Montgomery County food safety inspection found rodent droppings and a dead mouse in kitchen

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PUBLISHED: April 22, 2024 at 3:45 p.m. | UPDATED: April 22, 2024 at 8:23 p.m.

Here are the violations reported in food safety inspection reports from Montgomery County conducted the week of March 23-29, 2024.

Each week, we highlight the inspection reports for retail food and drink establishments under the jurisdiction of the Montgomery County Office of Public Health. All establishments are inspected once per year, and inspectors may return several more times if the initial inspection is not passed or complaints are received. (For more information on how food safety inspections are conducted in Pennsylvania, view a list of FAQs.)

As noted by the MCOPH, the reports are merely a “snapshot” in time, and “may not be representative of the overall, long-term cleanliness of an establishment.” Many of the violations are corrected on the spot prior to the inspector leaving the establishment.

You can view the complete inspection reports for any establishment in the county’s food safety inspection database. To report an illness after eating or drinking at an establishment, use the MCOPH’s complaint form. (Please don’t contact us: we do not inspect restaurants.)

JOHNNY’S PIZZA & PASTA

5 Main ST Schwenksville, PA 19473

Last Inspection Date: 03-28-2024

2 – certified food protection manager
Comments: Facility lacking a Certified Food Sanitation Manager (CFSM) issued by Montgomery County Office of Public Health (MCOPH) or previous certificate has expired. Facility must submit application and payment OR proof of registration in an approved course with in 20 days. EHS left copy of reciprocity application and fee schedule.
10 – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Comments: Hand sink obstructed at time of inspection.
38 – insect, rodents & animals not present
Comments: Door in kitchen propped open upon arrival. Facility corrected on-site and closed door.
41 – wiping cloths; properly used & stored
Comments: In use rags not being stored in sanitizer solution in between use. Facility corrected on-site.

CHEF VARGAS

7900 OLD YORK RD ELKINS PARK, PA 19027

Last Inspection Date: 03-28-2024

22 – proper cold holding temperatures
Comments: Facility observed holding several products requiring refrigeration at room temperature at the drink station. Facility voluntarily discarded 3 bottles of juice, 4 canisters of whip cream, and 2 bottles of dulce de leche sauce.
23 – proper date marking & disposition
Comments: Several containers of house made sauce held past facility marked discard date. Facility voluntarily discarded 3 portions of maple aioli and 4 portions of ketchup/mayo mix.
28 – toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Comments: 3 containers of insecticide observed in warewashing area. Facility voluntarily removed from premises during inspection.
39 – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Comments: Food containers in bain marie observed being nested in direct contact with food surfaces. Facility voluntarily provided covers for foods.
43 – in-use utensils; properly stored
Comments: Tools observed in cup of standing room temperature water at drink station. Facility voluntarily drained and moved utensils to 3 basin sink.
45 – single-use & single-service articles; properly stored & used
Comments: Facility observed storing house made drinks in commercial lemonade bottles. Facility voluntarily transferred to a food grade container.
45 – single-use & single-service articles; properly stored & used
Comments: Box of napkins observed being stored on the floor. Facility voluntarily relocated.
47 – food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Comments: Untreated wood shelving being used behind check out area to hold condiments. Any surfaces used for food storage must be smooth, non-porous, and easily cleanable, with at least semi-gloss finish.
55 – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Comments: Several areas of cracked tile at juncture between kitchen and warewashing area and between kitchen and dining area.

EL SARAPE

970 DEKALB PIKE STE 270 BLUE BELL, PA 19422

Last Inspection Date: 03-28-2024

10 – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Comments: Hand sink obstructed at time of inspection.
25 – consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked foods
Comments: (2XRepeat)Menu has consumer advisory but lacks the reminder to identify applicable menu items. Reminder may include placing
43 – in-use utensils; properly stored
Comments: Bowl/cup used as scoop stored obtain dry goods/food items.
47 – food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Comments: Torn door gasket observed on reach in cooler.
51 – plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Comments: Leak at plumbing of hand sink behind bar.

BUENA VISTA RESTAURANT

5 W LANCASTER AVE ARDMORE, PA 19003

Last Inspection Date: 03-28-2024

2 – certified food protection manager
Comments: Facility lacking a Certified Food Sanitation Manager (CFSM) issued by Montgomery County Office of Public Health (MCOPH) or previous certificate has expired. Facility must submit application and payment OR proof of registration in an approved course with in 30 days. EHS left copy of reciprocity application and fee schedule.
39 – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Comments: Food stored in plastic grocery bags in walk in cooler
39 – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Comments: container of chips stored on top of trash can
43 – in-use utensils; properly stored
Comments: In-use utensils stored in stagnant water in between uses.
53 – toilet facilities; properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Comments: women’s restroom door lacking self closing mechanism
55 – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Comments: unapproved ceiling tiles above oven and prep sink area. facility must replace with MCOPH approved ceiling tiles
55 – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Comments: stained ceiling tile in women’s restroom

