No labels, blocked employee sink, no certification for the boss

Comments on food-safety inspections conducted last week by the Delaware County Health Department of establishments with liquor licenses and only those that had violations, which this week was five of seven:

320 Market Cafe, 211 W. State St., Media:

• Prep table items 50 degrees and above.

• Inadequately held food was rapidly chilled to less than 41 degrees

• Eliminate mice droppings, using proper pest control processes as needed and clean frequently.

• Person in charge is not a certified food manager.

• Ham and cheese sandwiches not marked with a use-by date.

• A food thermometer is not available.

• Prepackaged cakes/cookies not properly labeled.

• Hand washing sink blocked by trash can.

Giant Food Store #6507, 550 E. Lancaster Ave., Radnor Township:

• Walk-in freezer in the deli area is not operational, used as dry storage.

• Dried milk residue present on retail area milk refrigerator shelving. Dried debris present on the dairy walk-in cooler walls and ceiling. Dust accumulation present on dairy walk-in cooler fan covers.

• Dried food debris and dirt present on the produce prep area flooring. Dried mouse droppings present behind pallets in the rear storage area.

• Flooring and walls are not smooth and easily cleanable.

PJ Whelihan’s Pub, 4803 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square:

• Food storage containers (white bulk bins) are not labeled.

• Linens are in direct contact with food, apron stored on top of packaged hamburger buns.

• In-use utensils are stored incorrectly at cook line. Knives stored in between tables.

• Equipment/utensils are not properly air-dried after cleaning and sanitizing.

• After cleaning and sanitizing all equipment and utensils shall be air dried before use.

• In-use equipment and/or utensils in disrepair (plastic spatulas chipped/cracked).

• In-use equipment and/or utensils in disrepair, facility using single service dip containers to scoop sauce.

• Soil residue present on walkin cooler fan coverings.

Ristorante La Locanda, 4989 West Chester Pike, Edgmont:

• Door being propped without a screen.

Tumble Inn, 910 Chester Pike, Prospect Park:

• Handwashing sink not located in the kitchen area.

• Disposable paper towels not provided at the hand washing sink at bar.

• A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

• Bar soda gun observed with accumulated build up.

• The women’s restroom lacks a covered receptacle for disposal of feminine hygiene products.

Most of the violations are handled on the spot and a few require follow-up visits.