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Restaurant name: NEW STAR CHINESE RESTAURANT
Type: Food
Address: 33 MAIN ST, Hellertown, PA 18055
Phone: 610-838-1755
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 12/16/2011
Last inspection violation count: 7

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type
  • Preventing Contamination from Ice Used as a Coolant (46.286)
    Chicken &beef observed in chest freezer covered with ice.
  • In-Use Utensils & Between Use Storage (46.302)
    Small pots being used as scoops in bulk rice& flour bins.
  • Wiping Cloths Use Limitations (46.304)
    Observed wet wiping cloths in hot line area, not being store in sanitizer solution.
  • Protection of Condiments (46.342)
    eggs stored above chicken& beef in walk in cooler.
  • Date Marking of Ready-to-Eat Potentially Hazardous Foods (46.385(b))
    Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the walk in cooler, is not being date marked.
  • Cutting Surfaces Maintained (46.672)
    Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
  • 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 restroom area.
 12/16/2011Complaint
  • Hair Restraints (46.152)
    Food employees observed in hot line area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers.
  • Food Shall Be Safe, Unadulterated & Honestly Presented (46.201)
    Food disposal prior to inspector arrival due to power failure.
  • Preventing Contamination from Ice Used as a Coolant (46.286)
    Beef and chicken stored opened unwrapped in freezer covered with frost.
  • Thawing Potentially Hazardous Food (46.383)
    Bulk Beef observed thawing at room temperature.
  • Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided (46.632)
    Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
  • Cutting Surfaces Maintained (46.672)
    Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
  • Objective of Cleaning Food Contact Surfaces & Utensils (46.711(a))
    Refrigerator shelves have a build up of old food like residue.
  • Plumbing Facilities in Good Repair, Cross Connection Prohibited, Scheduled Inspections, Cleaning Water Reservoirs (46.825(b)-(e))
    Motor in rear of baine marie unit is actively leaking, along with water build up on bottom shelve.
  • Repair & Cleaning Various Premises, Structures, Attachments & Fixtures (46.981(a)-(c)(g)(n))
    walls, ceiings,floors,throughout facility have a build up of grime like residue.
 11/01/2011Emergency Response
  • Food Shall Be Safe, Unadulterated & Honestly Presented (46.201)
    Facility observed closed with no power as well as no phone answer.
  • Stored Frozen Food (46.381)
    Facility closed with no power on arrivial,phone not answered.
  • Cold Holding Potentially Hazardous Foods (46.385(a)(2)-(a)(5))
    Facility closed with no power on arrivial,phone not answered.
 10/31/2011Emergency Response
  • Hair Restraints (46.152)
    Food employees observed in hot line area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers.
  • Preventing Contamination from Ice Used as a Coolant (46.286)
    Chicken parts, in chest freezer area, is an unpackaged food stored or displayed in direct contact with ice.
  • In-Use Utensils & Between Use Storage (46.302)
    Pot and pans being used as scoops in balk rice,flour,sugar bins.
  • Wiping Cloths Use Limitations (46.304)
    Observed wet wiping cloths in hot line area, not being store in sanitizer solution.
  • Thawing Potentially Hazardous Food (46.383)
    beef food observed thawing at room temperature on the rear food prep table which is not an approved thawing method.
  • Drying Clean Equipment & Utensils (46.771)
    Food employee observed storing clean food equipment while wet, and not allowing time for draining and/or air-drying.
  • Maintaining & Using a Handwashing Facility (46.825(a) & 46.981(h))
    Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing.
  • Covered Waste Receptacle in Women's Toilet Room (46.882(b))
    Women's toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins.
  • Outer Openings Protected, Exterior Walls & Roofs Protective Barrier (46.922(e)(f))
    Rear of facility wall one foot from ceiling area has a 1/2 gap that may enhance insect /rodent activity.
  • Handwashing Facility - Handwash Cleanser, Hand Drying, Signage, Handwash Aids or Devices Use Restriction (46.941(b)-(e))
    Paper towel dispenser and/or soap dispenser for handwashing improperly installed by food prep / warewashing sink.
 10/19/2011Complaint
  • Hair Restraints (46.152)
    Female Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
  • Frequency of Cleaning Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (46.714)
    Outside doors of Soda refrigerator unit as well as inside door of bain marie unit have build up of old food like residue.
  • Drying Mops (46.981(f))
    Three bay sink has build up of old soap scum like residue.
 10/13/2010Follow-up
  • Duties of the Person in Charge (46.102)
    The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation.
  • Duty to Report Disease or Medical Condition (46.111)
    Food faciliy does not have a Health Awareness Reporting Procedure for food employees.
  • Required Washing Locations (46.133)
    A food employee was observed washing their hands at the food prep sink rather than the designated handwash sink.
  • Hair Restraints (46.152)
    Female Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
  • Preventing Cross-Contamination of Packaged and Unpackaged Food by Separation, Packaging & Segregation (46.281)
    Eggs as well as Raw chicken was stored above raw beef, pork..
  • Wiping Cloths Use Limitations (46.304)
    Moist wiping cloths observed lying on food prep sink and not stored in sanitizing solution.
  • Thawing Potentially Hazardous Food (46.383)
    Observed raw chicken as well as raw beef thawing in pans on floor.
  • Frequency of Cleaning Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (46.714)
    Outside doors of all refrigerator units throughout facility have a build up of old dried food residue.
  • Maintaining & Using a Handwashing Facility (46.825(a) & 46.981(h))
    Paper towel dispenser empty at the hand wash sink in the employee male as well as female rest room areas.
  • Outer Openings Protected, Exterior Walls & Roofs Protective Barrier (46.922(e)(f))
    Rear kitchen screen door 1 1/2 gap opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
  • Toilet Room Cleaning, and Doors Closed (46.981(b)(i))
    Customer as well as employee rest room have build up of grime like residue.
 10/05/2010Regular



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