WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County health inspectors cited three food-service facilities for food safety and sanitation violations during inspections conducted May 29, including temperature-control failures, dishwasher sanitation issues, and expired food products that required immediate corrective action.
The violations were identified at Crosslands Retirement Community Food in Kennett Square, Route 100 Bar & Bites in Exton, and Stonewall Links in Elverson, according to inspection reports released by the Chester County Health Department.
At Crosslands Retirement Community Food, inspectors found a refrigerator holding food at 46 degrees Fahrenheit, above the required maximum of 41 degrees. Pasta salad stored in the unit and on a salad bar reached temperatures of 46 and 50 degrees and was discarded during the inspection.
Inspectors also cited improperly chilled sandwich ingredients, improper storage of covered food pans, a non-functioning handwashing sink in a dish room, and a dishwasher final-rinse temperature gauge that failed to maintain the required 180-degree reading.
At Route 100 Bar & Bites, inspectors found no detectable chlorine sanitizer in the sanitizing cycle of a mechanical dishwasher, despite a required range of 50 to 100 parts per million. The report directed the facility not to use the machine until proper sanitizer levels are restored.
Additional violations included a leaking dishwasher component, a non-working kitchen light fixture, dust accumulation on restroom ventilation covers, and black residue inside an ice machine bin, which inspectors ordered cleaned and sanitized within 24 hours.
Stonewall Links was cited for several food-handling violations, including expired milk dated May 27 and ready-to-eat foods that had been stored beyond the seven-day limit required for time-and-temperature controlled foods.
Inspectors also found deli meats sliced on-site that were not date-marked, food residue on soda gun holsters, an ice scoop stored improperly in ice, insufficient hot water reaching a bar dishwasher, and the absence of a required waterproof irreversible thermometer used to verify dishwashing temperatures.
The Chester County Health Department noted that inspection findings represent conditions observed at the time of inspection and may not reflect a facility’s long-term compliance status.
The department also reported that 15 facilities inspected on May 29 were found to be in compliance with food safety regulations.
- Amma Indian Grocery in Malvern;
- Buena Vista Restaurant in Malvern;
- Buffalo Wild Wings in Downingtown;
- Burger King locations in Westtown and East Pikeland;
- Gateway Pharmacy of Phoenixville;
- Honey Brook Barbecue;
- Jarlan’s Poultry at the Westtown Amish Farmers Market;
- Lani Ice Shack in Glenmoore;
- Markie’s Mini-Golf Snack Bar in Phoenixville;
- Pigeon Creek Saloon & Eatery in Pottstown;
- Regal Downingtown;
- Southbound BBQ Co. #2 and Southbound BBQ Company in West Chester;
- St. Peter United Church of Christ in Pottstown; and
- Twist & Wraps by Kathryn in Honey Brook.
Residents who observe potential food safety concerns may file a confidential complaint with the Chester County Health Department through its Environmental Health Complaint portal at https://www.chesco.org/5843. Individuals who believe they became ill after eating at a food establishment are advised to call the department directly at 610-344-6225 rather than submitting an online complaint form.
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