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Leadership Wilkes-Barre class of 2015-16 takes part in day of artistic activities at Wyoming Seminary’s Kirby Center for Creative Arts.

The following are recent 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 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.Boyer&#8217;s Catering, 926 Shoemaker Ave., Wyoming, Nov. 19. Regular inspection; in compliance.C&amp;D Seafood, 722 Wilkes-Barre Township Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, Nov. 19. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Food ingredient containers in the prep area are not labeled with the common name of the food; person in charge labeled container. Observed plastic container with no handle being used as a scoop and stored in bulk food containers. PIC removed container from bulk food. Food facility packaging fish using reduced oxygen packaging without the required written procedures and HACCP plan. Facility to cease reduced oxygen packaging until a HACCP plan is written and approved. Observed a buildup of rust on the sides and bottom area of refrigeration unit. Facility plans to remove and replace unit. Interior of microwave, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. PIC cleaned during inspection. Employee restroom is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins. Restroom does not have a self-closing door.Hilton Hotel &amp; Conference Center, 100 Adams Ave., Scranton, Nov. 19. Regular inspection; in compliance.Mike&#8217;s Variety Store, 787 Main St., Edwardsville, Nov. 19. Regular inspection; in compliance.R&amp;S Convenience, (US Gas), 400 Market St. Kingston, Nov. 19. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Commercially processed, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food (deli meats and cheeses), located in the deli case, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened or seven-day discard date; the meats and cheeses were dated during this inspection. Food employees observed in food prep area not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Observed a buildup of static dust on the fan guard in the walk-in cooler. Observed spots of tan/black residue on the ceiling of the walk-in beer cooler. This was corrected during this inspection. Observed cooking utensils (pizza cutter and spatula) lying in bottom of hand-wash sink in food prep area, indicating use other than hand-washing; the utensils were removed during this inspection.Rite Aid #1371, 102 N. Main St., Pittston, Nov. 19. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Plastic shelving in reach-in cooler was observed to have moldy residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Person in charge cleaned shelf during inspection. No sign or poster posted at the hand-wash sink in the men&#8217;s restroom to remind food employees to wash their hands. Sign was posted. Observed a buildup of dust in the grocery area. PIC cleaned areas during inspection.Senape&#8217;s Bakery, 222 W. 17th St., Hazleton, Nov. 19. Follow-up inspection; in compliance.Tenth Street Elementary School, Tenth Street, Wyoming, Nov. 19. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Mechanical ware-washing equipment had a mineral buildup observed inside. Observed a buildup of food residue on the handles of the Victory refrigeration unit in the prep area. Person in charge cleaned handles. Kitchen staff restroom is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins. Staff restroom does not have a self-closing door.American Legion Post #673, 121 N. Main St., Ashley, Nov. 19. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violation: Observed a buildup of old syrup in soda gun holster. Person in charge cleaned holster during inspection. Observed an accumulation of dust on bottles in bar area. Observed an accumulation of rust and residue on shelves in the reach-in beer cooler.Andy&#8217;s Market, 615 South St., Freeland, Nov. 19. Regular inspection; in compliance.Bear Creek Inn, Route 115 Bear Creek, Nov. 20. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Observed containers of soup and sauce food placed hot in the walk-in cooler in containers greater than 4 inches deep, which is not a proper cooling method. Person in charge placed foods in shallower containers. Ceiling in the walk-in cooler in the basement is deteriorating and in need of repair. Interior surface of under-counter refrigeration unit is cracked and repaired with duct tape. Mechanical ware-washing equipment had a lime buildup observed inside. Observed a buildup of black mold -like residue on interior of the ice machine; PIC shut machine down and drained it. Machine will be cleaned and sanitized prior to use. Observed an accumulation of grease and dust on the hoods over the cooking area. Observed an accumulation of grease on the side of cooking equipment and on the floor underneath the cooking equipment. Observed an accumulation of residues on the handles of hand-wash sink; PIC cleaned handles. Floor in the walk-in cooler in the kitchen is not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed a buildup of dust on fan guards in the under-counter refrigerator unit and in the walk-in freezer. Observed an accumulation of old food residue and debris on the floor under equipment in the kitchen area. Observed 10 rodent-like droppings on shelf in basement storage area; PIC cleaned the shelf during inspection.Corner Pocket II, 134 Main St., Mocanaqua, Nov. 20. Follow-up inspection; in compliance .Perkins Restaurant &amp; Bakery #3863, 1085 Wilkes-Barre Township Blvd., Wilkes-Barre. Nov. 20. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Observed a buildup of old food residue on the interior of microwave; person in charge cleaned microwave during inspection. Observed a buildup of rust on shelf in under-counter refrigeration unit. Shelf was removed and discarded. Observed a buildup of old juice residue on surface around nozzle on juice machine; PIC cleaned area during inspection. Observed a buildup of old syrup residue on surfaces above and behind nozzles on beverage machine; PIC cleaned areas during inspection.The Tipsy Turtle Owen Street Pub, 245 Owen St., Swoyersville, Nov. 20. