Montgomery County food safety inspections: Sewage smell and leaking pipes at area restaurants

Here are the violations reported in food safety inspection reports from Montgomery County conducted the week of July 8-14, 2023.

Each week, we highlight the inspection reports for retail food and drink establishments under the jurisdiction of the Montgomery County Office of Public Health. All establishments are inspected once per year, and inspectors may return several more times if the initial inspection is not passed or complaints are received. (For more information on how food safety inspections are conducted in Pennsylvania, view a list of FAQs.)

As noted by the MCOPH, the reports are merely a “snapshot” in time, and “may not be representative of the overall, long-term cleanliness of an establishment.” Many of the violations are corrected on the spot prior to the inspector leaving the establishment.

You can view the complete inspection reports for any establishment in the county’s food safety inspection database. To report an illness after eating or drinking at an establishment, use the MCOPH’s complaint form. (Please don’t contact us: we do not inspect restaurants.)

SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE

700 W DEKALB PIKE KING OF PRUSSIA, CO 19406

Last Inspection Date: 07-13-2023

• 38 – insect, rodents & animals not present
• Comments: Rodent like droppings observed in the wine room, coat closet and wall near the host stand Facility must immediately clean and sanitize area. Facility must be treated by professional pest control service for the above mentioned pest. Report must be provided to MCOPH with in ten business days. Fax or email the service report to the contacts provided by the EHS.

POPEYES RESTAURANT

1415 High ST Pottstown, PA 19464

Last Inspection Date: 07-13-2023

• 2 – certified food protection manager
• Comments: Facility lacking a Certified Food Sanitation Manager (CFSM) issued by Montgomery County Office of Public Health (MCOPH) or previous certificate has expired. Facility must submit application and payment OR proof of registration in an approved course with in 30 days. Facility showed EHS copy of application and check that was mailed in on July 10th.
  36 – thermometers provided & accurate
• Comments: Electronic temperature gauge for walk in cooler broken. Repair/replace.
  51 – plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
• Comments: Leak at plumbing of food prep sink. Facility stated it is on order for repair. Once repaired, facility must send work order to EHS contact provided.

PHO KITCHEN

2614 W Ridge Pike Norristown, PA 19403

Last Inspection Date: 07-13-2023

• 6 – proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
• Comments: Employee personal beverage not stored in a designated area. personal drink not covered stored on shelf above prep cooler
  23 – proper date marking & disposition
• Comments: All foods that are TCS, RTE, and held longer than 24hrs must be marked with a discard date not to exceed 7days or the manufacturers sell by date, which ever is shorter. Commercially processed foods must also include an open date. (3xR) repeat violations may lead to possible legal action
  28 – toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
• Comments: Chemical spray bottle lacking label
  37 – food properly labeled; original container
• Comments: Common name label lacking on squeeze bottles at cooks line.
  38 – insect, rodents & animals not present
• Comments: Light and air space at bottom/side of door.
  38 – insect, rodents & animals not present
• Comments: fly strip handing above 3 compartment ware wash sink
  39 – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
• Comments: food stored in plastic grocery bag in walk in cooler
  41 – wiping cloths; properly used & stored
• Comments: Wet wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution
  43 – in-use utensils; properly stored
• Comments: ice scoop handle stored in public serviing ice, tong handle stored ontop of sprouts, and tongs stored on oven handle
  47 – food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
• Comments: paper lining on shelf at waitress area
  47 – food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
• Comments: ice build up on floor inside walk in freezer
  49 – non-food contact surfaces clean
• Comments: dust build up on exhaust vents in both public restrooms
  49 – non-food contact surfaces clean
• Comments: grease build up on hood filters at cooksline above wok station. EHS notified lower providence fire marshall
  51 – plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
• Comments: leak in pipe below hand sink in kitchen closest to back door
  55 – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
• Comments: grease build up on walls and ceiling area by grill top cooksline and drive thru window area. Grease build up also on floor beneath fryers at cooksline
  55 – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
• Comments: a few ceiling tiles damaged and peeling in kitchen
  56 – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
• Comments: light sheild lacking on light in kitchen by wok station

LIDL GROCERY STORE

2613 W RIDGE PIKE TROOPER, PA 19403

Last Inspection Date: 07-13-2023

• 49 – non-food contact surfaces clean
• Comments: dust build up on fan guards in walk in freezer and walk in cooler
  55 – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
• Comments: flooring chipped/damaged to right of bakery walk in freezer

NEIGHBORHOOD CONVENIENCE STORE INC.

