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The following are recent Luzerne County restaurant inspection reports from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. According 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 which facilities are physically located.Timbers Buffet, 1280 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, Dec. 3. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Cooked eggs and potato salad were between 50-66&#176;F, in the cold hold unit at the salad station, rather than 41&#176;F or below as required. Foods were discarded. Cold hold unit in the salad prep area not maintaining temperature at 41&#176;F or less as required. Foods were removed from the unit during this inspection. Unit to be serviced prior to use. Observed deteriorating rubber door gaskets on the hot hold unit in the pizza prep area. Replacement gaskets have been ordered. Observed an accumulation of powder residue in the nozzles on the cappuccino dispenser. Person in charge cleaned nozzles during this inspection. Observed a buildup of dust on the fan guard in the bain marie in the pizza prep area. Fan guards replaced during this inspection. Observed a buildup of syrup residue on surface above nozzles on beverage machine. Surfaces cleaned during inspection.American Legion Post #815, 54 Chestnut St., Wilkes-Barre, Dec. 3. Follow-up inspection; in compliance. Violations: Mechanical ware washing equipment had a mineral buildup observed inside. Observed a buildup of dust on the fan guard and the surface around the fan guard in the walk-in cooler.Dickey&#8217;s Barbecue Pit #921, 1189 Route 315, Suite 1, Wilkes Barre, Dec. 3. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Observed a buildup of mold-like residue on upper interior surface of ice machine. Person in charge cleaned surface during inspection. Observed a buildup of old syrup on surface above dispensing nozzle on self-serve beverage machine. PIC cleaned surface during inspection. Observed aluminum pans stored alongside hand-wash sink in prep area and subject to splash. PIC moved pans during inspection.Shelley&#8217;s Pizza, 273 Union St., Luzerne, Dec. 3. Change of owner inspection; in compliance.Teberio&#8217;s Pizza, 599 Union St., Luzerne, Dec. 3. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: A Food Employee Certification is displayed, but the individual is no longer employed by the food establishment. Person in charge stated that the person left the facility in the past week. A new manager has been hired and an employee will obtain a five-year Food Employee Certification with in 90 days. The facility will email to this inspector proof of employee registration and payment to take the course within 10 days. The employee will obtain their certificate within 90 days and e-mail to this inspector a copy of the certificate once received. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. The rubber door gaskets observed on the chest freezer are torn, taped and need to be replaced lid does not seal properly on freezer unit. Observed a buildup of grease and dust on hood filters over fryer and is in need of cleaning. Back door allowing access from kitchen to the deck area of the food facility has a &#190;-inch gap.American Legion Post #558, 99 E. Carey St., Plains Township, Dec. 4. Complaint inspection; out of compliance. Violations: The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Observed mold on case of meat in the walk-in cooler during this inspection. Observed raw eggs stored above ready-to-eat foods in the refrigerator and raw meat stored above ice cream in the reach-in freezer. Observed case of meat stored directly on the floor in walk in cooler, rather than 6 inches off the floor as required. Ice scoop chipped and not smooth, needs to be replaced. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Blade on meat slicer is rusted and pitted and no longer easily cleanable. Three- compartment sink in the bar area observed with mineral buildup around top edges. Mechanical ware-washing equipment had a lime buildup observed inside. Blade on meat slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have old food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Blade on post can opener, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Interior of the microwave, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Observed an accumulation of mold on the deflector plate in the ice machine. Machine was shut down during this inspection. Bagged ice will be used until unit is serviced. Wire shelves in walk-in cooler and reach-in refrigerator observed with a buildup of rust and mold. Observed a buildup of dust and mold on the fan guard and the back wall of the reach-in refrigerator in the kitchen. Observed a buildup of mold on fan guard and wall in the walk-in beer cooler in the basement. Observed a buildup of slimy residue in both soda gun holsters. Cleaned during inspection. Observed single-service, single-use articles stored in back area directly on the floor, and not 6 inches above the floor. Moved items during inspection. Walls and ceiling in walk-in beer cooler made of wood, and not durable, smooth, non-porous, non-absorbent. Floor in walk-in cooler is rusted and pitted and not easily cleanable. Floors, ceiling and walls in basement and storage areas are deteriorating and in need of repair. Ceiling tiles broken and missing in basement above ice machine and in paper goods storage area, need to be replaced. Observed an accumulation of debris on floor under equipment in kitchen and in basement. Old equipment stored in basement area should be removed from food facility. Walls in kitchen and basement have holes and are in need of repair.Cavanaugh&#8217;s Grille, 163 N. Main St., Mountain Top, Dec. 4. