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Dark Star Orchestra returns to Penn’s Peak on Nov. 25 for annual Thanksgiving Eve concert

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LCCC held Halloween bash with costume contest

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 www.eatsafepa.com.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.Amber Indian Restaurant, 3505 Birney Ave., Moosic, Nov. 5. Opening inspection, out of 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 walk-in refrigerator, is not being date marked. The person in charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Food employees observed in kitchen area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats. Observed yogurt (3 Gallons), red sauce (5 Gallons), soft cheese in a brine (3 Gallons), tomato sauce (95 Gallons), mango juice (4 Gallons), rose ice cream (4 Gallons) being stored in 5 gallon plastic containers that previously held Eco-Lab chemicals. Above were voluntarily disposed of due to possible chemical contamination. A food employee was observed touching bread, a ready-to-eat food, with bare hands. Salad bar does not have a sneeze guard and food is not covered for customer self-service. Food ingredient storage containers, in the kitchen/dry storage area, are not labeled with the common name of the food. Food dispensing utensil with no handles observed stored in the bulk bin foods. Lamb observed thawing in standing water in container on the floor in the kitchen, which is not an approved thawing method. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in all refrigeration equipment. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration The hand-wash sink in the kitchen area being used as a food preparation sink as evidenced by employees using sink for other means than hand washing. No sign or poster posted at the hand-wash sink in the kitchen area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Soap was not available at the hand-wash sink in the kitchen area. The hand-wash sink in the kitchen area does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device.Bill&#8217;s ShopRite, 921 Drinker Turnpike, Moscow, Nov. 5. Complaint inspection; in compliance. Violations: Food spillage observed on shelves the snack food aisle. Shelves being cleaned. Spillage observed on the bird seed shelf. The shelf is being cleaned. Approximately 20 - 30 live beetles and larvae observed on exterior surfaces of the containers of John McCann&#8217;s oatmeal, Quaker Oat brand grits and Shop Rite brand oatmeal on the bottom shelf in aisle 4. The shelf inventory was removed from sale, 110 containers. Activity also observed in the dust and debris under the retail shelf, behind the kick plate. The area was cleaned.Jak&#8217;s Pub and Eatery, 410 Fourth Ave., Jessup, Nov. 5. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violation: Raw eggs stored above ready to eats foods in reach in refrigerator.Michael Steiner Post, 508 Church St., Jessup, Nov. 5. Follow-up inspection; in compliance. Violations: Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. The three-compartment sink will be used to wash,rinse and sanitize glasses. A sanitizer bath was set up in the 3 compartment sink as a temporary corrective measure. Ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to black residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Person in charge cleaned during this inspection.North Pocono Intermediate School, 701 Church, St., Moscow, Nov. 5. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Oil leaking from the motor and dripping down the stem, of the table mixer. Floor storage of boxes and paper in the back room by the exit door. Boxes blocking entry into the room and impeding cleaning and inspection.The Jive, 113 Van Brunt St., Moscow, Nov. 5. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Excessive QA sanitizer in the spray bottle on the counter. The bottle was refilled with 200 ppm QA and water. Observed a soiled, wet wiping cloths on the prep counter, not being stored in sanitizer solution. The cloth was removed from the counter; and a container of sanitizer and water placed by the counter. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available in the freezers. Observed bedding, a folding bed and clothing in the food facility, indicating use of the food facility as living or sleeping quarters. Garden hose connected to the outdoor hand wash sink. Shall use a food grade hose.Buffalo Wild Wings, 100 Viewmont Mall Suite 614, Scranton, Nov. 6. Follow-up inspection; in compliance. Violation: The hand-wash sink in the bar area was blocked and not accessible at all times for employee use.Gaelic Five Inc., 901 Clearview Road, Moscow, Nov. 6. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violation: Food employees observed in food prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers.Market Street Inn, 140 Market St., Moscow, Nov. 6. Follow-up inspection; in compliance.McNichols Plaza, 1111 S. Irving Ave., Scranton, Nov. 6. Regular inspection; in compliance.Kita Asian Cuisine Inc., 1061 Shoppes Blvd., Moosic, Nov. 10. Follow-up inspection; in compliance.Armenti&#8217;s Pizzeria, 1454 E. Lackawanna Ave., Olyphant, Nov. 10. Follow-up inspection; in compliance. Violation: Food employees observed in prep areas, not wearing proper hair restraints such as nets, hats.Armetta&#8217;s Pizzeria, 329 Northern Blvd., Chinchilla, Nov. 10. Follow-up inspection; in compliance.Cold Stone Creamery, 3 Montage Mountain Road, Moosic, Nov. 10. Opening inspection; in compliance. Violations: Ice cream dipper well for dipping utensils does not have sufficient velocity of water to flush particulates to the drain. The hand-wash sink in the prep area was blocked by jacket and not accessible at all times for employee use.Days Inn, 1946 Scranton/Carbondale Highway, Dickson City, Nov. 10. Regular inspection; in compliance.Italian American Club, 101 Garfield Ave., Olyphant, Nov. 10. Regular inspection; in compliance.John G. Whittier Elementary School, 700 Orchard St., Scranton, Nov. 10. Regular inspection; in compliance.Mill City Elementary School, 1113 Buttermilk Road, Dalton, Nov. 10. Follow-up inspection; in compliance.Nativity Miguel School of Scranton, 1 Knox Road, Scranton, Nov. 10. Opening inspection; in compliance. Violations: Student self-service single-use tableware is not displayed in a manner so that only the handles are touched by customers. No sign or poster posted at the hand-wash sink in the serving area to remind food employees to wash their hands.Newton-Ransom School, 1549 Newton Ransom Blvd., Clarks Summit, Nov. 10. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violation: Non-food contact surfaces (upper area of can opener) not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of old food food residue.Abington Heights Middle School, Newton Ransom Blvd., Clarks Summit. Nov. 12. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violation: Observed Sloppy Joes being cooled in the walk-in cooler in a plastic container with a tight fitting lid, which is not a proper cooling method. The lid was removed during this inspection.Bancroft Elementary, 1002 Albright Ave., Scranton. Nov. 12. Regular inspection; in compliance.Chipotle Mexican Grill, 1245 Commerce Blvd., Dickson City, Nov. 12. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Observed metal pans (without handles) being stored in bulk ingredients. The metal pans were removed and replaced with scoops with handles during this inspection. Non-food contact surfaces (fan guards in walk-in cooler)not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dust. Mops are not being hung to air dry. Mops were hung during this inspection.Mia Amore, 280 Main St., Dickson City, Nov. 12. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Food (salad dressings) in the Bain Marie area stored open with no covering. Non-food contact surfaces (inside of bain marie) not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of old food residues. 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. Floor under cooking equipment has an accumulation of old food residue and grease. Mops are not being hung to air dry. Mop was re-positioned to allow for air drying. Observed fly-like insects in a container of lettuce in the bain marie. The container was removed during this inspection.Mix Blendz, 1097 Carmalt St., Dickson City, Nov. 12. Change of owner inspection; in compliance.Olde Milwaukee Cafe and Bakery, 2613 Milwaukee Road, Clarks Summit, Nov.12. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Bulk food ingredient storage containers, in the baking area, are not labeled with the common name of the food. The containers were labeled during this inspection. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Lights are not shielded or shatter proof over the ware-wash and back storage areas. Webbing observed in the back storage area near the doors.

Lackawanna County restaurant inspections: Nov. 5 - 12