LA PROVENCE

27 W BUTLER PIKE AMBLER, PA 19002

Last Inspection Date: 03-28-2024

2 – certified food protection manager
Comments: Facility staff stated that posted Certified Food Safety Manager is not a full-time employee of facility. CFSM must be a full-time on-site employee. Facility is hereby granted 30 days to complete and submit reciprocity application and payment for a full-time on-site employee OR provide proof of enrollment in an approved course to MCOPH. EHS e-mailed application and fee schedule to facility during inspection.
6 – proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
Comments: Opened employee beverage stored on prep table in side prep room and in refrigerator drawer amongst food items.
14 – required records available; shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Comments: (2x Repeat) Tags for shellstock are not kept with the whole lot of product until all are sold/served. Failure to correct and maintain multiple repeat violations may lead to legal action.
14 – required records available; shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Comments: (2x Repeat) Lacking date of last sale on some shellstock tags. Upon using or discarding final item from a given lot of shellstock, facility must remove tag and record the day’s date and maintain for a minimum of 90 days. Failure to correct and maintain multiple repeat violations may lead to legal action.
15 – food separated & protected
Comments: Raw beef and shellstock stored above ready-to-eat items in walk-in refrigerator. Items relocated during inspection.
19 – proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Comments: Facility observed not reheating au jus to proper hot holding temperature prior to placing in steam table. Facility reheated item during inspection prior to returning to steam table.
23 – proper date marking & disposition
Comments: All foods that are TCS, RTE, and held longer than 24hrs must be marked with a discard date not to exceed 7 days or the manufacturers sell by date, which ever is shorter. Commercially processed foods must also include an open date. Facility using prep/open dates only. EHS emailed a copy of date marking guidance document at the time of inspection.
25 – consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked foods
Comments: Consumer advisory statement not linked to applicable menu items via the use of an asterisk (*) next to applicable items, or other effective means.
28 – toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Comments: Insecticide sprays stored in warewashing area. These items may not be stored in facility or applied in facility. Only a licensed pest control operator may apply pesticides in a food establishment.
38 – insect, rodents & animals not present
Comments: (2x Repeat) Rodent-like droppings observed in various areas of facility. Dead mouse observed beneath 2 door reach-in refrigerator. Pest control operator on site at time of inspection. Facility must provide EHS with pest control report once services are completed. Facility must immediately clean and sanitize area. Facility must be treated by professional pest control service for the above mentioned pest. Report must be provided to MCOPH with in 10 business days. Fax or email the service report to the contacts provided by the EHS. Failure to correct and maintain multiple repeat violations may lead to legal action.
40 – personal cleanliness
Comments: Food handler observed donning wristwatch at time of inspection.
47 – food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Comments: Absorbent cloth observed lining cutting boards at cook’s line.
47 – food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Comments: Cardboard lining shelving in walk-in refrigerator and dry storage shelving.
53 – toilet facilities; properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Comments: (2x Repeat) One unisex restrooms lacking covered trash can. Failure to correct and maintain multiple repeat violations may lead to legal action.
55 – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Comments: (2x Repeat) Cove base lacking on some areas of walls in side food prep room. Failure to correct and maintain multiple repeat violations may lead to legal action.
55 – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Comments: Carpet runner observed in coffee area of kitchen. Carpet may not be in this area.

SUBWAY/AUNTIE ANNE’S

650 S Trooper RD Norristown, PA 19403

Last Inspection Date: 03-28-2024

16 – food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Comments: at start of inspection no sanitizer detected in 3 bay ware wash set up. employee emptied and re set up with proper sanitizer concentration.

FRDIA’S MEXICAN TAQUERIA

540 SHOEMAKER RD KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406

Last Inspection Date: 03-28-2024

10 – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Comments: Lacking single service towels for front counter and backroom hand sinks.
10 – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Comments: Facility lacking soap at cooks line hand sink.
23 – proper date marking & disposition
Comments: Proper date marking lacking on prepared food items in secondary containers and/or packaging.
37 – food properly labeled; original container
Comments: Lacking proper ingredient lists on prepared retail food items.
38 – insect, rodents & animals not present
Comments: Unapproved insect control devices, fly strips, observed in kitchen/food prep area.
39 – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Comments: opened original cans of product in cooks line prep unit
39 – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Comments: Containers/boxes of food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler and freezer.
43 – in-use utensils; properly stored
Comments: Knife stored in space between prep unit and counter.
43 – in-use utensils; properly stored
Comments: Bowl/cup used as scoop stored obtain dry goods/food items.
49 – non-food contact surfaces clean
Comments: aluminum foil lining several shelves in the waitress area of the dining room
55 – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Comments: grease accumulating under the cooks line fryer unit
56 – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Comments: Insufficient lighting under the cooks line hood unit

KING OF PRUSSIA PIZZA

580 SHOEMAKER RD KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406

Last Inspection Date: 03-28-2024

10 – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Comments: both front counter hand sinks obstructed at time of inspection.
16 – food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Comments: table top can opener blade unclean
16 – food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Comments: Food debris build-up on food slicer
45 – single-use & single-service articles; properly stored & used
Comments: Single service containers stored with food contact surface exposed
50 – hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Comments: Hot water valve shut off to hand sink next to the cooks line. Facility has another hand sink at the other end of the grill
51 – plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Comments: no air gap at food prep sink
53 – toilet facilities; properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Comments: Restroom door lacking self closing mechanism

