York County restaurant inspections: 'too numerous to count mouse-like droppings'

York Daily Record
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In compliance

Inspected Nov. 3, 2023

Sweet CS Treats and Smokey CS Meats mobile facility, North Codorus Township

Spring Grove Middle School, Jackson Township

Rutter's, Penn Township

River Rock Academy, Spring Grove

New Salem Elementary School, York Township

Inspected Nov. 4, 2023

Dollar General Store, Fairview Township

Inspected Nov. 6, 2023

Wing Stop, Springettsbury Township

Taylor Chip Cookies and Creamery, Springettsbury Township

North Salem Elementary School, Dover Township

Lewisberry Convenience LLC, Fairview Township

Infinito's Buffet, Manchester Township

El Agave Market Restaurant, Hanover

Deer Ridge BBQ and Catering mobile facility, Dover

Inspected Nov. 7, 2023

Wholly Holistic, Penn Township

Stewartstown Elementary School, Stewartstown

Rutters, Stewartstown

McDonald's, Springettsbury Township

Kuysinang Pinow LLC at Markets of Hanover, Penn Township

Hanover Railside, Hanover

Inspected Nov. 8, 2023

Weis Markets, West Manchester Township

Viking Athletic Association, West York Township

Shristi Grocery Store, Springettsbury Township

Roast Up, West Manchester Township

Rite Aid, Springettsbury Township

Jumbo Chinese Restaurant, West Manchester Township

Inspected Nov. 9, 2023

Stoney-Lane Cattle LLC, Dover Township

Smokers Outlet IV Inc., Penn Township

Mad Radish Farm Stand mobile facility, Dover Township

Jim and Nena's, Dover Township

Greer's Burger Garage, Dover

Big Lots, Penn Township

Inspected Nov. 13, 2023

Wal-Mart Supercenter, West Manchester Township

Vincent's Deli, Shrewsbury

Texas Roadhouse, Hanover

Odexo at OSS, York Township

Silantra, West Manchester Township

Shrewsbury Elementary School, Shrewsbury

Savory's Pumpkin Funnel Cakes mobile facilities #1 and #2, West Manchester Township

Rutter's, Manchester Township

Primanti Bros., York Township

Pizza Hut, Springettsbury Township

Parma Pizza Haines Rd., Springettsbury Township

Miller's Retail Market, Spring Garden Township

Chick-Fil-A, Hanover

The Cafe at OSS, York Township

Inspected Nov. 14, 2023

St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, New Freedom

South Mountain Elementary, Franklin Township

Rutter's, Manchester Township

Rutter's, Springettsbury Township

Royal Manchester Golf Links, East Manchester Township

Rail Trail Tavern, Glen Rock

Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Springettsbury Township

Northern High School, Carrol Township

Northern Middle School, Carrol Township

Northern Elementary School, Carrol Township

Mamma's Pizza, Glen Rock

Giovanni's Pizza and Italian Restaurant, Penn Township

Dunkin Donuts, Windsor Township

Dawn's My Favorite Deli, Manchester Township

Inspected Nov. 15, 2023

Papa John's, Springettsbury Township

Oven Motive @Broadway Markets, Penn Township

Full Moon Restaurant, Penn Township

Domino's PIzza, Penn Township

Bubba D's Pizza and Wings, Chanceford Township

Broadway Brews, Penn Township

Alfredo's Pizza II, Hanover

Inspected Nov. 16, 2023

Roburrito's (Glad Crab), York

Patriot Cafe/Congressional Room, West Manchester Township

Horn Pub, Newberry Township

Grateful Bowls mobile facility, West Manchester Township

Golf Enterprises Inc. dba Valley Green Golf Course, Newberry Township

El Despertar, North York Township

American Legion Post No. 605, Dallastown

Allen's Eatery, Lewisberry Township

Inspected Nov. 17, 2023

Roma's Delight, Chanceford Township

Mussolini's Stand, Springettsbury Township

Mignano's Pizza, Felton

King Chef, West Manchester Township,

House of Brew, Jackson Township

Honeybee Shoppe, Springettsbury Township

Harner's Bakery, Springettsbury Township

Genovas to Go, Hanover

Delta Area Senior Center, Peach Bottom Township

Carman's Creamery, Jackson Township

Byers Butterflake Bakery, Springettsbury Township

Brogue Beverage, Chanceford Township

Nov. 18, 2023

Fairfield Inn and Suites, Fairfield Township

Baked and Toasted, Newberry Township

A Plus, Fairview Township

Inspected Nov. 19, 2023

Family Dollar Store, Hanover Township

Dollar Tree, Penn Township

Dollar General, Penn Township

Out of compliance

Inspected Nov. 4, 2023

Dairy Queen, 110 Old York 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.

  • Observed a plan of brownies in the walk-in cooler stored open with no covering.

  • Observed wiping cloths in the front assembly area stored in a bucket of sanitizing solution that was only reading 50 ppm instead of the required 150 ppm. Corrected on sight.

  • Observed a bucket in the walk-in cooler catching dripping water from the condenser unit and is need of repair.

