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  04/03/2023
Risk Violations Count  1 Inspection Time  02.7
Arrival Time 11:38 Recommended for License  YES
Travel Time 00.3 Facility Closure  NO
Food Facility
REESE'S TAVERN & PIZZA
Address
487 YORK RD
City/State
WARMINSTER, PA
Zip Code
18974
Telephone
(215) 957-1143
Facility ID #
49F300
Owner
487 YORK ROAD INC.
Purpose of Inspection
Change of Owner
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 IN 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 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 IN Proper hot holding temperature    
20 IN Proper cold holding temperature    
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 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 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 OUT 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    Keith Becker - Owner Date: 04/03/2023
Inspector (Signature) Jennifer Beagle (150) Date: 04/03/2023
 
  Food Facility Inspection Report  
Bucks County Department of Health
Health Building, Neshaminy Manor Center
Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 345-3318
Date of Inspection  04/03/2023
Arrival Time  11:38
Recommended for License  YES
Facility Closure  NO
Facility
Reese's Tavern & Pizza
Address
487 YORK RD
City/State
WARMINSTER, PA
Zip Code
18974
Telephone
(215) 957-1143
Facility ID #
49F300
Owner
487 York Road Inc.
Purpose of Inspection
Change of Owner
License Type
Permanent
Risk Category
 3
TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Gravy/food warmer 158 ° F Cheese/food warmer 137 ° F Ambient/Drawer cooler 37 ° F
Ambient/1 door reach-in freezer 4 ° F Ambient/1 door work top freezer -8 ° F Ambient/2 door reach-in freezer -6 ° F
Ambient/3 door prep cooler 34 ° F peppers/3 door prep cooler 31 ° F Ambient/4 drawer cooler 37 ° F
shredded lettuce/2 door prep cooler 38 ° F    
OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number
Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
*14 *-Debris observed on the splash guard inside the ice machine.
Clean and sanitize affected areas. Maintain clean to sight and touch.
 New Violation. To be Corrected By: 04/04/2023
37 Ice for beverage preparation is not separated from the cold plate and coils.
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: 04/04/2023
41 -Single use condiment containers without handles were used to scoop spices, and stored inside spice containers.
-Tongs hanging from oven handle between uses.
-Pizza paddle stored on top of Pizza oven.
302. In-use utensils and between-use storage. (a) General. 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 specified in § 712(d)(7).  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
45 Torn door gasket observed on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Replace.
Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified in §§ 501, 521--523, 541--544, 561--563 and 581--595.
(b) Equipment components. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 05/03/2023
49 There is no mop sink in the facility. A mop sink must be installed.
Utility sink. At least one utility sink or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain shall be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 07/03/2023
   
General Remarks
-Store employee personal items in a designated area, away from food/utensil storage and/or food preparation.
-Provide self closing mechanisms on the restroom doors.
-Provide lid for the trash can in the women's restroom.
-Do not re-use cardboard for storage of food or utensils/single use utensils.
-The floor under the fryers and in the back room (ice machine) is in poor repair. The floor must be smooth, continuous, and non-absorbent.
-Cove base is missing at the floor/wall juncture near the restroom and utensil storage shelves.


*EPS will contact Warminster Twp. regarding the installation of an air gap at the prep sink.
Person in Charge (Signature)         Title    Keith Becker - Owner Date: 04/03/2023
Inspector (Signature) Jennifer Beagle (150) Date: 04/03/2023