SAKURA ASIAN CUISINE

204 SHOEMAKER RD STE R POTTSTOWN, PA 19464

Last Inspection Date: 03-28-2024

10 – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Comments: Multiple hand sinks blocked at time of inspection. By end of inspection facility made all hand sinks readily available.
25 – consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked foods
Comments: Menu has consumer advisory but lacks the reminder to identify applicable menu items. Reminder may include placing an asterisk at any associated raw item.
35 – approved thawing methods used
Comments: Facility thawing frozen food items in standing hot water. Thaw submerged under running water with sufficient water velocity to remove loose particles and for a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of READY-TO-EAT FOOD to rise above 41F.
38 – insect, rodents & animals not present
Comments: Light and air gap at bottom and side of back door.
39 – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Comments: Food containers stored in ice machine. Facility removed.
43 – in-use utensils; properly stored
Comments: Knife stored in space between prep unit and counter.

TEXAS ROADHOUSE-DAN CASSIDY

115 GARDEN GOLF BLVD NORTH WALES, PA 19454

Last Inspection Date: 03-27-2024

2 – certified food protection manager
Comments: Facility lacking a Certified Food Sanitation Manager (CFSM) issued by Montgomery County Office of Public Health (MCOPH) or previous certificate has expired. Facility must submit application and payment OR proof of registration in an approved course with in 30 days. EHS provided and reviewed copy of reciprocity application and fee schedule.
10 – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Comments: Hand washing sink in bar area lacking paper towels and soap.

NEW STAR CHINESE RESTAURANT

835 GLENSIDE AVE STE 205 WYNCOTE, PA 19095

Last Inspection Date: 03-27-2024

24 – time as a public health control; procedures & record
Comments: Garlic in oil mixture sitting out at room temperature without time log. Facility voluntarily placed back into cold holding. Facility advised garlic in oil must either stay at proper cold holding temperatures of 41F or less or must have a time log.
38 – insect, rodents & animals not present
Comments: Rodent like droppings observed under shelving in dry storage hall. Facility must immediately clean and sanitize area. Facility must be treated by professional pest control service for the above mentioned pest. Report must be provided to MCOPH with in ten business days. Email the service report to the contacts provided by the EHS.
39 – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Comments: Uncovered food noted in reach down cold holding units. Facility covered at time of inspection.
39 – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Comments: Food stored in contact with grocery store bag. Facility removed and placed in food grade bag.
49 – non-food contact surfaces clean
Comments: Build up observed on gaskets on cold holding units throughout facility and inside cold holding units.
55 – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Comments: Mop drying in mop bucket, facility voluntarily inverted during inspection.
55 – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Comments: Cracked floor tiles in kitchen area adjacent to 1 door refrig leading to cook’s line.

LA POBLANITA MEXICAN CUISINE & BAR

419 W MARSHALL ST NORRISTOWN, PA 19401

Last Inspection Date: 03-27-2024

10 – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Comments: Lacking single service towels for hand sink.
39 – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Comments: containers of food stored uncovered in refrigeration units
43 – in-use utensils; properly stored
Comments: Bowl/cup used as scoop stored obtain dry goods/food items.
49 – non-food contact surfaces clean
Comments: area between flat top grill and prep table unclean

SUSHI HOUSE

101 E MORELAND ROAD, UNIT K WILLOW GROVE, PA 19090

Last Inspection Date: 03-27-2024

14 – required records available; shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Comments: Facility lacking current parasite destruction letter. Facility supplied by end of inspection.
15 – food separated & protected
Comments: Food containers observed lined with paper towels(in direct contact with food) throughout facility. Facility removed during inspection.
23 – proper date marking & disposition
Comments: Date marking lacking in cold holding units. All foods that are TCS, RTE, and held longer than 24hrs must be marked with a discard date not to exceed 7days or the manufacturers sell by date, which ever is shorter. Commercially processed foods must also include an open date. EHS left copy of date marking guidance document at the time of inspection.
28 – toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Comments: Several squeeze bottles observed without identification at sushi station and in kitchen.
29 – compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Comments: Facility lacking logs for daily testing of acidified rice.
38 – insect, rodents & animals not present
Comments: Back door observed with gaps in bottom sweep.
38 – insect, rodents & animals not present
Comments: (2xR) Rodent like droppings observed in kitchen by handwashing sink. Facility must immediately clean and sanitize area. Facility must be treated by professional pest control service for the above mentioned pest. Report must be provided to MCOPH with in ten business days. Email the service report to the contacts provided by the EHS.
39 – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Comments: Uncovered foods noted throughout facility. Covers were provided for all uncovered product.
39 – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Comments: Lettuce observed stored in water in bain marie at cook’s line. Facility drained during inspection.
39 – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Comments: Employee cups stored on food prep surfaces and on top of reach down freezer. Facility voluntarily relocated.
43 – in-use utensils; properly stored
Comments: Knives observed stored under microwave at sushi station. Facility relocated to sanitizer basin of 3 bay.
43 – in-use utensils; properly stored
Comments: Tongs observed stored on oven handle. Facility voluntarily relocated during inspection.
43 – in-use utensils; properly stored
Comments: Scoop without handle observed being stored in product. Facility voluntarily removed during inspection.
47 – food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Comments: Absorbent material noted being used throughout facility to line surfaces.
47 – food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Comments: Caulk at 3 basin sink lacking. Remedy to ensure smooth, non-porous, and easily cleanable surface.
49 – non-food contact surfaces clean
Comments: Accumulation and debris observed throughout kitchen and sushi area.
55 – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Comments: Mop in mop bucket to dry. Facility voluntarily hung up mops to properly air dry.

