Food Facility Inspection Report  
Bucks County Department of Health
Health Building, Neshaminy Manor Center
Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 345-3318
Total Violations  7 Date of Inspection  01/24/2024
Risk Violations Count  3 Inspection Time  01.8
Arrival Time 16:52 Recommended for License  N/A
Travel Time 00.4 Facility Closure  NO
Food Facility
BLUE POINT GRILL
Address
3 WEST RD
City/State
NEWTOWN, PA
Zip Code
18940
Telephone
(216) 666-3581
Facility ID #
29F159
Owner
STEVEN MURRAY
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 N/O No bare hand contact with RTE foods or approved alternate method properly followed    
8 OUT 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    
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 X  
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 N/A 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 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 OUT Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display    
38 IN Personal cleanliness    
39 IN Wiping cloths: properly used & stored X  
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 OUT 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 OUT 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    Murray, Steven - Owner Date: 01/24/2024
Inspector (Signature) Jackie Lawson (107) Date: 01/24/2024
 
  Food Facility Inspection Report  
Bucks County Department of Health
Health Building, Neshaminy Manor Center
Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 345-3318
Date of Inspection  01/24/2024
Arrival Time  16:52
Recommended for License  N/A
Facility Closure  NO
Facility
Blue Point Grill
Address
3 WEST RD
City/State
NEWTOWN, PA
Zip Code
18940
Telephone
(216) 666-3581
Facility ID #
29F159
Owner
Steven Murray
Purpose of Inspection
Reinspection
License Type
Permanent
Risk Category
 3
TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Rice/Hot-Hold Unit 191 ° F Shrimp/Prep unit #1 41 ° F Fresh Crab Cake/Prep unit #1 42 ° F
Ambient/Prep Drawers #1 43 ° F Rice/Prep Drawers #1 47 ° F Ambient/Grill Drawer 39 ° F
Salmon/Grill Drawer 38 ° F Ambient/Prep Drawers #2 40 ° F Whole Fish/Prep Drawers #2 39 ° F
Ambient/Salad Prep 39 ° F Salsa/Salad Prep 37 ° F Ambient/Display Dessert - Double Door 35 ° F
OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number
Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
*8 The hand washing stations at the bar area were not adequately supplied with soap and paper towels. Each handwashing sink shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder or bar soap, individual, disposable towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or a heated-air hand drying device.  New Violation.
*14 *1) Upper interior surface within the ice machine contains pink and black mold-like/bacteria-like substance. Empty ice and discard. Clean and sanitize interior surfaces prior to next use.
2) The soda wells at the bar contained slime-like substance. Clean/Sanitize all wells before next use.
3) Several wares behind the bar were not properly cleaned. All wares and food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils must be cleaned and sanitized after each use or at required time intervals. These items were removed and taken back to the ware washing station for proper cleaning.
 New Violation.
*18 *Rice in the cold-hold Prep drawers along the cook line was measuring a temperatures of 47°F.
Cooked time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food shall be cooled as follows:
(1) Within 2 hours, from 135°F to 70°F.
(2) Within 6 hours, from 135°F to 41°F or less
Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food shall be cooled within 4 hours to 41°F, if prepared from ingredients at ambient room temperatures.
This item was discarded.
 Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
37 Several items being store in both the walk-in wine cooler and walk-in freezer are being stored on the floor. Store all items at least 6inches off the floor to prevent contamination.  New Violation.
39 Upon arrival, there were wiping cloths being stored in the cold-hold prep drawer, next to uncovered foods. Wiping cloths used for hands may not be stored in areas where contamination of food may happen.
These items were relocated.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
43 Cans of food products are being opened and then stored in their original container. Once a can is opened, the food product must be stored in a food grade container.  New Violation.
46 Low chlorine residual present in warewashing machine. It is assumed that the open spout of the bucket allowed oxygen entry. Chlorine can lose effectiveness with exposure to air and light. Replace chlorine and take measures to prevent this. Test machine regularly to ensure proper sanitization at 50 ppm chlorine.
Wares must be sanitized in 3-compartment if the machine is used before the chlorine is replaced and tested. EcoLab was called for service. Submit report to the Department by Jan 31, 2024.  New Violation.
   
General Remarks
Notes:
Bar Warewasher - Sani 25ppm
Person in Charge (Signature)         Title    Murray, Steven - Owner Date: 01/24/2024
Inspector (Signature) Jackie Lawson (107) Date: 01/24/2024