WEST CHESTER, PA — Food safety inspectors cited several Chester County establishments on July 2 for violations ranging from improper food temperatures and expired infant formula to equipment deficiencies that could delay licensing, according to inspection reports released by the Chester County Health Department.
The most extensive list of violations was issued to 1365 Cafe Brock at CTDI in West Chester, where inspectors found hot foods including chicken tenders and French fries being held at 109 to 115 degrees, below the required 135 degrees, and refrigerated foods stored at temperatures as high as 50 degrees.
Inspectors also ordered the disposal of date-expired cheese, cooked vegetables and other temperature-controlled foods at the facility. The report noted that one cooler should not be used until it can consistently maintain foods at 41 degrees or below.
Additional violations at the cafeteria included uncovered food in a freezer, food stored on the floor, malfunctioning handwashing sinks and a lack of temperature-monitoring equipment for the dishwasher.
At Walgreens Pharmacy #12034 in West Chester, inspectors found multiple containers of expired infant formula, including Enfamil and Similac products, on retail shelves. The products carried expiration dates ranging from May 1 through July 1, according to the inspection report. Inspectors ordered the products discarded and directed the store to routinely check expiration dates.
A complaint inspection at Papa John’s Pizza in Thorndale found interior temperatures had reached 100 degrees, with employees “visibly sweating profusely,” conditions inspectors said could potentially contaminate food. The report also noted that a rear door had been left open before being closed during the inspection to prevent pests from entering.
In Limerick, Lisa’s French Fries was cited for operating without approved sanitizing procedures and for lacking a ventilation hood capable of removing grease-laden vapors. Inspectors said a hood system must be installed before the mobile food business can receive its annual license.
Separately, inspectors evaluated Friends of Warwick Park of Chester County in Pottstown and determined that a follow-up inspection with kitchen staff present will be required before the facility can receive a license to operate. The report noted the facility primarily serves outdoor grilling events and currently uses a residential refrigerator and freezer, which will eventually need to be replaced with commercial equipment.
The Chester County Health Department noted that inspections represent a “snapshot” of conditions observed on a specific date and may not reflect an establishment’s long-term sanitation practices.
The following establishments were listed as in compliance during inspections conducted July 2:
- Aldo’s Restaurant & Grill LLC, West Chester
- Canteen @ IPX – Swedesford Road, Wayne
- Church of the Saviour – Building F, Wayne
- Main Line Unitarian Church, Devon
- Popeye’s, West Goshen
- Rita’s Water Ice, Paoli
- September Farm Cheese, Honey Brook
- Unitarian Universalist Fellowship-Pottstown, Pottstown
The Chester County Health Department accepts confidential complaints about food establishments through its environmental health complaint portal at https://www.chesco.org/5843. Individuals who become ill after eating at a food establishment are advised to call 610-344-6225.
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