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  05/31/2024
Risk Violations Count  4 Inspection Time  01.3
Arrival Time 13:00 Recommended for License  N/A
Travel Time 00.3 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
Compliance # (3)
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   X
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 OUT 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 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 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 OUT 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   X
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 OUT Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean    
54 OUT Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used    
Person in Charge (Signature)         Title    Thoraya ALTAMARI, CO-owner Date: 05/31/2024
Inspector (Signature) Katherine Broadhead (106) Date: 05/31/2024
 
  Food Facility Inspection Report  
Bucks County Department of Health
Health Building, Neshaminy Manor Center
Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 345-3318
Date of Inspection  05/31/2024
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
Compliance # (3)
License Type
Permanent
Risk Category
 3
TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Rice/Two Door Bain Marie 50 ° F Sauce /Two Door Bain Marie 49 ° F Ambient/Two Door Bain Marie 51 ° F
Chopped vegetables /Cook’s Line Bain Marie 40 ° F Hummus /Cook’s Line Bain Marie 39 ° F Ambient/Cook’s Line Bain Marie 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. At the time of this inspection, facility has still not submitted the completed food safety certificate, CFSM application and fee to this Department.  Repeat Violation. To be Corrected By: 05/31/2024
*6 *Food employees are not washing their hands as required such before putting on gloves, after handling soiled tableware, after handling raw meat, before handling clean tableware, equipment, utensils. Observed employee handling soiled equipment and then clean equipment without washing hands between. Facility owner and CFSM must review hand washing requirements with staff.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 05/31/2024
*8 Observed paper towels lacking at basement hand sink, and paper towels missing at kitchen hand sink. Provide at all times.

Observed equipment blocking hand sink at front serving bar on main floor. Hand sinks must remain unobstructed at all times and utilized for hand washing only.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 05/31/2024
*20 *Observed all TCS product within residential style refrigerator in server area between 50-54F. Ambient temperature was 50F. All TCS items within must be discarded. Discontinue use of this unapproved residential-style cooler and remove from facility.

Rice and other TCS items in 2-door Bain Marie between 50-54F. Ambient temperature of unit is 51F. Facility must ensure temperatures do not exceed 41F. Discontinue use of this unit until it’s repaired and consistently holding 41F or below. Affected TCS food must be discarded. Submit service invoice to this Department for review.
 New Violation. To be Corrected By: 05/31/2024
44 Employee observed wearing torn gloves throughout different tasks without changing them and hand washing in-between. Single-use gloves shall be used for only one task (such as working with ready-to-eat food or with raw animal-derived food), used for no other purpose and discarded when damaged or soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 05/31/2024
46 Observed warewashing machine wash and rinse temperatures not exceeding 75F. This unit must be repaired so that the wash and rinse temperature reaches at least 120F. Discontinue use and submit service invoice detailing repairs/issues corrected relating to temperature.  Repeat Violation. To be Corrected By: 05/31/2024
53 The following must be repaired as indicated below:
*Basement ceiling tiles missing throughout ware washing, equipment storage and prep areas. Replace with smooth, nonporous and easily cleanable ceiling tiles.
*Light shields missing throughout basement prep and ware washing areas. Replace light shielding or provide shatterproof light bulbs.
*Heavy build-up of food debris, grease and grime between cook’s line equipment and in high touch surfaces such as faucet handles, cooler handles and doors, floors, walls and ceilings throughout basement prep, basement ware washing, basement storage and main floor kitchen. Detail clean all areas and maintain at a frequency that prevents visible build-up.
*Excessive clutter, unused and broken equipment through basement storage areas. Remove clutter and debris.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 05/31/2024
54 Inadequate lighting observed in basement hall storage and basement women’s restroom. Provide sufficient lighting in these areas.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 05/31/2024
   
General Remarks
Follow-up inspection may occur and is subject to regulatory fees. Regulatory fee will be assessed for this inspection.

Discussion Notes:
*Remove all residential style microwaves, refrigerators and other household style food equipment from facility, or place into a designated employee-only break room. Only ANSI certified, commercial grade food equipment may be used in a food facility.
Person in Charge (Signature)         Title    Thoraya ALTAMARI, CO-owner Date: 05/31/2024
Inspector (Signature) Katherine Broadhead (106) Date: 05/31/2024