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  05/04/2023
Risk Violations Count  4 Inspection Time  01.2
Arrival Time 17:48 Recommended for License  NO
Travel Time 00.1 Facility Closure  NO
Food Facility
WASHINGTON HOUSE RESTAURANT
Address
136 N MAIN ST PO BOX 423
City/State
SELLERSVILLE, PA
Zip Code
18960-2351
Telephone
(215) 257-3000
Facility ID #
397205
Owner
SELLERSVILLE INN, 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 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 X  
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 X  
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 IN Food separated & protected X  
14 IN 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 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    
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 X  
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 IN Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used    
46 IN Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips    
47 OUT 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 OUT Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean   X
54 IN Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used    
Person in Charge (Signature)         Title    Cory Quigley, CFSM Date: 05/04/2023
Inspector (Signature) Melanie Biason (190) Date: 05/04/2023
 
  Food Facility Inspection Report  
Bucks County Department of Health
Health Building, Neshaminy Manor Center
Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 345-3318
Date of Inspection  05/04/2023
Arrival Time  17:48
Recommended for License  NO
Facility Closure  NO
Facility
WASHINGTON HOUSE RESTAURANT
Address
136 N MAIN ST PO BOX 423
City/State
SELLERSVILLE, PA
Zip Code
18960-2351
Telephone
(215) 257-3000
Facility ID #
397205
Owner
SELLERSVILLE INN, INC.
Purpose of Inspection
Initial
License Type
Permanent
Risk Category
 3
TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Potatoes/Bain Marie 52 ° F Couscous/Bain Marie 45 ° F Artichokes /Bain Marie 38 ° F
Chicken/Bain Marie Bottom 38 ° F Beef/Refrigerator Drawer 37 ° F Pork/Bain Marie 41 ° F
Salmon/Refrigerator Drawer 42 ° F Beets/Bain Marie 45 ° F Ambient/Walk-In Cooler 37 ° F
Ambient/Hotel Fridge 37 ° F Soup/Hot-Hold Unit 150 ° F Ambient/Dining Room Fridge 40 ° F
OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number
Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
*4 *Observed employee drink on the food prep area. 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.
 Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
*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. This was discarded.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
*13 *Observed raw beef stored over raw fish. Raw meat must be stored in a hierarchy of cooking temperature with the highest temperature on the bottom. Items were relocated during the inspection.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
*20 *Potatoes(52°F) in a bain marie well were not at a safe temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be cold held at or below 41ºF. These were discarded.
 Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
37 Observed takeout containers being used as scoopers and stored in food products. Scoopers must have handles and the handle cannot touch the food product between uses. Remove and replace with approved scooper.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
41 Observed utensils in a sanitizer bucket during pauses in use.
Observed food worker dip a knife in the sanitizer bucket, wipe off, and return to food preparation.
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.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
47 Floors, walls, exteriors, cables above the food the food prep area are accumulating dirt, grease, food debris, and dust. Conduct a detailed cleaning of all areas and clean at a frequency that prevents accumulation.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 05/11/2023
53 The food prep area floor is not a smooth and cleanable surface. Remove and replace cracked or damaged tiles and regrout to provide a flush surface.  Repeat Violation. To be Corrected By: 05/11/2023
   
General Remarks
Compliance inspection may be conducted, fee may apply.
Person in Charge (Signature)         Title    Cory Quigley, CFSM Date: 05/04/2023
Inspector (Signature) Melanie Biason (190) Date: 05/04/2023