Promised Land Food Mart, Rte 390 & I84 Po Box 363, Tafton, PA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant name: PROMISED LAND FOOD MART
Type: Food
Address: RTE 390 & I84 PO BOX 363, Tafton, PA 18464
Phone: 570-857-1515
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: 12/08/2011
Last inspection violation count: 1

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

  • Plumbing Facilities in Good Repair, Cross Connection Prohibited, Scheduled Inspections, Cleaning Water Reservoirs (46.825(b)-(e))
    The faucet on the two bay sink is duct taped. As per the manager, a new faucet is on order.
12/08/2011Follow-up
  • Duties of the Person in Charge (46.102)
    The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.
  • Food Shall Be Safe, Unadulterated & Honestly Presented (46.201)
    Packages of pop tarts and relish are gnawed and eaten by rodents. Droppings on and in food packages and boxes. The food and boxes were disposed of by the manager.
  • Preventing Cross-Contamination of Packaged and Unpackaged Food by Separation, Packaging & Segregation (46.281)
    Raw shell eggs above milk containers in the retail case. The eggs were placed on the bottom shelf.
  • Reheating Food (46.365)
    Hot dogs reheating for over two hours on the roller grill. The food employee disposed of the hot dogs, approximately 4 lbs/$8.00. *Hot dogs on the roller grill 117*f and 105*f, the food employee stated that these were reheating for approximately one half hour. However, there was no sign posted that the hot dogs were still cooking. The employee posted a not ready sign on the grill. Shall reheat to 135*f or above within two hours and maintain hot food at 135*f or above.
  • Use of Two Compartment Sink for Manual Warewashing (46.676(f))
    One sink stopper is missing for the two bay sink.
  • Sanitization Requirements, Frequency and Methods (46.731)
    Using QA sanitizer, requiring a rinse step, in the two bay sink. Kay-5 cleaner/sanitizer is available, instructed the food employee in the sanitizing procedures.
  • Handling Clean Items (46.775)
    Tableware for customer self-service is not displayed so that only handles are touched by consumers and employees.
  • Maintaining & Using a Handwashing Facility (46.825(a) & 46.981(h))
    The hand wash sink in the dishwash area is dirty and filled with coffee pots.
  • Plumbing Facilities in Good Repair, Cross Connection Prohibited, Scheduled Inspections, Cleaning Water Reservoirs (46.825(b)-(e))
    The faucet on the two bay sink is duct taped.
  • Outer Openings Protected, Exterior Walls & Roofs Protective Barrier (46.922(e)(f))
    There are holes in the walls in the cabinets at the self service counter and above the shelf in the store room.
  • Handwashing Facility - Handwash Cleanser, Hand Drying, Signage, Handwash Aids or Devices Use Restriction (46.941(b)-(e))
    Soap was not available at the handwash sinks in the men's and women's restrooms.
  • Repair & Cleaning Various Premises, Structures, Attachments & Fixtures (46.981(a)-(c)(g)(n))
    Dust and debris on the ledge and pipe adjacent to the hand wash sink.
  • Controlling Pests, Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and Pests (46.981(k)(l))
    Rodent dropping, TNTC, on cabinet shelves at the self service counter and on the counter under and around the pastry and cereal display rack, the roller grill, the condiment shelves and the coffee makers and dispensers. Droppings on take out trays, in coffee pots, in boxes of plastic utensils, plastic wrap and in packages of styrofoam cups and lids. Packages of pop tarts were gnawed and pr4oduct eaten, droppings in the boxes
12/08/2011Regular
  • Cold Holding Potentially Hazardous Foods (46.385(a)(2)-(a)(5))
    Hot dogs in walk in refrigerator had internal product temperatures of 52*F. Milk and sandwiches (packaged by Yarnell) had internal product temperatures of 61*F. Milk and sandwiches were placed in corner of walk in refrigerator and labeled (Do not use, Return for credit) Hot dogs were disposed of due to temperature abuse for an unknown amount of time.
05/27/2011Emergency Response
  • Labeling (46.422)
    Working bulk food ingredient storage container is not labeled with the common name of the food. Corrected
  • Maintaining & Using a Handwashing Facility (46.825(a) & 46.981(h))
    The handwash sink in the prep area does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device. Paper towels were placed at the sink. *No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the men's restroom to remind food employees to wash their hands. a sign was posted.
  • Repair & Cleaning Various Premises, Structures, Attachments & Fixtures (46.981(a)-(c)(g)(n))
    Debris and old rodent droppings are in the cabinet at the right end of the self service counter.
10/08/2010Regular

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