in ice bath upstairs; multiple cakes; Side walk in - orange juices; limes juices. All items were voluntarily discarded. Several food items requiring date marking found throughout the facility were not labeled with date marking. Retrain all staff to date mark and label products. Dessert cooler located in basement prep area not holding time/temperature controlled for safety foods at or below 41 degrees F as required. Utilize other cold holding until this unit is repaired. Additionally, Bain Marie located in upstairs kitchen area not holding time/temperature controlled for safety foods at or below 41 degrees F as required. Utilize other cold holding until this unit is repaired. Food Employees are not using available sanitizer test strips to determine sanitizer concentration of the dish washer at the bar, three comp sink at the bar or dish machine in the bar. Acquire test strips for every area that it is required and train staff to use them daily. Ice Machine, Slicer, can opener food contact surfaces, were observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Clean all listed surfaces and create a cleaning list at a frequency that will keep them clean. All ice in use was disposed of and machine was cleaned immediately. Observed clean linens in bags stored on the floor in the storage closet across from the ice machines. Clean linens must be stored 6 inches off the ground. Label all spray bottles with common name of contents within. Store toxic chemicals below/away from food and food contact equipment. Personal use medicines stored in prep area and not kept separate, containers or spaces. Employee personal items were observed in bar area and not stored in dressing rooms or identified storage area as required.
Heart (Home of Education, Arts, Resources & Technology, 35 Hall St. Phoenixville, January 22. Pass. No violations.
Malvern Pizza Inc., 19 E. King St. Malvern, January 22. Pass. Cheese Whiz and Red Sauce, commercially processed food was not properly reheated to 135 degrees F before being placed in the steam table and not to 135 degrees F for hot holding as required. Corrected on site. Red Sauce and cheese whiz food was held at 90 degrees F, in the hot well, rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. Provide more water in unit / cover unused wells. Wes completed a raped reheat to 135 degrees F on flat top grill. Corrected on site. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in walk in freezer equipment. Provide internal thermometer for this unit. Chicken plastic rectangular bin observed with cracked edge and no longer in good repair. Order new equipment and replace upon arrival. Purge all plastic bins as discussed. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dust, debris, crumb, or splash: Fan guard and compressor box in walk in cooler; Under cabinet of fryers. Secure wall drying rack/shelf to left of dish machine. Current shelf is slanted.
Market Street Grille, 6 W. Market St. West Chester, Follow-up, January 22. Pass. An open employee's beverage container was observed in prep area at flat top, a food preparation area, as well as in cooler in front expo area. Create and label areas where staff can store beverages away from food that will be consumed by public. Items observed were voluntarily moved. 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 which foods the reminder statement applies to. Indicate on the menu with a "*" which items could be consumed raw or undercooked. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Clean and remove grease build up on back cook line - clean grease build up on hood system.
Okinii Sushi & Hibachi, 3818 W. Lincoln Highway, Thorndale, Follow-up, January 22. Fail. In the walk in refrigerator, raw beef was being stored over ready-to-eat foods, which could allow the meat to drip onto foods and food containers. Corrected on site: Foods were rearranged so that raw meats were in one section below ready-to-eat foods. In the walk in, bowls were being used as scoops, which could contaminate the food. All scoops must have handles, with the part of the handle that touches the hand stored so that it does not touch the food. Corrected on site: Bowls were removed. Dry, soiled wiping cloths were being used to wipe counters on the cook line. Wiping cloths must be maintained clean and either replaced as soon as they are used, or they must be stored in a container of sanitizer, to prevent germs from growing on the wiping cloth. Employees advised on location. Begin either changing out wiping cloths with clean wiping cloths as soon as they are used, or store in-use wiping cloths in a container of sanitizer in between uses. Escolar is being listed on the menu as white tuna, which may confuse customers. Change the menus, including the online menu, to indicate the fish being sold is escolar. A cell phone holder was observed sitting on a cutting board on the cook line, which could contaminate the cutting board. Corrected on site: Cutting board was removed to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Employees were advised to store personal items away from food areas. The dishwasher trays have a buildup of grime and need to be cleaned or replaced. The outside dumpster and grease barrels are being stored on dirt, rather than a non-absorbent surface. Move dumpsters and grease barrels to the asphalt. The floor in the back storage area is getting very rough and cracked, which makes it difficult to clean. By June, the back storage area's floor must be refinished to be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. SUBMIT THE MATERIAL THAT WILL BE USED TO REFINISH THE FLOOR TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT BEFORE PURCHASING IT. The hood lights over the cook line were turned off when the cook line is in use. The lighting in areas where employees are working with food must be bright (at least 540 lux or 50 foot candles). This is to help protect the safety of the food, and the safety of employees working with dangerous equipment such as knives or hot stoves. Corrected on site: The hood lights were turned on. Mops are not being hung or turned upside down to air dry. Corrected on site: Mops were turned upside down to air dry during the inspection. First aid supplies and medicines were being stored in food preparation areas, which could contaminate foods and food equipment. Corrected on site: First aid supplies were moved to the back storeroom, away from foods. Employee personal items, such as cell phones, were observed in food areas. All employee personal items must be stored in a separate area away from food preparation and food storage areas. Corrected on site: Items were removed.