837 DEKALB ST NORRISTOWN, PA 19401

Last Inspection Date: 07-13-2023

• 10 – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
• Comments: Hand washing sign lacking at hand sink
  53 – toilet facilities; properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
• Comments: Restroom door lacking self closing mechanism

GOOD VIBZ CAFE

104 E MAIN ST NORRISTOWN, PA 19401

Last Inspection Date: 07-13-2023

• 2 – certified food protection manager
• Comments: Facility lacking a Certified Food Sanitation Manager (CFSM) issued by Montgomery County Office of Public Health (MCOPH) or previous certificate has expired. Facility must submit application and payment OR proof of registration in an approved course with in 10 days. EHS left copy of reciprocity application and fee schedule.
  39 – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
• Comments: -Bain marie used by employees to assemble food stored within public access. -Avantco freezers not locked at time of inspection where public can access them.(corrected)
  40 – personal cleanliness
• Comments: Food handler lacking hair restraint
  44 – utensils, equipment & linens; properly stored, dried, & handled
• Comments: containers and scrub pads stored in food prep sink. facility must move items to 3 bay ware wash sinks and clean and sanitize food prep sink before using it(EHS explained proper usage of sinks)
  51 – plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
• Comments: Improper air gap at food prep sink.

STRAY DOG TAVERN

3911 SKIPPACK PIKE SKIPPACK, PA 19474

Last Inspection Date: 07-13-2023

• 51 – plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
• Comments: Old sewage line in disrepair in basement area. Line is not active. Facility must remove or repair.
  55 – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
• Comments: Old toilet paper on inactive sewage line in basement. Clean and sanitize affected area.

BUTTERCUP BISTRO

735 W MAIN ST COLLEGEVILLE, PA 19426

Last Inspection Date: 07-13-2023

• Opening Inspection. Facility is confirmed to have met the conditions indicated below: -Toilet rooms have self-closing doors and women’s or unisex toilet rooms have covered trash receptacle. – All light fixtures in food prep, food storage, and in equipment are shatter resistant or shielded. – All refrigeration is in service and operating at appropriate temperatures; have accurate and readily visible thermometers. – All construction equipment and materials have been completely removed from the establishment, and is free of all debris and dust. – All surfaces are finished according to approved plans / MCPHC and cleaned and sanitized from the top down with an approved sanitizer. – All Equipment and food contact surface cleaned and sanitized, inside and out, with approved sanitizer. – All sinks have are supplied with hot and cold water of adequate temperature and pressure. – All hand sinks are fully stocked with single service paper towels, hand soap, trash receptacle, and hand washing signs. – Approved sanitizer and complimentary test strips and food probe thermometer area available. – Air gaps of at least 1 inch or twice the pipe diameter as indicated by MCPHC; e.g. prep sinks, ice machines, steamer, and sink flood rims etc.
• 1 – person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
• Comments: Facility lacking sign stating that The most recent health inspection report is available on request. Sign must be posted conspicuously for the public. EHS emailed a copy at time of inspection.
  2 – certified food protection manager
• Comments: Facility lacking a Certified Food Sanitation Manager (CFSM) issued by Montgomery County Office of Public Health (MCOPH). Facility granted 6 months to attain. Failure to comply by the given deadline could lead to legal action. EHS emailed copy of reciprocity application and fee schedule at time of inspection.
  55 – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
• Comments: Joints in mop closet wall must be sealed to make continuous and easily cleanable.

KILWINS UPPER DUBLIN

1115 MARKET ST DRESHER, PA 19025

Last Inspection Date: 07-13-2023

• 48 – warewashing facilities; installed, maintained, & used; test strips
• Comments: Lacking quat test strips.

