WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Health Department inspectors cited multiple food establishments across Chester County on June 30, including follow-up inspections at two restaurants in Exton where inspectors documented food safety violations ranging from improper food storage and sanitation deficiencies to management concerns over food safety practices.
Health officials note that inspections represent a snapshot of conditions observed on a specific date and may not reflect a facility’s overall long-term sanitation and food safety status.
At a follow-up inspection, Han Dynasty in Exton was cited for numerous violations, including raw eggs and raw chicken stored above ready-to-eat foods in a walk-in cooler. Inspectors also observed food containers stored on top of uncovered food, the reuse of single-use containers, and extensive cleaning issues throughout the kitchen.
The report noted a broken wok station dripping grease onto the floor, holes in walls and ceilings, cracked flooring, and missing cove base materials. The person in charge was cited for lacking adequate food safety knowledge, and county officials directed ownership and management to meet with the Health Department to discuss corrective actions and provide cleaning logs and employee policies.
A follow-up inspection at Indian Hut in Exton also resulted in multiple violations, including findings that the person in charge lacked adequate food safety knowledge.
Inspectors discarded chicken biryani that had exceeded its date marking, raw eggs held at 85 degrees, cooked rice held at 60 degrees, and several containers of biryani rice stored between 44 and 48 degrees. The report also documented flies in the kitchen, a leaking three-compartment sink, improperly cleaned equipment and utensils, and the reuse of single-use containers for food storage.
At Kaboburritos in Kennett Square, inspectors cited a broken handwashing sink faucet that left employees washing their hands in a food preparation sink. Additional violations included missing paper towels at a handwashing sink and improperly labeled baklava containers.
Inspectors at Lani Ice in Glenmoore found yogurt stored at 51 degrees and condensed milk at 48 degrees, both above required temperatures. The report also stated that flavoring syrups were being prepared in the owner’s private residence despite the operation not being licensed to do so. Inspectors ordered the practice to cease immediately. The facility was also cited for improper mop water disposal and unscreened service windows left open.
At Paola’s Pizza in Elverson, inspectors documented deli meat stored at 45 degrees, unlabeled squeeze bottles, and sliced deli meat that was not date-marked. The report also cited deteriorating ceiling tiles, missing floor tiles, and the lack of sanitizer test strips.
A follow-up inspection at Revival in Chester Springs found a walk-in cooler displaying error codes and operating at an air temperature of 46 degrees. Inspectors also cited the facility for improperly cooled chicken that was discarded during the inspection, expired ready-to-eat foods, and insufficient hot water at restroom sinks.
The following establishments were inspected and found to be in compliance with county health regulations:
- Bar-B-Q-Boutique in Malvern
- Berwyn-Paoli Little League in Berwyn
- Brock & Co. @ Camp Horseshoe in Nottingham
- Camp Horseshoe – Trading Post in Nottingham
- Egawa Gourmet Company in Malvern
- Papa John’s Pizza in Thorndale
- Scoops and Smiles in Malvern
- Scoops and Smiles Truck in Malvern
- Second Baptist Church in Kennett Square
- Wawa #8015 in Kennett Square
Residents who observe unsanitary conditions at a food establishment may submit an environmental health complaint through the Chester County Health Department or call 610-344-6225 if they believe they became ill after eating at a licensed facility.
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