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Old China Buffet, 629 E Main St, Hummelstown, PA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant name: OLD CHINA BUFFET
Type: Food
Address: 629 E MAIN ST, Hummelstown, PA 17036
Phone: 717-583-0870
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: 02/17/2012
Last inspection violation count: 0

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

No violation noted during this evaluation. 02/17/2012Complaint
  • Food Preparation Protected (46.323)
    Lite bulbs are not shielded or coated at buffet lines. Bulbs in kitchen are not shielded or coated.
08/16/2011Follow-up
  • Duties of the Person in Charge (46.102)
    The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the PA Food Code as evidenced by incorrect responses to food safety questions and the repeat violations.
  • Eating, Drinking or Using Tobacco (46.151(a))
    Food Employee observed eating or tasting food in the kitchen area.
  • Preventing Cross-Contamination of Packaged and Unpackaged Food by Separation, Packaging & Segregation (46.281)
    Several raw animal foods were stored above ready to eat foods in the walk in cooler and cook line refrigerator.
  • Food Storage Requirements & Prohibited Areas (46.321)
    Observed numerous un covered items in walk in cooler and freezer.
  • Food Preparation Protected (46.323)
    Lite bulbs are not shielded/guarded or coated at buffet lines. Bulbs in kitchen are not covered/shielded or coated.
  • Cold Holding Potentially Hazardous Foods (46.385(a)(2)-(a)(5))
    Observed numerous items held at 60 F on dessert bar. Cut lemons are held at room temperature. Salad dressings are held at room temperature.
  • Time as a Public Health Control for Potentially Hazardous Foods (46.385(c))
    Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food.
  • Materials for Surfaces that are Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (46.522)
    Counter and sink at wait staff station is in poor repair with damage and residue accumulations.
  • Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided (46.632)
    Pepsi cooler at cook line does not have a internal thermometer to monitor temperatures.
  • Sanitizing Solution Testing Device Provided & Used (46.634 & 46.674(e))
    Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration
  • Cutting Surfaces Maintained (46.672)
    Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
  • Objective of Cleaning Grease & Soil Accumulations & Nonfood Contact Surfaces (46.711(b)(c))
    The following areas are not clean to site and touch, Door gaskets on refrigeration units/walk in coolers, exterior sections of dishwashing unit, hard to reach areas of warewashing area/under equipment, food storage barrels at rear of facility in dry storage area.
08/09/2011Regular
No violation noted during this evaluation. 07/22/2010Follow-up
  • Eating, Drinking or Using Tobacco (46.151(a))
    Observed open drink type container at cook line.
  • Preventing Cross-Contamination of Packaged and Unpackaged Food by Separation, Packaging & Segregation (46.281)
    Several raw fish item stored above ready to eat items in bain marie unit.
  • In-Use Utensils & Between Use Storage (46.302)
    Dishwasher trays are stored directly on the floor. Correct immediately.
  • Food Storage Requirements & Prohibited Areas (46.321)
    Numerous items are uncovered in walk in cooler and freezer. Correct immediately.
  • Cold Holding Potentially Hazardous Foods (46.385(a)(2)-(a)(5))
    Pepsi unit at cook line contains foods held at 55 F. Correct for compliance.
  • Sanitizing Solution Testing Device Provided & Used (46.634 & 46.674(e))
    Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. Correct in 5 days.
  • Cutting Surfaces Maintained (46.672)
    Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. Correct in 10 days.
  • Frequency of Cleaning Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (46.714)
    Hood system has dripping grease accumulations. Correct in 7 days.
  • Cleanability of Floors, Walls, & Ceilings (46.921)
    Ceiling tiles are missing or damaged in kitchen and above walk in cooler. Correct in 14 days.
07/15/2010Regular




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