MOCCIA’S TRAIN STOP

1004 N Gravel Pike Schwenksville, PA 19473

Last Inspection Date: 07-12-2023

• 2 – certified food protection manager
• Comments: Facility lacking a Certified Food Sanitation Manager (CFSM) issued by Montgomery County Office of Public Health (MCOPH) or previous certificate has expired. Facility must submit application and payment OR proof of registration in an approved course with in 5 days. EHS emailed copy of reciprocity application and fee schedule. Failure to comply by a given deadline may lead to legal action.
  10 – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
• Comments: Hand sink in dish room lacking soap. Provide.
  10 – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
• Comments: Hand sink in dish room lacking paper towels. Provide.
  10 – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
• Comments: EHS observed hand sink at serving station being used as a dump sink. Hand sinks are to be used for handwashing only.
  23 – proper date marking & disposition
• Comments: Date marking lacking on food containers in refrigeration. All foods that are TCS, RTE, and held longer than 24hrs must be marked with a discard date not to exceed 7days or the manufacturers sell by date, which ever is shorter. Commercially processed foods must also include an open date.
  35 – approved thawing methods used
• Comments: Facility thawing frozen fish in reduced oxygen packaging environment.
  39 – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
• Comments: Containers/boxes of food stored on floor in walk in cooler and floor of basement storage area. All food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground.
  40 – personal cleanliness
• Comments: Food handler lacking hair/beard restraint.
  41 – wiping cloths; properly used & stored
• Comments: Wet wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution between uses.
  43 – in-use utensils; properly stored
• Comments: Knives stored between equipment on cooks line. Remove. Wash and sanitize and store in sanitary location.
  43 – in-use utensils; properly stored
• Comments: Tongs stored on oven door handle along cooks line.
  43 – in-use utensils; properly stored
• Comments: Cups stored in ice machine at serving station. Ice scoops must have a handle and be stored so that handle does not touch food product.
  45 – single-use & single-service articles; properly stored & used
• Comments: Single service food contact items stored on floor in basement storage area. Must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground.
  47 – food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
• Comments: Cooler shelf lined with cardboard. Remove. Surfaces must be smooth, easily cleanable, and nonporous.
  48 – warewashing facilities; installed, maintained, & used; test strips
• Comments: Facility lacking test strips to verify proper concentration of chemical sanitizer on hand.
  51 – plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
• Comments: One faucet of three basin sink in basement prep room broken. Three basin sink has another faucet operating with hot and cold water. Facility stated it is on order for repair. Once repaired, send work order to EHS contact provided.

TWO LADIES BAKERY

1904 COUNTY LINE RD HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA 19006

Last Inspection Date: 07-12-2023

• Opening Inspection. Facility is confirmed to have met the conditions indicated below: -Toilet rooms have self-closing doors and women’s or unisex toilet rooms have covered trash receptacle. – All light fixtures in food prep, food storage, and in equipment are shatter resistant or shielded. – All refrigeration is in service and operating at appropriate temperatures; have accurate and readily visible thermometers. – All construction equipment and materials have been completely removed from the establishment, and is free of all debris and dust. – All surfaces are finished according to approved plans / MCPHC and cleaned and sanitized from the top down with an approved sanitizer. – All Equipment and food contact surface cleaned and sanitized, inside and out, with approved sanitizer. – All sinks have are supplied with hot and cold water of adequate temperature and pressure. – All hand sinks are fully stocked with single service paper towels, hand soap, trash receptacle, and hand washing signs. – Approved sanitizer and complimentary test strips and food probe thermometer area available. – Air gaps of at least 1 inch or twice the pipe diameter as indicated by MCPHC; e.g. prep sinks, ice machines, steamer, and sink flood rims etc.
• 1 – person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
• Comments: Facility lacking sign stating that the most recent health inspection report is available on request. Sign must be posted conspicuously for the public. EHS emailed one.
  2 – certified food protection manager
• Comments: Facility lacking a Certified Food Sanitation Manager (CFSM) issued by Montgomery County Office of Public Health (MCOPH). Facility granted 6 months to attain. Failure to comply by the given deadline could lead to legal action. EHS emailed copy of reciprocity application and fee schedule.
  5 – procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
• Comments: Facility lacking a written policy / procedure addressing the clean-up of a vomit or diarrheal event. EHS emailed a sample policy.
  55 – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
• Comments: Section of cove base missing behind toilet in restroom.

