Restaurant Inspections - Columbia Borough - September 15, 2023

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers.

Brasilian Sweets and Treats, 15 S. Third St., Columbia, Sept. 9. Pass. No violations.

Lantz's Goodies, 15 S. Third St., Columbia, Sept. 9. Pass. Prepackaged meat sticks and cubed Lebanon bologna are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement and distributed-by statement.

Loreto's Gravy, 15 S. Third St., Columbia, Sept. 9. Pass. No violations.

Manor Farm Market, 15 S. Third St., Columbia, Sept. 9. Fail. 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. The person in charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this noncompliant inspection. Food employee did not follow proper handwashing procedure. Soap and warm water not used. Cantaloupe and honeydew were held at 58 F in the ice bath, rather than 41 F or below as required. The ice did not adequately cover enough of the cups to keep them sufficiently cold. Yogurt and whipped cream used for making smoothies were held at 58 F on a tabletop, rather than 41 F or colder. Prepackaged fruit cups and veggie trays are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement and distributed-by statement; repeat violation of March 4. Food facility is offering for sale raw shell eggs that are not labeled with the name and address of the distributor and the date of lay. Single-service, single-use articles (cups and to-go containers) stored directly on the floor and not 6 inches above the floor. Food facility does not employ a certified food employee as required. Facility has 90 days to enroll an employee in a state-recognized food safety course. The hand-wash sink in the service area being used as a food preparation sink as evidenced by bucket food in the sink. Soap was not available at the hand-wash sink in the service area. The hand-wash sink in the service area does not have single-use towels, continuous towels or air-drying device. No sign or poster posted at the hand-wash sink in the service area to remind food employees to wash their hands.

Salem United Church of Christ, 324 Walnut St., Columbia, Sept. 6. Pass. No violations.

[Source: LNP/LancasterOnline]