DUBU

1333 CHELTENHAM AVE UNIT 102 ELKINS PARK, PA 19027

Last Inspection Date: 03-27-2024

Comments: Follow-up inspection conducted today to ensure bain marie taken out of service on 3/26/2024 is holding proper cold holding temperatures after repairs. Bain marie found to be holding temperature to approved cold holding temperatures. Facility is to send new work order for dish machine with temperature noted by technician at time of repairs. Dish machine is to remain out of service until work order has been sent to EHS contact provided and MCOPH has given facility permission to place it back into service.

Date of previous inspection: 03-26-2024

6 – proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
Comments: Employee drinks stored in two door under counter refrig unit and 1 door drink refrig in side room off hostess area. Facility voluntarily relocated.
15 – food separated & protected
Comments: Absorbent paper towels observed in contact with food in cold holding. Facility removed during inspection.
16 – food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Comments: High heat dish machine not functioning consistently at time of inspection. Facility voluntarily took machine out of service. Facility is not to place machine back into service until repairs are made and a work order stating new temperature is sent to EHS contact information provided and permission is granted by MCOPH to place machine back into service.
22 – proper cold holding temperatures
Comments: Bain marie at second cook’s line observed not holding proper cold holding temperatures. Food internal temperatures measured from 46F-50F. All food prepped at opening (less than 2 hours from prep) moved into other cold holding units. All TCS foods not prepped at opening voluntarily discarded including marinated vegetables. Facility voluntarily took unit out of service. Facility may not use the unit until serviced by licensed professional, AND unit is operating at 41F or below, AND written permission is granted by MCOPH. Failure to comply or await permission before using unit may lead to legal action. Email service report showing corrected operating temperature to the contact provided by your EHS.
23 – proper date marking & disposition
Comments: 15 containers of beef stew observed past date in 2 door glass refrig in dry storage area. Facility voluntarily discarded.
24 – time as a public health control; procedures & record
Comments: Facility observed with squeeze bottle of melted butter and egg appetizers held at room temperature without time logs.
28 – toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Comments: Cans of butane stored on shelving among food dry storage. Facility relocated voluntarily during inspection.
38 – insect, rodents & animals not present
Comments: Rodent like droppings observed in back of dry storage area under shelving. Facility must immediately clean and sanitize area. Facility must be treated by professional pest control service for the above mentioned pest. Report must be provided to MCOPH with in ten business days. Email the service report to the contacts provided by the EHS.
39 – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Comments: Uncovered food observed throughout facility in cold holding and dry storage. Facility voluntarily covered during inspection.
43 – in-use utensils; properly stored
Comments: Knives observed stored in crevice between bain marie unit and prep table. Facility moved to 3 basin for sanitization.
47 – food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Comments: (2xR) Absorbent materials observed lining surfaces throughout facility. Facility voluntarily removed.
47 – food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Comments: Shipping film observed on equipment at back of kitchen.
49 – non-food contact surfaces clean
Comments: General accumulation of debris around and under equipment at cook’s lines.
49 – non-food contact surfaces clean
Comments: Liquid observed draining directly onto the floor from unused noodle machine. Facility closed off line to unused equipment stopping active flow of liquid during inspection.
55 – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Comments: Former kid’s playroom observed with peeling wallpaper exposing unfinished surface behind. Repair to ensure smooth, non-porous, and easily cleanable surface.

MANATAWNY STILL WORKS

320 CIRCLE OF PROGRESS DR STE 104 POTTSTOWN, PA 19464

Last Inspection Date: 03-27-2024

Comments: No violations observed at time of inspection. Facility not in operation at the time of inspection. No food handling or hot holding observed.

CAPTAIN CHUCKY’S / BLUE BELL

1530 DEKALB PIKE BLUE BELL, PA 19422

Last Inspection Date: 03-27-2024

13 – food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Comments: half gallon milk in reach in cooler dated 3/5/24-product voluntarily discarded
37 – food properly labeled; original container
Comments: Lacking proper ingredient lists on prepared retail cheesecake slices
48 – warewashing facilities; installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Comments: Facility lacking test strips to verify proper concentration of chemical sanitizer on hand(quat)
53 – toilet facilities; properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Comments: Restroom door lacking self closing mechanism