KUNG FU TEA

1129 OLD YORK RD ABINGTON, PA 19001

Last Inspection Date: 07-11-2023

• Follow up inspection conducted. At time of follow up inspection ehs observed that facility has made repairs to hvac system. No leaking was observed in dry storage room at time of inspection. At this time MCOPH grants facility permission to restock dry storage room. Ehs ensured facility had hot and cold running water under pressure and inspected main cold holding units.

Date of previous inspection: 07-07-2023

• 2 – certified food protection manager
• Comments: Facility lacking a Certified Food Sanitation Manager (CFSM) issued by Montgomery County Office of Public Health (MCOPH) or previous certificate has expired. Facility must submit application and payment OR proof of registration in an approved course with in 30 days. EHS left copy of reciprocity application and fee schedule.
  10 – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
• Comments: Lacking single service towels for hand sink at front counter
  10 – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
• Comments: Facility lacking soap at hand sink at front counter.
  16 – food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
• Comments: Interior of blender lids unclean with stuck on debris in lid crevices.
  22 – proper cold holding temperatures
• Comments: Foods with internal temperature of 65F in 2 door uc freezer under front counter. Unit contained shrimp tempura, chicken wings raw, and imitation crab sticks. Facility voluntarily discarded all TCS foods. Facility must immediately stop using the unit. Unit was found be completely turned off. Unit was turned on and by end of inspection unit was observed at 31 degrees f. Facility grated permission to stock unit at time of inspection.
  38 – insect, rodents & animals not present
• Comments: Rodent like droppings observed on ground in ware wash area. Facility must immediately clean and sanitize area. Facility must be treated by professional pest control service for the above mentioned pest. Report must be provided to MCOPH with in ten business days. Fax or email the service report to the contacts provided by the EHS.
  39 – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
• Comments: Dish scrubbers stored in basin of food prep sink .
  39 – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
• Comments: At time of inspection ehs observed an active ceiling leak in the facilities dry storage room. Ehs observed Cases of non tcs fruit sauces and single service items. Some cases had water damaged and the contents were discarded at time of inspection. All other contents were removed from area of active leak. Facility mopped and sanitized floor and placed a drip bucket under the leak. Facility must have leak repaired immediately. A 24 hour follow up inspection will occur to ensure leak is repaired. Failure to repair leak by date of follow up inspection may result in closure of business.
  40 – personal cleanliness
• Comments: Food handler lacking hair/beard restraint.
  44 – utensils, equipment & linens; properly stored, dried, & handled
• Comments: Clean cutting boards stored on floor ledge to right side of ware wash sink. Area was heavily soiled. Boards removed and cleaned and sanitized.
  45 – single-use & single-service articles; properly stored & used
• Comments: Single use cup lacking handle used as ice scoop.
  54 – garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
• Comments: 3XR: Trash dumpsters lacking lid. Failure to repair dumpster lids so that lids can be closed tightly will result in legal actions.

TURKEY HILL MINIT MARKET #271

515 MAIN ST RED HILL, PA 18076-1309

Last Inspection Date: 07-11-2023

• 22 – proper cold holding temperatures
• Comments: Bain marie food items observed at above 41F. Facility voluntarily discarded.
  47 – food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
• Comments: Light shield unclean with insects in back storage area.

SIAM DELUXE

130 W MAIN ST STE 112 TRAPPE, PA 19426

Last Inspection Date: 07-11-2023

• 15 – food separated & protected
• Comments: Raw eggs stored over ready to eat food items. Facility voluntarily relocated to bottom shelf at time of inspection.
  39 – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
• Comments: Containers/boxes of food stored on floor of walk in freezer and in kitchen area. All food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground.
  45 – single-use & single-service articles; properly stored & used
• Comments: Single service containers stored with food contact surface exposed. Facility voluntarily placed face down at time of inspection.
  47 – food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
• Comments: Cardboard and cloth lining various surfaces throughout kitchen. Remove. All surfaces must be smooth, nonporous, easily cleanable.
  49 – non-food contact surfaces clean
• Comments: Dust build-up on ceiling vent above dishwasher. Clean.
  56 – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
• Comments: Light broken in walk in freezer. Repair/replace bulb to supply sufficient lighting.

