Food Facility Inspection Report  
Bucks County Department of Health
Health Building, Neshaminy Manor Center
Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 345-3318
Total Violations  4 Date of Inspection  04/29/2024
Risk Violations Count  3 Inspection Time  02.1
Arrival Time 10:57 Recommended for License  N/A
Travel Time 00.4 Facility Closure  NO
Food Facility
PICCOLO TRATTORIA
Address
32 WEST RD
City/State
NEWTOWN, PA
Zip Code
18940
Telephone
(215) 860-4247
Facility ID #
292808
Owner
F. F. ELABED, INC.
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 IN 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 OUT 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    
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 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 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    
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    Elabed, Fami - Owner Date: 04/29/2024
Inspector (Signature) Jackie Lawson (107) Date: 04/29/2024
 
  Food Facility Inspection Report  
Bucks County Department of Health
Health Building, Neshaminy Manor Center
Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 345-3318
Date of Inspection  04/29/2024
Arrival Time  10:57
Recommended for License  N/A
Facility Closure  NO
Facility
Piccolo Trattoria
Address
32 WEST RD
City/State
NEWTOWN, PA
Zip Code
18940
Telephone
(215) 860-4247
Facility ID #
292808
Owner
F. F. ELABED, INC.
Purpose of Inspection
Reinspection
License Type
Permanent
Risk Category
 3
TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Ambient/Prep Unit #1 45 ° F Tomato/Prep Unit #1 41 ° F Ambient/Prep Unit #2 42 ° F
Chicken/Prep Unit #2 45 ° F Ambient/Prep Unit #3 41 ° F Tomato/Prep Unit #3 41 ° F
Ambient/Prep Unit #4 38 ° F Pasta/Prep Unit #4 40 ° F Sausage/Prep Unit #4 38 ° F
Soup/Hot-Hold Unit 191 ° F    
OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number
Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
*8 1) Upon arrival, the hand sink across from the walk-in in the new section blocked and inaccessible for hand washing. Handwashing stations must be maintained so they are always accessible for employee use at all times. All construction items were relocated.
2) There is either no soap and/or paper towels at the hand wash sinks around the facility. 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.
*13 *There is an open window in the wall of the kitchen that is exposed to an area under construction. Cover window to prevent contamination from construction.  Repeat Violation.
*27 *Facility had several packages of unapproved ROP in their walk-in. All packages were discarded.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
*27 *Facility is doing special processing - Reduced Oxygen Packaging - without a HACCP Plan in place or approved by this Department.
All Special Processing must cease, and facility must submit a plan for approval to the Department.
 New Violation.
37 Several items in the new walk-in cooler are stored on the floor. All food items need to be at 6inches off the floor to prevent contamination. All items were lifted and put on creates.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
   
General Remarks
Notes:
*The walk-in freezer is packed with food items and is in need of a full over-haul. It is the recommendation of this Department that the facility begin the process of going through, sorting out, and organizing their inventory.
Person in Charge (Signature)         Title    Elabed, Fami - Owner Date: 04/29/2024
Inspector (Signature) Jackie Lawson (107) Date: 04/29/2024