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Traffic report for June 15

The following are last week&#8217;s Luzerne 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.Timbers Buffet, 1280 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, June 8. Complaint inspection; in compliance; no violations.Rustic Kitchen - Mohegan Sun, 1280 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, June 8. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Observed in use containers of various fluids in the kitchen area not labeled with the common name of the food. Person in charge labeled containers at time of this inspection. Observed two containers of ice cream stored below raw meats in the freezer. Person in charge moved containers to another location. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available in multiple refrigeration units. Person in charge provided thermometers for the units at the time of this inspection. Observed loose caulking hanging on interior surface of the ice machine. Observed a build up of mold like residue on fan guard in Randell refrigeration unit by cooking area. Person in charge cleaned fan guard at time of this inspection. Drain line clogged and drain pan filled with red/pink residue for 1 soda gun at bar.Pen Mart #206, 77 Allen St., West Nanticoke, June 8. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Observed working containers of cleaners stored alongside 3 compartment ware wash sink in the food prep area. Person in charge moved containers. Observed working containers of sugar in the self serve area not labeled with the common name of the food. Person in charge labeled containers at time of this inspection. Prepackaged pizza and sandwiches not labeled properly with the ingredient statement. Observed deeply scored and discolored cutting board not resurfaced or discarded as required. Observed surface area behind dispensing nozzles on the Cappuccino machine in the self serve area with an accumulation of old food residue. Person in charge cleaned at time of this inspection. Observed boxes of single serve cups stored in prep area directly on the floor, and not 6 inches above the floor. Person in charge moved boxes off the floor. No paper towel provided at the handwash sink in the prep area. Person in charge provided towels.China Three, 49 Broad St., Suite 1, Pittston, June 8. Follow-up inspection; in compliance; no violations.Vino&#8217;s Deli, 569 Blackman St., Wilkes-Barre, June 9. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Food employees observed in prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Food ingredient storage containers, in the prep area, are not labeled with the common name of the food. Observed mesh bags of onions stored directly on the floor in storage area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Prepackaged salads, desserts are not labeled properly with an ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and allergen declaration. Delfield refrigerator shelves have deteriorating coating exposing rusty surfaces underneath that are no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Unisex toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins.Valenti&#8217;s, 1180 Wyoming Ave., Exeter, June 9. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Food employees observed in kitchen area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Observed bag of fresh fish dripping liquid on container of covered sauce. Person in charge moved fish and cleaned up spillage. Observed bulk food ingredient containers in the prep area not labeled with the common name of the food. Person in charge labeled containers at the time of this inspection. Observed in use containers of liquids in the kitchen area not labeled with the common name of the food. Person in charge labeled containers at the time of this inspection. Observed food dispensing utensils with no handles stored in bulk food containers. Person in charge removed utensils from containers. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Observed fan guard in refrigeration unit in the kitchen area, with an accumulation of dust. Observed old food residue in drawer storing clean and sanitized utensils. Person in charge cleaned the drawer and the utensils at the time of this inspection. Lights are not shielded or shatter proof in the True refrigeration unit in the kitchen area.Snack Shack, 750 Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre, June 9. Complaint inspection; in compliance; no violations.Serpico&#8217;s Pizza, 220 East End Centre, Wilkes-Barre, June 9. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Food employees observed in pizza and sandwich prep areas, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets or hats. Food ingredient storage containers, in the sandwich prep area, are not labeled with the common name of the food. Hood filters above fryers have an accumulation of grease. The interior ceiling the ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have a black residue and was not clean to sight and touch. The area was cleaned during this inspection. Wall behind pizza prep refrigerator area is missing tiles. Wall in front counter area near grill has accumulation of old food residue.Hops &amp; Barleys, 131 Main St., Luzerne, June 9. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Food in the reach in freezer in the food prep area stored open with no covering. The food was covered during this inspection Observed in use wiping cloths stored in a sanitizing solution that tested at 300 ppm of sanitizer instead of the acceptable range of 50 to 100 ppm. This was corrected during this inspection and the sanitizer solution was replaced and tested at 100 ppm. Floor in walk in cooler is deteriorated concrete and not easily cleanable. The person in charge stated that a new walk-in cooler has been ordered and they just got the permits to replace it. They are in the process of coordinating a refrigeration truck, contractor availability etc to replace the walk-in cooler. He stated that they will have it replaced within 60 days. Observed cracked, chipped floor tiles in front of the fryer in the kitchen.Game Time Sports Bar and Grill, 209 Mundy St., Wilkes-Barre, June 9. Opening inspection; in compliance; no violations.CVS Pharmacy #1594, 16 Church St., Dallas, June 9. Regular inspection; in compliance; no violations.Country Junction, 251 Mundy St., Wilkes-Barre, June 9. Regular inspection; in compliance; no violations.CK&#8217;s Summer Treats Ice Cream &amp; More, 63 Gerald Ave., Dallas, June 9. Regular inspection; in compliance; no violations.China King, 2800 North Memorial Highway, Dallas, June 9. Follow-up inspection; in compliance; no violations.ALDI #097, 481 Pierce St., Kingston, June 9. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: The electronic thermometer on the deli case where cheeses are located appears to be working intermittently. The screen was blank for approximately 15 minutes but then came back on for a few minutes and went blank again. The temperature of food items in the deli case was 38 degrees. The manager stated he will call and have the thermometer repaired. Observed a build up of ice on the shelving and and base of freezer door #13. Also, the outside frame of the glass in this door as well as doors #16 and #17 have a little frozen condensate at the bottom. The manager said that a call was placed for repairs last week and that they are to be repaired either today or tomorrow. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the ladies or men&#8217;s rest rooms to remind food employees to wash their hands. Signs were posted during this inspection.Ague&#8217;s Thick Shake, 894 Rock Glen Road, Sugarloaf, June 9. Regular inspection; in compliance; no violations.The Susquehanna Tavern, 163-167 Susquehanna Ave., Exeter, June 10. Change-of-owner inspection; in compliance. Violations: Observed food dispensing utensil with no handle stored in a bulk food container. Food employee removed utensil from container at time of this inspection. Observed in use knives being stored in wooden blocks. Person in charge removed knives from blocks. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available in refrigeration equipment. Interior of microwave, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Food employee cleaned at time of this inspection. Observed a build up of dust on fan guard in the walk in cooler. Observed handwash sink and three compartment sink in the bar area with an accumulation of lime residue. Observed soda gun holster at the bar area with an accumulation of pink mold like residue. Observed clean food equipment in kitchen area, stored uncovered or not inverted. Person in charge inverted equipment at time of this inspection. Employee toilet room does not have a self-closing door.The Brunch House, 412 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston, June 10. Opening inspection; in compliance; no violations.RMG Wood Prdts Concessions, 23 Molitorius Lane, Sugarloaf, June 10. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violation: Food handler certificate is expired. Owner took test last week and is awaiting results and will forward to this inspector.RMG Little Time Amusements, 23 Molitorius Lane, Sugarloaf, June 10. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violation: Food certification is expired. Owner took test last week and is awaiting test results and will forward results to this inspector.Rite Aid #1632, 20 S. River St., Plains, June 10. Regular inspection; in compliance; no violations.Original Italian Pizza &amp; Pasta, 609 Heather Highlands Shop Ctr, Pittston, June 1o. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violation: Black dust collecting on fan guards inside 2-door refrigerator.Montenegrin Bar &amp; Grill, 842 Lattimer Road, Lattimer Mines, June 10. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Current food handler certificate is expired. Owner states he has hired a new food handler and will forward certificate information to inspector within 7 days. Cutting board on bain marie has deep cutting grooves on food contact surfaces. Dishwasher racks have build up of grime on frames.McDonald&#8217;s #03016, 80 S. Wyoming Ave., Edwardsville, June 10. Complaint inspection; in compliance. Violation: Slight &#8220;sour&#8221; odor in the closed in entry area outside the dining room.Ernie G&#8217;s Pub &amp; Eatery, 1022 Main St., Avoca, June 10. Regular inspection; out of compliance. Violations: Observed dried food residue on interior of microwave oven and was not clean to sight and touch. Pizza rolling rack had old food residue and grease and was not clean to sight and touch. Customer self-service single-use tableware is not displayed in a manner so that only the handles are touched by customers.El Negron Food Truck, 640 N. Wyoming St., Hazleton, June 10. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: 3 compartments are not adequately sized to accommodate equipment to be cleaned and sanitized. Two large deep fryers are not located underneath an approved hood system. No adequate ventilation exits to vent fryers. Fryer to be relocated under hood system. Fryers to be relocated underneath hood system.Dunkin Donuts, 1190 N. Church St., Hazle Township, June 10. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: No effective hair or beard restraints worn by employees engaged in food prep. No thermometers visible in all in use refrigeration units. Door on undercounter cooler by Coolata machine does not close/seal properly.511 Restaurant and Lounge, 511 W. Broad St., Hazleton, June 10. Change-of-owner inspection; in compliance. Violations: Seams in 3 basin warewash sink have build up of grime. Ceiling tiles missing by ice machine.

Luzerne County restaurant inspections: June 8-12