PROVECHO

2807 PHILMONT AVE HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA 19006

Last Inspection Date: 03-27-2024

2 – certified food protection manager
Comments: Facility lacking CFSM – expired. Facility provided proof of enrollment in approved food safety course within seven days. EHS provided facility with reciprocity application during time of inspection. facility instructed to submit reciprocity application immediately upon successful completion of course.
5 – procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Comments: facility lacking written procedure for clean up of fecal vomit incidents. facility provided during time of inspection.
23 – proper date marking & disposition
Comments: facility lacking approved date markings for prepared and tcs food items. Facility instructed that prepared or opened TCS food items should include a discard date not to exceed seven days beyond the preparation date or date seal on packaging is broken for items not meant for use within 24hrs. Facility instructed that opened manufactured/pre-packaged TCS food items should additionally include an opened on date with the discard date not to exceed seven days or the manufacturers use by date – which ever in shorter in duration.
28 – toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Comments: Chemical spray bottles lacking label.
43 – in-use utensils; properly stored
Comments: single service take away containers stored with food contact surfaces exposed at multiple prep/service areas. Facility voluntarily inverted during time of inspection.
47 – food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Comments: facility lining food prep equipment with foil. Facility instructed to provide a smooth, non-porous, easily cleaned and durable surface.
55 – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Comments: Facility has repurposed a front counter cash register area as a wait staff beverage and plate assembly area. Ceiling tiles over the repurposed are not smooth and non porous and do not meet current food code requirements. Replace all tiles. From counter back.
55 – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Comments: Some floor tiles and some areas of painted sealed floor worn down to concrete. Repair tiles and reseal floor.

MAYFLOWER CHINESE RESTAURANT

600 HERITAGE DRIVE, SUITE 104 POTTSTOWN, PA 19464

Last Inspection Date: 03-27-2024

10 – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Comments: Hand sink obstructed at time of inspection.
33 – proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Comments: Under counter cooler observed at 50F. Facility voluntarily removed food from cooler. Ensure proper repair and temperature of 41F or below before restocking.
39 – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Comments: Facility food prepping raw chicken in 3 basin sink. Prep sink available. Must use appropriate prep sink for all food prepping.
56 – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Comments: Hood vents unclean. Facility has cleaning scheduled.

SANG- HI ASIAN FUSION

1222 WELSH RD STE D-7 NORTH WALES, PA 19454

Last Inspection Date: 03-27-2024

1 – person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Comments: Cooling time/temp logs for large quantities of foods which are cooked, cooled, packaged and stored under cold holding for next-day delivery observed lacking recorded times cooling process was conducted. Facility must record cooling temperatures on catering operation foods cooled for packaging.
10 – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Comments: Lacking single service towels for hand sink in warewashing area. Failure to correct and maintain multiple repeat violations may lead to legal action.
28 – toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Comments: Additional: Oven cleaner stored above rice cooker in active use. Facility removed oven cleaner.
39 – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Comments: (2x Repeat) Foods stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Foods must be elevated to a minimum of 6 inches from floor. Failure to correct and maintain multiple repeat violations may lead to legal action.
47 – food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Comments: (2x Repeat) Original shipping film observed on entire exterior surfaces of wok station. Failure to correct and maintain multiple repeat violations may lead to legal action.
49 – non-food contact surfaces clean
Comments: Grease accumulation observed on gas line at left side of wok station.
55 – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Comments: Threshold from walk in refrigerator to walk in freezer damaged with loose crumbing concrete. Facility stated that it plans on replacing walk-in units to accommodate catering operation. E-mail MCOPH scope of work prior to installing.
55 – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Comments: Ceiling tile in kitchen where conduit poles protrude through tiles are peeling. Replace.

MR. STICKY’S

600 HERITAGE DR STE 102 POTTSTOWN, PA 19464

Last Inspection Date: 03-27-2024

Comments: No violations observed at time of inspection. Maintain.

EL RICONCITO GUATEMAL TECO LLC

506 W MARSHALL ST NORRISTOWN, PA 19401

Last Inspection Date: 03-27-2024

16 – food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Comments: Cutting board with deep grooves and heavy discoloration
48 – warewashing facilities; installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Comments: Facility lacking test strips to verify proper concentration of chemical sanitizer on hand.
55 – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Comments: damaged floor tiles throughout facility

