Food Facility Inspection Report  
Bucks County Department of Health
Health Building, Neshaminy Manor Center
Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 345-3318
Total Violations  6 Date of Inspection  04/25/2023
Risk Violations Count  5 Inspection Time  01.7
Arrival Time 13:00 Recommended for License  N/A
Travel Time 00.2 Facility Closure  NO
Food Facility
ALBASHA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
Address
29 S MAIN ST
City/State
DOYLESTOWN, PA
Zip Code
18901
Telephone
(215) 867-8899
Facility ID #
08F212
Owner
ALBASHA MEDITERRANEAN LLC
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 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 OUT 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 OUT 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 OUT Proper hot holding temperature    
20 OUT 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 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 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 IN 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 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   X
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    Thoraya-PIC Date: 04/25/2023
Inspector (Signature) Donna Wright (157) Date: 04/25/2023
 
  Food Facility Inspection Report  
Bucks County Department of Health
Health Building, Neshaminy Manor Center
Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 345-3318
Date of Inspection  04/25/2023
Arrival Time  13:00
Recommended for License  N/A
Facility Closure  NO
Facility
Albasha Mediterranean Grill
Address
29 S MAIN ST
City/State
DOYLESTOWN, PA
Zip Code
18901
Telephone
(215) 867-8899
Facility ID #
08F212
Owner
Albasha Mediterranean LLC
Purpose of Inspection
Reinspection
License Type
Permanent
Risk Category
 3
TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Hummus/Refrigerator 51 ° F Ambient/Walk-In Cooler 38 ° F Soup/Prep Area 86 ° F
Zucchini /Refrigerator 50 ° F Lamb/Refrigerator 46 ° F  
     
     
OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number
Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
*7 *Food workers observed using bare hands for preparing ready to eat food. Disposable gloves, deli tissue, tongs or similar utensils must be used to prevent bare hand contact with ready to eat food.

Gloves are for single use only. Discard gloves and wash hands between tasks.
 New Violation. To be Corrected By: 04/25/2023
*13 *Several products held in refrigeration are not being covered. Cover all products in refrigerators to prevent contamination.

Food products and disposable wares are being stored on the floor. All food shall be stored at least 6 inches from the floor to prevent contamination.
 New Violation. To be Corrected By: 04/25/2023
*14 *Sanitizer is not being used in manual ware washing. Chlorine sanitizer must have a chemical residual of 50-100ppm. Provide test strips and monitor. Sink was set up properly during this inspection after providing education.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 04/25/2023
*19 *Soup in the prep area is not being held at a safe temperature. Hot food must be held at 135°F or above. These were discarded.

If heating soup upon request, keep soup under refrigeration until reheated.
 New Violation. To be Corrected By: 04/25/2023
*20 *All three refrigerators in the main kitchen are not holding food at a safe temperature. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be cold held at or below 41ºF. Adjust, repair or replace units as necessary. Food products moved to walk-in cooler in basement.

Thermometer calibrated during this inspection. Replace thermometers that are incorrect and cannot be calibrated.
 New Violation. To be Corrected By: 04/25/2023
45 Cove base in kitchen, basement prep and ware washing is missing. Replace.

Microwave in kitchen is a household unit. Replace with ANSI certified unit.  Repeat Violation. To be Corrected By: 04/25/2023
   
General Remarks
A followup inspection will be conducted and is subject to a regulatory fee.

This facility must register a certified food safety manager with this Department by 5/15/23. Failure to comply will result in regulatory fees.

Notes:
-Rack stored at hand sink must be moved to another location to allow for easy access to sink
-Ensure all kitchen staff is wearing a hat or hair net
-Submit most recent pest control report
-Products prepared freshly in the morning must be properly cooled prior to being placed in the top of prep unit
-Place bagged ice on shelf
-Clear path to mop sink
Person in Charge (Signature)         Title    Thoraya-PIC Date: 04/25/2023
Inspector (Signature) Donna Wright (157) Date: 04/25/2023