The following are recent Lackawanna County restaurant inspection reports from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. According the agency: “any inspection is a ‘snapshot’ of the day and time of the inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term cleanliness of an establishment. Also, at the time of the inspection violations are recorded but are often corrected on site prior to the inspector leaving the establishment.” The information is taken from the inspection database at www.eatsafepa.com. Postal addresses used here are as listed on the state’s website, and may not correspond to the municipalities in which facilities are physically located.
City Market Cafe, 300 Adams Ave., Scranton, Jan. 19. Regular inspection; in compliance.
Cosmo’s Billiards, 873 Scranton Carbondale Highway, Dickson City, Jan. 19. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Food facility has an original certificate posted, but the location is not conspicuous for public viewing. Person in charge to fax or email ServSafe certification. Liquid food ingredient storage containers, in the kitchen area, is not labeled with the common name of the food. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.
Dairy Queen/Orange Julius, 100 Viewmont Mall, Scranton, Jan. 19. Follow up inspection; in compliance. Violation: Observed approximately 35 rodent pellets under beverage counter, under waffle maker counter, and in dry storage area.
Eynon Pizza Hut, Route 6, Eynon, Jan. 19. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Exhaust hood has an accumulation of dust, and grease in the fryer area. Mechanical ware washing equipment observed with buildup of filth and food residue and not cleaned before use, and frequently throughout the day. Microwave oven had old food residue and splash on interior ceiling and was not clean to sight and touch. Cleaned during this inspection. Observed fan guards, in walk-in cooler with an accumulation of dust and dirt, on non-food contact surfaces.
Ken’s Bar, 119 Delaware Ave., Olyphant, Jan. 19. Regular inspection; in compliance.
Legends Saloon, 750 Boulevard Ave., Dickson City, Jan. 19. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Food employee observed in prep area not wearing a beard cover. A food employee was making sandwiches, a ready-to-eat food, with bare hands. Employee was instructed to use gloves when handling ready-to-eat foods during this inspection.
Microtel Inn and Suites, 232 Main St., Dickson City, Jan. 19. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violation: Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in reach-in refrigerator at breakfast bar.
Ray’s Shur Save Old Forge, 431 Lawrence St., Old Forge, Jan. 19. Follow up inspection; in compliance.
Roma Pizza, 840 Route 6 Scranton Carbondale Highway, Dickson City, Jan. 19. Regular inspection; in compliance, Violation: Food employees observed in prep areas, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats.
Samario’s 121 W. Market St., Scranton, Jan. 19. Regular inspection; in compliance.
Dooley’s Pub & Eatery, 120 Oak St., Old Forge, Jan. 20. Regular inspection; out of compliance. Violations: Commercially processed refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the refrigerator, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Food facility has an original certificate posted, but the location is not conspicuous for public viewing. Chicken in the freezer area stored open with no covering. Utensils, a food contact surface, were observed to have old food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Observed under bain marie lids an accumulation of old food residue, debris on non-food contact surfaces. Observed clean food equipment in storage area, stored uncovered or not inverted. Observed six fruit flies in the soda gun holster located 2nd floor bar area. Soda gun is not to be used until flies removed and unit cleaned and sanitized.
Grande Pizza & Family Restaurant, 4200 Birney Ave., Moosic. Jan. 20. Opening inspection; in compliance. Violation: Food dispensing utensils in the prep unit observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container.
McGrath’s Pub and Eatery, 112 E. Main St., Dalton, Jan. 20. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Non-food contact surfaces (bottom of bain marie) not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of old food residue. Non-food contact surfaces (shelves in the walk-in cooler) not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dust. Non-food contact surfaces (soda gun holster) not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of sugar syrup residue. Holster was cleaned during this inspection. No sign or poster posted at the hand wash sink in the men’s rest room and kitchen areas to remind food employees to wash hands. Signs were posted during this inspection. Floor underneath cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and old food residue.
