The Other Place, 109 E. Market St, Blairsville, PA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: The Other Place
Type: Food
Address: 109 E. Market St, Blairsville, PA 15717
Phone: 724-675-8201
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: 02/21/2012
Last inspection violation count: 3

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

  • Ventilation Hood System Adequacy (46.614)
    Hood system is not adequate to remove heat and/or grease, as evidenced by grease collecting on the hood, filters and fixtures. * REPEAT VIOLATION *
  • Cleanability of Floors, Walls, & Ceilings (46.921)
    Floor in the walk in cooler area is made of plywood and the linolium is coming up and is cracked and is not easily cleanable surface. * REPEAT VIOLATION *
  • 3 C.S, 6501-6510 (FEC)
    The food facility does not maintain Food Employee Certification records as required.
02/21/2012Follow-up
  • Duties of the Person in Charge (46.102)
    The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. * REPEAT VIOLATION *
  • Ventilation Hood System Adequacy (46.614)
    Hood system is not adequate to remove heat and/or grease, as evidenced by grease collecting on the hood, filters and fixtures.
  • Objective of Cleaning Food Contact Surfaces & Utensils (46.711(a))
    A can opener in the prep area was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
  • Frequency of Cleaning Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (46.714)
    Observed condenser vents inside walk in cooler had an accumulation of dust.
  • Covered Waste Receptacle in Women's Toilet Room (46.882(b))
    Women's toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins.
  • Cleanability of Floors, Walls, & Ceilings (46.921)
    Floor in the walk in cooler area is made of plywood and the linolium is coming up and is cracked and is not easily cleanable surface.
  • Light Bulb Protective Shielding (46.922(a))
    Lights are not shielded or shatter proof over the walk in cooler.
  • Handwashing Facility - Handwash Cleanser, Hand Drying, Signage, Handwash Aids or Devices Use Restriction (46.941(b)-(e))
    Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the woman's bathroom.
  • Requirement & Designation of Dressing Areas & Storage Areas (46.945)
    Food facility does not provide lockers or storage for food employee personal clothing and possessions, as noted by purses on counter in prep area.
  • Drying Mops (46.981(f))
    Mops are not being hung to air dry.
  • 3 C.S, 6501-6510 (FEC)
    The food facility does not employee a certified employee as required. On 4/23/10 on an opening inspection, facility was noted that it had 90 days to employe a CFE. On 2/22/11 facility was noted that it had no CFE and a warning letter was requested. On a follow up inspection on 3/9/11 facility was noted that the owner has currently enrolled in an approved food employee certification on line course and is waiting on the materials to arrive in the mail. The owner will be taking her proctored exam at WCCC in Greensburg. The date of the proctored exam will be determined when this facility completes the on line course. On 1/20/12, Donna Waldrink, owner informed the Regional Supervisor that she does have a CFE and a copy will be faxed to the Regional Office and to the inspector. Inspector HAS NOT received a copy of a CFE and none is currently posted.
02/13/2012Regular
No violation noted during this evaluation. 03/09/2011Follow-up
  • Duties of the Person in Charge (46.102)
    The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by the number of non-compliant conditions.
  • Eating, Drinking or Using Tobacco (46.151(a))
    Cigarettes, cigarette butts, ashtray found on the counter in the prep area during the inspection. CORRECTED ON SITE
  • Food Preparation Protected (46.323)
    Exposed open drinks at bar observed under dirty ceiling fans, and subject to potential contamination.
  • Sponges (46.521(f))
    Sponges observed in the warewash area being used to clean food contact surfaces.
  • Sanitizing Solution Testing Device Provided & Used (46.634 & 46.674(e))
    Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration
  • Storing Clean Items (46.774)
    Improper storage of serving utensils located in drawers in prep area. Bare hand contact can not be avoided when retrieved for service.
  • Cleanability of Floors, Walls, & Ceilings (46.921)
    Floor in the walk in cooler area is made of plywood and the linolium is coming up and is cracked and is not easily cleanable surface.
  • Limitations on Animals (46.982)
    Dog bedding, food and water bowl observed on the premise of the food facility behind the in the bar area.
  • 3 C.S, 6501-6510 (FEC)
    New food facility in operation more than 90 days and has not employed a certified supervisory employees as required.
02/22/2011Regular
  • Frequency of Cleaning Equipment Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils (46.712)
    Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around water distribution tubing and freeze plate. DO NOT USE. Please empty ice machine COMPLETELY!! Wash, Rinse and Sanitize all parts and allow to air dry before refilling. This machine WAS cleaned during the time of this inspection and bagged ice will be utilized until machine is full.
  • Wiping Cloth Air Drying Locations (46.772)
    Moist wiping cloths observed lying on rim of sink and counters and not stored in sanitizing solution.
  • Maintaining & Using a Handwashing Facility (46.825(a) & 46.981(h))
    No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands.
  • Toilet Tissue Available (46.942(b))
    Men's restroom was without tiolet paper during the time of this inspection. A supply of toilet tissue shall be available at each toilet.
04/23/2010Opening

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