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Lackawanna County restaurant inspections: May 4-8

The following are recent Lackawanna County restaurant inspection reports from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.According to the agency: &#8220;any inspection is a &#8216;snapshot&#8217; 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.&#8221;The information is taken from the inspection database at <a href="http://www.eatsafepa.com/" target="_blank" title="Pa. Department of Agriculture">www.eatsafepa.com</a>.Postal addresses used here are as listed on the state&#8217;s website, and may not correspond to the municipalities in the which facilities are physically located.Wemberly Hill Golf Course, 66 Clubhouse Lane, Scott Township, May 4. Working container in ware wash area, used for storing a chemical taken from bulk supplies, was not marked with the common name of the chemical; the chemical was identified and the bottle was labeled during this inspection. Food facility is using an approved non-public water system, but does not have current laboratory testing results for water potability; facility will send e-mail results to PDA regional office.K&#8217;s Kreamery, 228 S Main St., Old Forge, May 4. An open employee beverage container was observed in prep area, a food preparation area. Two spray bottles in ware wash area were not marked with the common name of the solution. Ice cream scoops are stored in water that is not maintained at or above 135&#176; F. Reviewed acceptable options for storing utensils with person in charge for corrective action. Microwave had old food debris and splash on interior ceiling, and was not clean to sight and touch. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Ceiling tiles missing in the ware wash area, and need to be replaced.Windsor Inn, 669 Washington Ave., Jermyn, May 5. Commercially prepared salad dressings were held at 60&#176; F, in the single door salad unit, rather than 41&#176; F or below as required. Metal Stem thermometer was calibrated using an ice bath and was verified as accurate in the presence of the person in charge. Dressings labeled as refrigerate for taste/quality were moved to another unit. The ranch dressing was discarded during this inspection. Single door salad unit had an ambient air temperature of 62&#176;F during this inspection. Working containers in bar area, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. The chemicals were identified and labeled during this inspection. Observed frozen food stored directly on the floor in downstairs walk-in freezer, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Hood filters above stove area have an accumulation of grease. Non-food contact surfaces (floors of the refrigeration units in the the main kitchen) not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of old food residue. Floors underneath ware wash and fryer area have an accumulation of grease and debris.Thirteen Olives, 222 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit, May 5. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair - observed a broken hot water faucet handle at the hand wash sink in the prep area.New King Wok, 211 S. Main St., Taylor, May 5. Working container in mop sink area, used for storing a chemicals taken from bulk supplies, was not marked with the common name of the chemical. The chemical was identified and labeled during this inspection. Hood filters have an accumulation of grease. Observed bedding and clothing materials in the food facility, indicating use of the food facility as living or sleeping quarters.McDonald&#8217;s No. 04295, 1127 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit, May 5. No violations.Bikeccino Cafe, 298 Noble Road, Clarks Summit, May 5. No sign or poster posted at the hand wash sink in the kitchen area to remind food employees to wash their hands. A sign was posted during this inspection.Ponderosa Hotel, 719 Pine St., Mayfield, May 6. End caps missing on the lights in the main kitchen.Lackawanna County Coal Mine Concession, Bald Mountain Road, Scranton, May 6. Spray bottle filled with water had no label to identify contents. Serve safe certification expired March 24, 2015. Sanitarian gave person in charge contact information for completing food safety course.Joe&#8217;s Kwik Mart No. 162, 99 S. Main St. Archbald, May 6. Observed gallon milk was offered for retail sale past expired sell by date of May 2; expired Milk was removed from sale. Floor titles in the employee restroom area are missing, cracked, and are not a smooth, easily cleanable surface.Mary Lee Martines Catering, 4 Doris Ave., Carbondale, May 7. Food facility license owner held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid. Marywood enrollment memo dated May 6, program date May 19.