Food Facility Inspection Report  
Bucks County Department of Health
Health Building, Neshaminy Manor Center
Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 345-3318
Total Violations  3 Date of Inspection  04/09/2024
Risk Violations Count  2 Inspection Time  00.8
Arrival Time 13:36 Recommended for License  NO
Travel Time 00.0 Facility Closure  NO
Food Facility
NEKTAR
Address
8 W MECHANIC ST
City/State
NEW HOPE, PA
Zip Code
18938
Telephone
Facility ID #
27F061
Owner
ALPHA HOSPITALITY LLC
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    
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 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 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    
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 OUT Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan   X
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 OUT 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 IN 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 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    Kevin Kiefer Date: 04/09/2024
Inspector (Signature) Wendy Bee (127) Date: 04/09/2024
 
  Food Facility Inspection Report  
Bucks County Department of Health
Health Building, Neshaminy Manor Center
Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 345-3318
Date of Inspection  04/09/2024
Arrival Time  13:36
Recommended for License  NO
Facility Closure  NO
Facility
Nektar
Address
8 W MECHANIC ST
City/State
NEW HOPE, PA
Zip Code
18938
Telephone
Facility ID #
27F061
Owner
Alpha Hospitality LLC
Purpose of Inspection
Initial
License Type
Permanent
Risk Category
 3
TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Ambient/Prep Unit 38 ° F Ambient/Reach In 37 ° F Soup/Hot-Hold Unit 160 ° F
Mashed Potatoes/Hot-Hold Unit 136 ° F Ambient/Prep Unit 38 ° F Short Ribs/Hot-Hold Unit 127 ° F
Ambient/Grill Drawers 40 ° F Ambient/Walk-In Cooler 40 ° 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.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 04/16/2024
*27 *Facility is taking vacuum sealed short rib, which has a HACCP plan submitted on file for storage. Facility is taking the vacuum sealed short rib and placing in boiling water to sous vide cooking. Facility is then taking the cooked vacuum sealed bags and placing them in hot holding steam table with vacuum sealed mashed potatoes.
This is not a proper sous vide operation. No HACCP plans were submitted for sous vide cooking.
Must discontinue cooking vacuum sealed products until a HACCP plan is submitted and approved as well as a commercial recirculation bath for sous vide is purchased.
 Repeat Violation. To be Corrected By: 04/10/2024
41 Facility is storing ice cream scoop and rice spatula in standing water.
All utensils must be stored in a smooth, easily cleanable and non-porous location. Standing water is not an approved location for utensils.
A constant draining water flow may be used, or a constant hot water source of a minimum 135F may also be used.
Remove utensils from water and discontinue allowing standing water to be used for storage.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 04/10/2024
   
General Remarks
All restrooms are unisex. Must provide lidded trash cans in all restrooms.

Must show proof of registration in ServSafe class for kitchen staff before 4/23/24 in order to be recommended for license.

All Sous Vide, and hot holding of sous vide products must cease. An updated HACCP plan must be submitted for sous vide, and proper circulating bath must be purchased and staff must be properly trained on sous vide cooking. Must cease all sous vide operations until written approval is given.

License expires 4/23/24. Failure to show registration in ServSafe classes will result in closure.
Person in Charge (Signature)         Title    Kevin Kiefer Date: 04/09/2024
Inspector (Signature) Wendy Bee (127) Date: 04/09/2024