WEST CHESTER, PA — Multiple Chester County food establishments were cited for temperature-control and sanitation violations during inspections conducted Tuesday, including two businesses where potentially hazardous foods were discarded after being held above required refrigeration temperatures.
According to inspection reports released by the Chester County Health Department, inspectors documented violations at businesses in Phoenixville, Kennett Square, and West Chester, while several other facilities were found in compliance.
At Foresta’s Country Meat Market, 1098 West Bridge Street in Phoenixville, inspectors found foods including linguini, cheesecake, creamed chipped beef, and rotini stored between 44 and 54 degrees Fahrenheit inside a display case, exceeding the required maximum of 41 degrees for temperature-controlled foods.
The report stated foods that had not been placed in the unit that morning were discarded. Inspectors directed the business to lower the unit’s temperature and avoid stacking foods too high.
The Phoenixville market was also cited for single-use food service items stored directly on the floor and a sanitizing solution at the deli warewashing sink measuring below required concentration levels. The sanitizer concentration was adjusted during the inspection.
At Pat’s Pizzeria / New Garden, 350 Scarlett Road in Kennett Square, inspectors cited a sandwich unit operating at 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature-controlled foods stored above 41 degrees were discarded, according to the report. Inspectors directed the business not to store such foods in the unit unless temperatures returned to compliant levels or the equipment was serviced.
The Kennett Square pizzeria was also cited for excessive sanitizer concentration levels exceeding 500 parts per million, cardboard used on food-contact surfaces, and pans and utensils stored above wash and rinse sink compartments where recontamination could occur.
A follow-up inspection at Yori’s Church Street Bakery, 15 North Church Street in West Chester, documented violations involving improperly stored mops, unlabeled baked goods in customer grab-and-go areas, exterior doors propped open, damaged base coving, and ceiling surfaces needing cleaning and repair.
The Health Department noted that inspection reports represent conditions observed at the time of inspection and may not reflect long-term operational practices.
Facilities listed as in compliance were:
- ACME Markets #703/Upper Uwchlan, 400 Simpson Drive, Unit A, Chester Springs
- Aramark @ Manavon Elementary School & PAELC, 1-2 Phantom Way, Phoenixville
- Canteen @ Martin Brower, 201 Waverly Boulevard, Coatesville
- Caribbean Wave, 3395 Schuylkill Road, Spring City
- Downingtown Country Club, 93 Country Club Drive, Downingtown
- Dunkin Donuts / West Sadsbury, 760 Commons Drive, Parkesburg
- Little Anthony’s Pizza & Grill, 1837 Lincoln Highway, Coatesville
- New Hong Kong Buffet (JD), 345 Scarlett Road, Kennett Square
- Santucci’s of Paoli, 1776 East Lancaster Avenue, Paoli
- The Willowstone School – Food, 340 Central Avenue, Malvern
- Westwood Fire Co #01, 1403 Valley Road, Coatesville
- Whole Foods Markets, 821 Lancaster Avenue, Wayne
Residents seeking to report sanitation concerns can submit complaints through the Chester County Health Department Environmental Health Complaint portal at https://www.chesco.org/5843. Anyone who became sick after eating at a food establishment should call 610-344-6225 instead of submitting the online form.
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