Food Facility Inspection Report  
Bucks County Department of Health
Health Building, Neshaminy Manor Center
Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 345-3318
Total Violations  9 Date of Inspection  01/05/2023
Risk Violations Count  5 Inspection Time  01.4
Arrival Time 12:18 Recommended for License  N/A
Travel Time 00.1 Facility Closure  NO
Food Facility
AMATO PIZZA
Address
116 TRENTON RD
City/State
FAIRLESS HILLS, PA
Zip Code
19030
Telephone
(215) 945-6045
Facility ID #
13F243
Owner
AMATO PIZZA MANAGEMENT LLC
Purpose of Inspection
Initial
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 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 X  
Approved Source
9 IN Food obtained from approved source    
10 N/O Food received at proper temperature    
11 IN Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated    
12 N/A Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction    
Protection from Contamination
13 IN Food separated & protected    
14 IN Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized X  
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 IN 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 X  
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 IN Approved thawing methods used    
34 IN Thermometer provided & accurate    
35 IN Food properly labeled; original container    
Prevention of Food Contamination
36 OUT Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons    
37 IN Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display    
38 IN Personal cleanliness X X
39 IN Wiping cloths: properly used & stored    
40 IN Washing fruit & vegetables    
 
Compliance Status COS R
Proper Use of Utensils
41 IN In-use utensils: properly stored X  
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 OUT 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    William Villa Peralta, Manager Date: 01/05/2023
Inspector (Signature) Stephen Bobbs (144) Date: 01/05/2023
 
  Food Facility Inspection Report  
Bucks County Department of Health
Health Building, Neshaminy Manor Center
Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 345-3318
Date of Inspection  01/05/2023
Arrival Time  12:18
Recommended for License  N/A
Facility Closure  NO
Facility
AMATO PIZZA
Address
116 TRENTON RD
City/State
FAIRLESS HILLS, PA
Zip Code
19030
Telephone
(215) 945-6045
Facility ID #
13F243
Owner
AMATO PIZZA MANAGEMENT LLC
Purpose of Inspection
Initial
License Type
Permanent
Risk Category
 3
TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Ham/Prep unit - top 48 ° F Cheese/Prep unit - top 55 ° F Diced tomatoes/Prep unit - top 39 ° F
Chicken/Cook-line prep unit - top 42 ° F Pasta/Cook-line prep unit - bottom 37 ° F Ambient/Walk-In Cooler 41 ° F
Ham/Walk-In Cooler 42 ° F Tomato Sauce/Walk-In Cooler 42 ° F Ambient/Walk-in freezer 15 ° F
Garlic/Oil mixture/Pizza prep unit 38 ° F Pizza sauce /Pizza prep unit - bottom 43 ° F Fried onions/Refrigerated drawers 36 ° 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.
Personnel on-site during inspection maintains current ServSafe Food Safety Manager certification.
Facility must submit certification credentials with CFSM application to this Department.
 Repeat Violation.
*8 At time of BCDH inspector arrival, lexan pans and other items were found in the handwashing sink.
A handwashing facility shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.
A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.
Affected containers were removed to the warewashing area during inspection.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
*14 *Food employee observed washing wares at the 3-compartment sink without properly rinsing and sanitizing affected wares.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 01/05/2023
*14 *No measureable sanitizing solution (Chlorine) concentration was available at the low-heat mechanical dishwasher.
Sanitizing solution container was replaced during inspection and subsequent cycles of unit produced 50 ppm Chlorine residual.
 Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
*20 *Ham (48°F) and cheeese (55°F) in the sandwich prep station was measured above range for cold-holding temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be cold held at or below 41ºF.
Other items within unit were measured within proper range.
Affected cheese was discarded during inspection.
Keep lids to unit closed when not in active use.
Food products must not exceed top level of drop-in containers to maintain cold-holding temperature.
 Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
*26 *OTC pain medication found being stored on prep table.
Medicines that are in a food facility for the employees' use shall be located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles.
Medicine was relocated to designated employee item area during inspection.
 Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
36 *Rodent droppings observed on floor near walls in basement food storage areas.
Dead mice observed in traps located near the soda syrup in basement storage area.
Remove and discard all droppings.
Clean affected areas.
Contact facility's exterminator with findings and for additional monitoring and treatment.
 New Violation. To be Corrected By: 01/05/2023
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.
Food workers donned hair restraints during inspection.  Corrected On-Site.  Repeat Violation.
41 Cutting utensils found being stored blade-down between prep units and other 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 required frequency.
Affected utensils were removed to the warewashing area during inspection.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
45 *Several metal scrub pads were observed in the warewashing area.
Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.
Materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment may not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors or tastes to food.
 New Violation. To be Corrected By: 01/05/2023
   
General Remarks
A follow-up inspection may be conducted to check corrective actions taken in response to violations issued in this report.
Regulatory fee(s) may be assessed for non-compliance.
Person in Charge (Signature)         Title    William Villa Peralta, Manager Date: 01/05/2023
Inspector (Signature) Stephen Bobbs (144) Date: 01/05/2023