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Bag of clams observed stored on unopened keg in basement walk-in cooler. The bag was placed on the shelf in walk-in cooler during this inspection. Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher located in the bar area was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. This was corrected during this inspection with the container of sanitizer being changed. No sign or poster posted at the hand-wash sink in the men&#8217;s restroom to remind food employees to wash their hands; a sign was posted during this inspection.Tipsy Turtle, 29 Market St., Inkerman, Nov. 20. Regular inspection; in compliance.Something Special Bakery, 23 W. Walnut St., Kingston, Nov. 23. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violation: 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. Sanitizer container was empty. New container of sanitizer connected and residual chlorine now 50 ppm.Subway, 356 East End Center, Wilkes Barre, Nov. 23. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Observed a bag of onions and a case of sliced peppers stored directly on the floor in back area, rather than 6 inches off the floor as required; person in charge moved items off the ground during inspection. Observed a buildup of slimy residue on the non-food contact area at the back of the ice chute on the self-serve beverage machine; PIC cleaned area during inspection. Ware-wash sink has a hose attachment that is hanging below the flood rim of the sink and not an appropriate air gap; PIC cut hose during inspection.Sweet Treet, 230 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, Nov. 23. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violation: Thermometer for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible in the True refrigeration unit in service area.The Meating House, 10 Freedom Road, Drums, Nov. 23. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: No hair restraints worn during food prep. Plastic cutting boards have deep cutting grooves on food contact surfaces. Three-compartment bar sink has buildup of grime/mineral deposits in basins. Knives stored in knife storage box have old, dried food residuals on blades.Top of the 80s, 3 Top of the 80s Road, Hazleton, Nov. 23. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: One chemical spray bottle in kitchen is not labeled for content. Food containers stored on floor in walk-in cooler. No thermometer visible in upright freezer by dish area. Floor area and wall underneath dishwasher and grease interceptor have buildup of grime.V&amp;S Express Marts, 64 State Route 93, Hazle Township, Nov. 23. Regular inspection; in compliance.Wendy&#8217;s #0985001, 551 Susquehanna Blvd., West Hazleton, Nov. 23. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violation: Surface coating on wire shelving on left side entry point in walk-in cooler is deteriorated/chipping off.Wyoming Area Catholic School, 1690 Wyoming Ave., Exeter, Nov. 23. Follow-up inspection; in compliance.Karl&#8217;s Case and Keg Beverage, 409 W. 1st St., Hazleton, Nov. 23. Regular inspection; in compliance.McDonald&#8217;s, 306 Route 315, Pittston, Nov. 23. Follow-up inspection; in compliance.American Legion Post #815, 54 Chestnut St., Wilkes-Barre, Nov. 24. Regular inspection; out of compliance. Violations: Shellstock located in the refrigerator did not have identification tags attached to the container. Shellstock tags are not maintained for 90 days from the date the container is emptied. Mechanical ware-washing equipment had a mineral buildup observed inside. Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low-temperature sanitizing in mechanical dish washer was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. Person in charge will use three-compartment sink for ware-wash until machine is serviced. Interior surface of the microwaves were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. PIC cleaned microwaves during inspection. Observed a buildup of slimy residue on interior drip edge of the ice machine. PIC cleaned area during inspection. Observed a buildup of dust on the fan guard and the surface around the fan guard in the walk-in cooler.Dairy Queen Grill &amp; Chill, 1245 Route 315, Wilkes Barre, Nov. 24. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Loose rubber door gasket observed on the reach-in freezer by fryers. Gasket has been ordered. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Mechanical ware-washing equipment had a mineral buildup observed inside. Blade on post can opener, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. PIC cleaned blade during inspection. Dispensing nozzles on soda mixing beverage machine observed with a buildup of old syrup. Machine is being serviced. Vegetable slicers were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Person in charge cleaned slicers during inspection. Observed a buildup of dust on the fan guards in the walk-in cooler and in the walk-in freezer. PIC cleaned guards during inspection. Observed a buildup of old soda syrup on surface above and behind dispensing nozzles on beverage machine in the drive-through area. PIC cleaned surfaces during inspection.Dunkin&#8217; Donuts, 33 A West Side Mall. Kingston, Nov. 24. Regular inspection; in compliance.Hospodar&#8217;s Mini Mart, 260 Shoemaker St., Swoyersville, Nov. 24. Follow-up inspection; in compliance.Memorial Elementary School, 80 W. St. Mary&#8217;s Road, Wilkes-Barre, Nov. 24. Regular inspection; in compliance.<style>
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Luzerne County restaurant inspections: Nov. 19 - 24