BELLA CUCINA PIZZERIA

1355 N GRAVEL PIKE PERKIOMENVILLE, PA 18074

Last Inspection Date: 03-27-2024

1 – person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Comments: Facility lacking sign stating that The most recent health inspection report is available on request. Sign must be posted conspicuously for the public. EHS emailed copy.
1 – person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Comments: Facility has expired license (10/31/23) posted. Facility has 5 business days to submit license application and appropriate fee.
2 – certified food protection manager
Comments: Facility lacking a Certified Food Sanitation Manager (CFSM) issued by Montgomery County Office of Public Health (MCOPH) or previous certificate has expired. Facility has serv safe posted. Facility must submit application and payment OR proof of registration in an approved course with in 20 days. EHS emailed copy of reciprocity application and fee schedule.
5 – procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Comments: Facility lacking a written policy / procedure addressing the clean-up of a vomit or diarrheal event. EHS emailed a sample policy.
10 – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Comments: Hand sinks lacking single service towels for hand sinks. Facility corrected on-site.
15 – food separated & protected
Comments: Raw chicken wings stored over ready to eat food items. Facility voluntarily placed on bottom shelving unit in walk-in cooler.
22 – proper cold holding temperatures
Comments: Food items observed with an internal temperature greater that 41F. Facility voluntarily removed all TCS foods reading temperature of 45F to walk-in cooler.
33 – proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Comments: Reach in cooler at cooks line observed at 45F. Facility voluntarily relocated all foods in cooler to a cold holding unit operating at approved temperatures at time of inspection. Facility voluntarily took unit out of service. Facility may not use unit until serviced by licensed professional, unit is holding at 41F or below, and written permission is granted by MCOPH. Failure to comply may lead to legal action. Send work order to EHS contact provided.
43 – in-use utensils; properly stored
Comments: Knife stored in space between prep unit and counter. Facility voluntarily corrected on-site.
47 – food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Comments: Prep sink not sealed/calked to wall. Repair.
48 – warewashing facilities; installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Comments: Facility lacking test strips to verify proper concentration of chemical sanitizer on hand.
54 – garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Comments: Dumpster lid open at time of inspection. Facility voluntarily closed lid at time of inspection.

NUDY’S CAFE

2798 EGYPT RD NORRISTOWN, PA 19403

Last Inspection Date: 03-27-2024

1 – person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Comments: Facility lacking sign stating that The most recent health inspection report is available on request. Sign must be posted conspicuously for the public. EHS supplied one.
20 – proper cooling time & temperature
Comments: Bacon bits temped in walk in cooler at 97 degrees F, facility stated that item has been cold for 2 hours. EHS explained proper cooling methods.
22 – proper cold holding temperatures
Comments: Bacon bits temped in walk in cooler at 97 degrees F, facility stated that item has been cold for 2 hours. EHS explained proper cooling methods.
41 – wiping cloths; properly used & stored
Comments: Wet wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution
43 – in-use utensils; properly stored
Comments: Knife stored in space between prep unit and counter.
47 – food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Comments: Absorbent cloth lining surface underneath cutting board.
47 – food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Comments: Plastic shipping wrap peeling from equipment in kitchen.
47 – food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Comments: cloth lining on shelves in kitchen area
49 – non-food contact surfaces clean
Comments: Dust build-up on ceiling vent in dry storage.

HERITAGE HOAGIES

2447 HUNTINGDON PIKE HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA 19006

Last Inspection Date: 03-27-2024

5 – procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Comments: facility lacking written procedure for clean up of fecal vomit events.
6 – proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
Comments: employee beverages lacking lid and straw in multiple prep areas. EHS discussed with facility lid and straw requirements.
9 – no bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Comments: barehand contact with ready to eat food items during prep at front service area. Facility voluntarily discarded item and provided gloves.
23 – proper date marking & disposition
Comments: facility lacking approved date markings for opened and prepared TCS food items. Facility instructed that prepared or opened TCS food items should include a discard date not to exceed seven days beyond the preparation date or date seal on packaging is broken for items not meant for use within 24hrs. Facility instructed that opened manufactured/pre-packaged TCS food items should additionally include an opened on date with the discard date not to exceed seven days or the manufacturers use by date – which ever in shorter in duration.
37 – food properly labeled; original container
Comments: facility lacking common name/ingredient labeling for individually packaged self service items (desserts) at retail beverage case. EHS provided labeling guidelines during time of inspection.
40 – personal cleanliness
Comments: multiple food handlers lacking hair restraints during active prep. facility provided hair restraints during time of inspection.
41 – wiping cloths; properly used & stored
Comments: wet wiping clothes stored outside of sanitizer buckets at multiple prep areas. Facility provided sanitizer buckets during time of inspection.
43 – in-use utensils; properly stored
Comments: in use utensils improperly stored at front prep area stored hanging between table space at food perp cooler / slicer prep table and in stagnant water at display case. Facility voluntarily sanitized and relocated for storage in an approved manner.
47 – food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Comments: facility storing items in open original metal can at two door glass slide reach in cooler. Facility voluntarily relocated items to an approved secondary storage container.
49 – non-food contact surfaces clean
Comments: mold like growth / accumulation observed on shelving of two door glass slide reach in cooler at back prep area.
51 – plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Comments: facility air gap at three basin sink / prep sink installed after change of ownership insufficient. facility instructed an approved air gap must to be a minimum of 1″ or 2 times the diameter of the pipe. facility granted 30 days to install approved air gap.
55 – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Comments: Ceiling throughout food service areas not approved for current FDA food code requirements. Facility has painted surface but pin hole gaps remain – Ceiling tiles are hard, non porous and cleanable but have small acoustic pin holes. These holes must be sealed with a minimum of a semi gloss paint. facility instructed to provide additional coats of paint to seal pin holes. facility granted 30 days to provide approved surface.