  • Observed plastic separated tray broken in half and not in good repair or condition, on a shelf in the front assembly area.

  • Observed the following on food contact surfaces: Ice machine with a brown and black mold-like substance on the crash bar inside of the dispensing area of the machine. Cardboard squares and rounds stored on a shelf under the cake decorating area with food debris and crumbs and contaminating food contact cardboard, Numerous food contact items stored under the cake decorating area with mouse-like droppings and mouse-like feces on the food contact surfaces. Observed manual can opener with dried food on the blade area and the holster it is stored in, on a food contact surface. Three plastic bins stored on a metal shelf near the mop station with food debris in bins. Numerous and various utensils were stored in these bins and are now contaminated. A round plastic container on the cake decorating area with food debris on the interior coming in contact with food contact spatulas. Spatulas were also not inverted with the food contact end stored up and not inverted as required. Observed shelving under the front assembly area with dirt, crumbs, food debris on shelving with food contact items.

  • Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to preclude the accumulation of dirt and soil. Observed melted ice cream sandwiches, cups, paper, crumbs, etc. on all of the flooring in the back perimeter of the facility and is in need of cleaning. Observed frozen crumbs under the topping bins of the Nortake freezer in the front assembly area.

  • Observed single-service, single-use articles (two cases of plastic cups) stored in back area near the rear exit directly on the floor, and not 6 inches above the floor.

  • Owner's Food Handler certification expired in 2021 and is in need of renewal.

  • Observed hand-wash sink in the back room with a hose coming from a condensate line and leading into the hand-wash sink, indicating uses other than hand-washing.

  • Observed too numerous to count mouse-like droppings throughout the entire facility, in the cake decorating area, in the corners near the rear exit, behind the hot water heater and under several metal shelving areas.

  • Mops are not being hung to air dry.

Inspected N. 13, 2023

Sal's Pizza, 437 S. Main St., Shrewsbury.

Violations:

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

  • Raw eggs and chicken were stored above ready-to-eat spinach and tortilla wraps.

  • Observed wet wiping cloths throughout kitchen, not stored in sanitizer solution.

  • Exposed food preparation observed in pizza-making under dirty ventilation ducts, and subject to potential contamination.

  • Marinara sauce, which was cooled, was not reheated to 165 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours, for hold holding. Corrected.

  • Pepperoni and shredded mozzarella cheese was held at above 49 degrees, in the pizza station refrigerator unit, rather than 41 degrees or below, as required. Food was discarded by the facility. Unit is leaking at the condenser and is in need of servicing.

  • Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food - salad dressings, mayonnaise, shredded cheese, chopped garlic, shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, pizza sauce, located in walk-in, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.

  • Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready-to-eat potentially hazardous foods - cooked pizza, without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food.

  • Food storage shelves in the back room, has food contact surfaces exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling, made of particle board, an absorbent and rough material.

  • Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in pizza station equipment.

  • Hood system is not adequate to remove heat and/or grease, as evidenced by condensate, and/or grease collecting on the walls, ceilings, and fixtures.

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

  • Thermometers for ensuring proper food temperatures are not calibrated and/or functioning properly.

  • Non-food contact surfaces, including sides and fronts of refrigerator units, floor of walk-in cooler, wall behind prep area, not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.

  • Floors throughout facility are cracked/roughened and do not have a smooth, easily cleanable surface.

  • Rear exit door of the food facility has large gaps and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.

  • Wall in the kitchen area has a hole or is broken and in need of repair

Inspected Nov. 15, 2023

Chef Lama Indian Cuisine, 3320 E. Market St., Springettsbury 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.

  • Observed wiping cloths in extremely unclean condition being used to wipe food preparation surfaces in kitchen area.

  • Observed bulk dry foods such as nuts, flours, and sugar stored directly on the floor in dry storage and hallway areas, rather than 6 inches off of floor as required.

  • Observed bulk dry foods uncovered and unprotected in the dry storage closet and hallway areas which is subject to potential contamination. Bus pans and sheet pans filled with cooked/uncooked foods are not covered inside the walk-in cooler and cooks line cold holding units.

  • Refrigerated ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety foods such as smoked chicken, diced onion, cooked meats etc. prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the walk-in and cold holding units, and not being marked.

  • Preparation table to the right of the fryer is lined with cardboard that is exposed to splash, spillage or other food soiling.

  • Observed bamboo food bowls being used in daily food prep activities, which are cracked and damaged and not durable under this usage condition.

  • Single-use aluminum foil being re-used multiple times for covering of hot plate servers.

  • Upper interior of microwave and can opener cutting blade, a food contact surfaces, was observed to have excessive old food residue and are not clean to sight and touch.

  • Observed fryer cooking equipment with encrusted grease and soil accumulation.

  • Non-food contact surfaces throughout the kitchen/warewashing/preparation areas are not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.

  • Observed single-service, single-use articles stored in cooks line area which were not inverted or in the original protective package.

  • Observed single-service articles (plastic lids) stored in kitchen area directly on the floor, and not 6 inches above the floor.

This article originally appeared on York Daily Record: York County, Pa. restaurant inspections