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El Grecos Pizza 2i, 1314 Hanover Ave, Allentown, PA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant name: EL GRECOS PIZZA 2I
Type: Food
Address: 1314 HANOVER AVE, Allentown, PA 18109
Phone: 610-841-0225
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 01/24/2012
Last inspection violation count: 5

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type
  • Eating, Drinking or Using Tobacco (46.151(a))
    Employee was seen eating in food prep area. Employees must eat in a designated area and then wash hands before returning to work.
  • Preventing Cross-Contamination of Packaged and Unpackaged Food by Separation, Packaging & Segregation (46.281)
    In walk in freezer chicken wings are stored in plastic shopping bags and hamburgers are stored in cracked and chipped plastic containers. Store all foods in food grade storage bins and bags,
  • Food Storage Requirements & Prohibited Areas (46.321)
    In the walk in cooler a roast, lettuce, and sauce are stored on the floor. Store all food at least six inches off of the floor.
  • Plumbing Facilities in Good Repair, Cross Connection Prohibited, Scheduled Inspections, Cleaning Water Reservoirs (46.825(b)-(e))
    The faucet at the three bay sink and the faucet at the hand washing sink next to the pizza prep table are dripping. Repair these faucets.
  • Covered Waste Receptacle in Women's Toilet Room (46.882(b))
    Waste can in woman's bathroom does not have a lid. Provide a lid for this waste can.
 01/24/2012Regular
  • Eating, Drinking or Using Tobacco (46.151(a))
    An employee was observed drinking soda from a can while in the kitchen. Correct your drinking by using lidded cups and straws. Correct practice immediately.
  • Food Storage Requirements & Prohibited Areas (46.321)
    Cases of food are stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer and a bag of onions is stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Remove all food from the floor immediately and store all food at least six inches above the floor.
  • Sanitizing Solution Testing Device Provided & Used (46.634 & 46.674(e))
    This facility does not have test kits for testing the strength of the sanitizing solution used in this facility. Purchase test kits for chlorine and quaternary ammonia.
  • Objective of Cleaning Food Contact Surfaces & Utensils (46.711(a))
    There is an accumulation of food debris on the slicer. Breakdown the slicer and clean and sanitize all of the parts. Maintain the slicer in a clean and sanitary condition. Correct immediately.
  • Objective of Cleaning Grease & Soil Accumulations & Nonfood Contact Surfaces (46.711(b)(c))
    There is an accumulation of grease and food debris on the table under the grill. Clean the table to remove the grease and food debris.
  • Repair & Cleaning Various Premises, Structures, Attachments & Fixtures (46.981(a)-(c)(g)(n))
    There is an accumulation of food debris on the floor of the walk-in freezer. Clean this floor to remove the food debris.
 03/04/2011Regular
  • Poisonous or Toxic Substance Original Containers Display Identifying Information (46.1001)
    A spray bottle labeled Water Only contained a unknown cleaner. Properly label chemicals. Discarded
 11/22/2010Regular
  • Duties of the Person in Charge (46.102)
    Owner was not aware of proper reheating or hot holding temperatures or procedures. This information can be found in the servsafe book and should be reviewed and put into practice. immediately
  • Hair Restraints (46.152)
    EMPLOYEES WERE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS UPON ARRIVIAL. HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE REQUIRED. CORRECTED
  • Preventing Contamination from Food Employees' Hands (46.261)
    Cups were being used to scoop spices, sugar and bulk items. Supply handled scoops to prevent hand contact with food product. Immediately
  • Wiping Cloths Use Limitations (46.304)
    A dry wiping cloth was hanging on a hook at the front counter. Wiping cloths must be stored in a sanitizing solution when not in actual use. Properly store cloth. immediately
  • Food Storage Requirements & Prohibited Areas (46.321)
    An open bag of flour and a bag of onions was stored on the floor near the walkin cooler. Store food product 6" above the floor. Supply acceptable shelving 1 day
  • Reheating Food (46.365)
    Food was being reheated in a soup kettle. the temperature of the product was 94F. Proper reheat temperature was not known by employee. Rapidly reheat to 165F prior to serving. immediately
  • Sanitization Requirements, Frequency and Methods (46.731)
    No sanitizer was in use at either food prep area. the prep table was being wiped with a dry food encrusted towel. Supply a sanitizer at each in use prep area. immediately
  • Maintaining & Using a Handwashing Facility (46.825(a) & 46.981(h))
    There were no paper towels at either kichen hand washing sink.Supply paper towels at all times for proper hand washing. Immediately
 11/15/2010Follow-up
  • Hair Restraints (46.152)
    EMPLOYEES WERE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS UPON ARRIVIAL. HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE REQUIRED. CORRECTED
  • Condenser Unit Separation (46.588)
    THE WALKIN COOLER CONDENSATION LINES ARE RUNNING INTO A BUCKET IN THE COOLER. THIS IS IMPROPER PLUMBING AND UNACCEPTABLE. PROPER DRAIN CONDESATION UNITS. 1 WEEK
  • Sanitization Requirements, Frequency and Methods (46.731)
    THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WAS FILTHY. CLEAN AND SANITIZE SINK PRIOR TO USE. IMMEDIATELY
  • Maintaining & Using a Handwashing Facility (46.825(a) & 46.981(h))
    THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAD ITEMS STORED IN IT AND IN FRONT OF IT MAKING IT INACCESSIBLE. DO NOT BROLCK THE HAND WASHING SINK. CORRECTED
  • Surface Characteristics of Indoor Areas of Food Facilities (46.901)
    THERE ARE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE BACK OF THE FACILITY. REPAIR REPLACE TILES. 1 WEEK
 11/05/2010Regular
  • Cleaning Frequency, Cleaning Agents & Clean Solutions for Mechanical or Manual Warewashing Equipment (46.674(a)-(c))
    Attach and seal the three compartment sink to the wall. Prior to opening
  • Objective of Cleaning Food Contact Surfaces & Utensils (46.711(a))
    Clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces prior to operation.
  • Repair & Cleaning Various Premises, Structures, Attachments & Fixtures (46.981(a)-(c)(g)(n))
    supply electric to the sandwich prep refrigerator. No extention cords are allowed to equipment.
 06/24/2010Opening
No violation noted during this evaluation. 03/19/2010Regular



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