A LA KARTE

302 LEVERING MILL RD BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004

Last Inspection Date: 07-11-2023

• 10 – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
• Comments: Lacking single service towels for hand sink.
  39 – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
• Comments: Food on floor basement walk in refrigerator
  55 – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
• Comments: Basement dry storage needs to be brought up to food code. Floors/ceiling need to be smooth ,non porous and easily ckeanable
  56 – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
• Comments: Lacking light shield or shatter proof bulb

LACKLAND DELITE LLC

2500 MORELAND RD STE 3076 WILLOW GROVE, PA 19090

Last Inspection Date: 07-11-2023

• Comments: Note: A strong sewage like odor was detected throughout rear area when running water at the ware wash sink. No sewage back up was observed while running water. Facility should contact Mall mgmt and a professional plumber to diagnose issue.
• 2 – certified food protection manager
• Comments: Facility lacking a Certified Food Sanitation Manager (CFSM) issued by Montgomery County Office of Public Health (MCOPH). Facility granted 6 months to attain. Failure to comply by the given deadline could lead to legal action. EHS left copy of reciprocity application and fee schedule.
  39 – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
• Comments: Ice cream in 5 gallon containers not elevated off floor in walk in freezer.
  45 – single-use & single-service articles; properly stored & used
• Comments: Boxes of single service food contact items stored on floor.
  49 – non-food contact surfaces clean
• Comments: Wall at ware wash sink unclean.

NOODLE 88

664 E BROAD ST SOUDERTON, PA 18964

Last Inspection Date: 07-10-2023

• 6 – proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
• Comments: Employee beverage stored on food prep surface.
  10 – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
• Comments: Hand sink obstructed at time of inspection. Facility removed.
  39 – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
• Comments: Ice dripping onto tray of dumplings. Facility discarded.
  47 – food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
• Comments: Ice buildup in two door cooler.
  55 – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
• Comments: Heavy grease buildup behind and in between cooks line equipment.

CHAN’S GARDEN

523 W MARSHALL ST NORRISTOWN, PA 19401

Last Inspection Date: 07-10-2023

• 6 – proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
• Comments: employee drink/cigarettes stored on food prep counter
  38 – insect, rodents & animals not present
• Comments: front window open and no screen
  38 – insect, rodents & animals not present
• Comments: Rodent like droppings observed floors in dry storage area and kitchen. Facility must immediately clean and sanitize area. Facility must be treated by professional pest control service for the above mentioned pest. Report must be provided to MCOPH with in ten business days. Fax or email the service report to the contacts provided by the EHS.
  39 – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
• Comments: foods uncovered throughout cold units
  39 – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
• Comments: food prep sink blocked
  39 – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
• Comments: food being prepped in 3 bay ware wash sink(EHS explained proper usage of sinks)
  47 – food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
• Comments: Absorbent cloth lining surface underneath cutting board.
  47 – food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
• Comments: cardboard lining on counter(must remove)
  47 – food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
• Comments: frost build up in some freezers back room
  49 – non-food contact surfaces clean
• Comments: shelves throughout facility unclean
  49 – non-food contact surfaces clean
• Comments: sides of fryers unclean
  49 – non-food contact surfaces clean
• Comments: filters above cooksline equipment unclean
  55 – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
• Comments: floors under cooksline equipment unclean

SUNOCO #40279H

381 W DEKALB PIKE KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406

Last Inspection Date: 07-10-2023

• 49 – non-food contact surfaces clean
• Comments: Dust build-up on ceiling in front of refrigeration fans in walk-in cooler.

THE CHOICE

845 LANCASTER AVE BRYN MAWR, PA 19010

Last Inspection Date: 07-10-2023

• 2 – certified food protection manager
• Comments: facility has 30 days to submit paper work for MCOPH CFSM certificate
  15 – food separated & protected
• Comments: raw chicken stored above ready to eat food item refrig
  47 – food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
• Comments: torn door gasket continental refrig #3
  56 – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
• Comments: one missing filter above cooksline equipment