WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County health inspectors cited fruit-fly activity, improper wastewater disposal and food-storage concerns during Oct. 6 inspections of two West Chester establishments, while 18 other facilities were listed as in compliance.
At Butler-O’Connor-McCormick, 837 E. Lincoln Ave., inspectors observed moderate fruit-fly activity in the main bar and directed the facility to use a certified pest-control operator, clean bar surfaces and plumbing, and promptly remove trash and bottles each day.
Inspectors also found that the facility’s mop sink had been removed and that gray water was being dumped outside. The restaurant was instructed to reinstall the mop sink and dispose of wastewater properly.
Other issues included soiled ceiling light shields in the kitchen and rusted shelving above the dishwasher tables, which inspectors directed the facility to clean or replace.
A follow-up inspection at Mercato Ristorante and Bar, 33 W. Market St., identified several food-safety concerns.
Inspectors found raw chicken stored above ready-to-eat food and directed the restaurant to move raw animal products below and away from ready-to-eat items to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
Single-use food containers were also being reused for storage. Inspectors instructed the restaurant to stop reusing them and switch to approved, reusable food-grade containers.
At the server station and Pizza Station, handwashing sinks contained food residue, a pizza cutter and other utensils, indicating the sinks were being used for purposes other than handwashing.
Inspectors also found chemical bottles without proper labels and directed the restaurant to identify each container with the common name of its contents.
The Chester County Health Department listed the following establishments as in compliance:
- Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. #2086, 301 Main St., Exton
- Bright Beginnings Child Care Inc. – Food, 15 S. Second St., Oxford
- CCIU Learning Center, 1635 E. Lincoln Highway, Coatesville
- Chesterbrook Academy (Food) WW, 141 Arrandale Blvd., Exton
- County Cup @ CCIU Learning Ctr, 1635 E. Lincoln Highway, Coatesville
- Giant Food Store #6582, 880 Nova Way, Parkesburg
- La Alondras Kennett Square LLC, 113 W. State St., Kennett Square
- Philly Hots Food Truck / CCHD #1258, 212 S. High St., West Chester
- Philly Pretzel Factory / West Goshen, 1075 West Chester Pike, West Chester
- RDS Market @ Boscov’s Exton, 126 Exton Square, Exton
- Steaks West Chester, 698 E. Market St., West Chester
- Taqueria El Gordo (Tacos El Gordo) / CCHD #1289, 800 Commons Drive, Oxford
- The Flowers Cafe, 19 N. 3rd St., Oxford
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 100 Begonia Drive, Chester Springs
- Two Birds Cafe, 653 Downingtown Pike, West Chester
- Vintner’s Table by Folino Estate, 135 Bridge St., Suite 2, Phoenixville
- West Chester Refillery Station, 54 E. Street Road, West Chester
- Whitford Country Club, 600 Whitford Hills Road, Exton
Health officials caution that inspections represent conditions observed at a specific date and time and may not reflect a facility’s overall long-term sanitation or food-safety status.
Residents who witness unsanitary conditions can submit a confidential Environmental Health Complaint at https://www.chesco.org/5843. Anyone who becomes ill after eating at a food establishment should instead contact the Chester County Health Department at 610-344-6225.
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