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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.Sabatelle&#8217;s Market, 114 S. Main St., Pittston, April 26. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Prepackaged foods (canned products,meats,desserts,breads) not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, facility name and &#8220;keep refrigerated after opening&#8221; statement. Prepackaged food not labeled to clearly indicate &#8220;Big 8&#8221; allergen ingredients and/or the allergen warning statement. Observed buildup of dust on fan guards in the walk cooler in the basement. Observed buildup of grease and dust on the hoods over the cooking area. Observed multiple containers of milk, 3 qts. of chocolate milk, 4 qts. white milk, 1 1/2 gallon, and 3 gallons, with expired dates 4/11/16 to 4/21/16. All product was discarded. Observed cases of food stored directly on the floor in walk-in freezer area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Post can opener blade is deteriorating and needs to be replaced.Cafe Italia, 1723 River Rd., Pittston, April 26. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Observed multiple in-use food ingredient containers in the kitchen area not labeled with the common name. Containers were labeled. Observed buildup of dust on the fan guard in the walk-in cooler. Observed buildup of rust on shelves in walk-in cooler. Observed clean utensils stored in drawer with food debris. Utensils and drawer were cleaned. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Lights are not shielded or shatter proof over the prep and ware-wash area. Observed buildup of grease and dust on light fixtures and ceiling above cooking area.Coconut Lin, 300 Wilkes-Barre Twp. Blvd. Wilkes-Barre, April 26. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Food utensils in prep area observed stored in a container of water which is not maintained at 135 degrees F. Utensils were removed from water. Blade on post can opener, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Can opener was placed in ware-wash to be cleaned. Observed buildup of dust on the fan guard in the walk-in cooler. Observed buildup of food residue on the bain marie handles. Toilet rooms do not have a self-closing door.CVS Pharmacy #1583, 1 N. Main St., Shickshinny, April 26. Regular inspection; in compliance.Hot Diggity Dog #2, 1A Oval Dr., Dallas, April 26. Regular inspection; in compliance.Long John Silvers #31497, 40 S. Wyoming Ave., Rte. 11, Edwardsville. April 27. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violation: The Facility had a employee with a Food Employee Certificate that was transferred to another store and the FEC went with him. The new store manager is already registered and studying to take the exam. The facility will have an employee obtain an FEC that is good for a 5-year period with in 90 days. Once a certificate is obtain the facility will mail or fax to the Region 3 field office or email a copy to this inspector.McDonald&#8217;s #120556, 500 Union &amp; Buckingham St. Luzerne, April l27. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: The facility does not have available a maximum temperature thermometer or temperature test strips to monitor the water temperature in the dish machine. Observed buildup of a black mold-like residue on the grouting of the tile wall, behind the 3-bay sink, in the dish room. The black residue was also observed at the junction of the stainless steel back splash of the 3-bay sink and the tile wall.The Grille, 588 Union St., Luzerne, April 28. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Observed turkey in the walk-in cooler stored open with no covering. Turkey was covered during this inspection. Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 10 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. The facility called the repairman who came and repaired machine during this inspection. Observed containerized food stored directly on the floor in freezer area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Containers of food were elevated off the floor during this inspection. Ceiling tiles around the air diffuser above the toasters has an accumulation of dust/dirt and in need of cleaning or replacement. The light shield above the bain marie at cook line has a buildup of dust. Multiple ceiling tiles in the kitchen area are water stained, bulging/warped, or not placed in the tracking leaving holes leading to the space above.The Pour House, 7 N. Main St., Ashley, April 28. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Observed accumulation of pink mold-like residue on interior of ice machine. Machine was emptied and will be cleaned and sanitized prior to use. Soda gun, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Gun was placed in container to be cleaned. Observed buildup of debris and rust on the bottom of the reach in beer cooler at the bar. Observed buildup of dust on fan guard in walk-in cooler. 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 provided. The food facility does not maintain Food Employee Certification records as required.Tomato Bar, 7 Tomato Fest Dr., Pittston, April 28. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Multiple food ingredient storage containers not labeled with the common name of the food. Containers were labeled. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine in a area not easily cleaned. Scoop was moved. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in refrigeration units. Potato slicer was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Slicer was cleaned. No sign or poster posted at the hand-wash sink in the downstairs bar area and the upstairs bar restrooms. area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.Turkey Hill Minit Market #152, 455 Main St., Kingston, April 28. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violation: The backside of the dispensing triggers (non-food contact surface) of the soda machine with a buildup of pink slime and black mold-like residue. The triggers were cleaned and sanitized during this inspection.Aldi #74, 5000 N. Township Blvd., Rte. 11, Pittston, April 28. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violations: Observed buildup of milk residue under shelves in dairy cooler. 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 provided. Observed 3 dented canned items in the sales area. Items were removed. Observed 3 open bags of corn flour in sales area. Bags were removed. Observed buildup of ice on food items in the walk-in freezers. Facility has called for service and will discard all affected products.Duddy&#8217;s Deli, 720 Suscon Rd., Pittston, April 28. Regular inspection; in compliance. Violation: Prepackaged pizza is not labeled properly with the ingredient statement.Lakeside, Pizza, 1928 Rte. 29 S. Hunlock Creek, April 29. Regular inspection; out of compliance. Violations: The Person in charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Cigarette in ashtray found on the prep table in the kitchen area during the inspection. Food employee observed drinking from an open container in the food prep area of the kitchen. Raw chicken was stored above ready-to-eat foods (croutons) in the walk-in cooler. Observed bag of flour and canned tomatoes stored directly on the floor in kitchen area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Observed push pins in cork board above food prep table in kitchen. Loose rubber door gaskets observed on the freezer in basement. Observed excessive buildup of ice on interior surfaces and packaged food items. Observed buildup of static dust on small fan on food prep table in the kitchen. Observed hood ventilation system above fryer and cook top with an accumulation of heavy grease and static dust. Observed excessive buildup of grease and static dust on ceiling vent above pizza oven doors. Unwrapped and unprotected single-use straws stored in the customer area. Customer self-service single-use tableware (plastic forks) are not displayed in a manner so that only the handles are touched by customers. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. Observed drain pipe leaking in basement near food storage area. Lights are not shielded or shatter proof over the kitchen prep table. Observed screen at front door not completely covering entire door opening. Bilco door to basement area of the food facility has several gaps and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Both rear entrance doors located in the kitchen and dining areas of the food facility has an approximate 1/2 in gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Rear kitchen door to the outside of the food facility is being propped open. Ceiling tiles bulging in the kitchen above prep refrigerator, and need replaced. Observed approximate 2&#8221;x 4&#8221; gap in ceiling light fixture above self-service beverage cooler. Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodents and insect activity throughout the facility but does not have a pest control program. Observed old webbing with dead insects throughout ceiling tresses in basement area above food storage. Observed approximate 3&#8221; hole in basement wall and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Observed approximately 10-15 old rodent droppings at top landing of basement stairwell. Observed approximately 5 old rodent droppings in basement near water retention tank. Observed approximately 5-10 old rodent droppings under and behind pallets in basement near food storage area. Observed approximately 5 old rodent droppings beside and behind game machine and beverage coolers in store front. Observed approximately 3 old rodent droppings under fryer. Observed approximately 5 old rodent droppings behind/under stove cook top. Observed approximately 10 old rodent droppings under prep table in kitchen. Observed approximately 5 old rodent droppings under pizza oven. Observed approximately 30 old rodent droppings behind spice rack next to back kitchen door. Potential rodent harborage areas on the exterior of the building perimeter. Observed old equipment, leaves and mulch pile to be removed.<style>
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Luzerne County restaurant inspections: April 26-29