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Food certificate displayed is a certificate of completion, not a certification as required. Ice scoop stored on unsanitized top surfaces of ice machine. Plastic cutting boards have buildup of deep cutting grooves on food contact surfaces. Floors underneath equipment at cook line have buildup of grease/grime/spilled food residuals.Jomei Sushi At Price Chopper, 245 Wilkes-Barre Township Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, Dec. 4. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violation: Three-compartment sink has a hose attachment hanging below flood rim of sink and not an appropriate air gap.Orange Julius, 200 Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes Barre, Dec 4. Regular inspection; in compliance: Violations: Observed deeply scored and discolored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. An accumulation of dust on fan guard in refrigeration unit in storage shed area. Door located in storage shed area of the food facility has gap and does not protect against entry of insects, rodents and other animals.S&amp;P Concessions: 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes Barre, Dec. 4. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violation: Food dispensing utensil in containers of Italian Ice observed stored in food and not with handle above the top of food and container. Utensils moved during this inspection.Sliderz, 963 Exeter Ave., Exeter, Dec. 4. Follow-up inspection; in compliance.Turkey Hill Minit Market #301, Carey Avenue and Main Street, Plains Township, Dec. 4. Regular inspection; in compliance.The Atrium Restaurant, 311 Market St., Kingston, Dec. 7. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Commercially processed refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety foods (deli meats and cheeses), located in the prep area refrigerator units, and held more than 24 hours, are not being marked with date opened. Food items were date marked during this inspection. No sign or poster at hand-wash sink in unisex employee restroom reminding food employees to wash their hands. Sign was posted during this inspection.Turkey Hill Minit Market #285, 4003 Memorial Highway, Dallas, Dec. 7. Regular inspection; in compliance.Vincenzo&#8217;s Pizza, 669 Route 93 Suite 1, Conyngham, Dec. 7. Regular inspection; out of compliance. Violations: Chemical spray bottle by chest freezer not marked for content. Person(s) in charge are not monitoring establishment operation for compliance with food code requirements. No written procedures in place for assorted pizzas held at room temperature. No thermometers visible in all in-use refrigeration units. No chemical sanitizer being used in three-compartment ware wash.Walmart, 761 Airport Road, Hazle Township, Dec. 7. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Thermometer in center deli case inoperative. Floor around and underneath egg racks in walk-in cooler has build up of spilled/broken eggs.Gertrude Hawk Chocolates, 754 Wyoming Ave., Kingston Village Center, Wyoming, Dec. 7. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violation: No sign or poster at hand-wash sink in employee restrooms to remind food employees to wash hands. Corrected during this inspection.Italian American Club, 126 Oak St., Pittston, Dec. 7. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Observed a mineral build up in three-compartment sink in bar area. Observed buildup of black mold-like residue on interior surface of ice machine. Machine shut down during inspection and will clean and sanitize prior to use. Observed buildup of mold and dust on walls in walk-in cooler. Door located in lower level of food facility has a gap and does not protect against entry of insects, rodents and other animals. No sign or poster posted at hand-wash sink in rest rooms area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Signs were posted during inspection.Jersey Mike&#8217;s Subs, 11 Bear Creek Blvd., Wilkes Barre, Dec. 7. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available in both bain marie units. Interior of microwave, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Cleaned during this inspection. Observed interior edges and corners of bain marie units with an accumulation of food residue. Cleaned during inspection. Observed single-service, single-use cups and lids stored in alongside hand-wash sink in front counter area where they are subject to splash. Cups and lids moved during this inspection.Kmart #7708, 5 Laurel Mall, Hazle Township, Dec. 7. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Cover on grease interceptor is broken/corner of cover plate missing. Floors in food prep area have buildup of grime underneath equipment. Top surfaces of conveyor oven have buildup of static dust.Dragon City, 67 Country Club Shopping Center Dallas, Dec. 7. 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Luzerne County restaurant inspections: Dec. 3 - Dec. 7