On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, 102 Bartlett Ave. Exton, Complaint, January 22. Fail. Salsa was held at 48 degrees F, in the server area, rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Salsa was uncovered next to chip warmer. Salsa was discarded during the inspection. Ensure ice baths are set-up properly. Re-train staff. Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety (TCS) ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located at the cook line, are not being date marked. Two cooked meat containers and sauce squeeze bottles were not labeled. Foods without dates were discarded during the inspection. Clean food utensils, food contact surfaces, were observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Unclean utensils were removed to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Re-train staff. Clean utensil holders.
Parkesburg Point Youth Center (new facility), 700-714 W. Main St. Parkesburg, January 22. Pass. No violations.
Royal India Grocery & Restaurant, 122 Lancaster Ave. Malvern, January 22. Fail. Observed employee beverage containers above food storage/prep area at the front counter. Beverages were moved by facility staff to prevent potential contamination if spilled drinks. Observed eggs stored above ready-to-eat foods in the 2-door refrigerator in the back of the facility. Raw animal products must be stored below ready-to-eat foods to prevent potential cross-contamination. Eggs were moved by facility staff. Observed a cutting board with leftover food debris on it behind the counter at the front of the facility. To prevent potential contamination when prepping food clean and sanitize cutting board. Observed multiple boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer as opposed to 6 inches or higher as required. Declutter walk-in freezer immediately. Observed food in the hot holding warmer at the front counter between 110-117 degrees F as opposed to 135 degrees F or above to prevent potential pathogen growth. Warmer temperature gauge was increased during inspection and food temps increased to required temps. Thermometer for ensuring proper temperatures of food was not available during inspection. Acquire immediately and train staff how to use. Food facility does not have available quaternary sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration Sample pouch of 15 quaternary test strips provided for sanitizer in use. Obtain appropriate test kit within 10 days. Clean the following: The wall behind cutting board/front hand sink of any food debris/stains; The food debris from the bottom of the inside of the 2-door fridge in the back of the facility; The floor of the walk-in fridge of any excess water buildup/food debris. Observed multiple items in the hand sink behind the counter in the front of the facility. Items were removed by facility staff. Keep hand sinks clear at all times. Food facility does not have enough indoor waste receptacles convenient to each area of the facility where refuse is generated. Provide a trashcan in the dishwashing/rear of facility area. Hand soap was unavailable at the hand sink at the front of the facility behind the counter. Soap was provided by facility staff during inspection. Maintain stocked always. Observed 2 dead mice and 1 dead cockroach in traps under the storage racks in the flour/bean dry storage area. Contact pest control and service every 2 weeks, provide previous and future pest reports to wzang@chesco.org. Clean under the storage area so there is no food debris that can be easily accessed by mice/pests. If any holes in walls/floors, have them filled professionally. Observed personal medicine stored above food storage/food prep area at the front counter. Medicine was separated during inspection by facility staff to prevent potential contamination.
Safe Harbor of Chester County, Inc., 20 N. Matlack St. West Chester, Follow-up, January 22. Pass. Flooring in kitchen is missing tiles. Replace tiles. Facility is scheduled to receive a grant for kitchen repairs.
Sal's Pizzeria, 152 Eagleview Blvd. Exton, Follow-up, January 22. Pass. No violations.