MOMMY’S SOUL KITCHEN

4039 SKIPPACK PIKE UNIT 3 SKIPPACK, PA 19474

Last Inspection Date: 03-27-2024

1 – person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Comments: Facility lacking sign stating that The most recent health inspection report is available on request. Sign must be posted conspicuously for the public. EHS supplied one.
2 – certified food protection manager
Comments: Facility lacking a Certified Food Sanitation Manager (CFSM) issued by Montgomery County Office of Public Health (MCOPH). Facility granted 6 months to attain. Failure to comply by the given deadline could lead to legal action. EHS emailed copy of reciprocity application and fee schedule at time of inspection.
5 – procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Comments: Facility lacking a written policy / procedure addressing the clean-up of a vomit or diarrheal event. EHS supplied a sample policy.
47 – food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Comments: Raw wood plank above food serving area. Facility stated they are removing piece of wood. If plank is not removed, facility must seal raw wood to make smooth, nonporous, easily cleanable.
55 – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Comments: Ceiling tiles do not meet code. Facility must install non-porous approved ceiling tiles in kitchen and food prep areas.
55 – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Comments: Part of wall material separating by front door. Repair.
55 – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Comments: Small hole in wall by steam table. Repair and seal hole in wall to provide smooth, nonporous, easily cleanable surface.

THAI ORCHID RESTAURANT.

1748 DEKALB PIKE BLUE BELL, PA 19422

Last Inspection Date: 03-26-2024

2 – certified food protection manager
Comments: MCOPH Certified Food Sanitation Manager Certificate not posted at time of inspection.
10 – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Comments: Lacking single service towels for hand sink.
37 – food properly labeled; original container
Comments: Common name label lacking on secondary dry goods containers.
43 – in-use utensils; properly stored
Comments: Bowl/cup used as scoop stored obtain dry goods/food items.
43 – in-use utensils; properly stored
Comments: Tongs stored on oven door handle along cooks line.
47 – food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Comments: Rust build-up on shelves in walk-in cooler.
47 – food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Comments: Torn door gasket observed on 2 door reach in cooler.
48 – warewashing facilities; installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Comments: Facility lacking test strips to verify proper concentration of chemical sanitizer on hand.
49 – non-food contact surfaces clean
Comments: Fan guard covers needed in walk-in cooler.
55 – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Comments: Dust build-up on ceiling vent in restrooms.

JEM RESTAURANT – SWEDE SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER

2931 SWEDE RD NORRISTOWN, PA 19401

Last Inspection Date: 03-26-2024

10 – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Comments: hand wash sink lacking hand wash sign
16 – food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Comments: cutting board with deep grooves/discoloration
16 – food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Comments: dish machine not sanitizing. facility called for repairs. facility may not dish machine until repaired
23 – proper date marking & disposition
Comments: All foods that are TCS, RTE, and held longer than 24hrs must be marked with a discard date not to exceed 7days or the manufacturers sell by date, which ever is shorter. Commercially processed foods must also include an open date.
28 – toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Comments: pesticides stored in facility(must remove)
40 – personal cleanliness
Comments: Food handler lacking beard restraint
49 – non-food contact surfaces clean
Comments: dust build up on ceiling vents near restroom
55 – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Comments: stained ceiling tiles in dining area

TEX MEX CONNECTION

201 E WALNUT ST NORTH WALES, PA 19454

Last Inspection Date: 03-26-2024

10 – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Comments: Lacking single service towels for hand sink at 2nd floor bar.
10 – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Comments: Hand washing sign lacking at hand sink in 2nd floor kitchen and first floor bar area.
16 – food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Comments: Soda nozzle at first floor bar area unclean.
16 – food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Comments: Soda gun holster at 2nd floor bar area unclean.
36 – thermometers provided & accurate
Comments: Facility lacking visible accurate thermometer in deep freezer unit in 2nd floor kitchen.
47 – food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Comments: Torn door gasket observed on 2 door cooler in 2nd floor kitchen.
47 – food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Comments: Unclean and torn door gasket observed on deep freezer in basement.
47 – food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Comments: Ice build-up in freezer on first floor kitchen.
51 – plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Comments: Improper air gap at hand sink at 2nd floor bar.
55 – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Comments: Dust build-up on ceiling vent and surrounding ceiling tiles in 2nd floor kitchen.

PANERA BREAD EAST NORRITON

101 W GERMANTOWN PIKE EAST NORRITON, PA 19401

Last Inspection Date: 03-26-2024

2 – certified food protection manager
Comments: expired MCOPH CFSM certificate posted. facility has a servsafe for Thomas Baker exam date 6/22/23. EHS left reciprocity application. facility has 30 days to submit
47 – food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Comments: frost build up walk in freezer
55 – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Comments: stained ceiling tiles dining area

FRANK’S PIZZA

1742 DEKALB PIKE BLUE BELL, PA 19422

Last Inspection Date: 03-26-2024

1 – person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Comments: MCOPH Food Establishment License not posted conspicuously for the public. Apply for duplicate license if necessary.
2 – certified food protection manager
Comments: Facility lacking a Certified Food Sanitation Manager (CFSM) issued by Montgomery County Office of Public Health (MCOPH) or previous certificate has expired. Facility must submit application and payment OR proof of registration in an approved course with in 30 days. EHS left copy of reciprocity application and fee schedule.
10 – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Comments: Hand sink obstructed at time of inspection.
36 – thermometers provided & accurate
Comments: Facility lacking visible accurate thermometers in several cold units.
37 – food properly labeled; original container
Comments: Common name label lacking on secondary dry goods containers.
39 – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Comments: Containers/boxes of food stored on floor of walk in freezer.
40 – personal cleanliness
Comments: Food handler lacking hair restraint.

