Restaurant name: TIKA'S RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
Type: Food
Address: 500 Main ST, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Phone: 610-868-8903
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: 01/09/2012
Last inspection violation count: 3
In-Use Utensils & Between Use Storage (46.302)
Observed in-use knives stored between table edges or between tables, an area not easily cleanable & sanitized.
Food Storage Requirements & Prohibited Areas (46.321)
Pantry is in an area that does not have a ceiling. Plastic must be put up to create a dust proof barrier above the area.
Surface Characteristics of Indoor Areas of Food Facilities (46.901)
FLoor outside of managers office has a hole in it and has become filled with food debris. Remove food debris and patch.
01/09/2012
Regular
Jewelry (46.136)
Food employee observed in kitchen area wearing a watch on arm.
Shellstock - Maintaining Identification (46.250)
Shellstock tags are not maintained for 90 days from the date the container is emptied.
In-Use Utensils & Between Use Storage (46.302)
Knives and / or cleavers stored between table edges which are not easily cleaned and sanitized.
05/25/2011
Opening
Jewelry (46.136)
Food employee observed in kitchen area wearing bracelet and rings on arms and hands.
Wiping Cloths Use Limitations (46.304)
Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counters and not stored in sanitizing solution.
04/15/2010
Regular
Eating, Drinking or Using Tobacco (46.151(a))
Cigarette butts, ahes found in the kitchen area during the inspection.
Hair Restraints (46.152)
Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
In-Use Utensils & Between Use Storage (46.302)
Serving utensils with handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients (sugar). All utensils being stored in ingredients bin must be stored with handle out of food ingredient.
Wiping Cloths Use Limitations (46.304)
Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counters and not stored in sanitizing solution.
Food Storage Requirements & Prohibited Areas (46.321)
Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Bag of potatoes stored behind the oven must be stored off of the floor.
Thawing Potentially Hazardous Food (46.383)
Meats being thawed using an unapproved method. Food observed thawing at room temperature on the food prep table.
Objective of Cleaning Grease & Soil Accumulations & Nonfood Contact Surfaces (46.711(b)(c))
All refrigeration unit handles and door gaskets must be cleaned to remove buildup of food debris and soil accumulation.
Storing Clean Items (46.774)
Clean cooking untensils being stored under oven must be moved and stored in a clean sanitary location.
Maintaining & Using a Handwashing Facility (46.825(a) & 46.981(h))
The handwash sink in the kitchen area does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device.
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