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Restaurant name: CROCODILE ROCK CAFE
Type: Food
Address: 520 HAMILTON ST, Allentown, PA 18101
Phone: 610-434-4600
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: 12/02/2011
Last inspection violation count: 6

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type
  • Time as a Public Health Control for Potentially Hazardous Foods (46.385(c))
    No records for time as a public health control for pizza being displayed at room temperature in facility. Record the time of pizza being removed from oven and placed on display and then discard any pizza that remains on display after four hours.
  • Cleanability of Multiuse Food-Contact Surfaces & CIP equipment (46.542)
    Walk in freezer has an ice build up on shelves and floor. Remove this ice and clean this freezer.
  • Dispensing Equipment for Protection of Equipment & Food (46.583)
    Both ice machines are missing panels on top of units which expose the ice. Replace these panels.
  • Outer Openings Protected, Exterior Walls & Roofs Protective Barrier (46.922(e)(f))
    Both doors located to the side of main stage area have gaps at the bottom which may allow pest entry. Seal these gaps.
  • Repair & Cleaning Various Premises, Structures, Attachments & Fixtures (46.981(a)-(c)(g)(n))
    The ceiling above the walk in beer coolers is damaged. Repair this area of the ceiling.
  • 3 C.S, 6501-6510 (FEC)
    Facility has an expired food employee certification. Renew this food employee certification and display in facility.
 12/02/2011Follow-up
  • Food Shall Be Safe, Unadulterated & Honestly Presented (46.201)
    Observed moldy pears in display case. Discard these pears and regularly check products for freshness.
  • Slash Resistant & Cloth Gloves Use Limitations (46.305(b)-(d))
    Observed no gloves present in food service area. Gloves must be available and properly used at all times with ready to eat foods.
  • Reheating Food (46.365)
    Observed meatballs being warmed in hot hold unit at 124 degrees F. Reheat meatballs to 165 on grill and then place them in hot hold unit to maintain a temperature of at least 135 degrees F.
  • Cold Holding Potentially Hazardous Foods (46.385(a)(2)-(a)(5))
    Observed salads being held at 46 degrees F since Sunday afternoon in a malfunctioning refrigerator unit. Discard these salads and place no potentially hazardous foods in this unit until it has been repaired.
  • Time as a Public Health Control for Potentially Hazardous Foods (46.385(c))
    Observed no records for time as a public health control for pizza being displayed at room temperature in facility. Record the time of pizza being removed from oven and placed on display and then discard any pizza that remains on display after four hours.
  • Cleanability of Multiuse Food-Contact Surfaces & CIP equipment (46.542)
    Observed an accumulation of ice and frost in standing freezer, chest freezer, and walk in freezer. Defrost these units.
  • Objective of Cleaning Grease & Soil Accumulations & Nonfood Contact Surfaces (46.711(b)(c))
    Observed an accumulation of grease and/or food debris and/or mold in the following locations: inside both ice machines, under the soda syrup boxes, in the microwave, under the frier and grill, on top of the pizza oven, and inside empty keg cabinet. Clean these areas.
  • Design, Construction & Installation of Approved System & Cleanable Fixtures (46.822(a) & 46.862(a))
    One bay sink in kitchen has a dripping faucet and a broken hot water handle. Fix this drip and handle.
  • Outer Openings Protected, Exterior Walls & Roofs Protective Barrier (46.922(e)(f))
    Observed a hole in bottom of door leading to exterior of building on the third floor and two doors with gaps along the bottom leading to the exterior of building in the main stage room. Seal these gaps to prevent insect and rodent entry.
  • Repair & Cleaning Various Premises, Structures, Attachments & Fixtures (46.981(a)-(c)(g)(n))
    Observed holes, water damage, and mold on ceiling above walk in coolers. Find the reason these holes, mold, and water damage are present repair it and then repair the damaged area.
  • Controlling Pests, Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and Pests (46.981(k)(l))
    Observed dead roaches under pizza display counter, and mouse droppings and dead roaches on shelving in kitchen and in dry storage room. Remove these droppings and roaches and clean these areas.
  • 3 C.S, 6501-6510 (FEC)
    Observed no Food Employee Certification certificate in facility. An employee must obtain food employee certification and display the certification in facility.
 11/21/2011Regular
  • Food Shall Be Safe, Unadulterated & Honestly Presented (46.201)
    There were at least 3 heads of cauliflower which were spolied, they had black growth on them. Discard the heads of cauliflower which are spoiled. Monitor produce & other foods for signs of spoilage.
  • Materials for Surfaces that are Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (46.522)
    The shelves holding non dairy creamers and condiments is made of bare wood, bare wood is not permitted. Cover the surfaces with formica or some other smooth and easily cleanable material.
  • Drying Clean Equipment & Utensils (46.771)
    Pots and pans and other wares which are not used frequently are stored improperly. Store these items inverted or covered.
  • Storing Clean Items (46.774)
    Single use items were stored on the floor of the store room. Store single use items 6 inches off the floor.
  • Outer Openings Protected, Exterior Walls & Roofs Protective Barrier (46.922(e)(f))
    The exit doors in the main band room do not ft securley, daylight can be seen between and below the doors. This has been scheduled for repair.
  • Repair & Cleaning Various Premises, Structures, Attachments & Fixtures (46.981(a)-(c)(g)(n))
    The tile counters and floors in the restrooms are cracking and separating.. These areas are no longer capable of being cleaned. Replace all missing tiles and repair sink counters
 12/20/2010Regular
  • In-Use Utensils & Between Use Storage (46.302)
    The ice scoop, in the front serving area and in the kitchen at the larger ice machine, were stored with their handles on the ice. Do not allow the ice scoop handle to touch the ice.
  • Cutting Surfaces Maintained (46.672)
    The in use cutting board is positioned on top of another cutting board. The lower board, however, is scored and dirty. Discard the lower board and properly clean the remaining board before using.
  • Frequency of Cleaning Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (46.714)
    The outside of the large pans holding pizza dough are dirty. Clean these containers.
  • Storing Clean Items (46.774)
    Pots and pans and other wares which are not used frequently are stored improperly. Store these items inverted or covered.
  • Repair & Cleaning Various Premises, Structures, Attachments & Fixtures (46.981(a)-(c)(g)(n))
    There is a large area of ceiling missing in the back corber of the kitchen, near one of the ice machines. Replace all missing ceiling tiles.
 03/31/2010Regular
No violation noted during this evaluation. 03/11/2010Complaint



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