Restaurant Inspections - Columbia Borough - October 20, 2023

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

Hinkle's Restaurant, 261 Locust St., Columbia, Oct. 13. Pass. An open employee's beverage container was observed on a shelf in the dishwashing area. Observed raw chicken stored above sausage in the drawer-style cooling unit beneath the flat grill. Observed containers of food stored directly on the floor in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Observed working containers of cleaners and sanitizers stored on a shelf next to food and food equipment in the kitchen and in the dessert service area.

Smoke & Chill, 353 Cherry St., Columbia, Type 2 Follow-up, Oct. 13. Pass. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration of quaternary sanitizer; repeat violation. Observed an accumulation of static dust on the fume hood; repeat violation. Observed milk crates being stored in the restroom, a prohibited area; repeat violation. Ceiling tiles missing in the back and need to be replaced; repeat violation. Observed working containers of Ajax cleanser, Formula 409, and Windex, stored on a shelf above the three-compartment sink with food equipment; repeat violation.

Stover's News, 24 N. 3rd St., Columbia, Follow-up, Oct. 13. Fail. Prepackaged subs, sandwiches, seafood salad, chicken salad, dirt pudding, sliced ham, sliced cheese and packaged ice are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, and distributed by statement; repeat violation, March 31, 2022, and Oct. 13. Prepackaged subs, sandwiches, seafood salad, chicken salad and dirt pudding are not labeled to clearly indicate any "Big 9" allergen ingredients and/or the allergen warning statement; repeat violation, March 31, 2022, and Oct. 13. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration; repeat violation. The inner lid of the chest freezer is missing leaving exposed insulation, risking food and ice to possible physical contamination. Observed a slimy, black residue inside the ice maker; repeat violation. Paper towel dispenser empty at the hand-wash sink in the kitchen; repeat violation.