The Irish Wolf Pub, 503 Linden St., Scranton, Jan. 20. Regular inspection; in compliance.
Town & Country Food Store, 1735 N. Keyser Ave., Scranton, Jan. 20. Regular inspection; in compliance.
DeLeo’s Catering, 1119 Main St., Peckville, Jan. 20. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Old food residue on the blade, blade guard and frame of the meat slicer. The slicer was disassembled and cleaned. Dust and old food residue on utensils in the tray on the cabinet on the cook line. The utensils and tray were cleaned. Old food residue on the ladle on the rack above the bain marie. The ladle was cleaned. Debris and dust on the shelves and on the pot lids in the cabinet on the cook line. The shelves and lids were cleaned. Old burnt on food residue on the stove top. The owner stated that the stove top will be removed and cleaned next week. Preset tableware is not wrapped, covered or inverted, or being removed at a frequency to assure tableware remains clean and sanitized. Toilet rooms do not have a self-closing door.
Dino’s Breakfast and Lunch, Route 6 Trap Plaza, Eynon, Jan. 20. Regular inspection; in compliance.
Chears Inc. 218 Depot St., Clarks Summit, Jan. 21. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Observed soda gun holster in a pitcher of water being stored directly in ice used for consumers. The pitcher was removed during this inspection. Hamburgers are served raw or under cooked to the customer’s request; however, a written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer. A sign was posted during this inspection and menus will be reprinted to reflect the advisory.Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.
Coccetti’s, 1124 S. Main St., Peckville, Jan. 21. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Refrigerated ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the refrigerator, is not being date marked. Reviewed proper date marking guide for retail food facilities with person in charge. Food employees observed in prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets or hats. Observed wet wiping cloth in prep area, not being stored in sanitizer solution while not in use. No sign or poster posted at the hand wash sink in the prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands.
Kabuki Japanese House of Steaks and Sushi, 1574 Main St., Peckville, Jan. 21. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: An open employee’s beverage container was observed in a food preparation area. Observed in-use knives and /or cleavers stored between table edges or between tables, an area not easily cleanable & sanitized. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Microwave, a food contact surface, was observed to have old food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Food employee observed towel drying utensils and food equipment after cleaning. Clean dish racks observed stored on the floor in ware wash area. Observed clean sheet trays stored in kitchen area directly on the floor, and not 6 inches above the floor. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. Observed a drain line leak under the two-compartment sink. Sink located in front service area is slow draining.
Save-A-Lot Food Store, 1500 Main St., Peckville, Jan. 21. Regular inspection; in compliance.
Sushi By Jay at Weis Market, 1020 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit, Jan. 21. Regular inspection; in compliance.
Weis Markets #190, 1020 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit, Jan 21. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Hood filters above the pizza ovens in the deli area have an accumulation of grease. The floor behind the ice machine in the produce area has an accumulation of old food debris and dirt. The area was cleaned during this inspection.Webbing and dust observed behind ovens in bakery area.
Barrett’s Pub, 474 Main St., Archbald, Jan 22. Regular inspection; out of compliance. Violations; The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Bulk containers of sugar and flour, in pizza prep area, are not labeled with the common name of the food. Observed bag of carrots and plastic containers stored directly on the floor in walk-in cooler area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Observed gravy and steak meat being cooled in plastic containers instead of in shallow pans or smaller containers. Reviewed proper cooling procedures with person in charge. Cardboard used as shelf liners and to store chicken wings after deep frying is not an approved food contact surface Interior surfaces of hood system observed with an accumulation of dust and grease. Observed scored prep board surface on salad unit that is no longer providing a smooth easily cleanable surface. Black residue observed accumulating on separator panel inside ice bin. Can opener blade and housing observed not clean to sight and touch. Soda gun observed with gel like residue on the spout and was not clean to sight and touch. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in kitchen area, stored uncovered or not inverted. The hand wash sink in the prep area was blocked and not accessible at all times for employee use. Mop was not hung to air dry while not in use.
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