WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Health Department cited five food establishments for violations during inspections conducted February 18, including two follow-up visits, according to county records.
The inspections covered facilities in West Chester, Kennett Square, and Cheyney. Violations involved food storage temperatures, handwashing practices, equipment maintenance, and pest control.
Bored Trading Cafe, 139 W. Gay St. in West Chester, was cited during a follow-up inspection for violations including improper food storage on the floor, employees failing to wash hands before putting on gloves and evidence of rodent activity behind the cook line and under a three-compartment sink. Inspectors also reported eggs held at 51 degrees and raw chicken stored above ready-to-eat food. The facility did not have a certified food manager registered with the county.
Carniceria Camargo, 207 Magnolia St. in Kennett Square, was cited for hot-held pork measured at 115 degrees and chicharrones con carne that must be refrigerated unless proven shelf-stable.
Cheyney Grille, 1837 University Circle in Cheyney, was cited for a malfunctioning high-temperature dishwasher, expired tofu in a refrigerator and a walk-in refrigerator operating at 49 degrees. Inspectors directed the facility to discard time- and temperature-controlled foods, including chicken and turkey.
Lukoil / West Goshen, 845 Paoli Pike in West Chester, was cited for inoperable beverage dispensers, improper storage of employee personal items and failure to post a certified food manager certificate.
Taqueria Los Poblanos LLC, 445 Hannum Ave. in West Chester, was cited during a follow-up inspection for multiple violations, including rodent droppings observed throughout the facility, improper reuse of single-use containers, unlabeled food and chemical containers and plumbing leaks. Inspectors stated the pest activity constituted an imminent health hazard and required corrective action before reopening.
Health officials note that inspections reflect conditions observed at the time of the visit and may not represent a facility’s long-term compliance status.
Chester County residents may report unsanitary conditions at licensed food establishments by submitting an Environmental Health Complaint at https://www.chesco.org/5843 or by calling 610-344-6225 if illness is suspected.
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