Samuel A. Whitaker AL Post #482, 600 Mellon St. Phoenixville, January 22. Pass. Store all food/cases of soda at least 6 inches off ground in dry storage room, behind main bar. Mold like debris observed in ice maker behind main bar.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 103 Turner Ln. West Chester, Follow-up, January 22. Fail. Painted walls throughout the food service areas have damage, nail holes and/or chipped paint. Apply a fresh coat of paint to all walls in the kitchen.
Aramark Refreshments @ SBH Associates - Ricoh, 300 Eagleview Blvd. Exton, Follow-up, January 21. Pass. No violations.
Bookstore Bakery, 145 W. Gay St. West Chester, January 21. Pass. Almond milk held at 43 degrees F, in the area, rather than 45 degreesF or below as required. Product was voluntarily discarded. And unit was turned down to 38 degrees F and functioning. 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. Please submit written procedures for approval.
Buddys Burgers, 811 E. Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square, January 21. Fail. Observed in-use knife stored between bain marie and wall, an area not easily cleanable & sanitized. This was removed on-site. Ensure proper storage. Squeeze bottles of sauces observed in the bain marie at temperatures of 48-50 degrees F. These must be discarded within four hours of placing in unit. Going forward, maintain squeeze bottles stored in the bain marie that maintains temperature
Carmine's New Pizza & Eatery, 947 Paoli Pike, West Chester, Follow-up, January 21. Fail. In reach in refrigerator, raw fish 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 fish and follow proper thawing procedures. Provide Quat-10 sanitizer test strips at the 3-bay sink. Provide Chlorine sanitizer test strips at the dishwasher. Although many have been removed. food facility is still reusing some white plastic cheese containers for repeated food storage. These containers are intended to be a single-service and must be discarded once all original product is used.
Giordano's Pizza, 633 E. Cypress St. Kennett Square, January 21. Fail. Towels used in crab cake containers to absorb moisture. Absorbent materials cannot be in contact with food. Remove towels and discontinue this practice. Cheese steak meat in hot holding on the grill was 115 degrees F. Meat was reheated to 165 degrees F. Large, lidded pan of cheese steak meat was found on stove shelf. Internal temp was 140 degrees F. All foods must be held in hot holding once cooked or cooled to 41 degrees F. Meat was moved to grill top to stay hot. Ensure staff are heating foods to proper temps and holding hot foods at 135 degrees F or more. Beer coolers in both bars were 50 degrees F. All TCS foods must be discarded. Coolers must maintain product at 41 degrees F or less. Sautee bain marie was 47 degrees F. Foods in the unit bottom of the unit were 45-49 degrees F. All TCS foods were discarded. Unit must maintain foods at 41 degrees F or less. Do not store TCS foods in this unit until it is repaired and can maintain foods at 41 degrees F or less. Wing sauce is not stored in refrigeration. The addition of butter to the recipe makes it necessary to store it refrigerated. If you wish to store this as a "shelf stable" product you would have to have it tested to prove that it has a low enough pH level. Discard the current product and store future batches in the walk in. House made dressings, sauces, pasta were over 7 days old. Foods may not be held for more than 7 days. All were discarded. Fish observed thawed in reduced oxygen or vacuum packaging. These packages must be opened to allow oxygen to enter prior to beginning the thawing process. Fish was discarded. Ensure staff open packages before thawing. Sports Bar - no Cl was detected at the final rinse cycle of the dishwasher. Test strips provided but still in plastic indicating that they are not used to check the machine. Do not use the machine until it repaired and Cl of 50-100ppm is detected at the rinse. Sports bar waitress station - clean ice bin daily and clean sink. Clean the all dusty ceiling vents, ceiling tile, and the metal shelf supports in the kitchen. Lack of hot water was found throughout the facility. Must address the lack of sufficient hot water throughout the building. Dept recommends installing several on-demand water heaters at sinks throughout the building. Contact Dept with plan for increasing amount of hot water available for the building before work is begun. Hot water at Main Bar hand sink and main level restrooms did not reach 85 degrees F as required. Hot water throughout the facility is an issue. Water at hand sinks must be minimum of 85 degrees F. Sports Bar floor - Sealant/paint has worn off of bar floor. Floor must be resurfaced to be non-absorbent and easily cleanable. Submit plan for bar floor surface BEFORE installing. Employee restroom: sink is loose from the wall - repair. Soap dispenser has fallen off the wall - repair. Replace door gaskets on Sandwich station prep unit. Both are torn. At least one person must obtain a CCHD Food Manager's Certificate within 60 days.
