King House Buffet, 1955 E 3rd St, Williamsport, PA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: King House Buffet
Type: Food
Address: 1955 E 3RD ST, Williamsport, PA 17701-3901
Phone: 570-322-4833
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 09/19/2011
Last inspection violation count: 0

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

No violation noted during this evaluation. 09/19/2011Follow-up
  • Cold Holding Potentially Hazardous Foods (46.385(a)(2)-(a)(5))
    Food was held at 45 °F, in the bain-marie, rather than 41°F or below as required. Repairman was called and parts are on order. Invoice stated that unit was working properly. Sanitarian checked food temperatures with stick thermometer and beef and one chicken container was at 45 degrees. Lower storage area of baine-marie was 50 degrees. Coil in lower area of baine-marie is frosted up.
  • Controlling Pests, Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and Pests (46.981(k)(l))
    Observed rodent dropping on bottom shelf of shelving in storage room. Corrected on site
08/31/2011Regular
  • Cold Holding Potentially Hazardous Foods (46.385(a)(2)-(a)(5))
    Food was held at 45 °F, in the baine-marie, rather than 41°F or below as required. PIC stated that food has been in baine-marie for an hour. Food was moved to walk-in cooler. Cooling unit was froze up on unit. PIC stated they will call for repair.
  • Controlling Pests, Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and Pests (46.981(k)(l))
    Observed rodent droppings on storage shelving and under electrical panels.
08/24/2011Follow-up
  • Wiping Cloths Use Limitations (46.304)
    Observed wet wiping cloths in the sushi area, not being store in sanitizer solution.
  • Food Storage Requirements & Prohibited Areas (46.321)
    Observed food stored directly on the floor in the walk-in freezer, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.
  • Parasite Destruction: Records, Creation & Retention (46.364(c))
    Food Facility Person in Charge not able to produce records showing that raw or partially cooked ready to eat fish has been frozen by the facility or approved supplier as required, before use or sale.
  • Cold Holding Potentially Hazardous Foods (46.385(a)(2)-(a)(5))
    Food was held at 60 °F, in the baine-marie, rather than 41°F or below as required. PIC stated that food was only in baine-marie for an hour. Food moved to walk-in cooler.
  • Consumer Advisory for Raw or Undercooked Animal-Derived Food (46.423)
    Sushi is served raw, however a written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer.
  • Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided (46.632)
    Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
  • Cleaning Frequency, Cleaning Agents & Clean Solutions for Mechanical or Manual Warewashing Equipment (46.674(a)-(c))
    Mechanical warewashing equipment observed with build up of filth and food residue and not cleaned before use, and frequently throughout the day. Corrected on site
  • Chemical Sanitization for Mechanical or Manual Warewashing Equipment (46.674(d))
    Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. Facility has 3-compartment sink to be able sanitize utensils until dishwasher gets repaired.
  • Food Temperature Measuring Devices Calibrated (46.691(b))
    Thermometer for sushi refrigerator is broken.
  • Plumbing Facilities in Good Repair, Cross Connection Prohibited, Scheduled Inspections, Cleaning Water Reservoirs (46.825(b)-(e))
    Excessive water leak observed under dishwasher.
  • Insect Control Device Design & Installation (46.922(c))
    An insect control device located in kitchen with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. Corrected on site
  • Handwashing Facility - Handwash Cleanser, Hand Drying, Signage, Handwash Aids or Devices Use Restriction (46.941(b)-(e))
    Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the Mongolian bar area and kitchen area.
  • Controlling Pests, Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and Pests (46.981(k)(l))
    Observed rodent dropping under electrical panels and on shelving in storage rooms.
  • 3 C.S, 6501-6510 (FEC)
    Food employee certification expired in march of 2011. Facility has 90 days to enroll in FEC course.
08/19/2011Regular
  • In-Use Utensils & Between Use Storage (46.302)
    Ice cream dipper well for dipping utensils does not have sufficient velocity of water to flush particulates to the drain.
12/27/2010Regular
  • Preventing Cross-Contamination of Packaged and Unpackaged Food by Separation, Packaging & Segregation (46.281)
    UNCOVERED FOOD ITEMS IN THE UPRIGHT REGERATOR.
  • Thawing Potentially Hazardous Food (46.383)
    CHICKEN being thawed using an unapproved method. Food observed thawing at room temperature on the ROOM*. Food observed thawing in standing water.
  • Maintaining & Using a Handwashing Facility (46.825(a) & 46.981(h))
    Old food residue, dishes, towel and utensils observed in the handwash sink.
  • Insect Control Device Design & Installation (46.922(c))
    Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed in the dining* area. one dead roach observed and discyussed with the owner
07/19/2010Complaint
No violation noted during this evaluation. 05/19/2010Complaint

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