Food Facility Inspection Report  
Bucks County Department of Health
Health Building, Neshaminy Manor Center
Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 345-3318
Total Violations  8 Date of Inspection  02/16/2023
Risk Violations Count  4 Inspection Time  02.0
Arrival Time 13:13 Recommended for License  NO
Travel Time 00.3 Facility Closure  NO
Food Facility
WALSH'S TAVERN
Address
63 YORK RD
City/State
WARMINSTER, PA
Zip Code
18974
Telephone
(215) 675-0149
Facility ID #
498822
Owner
WALSH ENTERPRISES, INC
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 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   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 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 N/O Proper cooking time & temperature    
17 N/O Proper reheating procedures for hot holding    
18 N/O Proper cooling time & temperature    
19 N/O Proper hot holding temperature    
20 IN Proper cold holding temperature    
21 IN Proper date marking & disposition    
22 N/A Time as a public health control; procedures & record    
Consumer Advisory
23 N/A Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods    
Highly Susceptible Populations
24 IN Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered    
Chemical
25 N/A Food additives: approved & properly used    
26 IN Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used    
Conformance with Approved Procedure
27 N/A 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 IN In-use utensils: properly stored    
42 OUT 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   X
46 IN Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips    
47 OUT Non-food contact surfaces clean   X
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    Janet Costello - PIC Date: 02/16/2023
Inspector (Signature) Jennifer Beagle (150) Date: 02/16/2023
 
  Food Facility Inspection Report  
Bucks County Department of Health
Health Building, Neshaminy Manor Center
Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 345-3318
Date of Inspection  02/16/2023
Arrival Time  13:13
Recommended for License  NO
Facility Closure  NO
Facility
WALSH'S TAVERN
Address
63 YORK RD
City/State
WARMINSTER, PA
Zip Code
18974
Telephone
(215) 675-0149
Facility ID #
498822
Owner
WALSH ENTERPRISES, INC
Purpose of Inspection
Initial
License Type
Permanent
Risk Category
 3
TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Ambient/Walk-In Cooler 36 ° F Chicken base/Walk-In Cooler 34 ° F Ambient/bar reach-down cooler 34 ° F
Ambient/bar reach-down cooler 35 ° F Ambient/mini fridge 38 ° F Ambient/chest freezer 0 ° F
Ambient/1 door reach-in freezer 0 ° F Ambient/beer walk-in cooler 36 ° F Ambient/Retail beer walk-in cooler 44 ° 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 within 5 business days.  Repeat Violation. To be Corrected By: 02/23/2023
*4 *An employee beverage was stored on a prep table. This table also contained a lighter, various office supplies, etc. All of these items must be separated from food preparation/storage areas.
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. The sole exception to this prohibition is in paragraph (2).
(2) Exception for closed beverage containers. A food employee may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the following:
(i) The employee's hands.
(ii) The container.
(iii) Exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
 New Violation. To be Corrected By: 02/16/2023
*8 Utensils were observed in the basin of the hand sink. Utensils must be removed.
(a) Using a handwashing facility.
(1) A handwashing facility shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.
(2) A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.  Repeat Violation. To be Corrected By: 02/16/2023
*14 *-Debris on splash guard inside the ice machine
-Debris inside the soda gun and holster at the bar
Clean and sanitize as often as necessary to maintain.
 New Violation. To be Corrected By: 02/20/2023
37 Ice for consumption is not separated from the cold plate and soda lines at the bar.
286. Preventing contamination from ice used as a coolant.
(a) Ice used as exterior coolant is prohibited as ingredient. Ice may not be used as food after it has been used as a medium for cooling the exterior surfaces of food such as melons or fish, packaged foods such as canned beverages or cooling coils and tubes of equipment.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 02/17/2023
42 Clean bowls were stored wet inside a cabinet. All utensils must be properly air-dried prior to storage.
771. Drying clean equipment and utensils.
(a) Air-drying or adequate draining required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining as specified in 21 CFR 178.1010(a) (relating to sanitizing solutions) before contact with food.
(b) Cloth drying. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils may not be cloth-dried, except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 02/16/2023
45 Several household appliances were observed in the kitchen (crock pots, blender, microwave). All equipment must be commercial grade. Household appliances are not approved and must be removed.  Repeat Violation. To be Corrected By: 02/23/2023
47 -Debris observed on the floor below the dish machine
-Debris observed on fan guards in both walk-in coolers
-Rust-like Debris observed on shelves inside the food walk-in cooler
-Clean and sanitize all affected areas.  Repeat Violation. To be Corrected By: 02/20/2023
   
General Remarks
-Do not hang tongs on the oven handle between uses
-Dispose mop wastewater immediately and hang/invert mops to dry
-Remove foil and towels from shelves above cooking equipment
-Seal raw wood in the 1 door reach-in freezer, shelf above prep table, shelf in the retail beer walk-in, and beams inside the beer walk-in cooler
-QAT test strips are expired and must be replaced
-Provide a lidded trash can in each women's restroom
-Provide a splash guard between the hand sink and the utensil storage shelf, due to the lack of a minimum 6" separation

*BCDH will conduct a compliance inspection on or before 03-02-23. A regulatory fee may be charged for each compliance inspection.
Person in Charge (Signature)         Title    Janet Costello - PIC Date: 02/16/2023
Inspector (Signature) Jennifer Beagle (150) Date: 02/16/2023