Hop Fidelity, 121 W. Market St. West Chester, January 21. Pass. Observed beer glasses stored next to the handwash sink. Create a barrier for clean glasses or store clean glasses away from hand sink.
La Plazita De Guatemala #2, 114 E. Evergreen St. West Grove, Follow-up, January 21. Fail. Person in charge not able to provide documentation that the chocolate covered and sprinkled frozen bananas in the novelty freezer were from an approved source. These can't be offered until proper documentation is provided. Also, at the time of the inspection, a crate of unlabeled bags of chicharrones observed. Employee unable to find out where the food originated. These may not be offered until proper labels are placed on the bags and confirmation of source is provided. Prepackaged flan and tres leche cakes observed in the refrigerator not date marked. Ensure packaging is date marked. Food Facility does not have a three-compartment sink for manual warewashing of tongs used to dispense baked goods. Deli tissue must be used for dispensing loose baked goods.
Magerks, 174 Eagleview Blvd. Exton, Complaint, January 21. Pass. No violations.
Marchwood 3 LLC, 3 Marchwood Rd. Exton, January 21. Fail. Plastic squeeze bottles on the cookline and in the walk in were not labeled with the common name of the food. Make sure all containers correctly identify the food item. Squeeze bottles were labeled immediately. Chicken, beef, pork, and meatballs in the hot holding unit ranged from 95 - 120 degrees F. Food items were removed and reheated to over 165 degrees F. Track temperatures when foods are placed in the steam table regularly to ensure proper hot holding temperatures. Paper towels were not available at the cookline handwash sink or at the 2nd bar's handwash sink. Paper towels were supplied immediately. Always keep handwash sinks properly stocked to ensure proper handwashing procedures. Spray bottles of sanitizer were not properly labeled with the common name of liquid. Bottles were labeled immediately indicating they were sanitizer.
The Mediterranean, 150 W. Gay St. West Chester, Follow-up, January 21. Pass. No violations.
Mess Hall, 368 Lancaster Ave. Malvern, January 21. Pass. No violations.
Mom's Place, 324 Bridge St. Phoenixville, Complaint, January 21. Pass. Door latch broken on public restroom interior door. Facility is having door latch repaired on 01/21/2025. Facility placed a sign on door exterior to remind customers "Knock on door prior to opening."
Pour Richard's Coffee Company, 36 Berkley Rd. Devon, January 21. Pass. Ice cooler bin on servrey line comes into direct contact with plumbing lines and manifold in ice cooler. Provide a barrier between the pex plumbing lines / manifold, and ice for consumption. Provide corrective action photo to the Department. Purge out and organize lower level.
Slow Hand Food & Drink, 30 N. Church St. West Chester, Follow-up, January 21. Pass. No violations.
Turkey Hill #193, 2 E. Bridge St. Spring City, Follow-up, January 21. Fail. Food/trash like debris build up on walk in freezer floor. Clean floor edges under storage shelves in walk in cooler. The food facility does not maintain Chester County Health Department Certified Food Manager records as required. Application left at inspection on 01/13/2025. Facility has 5 business days to submit application and make payment.
Wawa #8091 / East Whiteland, 605 Morehall Rd Malvern, January 21. Pass. Clean the following: The stains off the back wall of the prep top lid for RSS1 and RSS2; The top and side of the Lang Oven of any food debris buildup; The side of the snack station's top shelf of any food debris buildup; The side of the thermolizer from any food drippings; Under the pizza oven of any food debris; The dust off of the cold box fan covers; The mold stain off the wall in the cold box behind the eggs. The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils did not reach 160 degrees F during the sanitizing cycle of the high temperature dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the temperature indicator reaching only 159 degrees F during the inspection. Repair immediately. Utilize 3-compartment sink for wash, rinse, and sanitize. Replace the broken plastic sauce racks in the food service walk-in refrigerator.
Wendy's 191-02, 700 E. Gay St. West Chester, Follow-up, January 21. Fail. The mechanical dishwasher is out of order and thus not in use. Repair unit to operate properly and yield 50-100 ppm chlorine sanitizer as required. Note: Attempts to repair unit have not been successful nor have any additional work orders been submitted to CCHD.
Will's and Bill's Brewery, 324 W. Swedesford Rd. Berwyn, Follow-up, January 21. Pass. No violations.
