Food Facility Inspection Report  
Bucks County Department of Health
Health Building, Neshaminy Manor Center
Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 345-3318
Total Violations  5 Date of Inspection  09/28/2022
Risk Violations Count  3 Inspection Time  01.2
Arrival Time 13:18 Recommended for License  N/A
Travel Time 00.4 Facility Closure  NO
Food Facility
BOWMAN'S TAVERN
Address
1600 RIVER RD
City/State
NEW HOPE, PA
Zip Code
18938
Telephone
(215) 862-2972
Facility ID #
47F006
Owner
BOWMAN'S ASSOCIATION
Purpose of Inspection
Reinspection
License Type
Permanent
Risk Category
 3

FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS

IN=in compliance    OUT=not in compliance    N/O=not observed    N/A=not applicable
  
COS=corrected on-site during inspection    R=repeat violation
Compliance Status COS R
Demonstration of Knowledge
1 OUT Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses    
Employee Health
2 IN Management awareness; policy present    
3 IN Proper use of reporting; restriction & exclusion    
Good Hygienic Practices
4 IN Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use    
5 IN No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth    
Preventing Contamination by Hazards
6 IN Hands clean & properly washed    
7 IN No bare hand contact with RTE foods or approved alternate method properly followed    
8 IN Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible    
Approved Source
9 IN Food obtained from approved source    
10 IN Food received at proper temperature    
11 IN Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated    
12 IN Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction    
Protection from Contamination
13 IN Food separated & protected    
14 IN Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized    
15 IN Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, & unsafe food    
 
Compliance Status COS R
Potentially Hazardous Food Time/Temperature
16 IN Proper cooking time & temperature    
17 IN Proper reheating procedures for hot holding    
18 IN Proper cooling time & temperature    
19 IN Proper hot holding temperature    
20 OUT Proper cold holding temperature   X
21 IN Proper date marking & disposition    
22 IN Time as a public health control; procedures & record    
Consumer Advisory
23 IN Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods    
Highly Susceptible Populations
24 IN Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered    
Chemical
25 IN Food additives: approved & properly used    
26 IN Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used    
Conformance with Approved Procedure
27 OUT Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan    
Risk factors are improper practices or procedures identified as the most prevalent contributing factors of foodborne illness or injury. Public Health Interventions are control measures to prevent foodborne illness or injury. * - Critical Item Requiring Immediate Action
GOOD RETAIL PRACTICES
Good Retail Practices are preventative measures to control the addition of pathogens, chemicals, and physical objects into foods.
Compliance Status COS R
Safe Food and Water
28 IN Pasteurized eggs used where required    
29 IN Water & ice from approved source    
30 IN Variance obtained for specialized processing methods    
Food Temperature Control
31 IN Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control    
32 IN Plant food properly cooked for hot holding    
33 IN Approved thawing methods used    
34 IN Thermometer provided & accurate    
35 IN Food properly labeled; original container    
Prevention of Food Contamination
36 IN Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons    
37 OUT Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display    
38 IN Personal cleanliness    
39 IN Wiping cloths: properly used & stored    
40 IN Washing fruit & vegetables    
 
Compliance Status COS R
Proper Use of Utensils
41 OUT In-use utensils: properly stored    
42 IN Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled    
43 IN Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used    
44 IN Gloves used properly    
Utensils, Equipment and Vending
45 IN Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used    
46 IN Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips    
47 IN Non-food contact surfaces clean    
Physical Facilities
48 IN Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure    
49 IN Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices    
50 IN Sewage & waste water properly disposed    
51 IN Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned    
52 IN Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained    
53 IN Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean    
54 IN Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used    
Person in Charge (Signature)         Title    Matt Brakoniecki Date: 09/28/2022
Inspector (Signature) Wendy Bee (127) Date: 09/28/2022
 
  Food Facility Inspection Report  
Bucks County Department of Health
Health Building, Neshaminy Manor Center
Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 345-3318
Date of Inspection  09/28/2022
Arrival Time  13:18
Recommended for License  N/A
Facility Closure  NO
Facility
Bowman's Tavern
Address
1600 RIVER RD
City/State
NEW HOPE, PA
Zip Code
18938
Telephone
(215) 862-2972
Facility ID #
47F006
Owner
Bowman's Association
Purpose of Inspection
Reinspection
License Type
Permanent
Risk Category
 3
TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Sauce/Hot-Hold Unit 138 ° F Grits/Hot-Hold Unit 166 ° F Ambient/Prep Unit 40 ° F
Ambient/Prep Unit 40 ° F Ambient/Reach In 38 ° F Ambient/Sandwich Prep Unit 40 ° F
Ambient/Server Prep Unit 41 ° F Ambient/Walk-In Cooler 41 ° F Ambient/Walk-In Cooler 38 ° F
     
OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number
Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
*1 *There is no food safety manager certified by this Department (CFSM) on duty as required. A CFSM must be on duty at all times the facility is open and/or food is being prepared. A completed application(SA-71)for CFSM, or proof of enrollment in an approved safety class must be submitted to the Department.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 10/12/2022
*20 *Ice baths are being used for server sides and dressings. Ice must be to the top of the container to properly keep products cold.
Must monitor ice baths or replace with a refrigerated case.
 Repeat Violation. To be Corrected By: 09/29/2022
*27 *Facility is vacuum sealing meats and various other items. There is no HACCP plan on file for reduced oxygen packaging. Must submit a HACCP plan for approval for all items to be vacuum sealed before vacuum sealing can resume.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 09/29/2022
37 Facility is using containers as scoops for various items in prep units. All dispensing must be done with a handled scoops to discourage contamination. Provide handled scoops or spoons for this purpose.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 09/29/2022
41 Facility is storing utensils in standing water. All utensils in use must be stored in a smooth, easily cleanable, non-porous location. Discontinue storing utensils in water unless the water is kept at a minimum of 135F, or has constant water flow as in an ice cream scoop well. Keep utensils in a dry clean container and wash every 4 hours.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 09/29/2022
   
General Remarks
-discontinue use of paper towels to cover herbs in server side ice bath. Facility has food grade towels that can be used for this purpose.
-scoops for the ice machine are being stored on top of the unit. This area is not cleaned on a regular interval and not meant for scoop storage. Provide a clean container for storing scoops.
Person in Charge (Signature)         Title    Matt Brakoniecki Date: 09/28/2022
Inspector (Signature) Wendy Bee (127) Date: 09/28/2022