Food Facility Inspection Report  
Bucks County Department of Health
Health Building, Neshaminy Manor Center
Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 345-3318
Total Violations  12 Date of Inspection  10/25/2022
Risk Violations Count  6 Inspection Time  01.4
Arrival Time 13:12 Recommended for License  N/A
Travel Time 00.6 Facility Closure  NO
Food Facility
KARLA'S RESTAURANT
Address
5 W MECHANIC ST
City/State
NEW HOPE, PA
Zip Code
18938
Telephone
(215) 862-2612
Facility ID #
274001
Owner
FRANKLIN PROFESSIONAL BLDG, INC.
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   X
Employee Health
2 IN Management awareness; policy present    
3 IN Proper use of reporting; restriction & exclusion    
Good Hygienic Practices
4 OUT 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 OUT 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 OUT 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    
21 OUT 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 IN 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 OUT 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 IN Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display    
38 OUT 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 OUT 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 OUT 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 OUT Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean   X
54 IN Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used    
Person in Charge (Signature)         Title    James Dungan Date: 10/25/2022
Inspector (Signature) Wendy Bee (127) Date: 10/25/2022
 
  Food Facility Inspection Report  
Bucks County Department of Health
Health Building, Neshaminy Manor Center
Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 345-3318
Date of Inspection  10/25/2022
Arrival Time  13:12
Recommended for License  N/A
Facility Closure  NO
Facility
KARLA'S RESTAURANT
Address
5 W MECHANIC ST
City/State
NEW HOPE, PA
Zip Code
18938
Telephone
(215) 862-2612
Facility ID #
274001
Owner
Franklin Professional Bldg, Inc.
Purpose of Inspection
Reinspection
License Type
Permanent
Risk Category
 3
TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Ambient/Small Prep Unit 38 ° F Ambient/Large Prep Unit 38 ° F Ambient/Seafood Prep Unit 41 ° F
Ambient/Salad Prep Unit 35 ° F Ambient/Walk-In Cooler 41 ° F Ambient/Server Reach In 38 ° F
Soup/Hot-Hold Unit 156 ° F Ambient/Zoubi Prep Unit 40 ° F Ambient/Zoubi Prep Unit 39 ° F
     
OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number
Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
*1 *CFSM is not training and/or monitoring food employees. Risk factor and critical violations observed during the inspection. CFSM, PIC must review food safety procedures with staff.  Repeat Violation. To be Corrected By: 10/26/2022
*4 *Employee was observed eating while standing in front of the prep unit, above the cutting board. . An employee may not eat, drink or use any form of tobacco unless the use occurs in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; unwrapped single-service and single-use articles; or other items needing protection cannot result.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 10/26/2022
*8 Hand washing sink on the cookline and in Zoubi kitchen are not supplied with soap and paper towels. All hand sinks must be supplied with soap and paper towels at all times.
Sink used for hand washing in the dishwashing area is being used to improperly thaw frozen food items. Hand sinks must remain accessible and clear at all times. Discotheques using this sink for thawing.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 10/26/2022
*14 *Ice machines located in the basement of Karlas have a large accumulation of mold-like build up.
Must discard all ice and provide a deep and detailed cleaning and sanitize.
The ice machines must be put on a schedule for deep cleaning on a regular basis.
 New Violation. To be Corrected By: 10/26/2022
*20 *Raw chicken was placed above the cool line of the seafood Prep Unit.
All Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods must be cold held at 41F or below. Placing items above the cool line will not hold Temperature at 41F or below.
This chicken was at 55F. Discard this chicken and discontinue allowing products to sit out of Temperature Control.
 New Violation. To be Corrected By: 10/26/2022
*21 *Several items in Walk In cooler are not date marked for when they were prepared or when they should be discard
These foods must be sold, used by or discarded within 7 days of opening or preparation. Must label all Ready To Eat (RTE) foods with either use by date or preparation dates.
 New Violation. To be Corrected By: 10/26/2022
33 Upon arrival, several items were being thawed in the sink used for hand washing.
These products, although not in proper prep sinks, we're not being thawed properly.
To thaw properly one of the following methods must be conducted:

1.Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 5°C (41°F) or less, or at 7°C (45°F) or less
2. Completely submerged under running water at a water temperature of 21°C (70°F) or below; with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow
3. As part of a cooking process

Must educate staff on proper thawing procedures.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 10/26/2022
38 Food workers are not wearing hair restraints as required.
Employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, that are effectively designed and worn to keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 10/26/2022
41 Utensils are being stored in a container of standing water.
During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container, unless the food is non-potentially hazardous and within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour or cinnamon--in which case the food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored with their handles above the top of the food within the containers.
(b) Storage on cleaned and sanitized tables or equipment. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils may be stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the table or equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified in §§ 712 and 731 (relating to frequency of cleaning equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils; and sanitization: requirement, frequency and methods).
(c) Storage in running water. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils may be stored in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes.
(d) Storage in clean, protected locations. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils may be stored in a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as scoops, are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous.
(e) Storage in a container of water. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils may be stored in a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 58°C (135°F) and the container is cleaned at frequency.
Discontinue storing utensils in standing water  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 10/26/2022
43 Containers used to deliver seafood are being reused for various other food items.
All containers must be food grade containers that are made to be washed and sanitized. These containers used for seafood are not made to be reused.
Must remove used fish containers and replace with food grade containers.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 10/26/2022
48 There is no hot water provided for the hand sink in Zoubis cookline.
Must provide a minimum of 100F hot water, accessed from the faucet controls.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 10/26/2022
53 Observed the following areas to be unclean:
- Floors below Karla's cookline;
- Lower half of walls behind Karla's cookline;
- Shelving in the walk-in cooler.
- Ground around grease drums
- Wall above loading and unloading rack of mechanical ware washing machine  Repeat Violation. To be Corrected By: 10/26/2022
53 Ceiling tiles above the cool line in Zoubis are missing, exposing wiring and insulation.
Must repair and replace these ceiling tiles with a cleanable ceiling tile.  Repeat Violation. To be Corrected By: 10/26/2022
   
General Remarks
A compliance inspection will be conducted and a regulatory service fee will be charged for 1st compliance inspection.
Upon follow up inspection, must show proof of registration for more employees in the Serv-Safe classes. Food employees must be educated on proper food handling.
Person in Charge (Signature)         Title    James Dungan Date: 10/25/2022
Inspector (Signature) Wendy Bee (127) Date: 10/25/2022