TIMMY D’S DELI

650 COTTMAN AVE CHELTENHAM, PA 19012

Last Inspection Date: 03-26-2024

1 – person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Comments: Facility lacking sign stating that The most recent health inspection report is available on request. Sign must be posted conspicuously for the public. EHS supplied one.
2 – certified food protection manager
Comments: (4x Repeat) Facility lacking a Certified Food Sanitation Manager (CFSM) issued by Montgomery County Office of Public Health (MCOPH) or previous certificate has expired. Facility previously granted 5 business days to provide application and payment OR proof of registration in an approved course to MCOPH. Facility must provide documentation and/or proof of enrollment by the end of the business day of date provided. EHS provided copy of application at time of inspection. Failure to correct and maintain multiple repeat violations may result in legal action.
15 – food separated & protected
Comments: Raw foods stored over ready to eat foods in 2 door refrig unit. Facility voluntarily moved to bottom shelf.
22 – proper cold holding temperatures
Comments: 1 door refrigerator unit unable to maintain proper cold holding temperatures for TCS foods. Temperature ranged from 44F-47F with internal food temps of around 45F. Facility voluntarily moved all TCS foods out of unit. Facility must immediately stop using the unit for TCS foods. Facility may not use the unit for TCS foods until serviced by licensed professional, AND unit is operating at 41F or below, AND written permission is granted by MCOPH. Failure to comply or await permission before using unit may lead to legal action. Email service report showing corrected operating temperature to the contact provided by your EHS.
38 – insect, rodents & animals not present
Comments: Gap noted between front doors.
38 – insect, rodents & animals not present
Comments: Rodent like droppings observed in dry storage area. Facility must immediately clean and sanitize area. Facility must be treated by professional pest control service for the above mentioned pest. Report must be provided to MCOPH with in ten business days. Fax or email the service report to the contacts provided by the EHS.
39 – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Comments: Bread for sandwich order prep stored on floor at time of inspection. Facility elevated 6 inches off the floor during inspection.
39 – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Comments: Scoops lacking handle stored in herb container. Facility removed during inspection.
47 – food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Comments: Caulk on several hand sinks observed degrading and caulk on mop sink and 3 basin sink observed with accumulation of black staining.
47 – food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Comments: Drip leak noted at bathroom hand sink hot water faucet.
49 – non-food contact surfaces clean
Comments: Small frozen spill noted at bottom of two door under counter refrig.
49 – non-food contact surfaces clean
Comments: Accumulation noted on hand sink faucet in warewashing area.
55 – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Comments: Missing ceiling tiles noted in warewashing area above mop sink, three basin sink, and last dry storage shelf.
55 – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Comments: Holes noted in restroom walls. Remedy to ensure smooth, non-porous, and easily cleanable surface.

BIRYANI CITY

3140 RIDGE PIKE STE #6 NORRISTOWN, PA 19403

Last Inspection Date: 03-26-2024

10 – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Comments: hand wash sink in kitchen lacking paper towels
16 – food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Comments: dish machine not sanitizing. facility may not use until repaired. facility must use 3 bay ware wash sink until dish machine is working properly. (send all repair reports to EHS)
23 – proper date marking & disposition
Comments: All foods that are TCS, RTE, and held longer than 24hrs must be marked with a discard date not to exceed 7days or the manufacturers sell by date, which ever is shorter. Commercially processed foods must also include an open date.
38 – insect, rodents & animals not present
Comments: Rodent like droppings observed in kitchen area. Facility must immediately clean and sanitize area. Facility must be treated by professional pest control service for the above mentioned pest. Report must be provided to MCOPH with in ten business days. Fax or email the service report to the contacts provided by the EHS.
38 – insect, rodents & animals not present
Comments: back door propped open
39 – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Comments: -foods uncovered in cold units -food items stored on floor walk in coolers
39 – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Comments: use of bowls to dispense dry food items(must use proper scoop with handles)
43 – in-use utensils; properly stored
Comments: Tong stored on oven door handle along cooks line.
43 – in-use utensils; properly stored
Comments: In-use utensils stored in stagnant water in between uses.
47 – food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Comments: -aluminum foil lining on shelves/equipment in kitchen area(must remove) -cardboard lining on floor in walk in cooler(must remove)
47 – food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Comments: torn door gasket walk in cooler

CRAVE CHARCUTERIE

2808 EGYPT RD NORRISTOWN, PA 19403

Last Inspection Date: 03-26-2024

1 – person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Comments: facility recently submitted license application. once received must post in public view This inspection report is a temporary license until the original license is signed and issued from the MCOPH.
2 – certified food protection manager
Comments: Facility lacking a Certified Food Sanitation Manager (CFSM) issued by Montgomery County Office of Public Health (MCOPH). Facility granted 6 months to attain. Failure to comply by the given deadline could lead to legal action. EHS left copy of reciprocity application and fee schedule.