Food Facility Inspection Report  
Bucks County Department of Health
Health Building, Neshaminy Manor Center
Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 345-3318
Total Violations  6 Date of Inspection  06/27/2024
Risk Violations Count  4 Inspection Time  02.1
Arrival Time 11:30 Recommended for License  NO
Travel Time 00.1 Facility Closure  NO
Food Facility
IRON HILL BREWERY & RESTAURANT
Address
2920 S EAGLE RD
City/State
NEWTOWN, PA
Zip Code
18940
Telephone
(267) 291-7411
Facility ID #
29F128
Owner
IRON HILL BREWERY OF NEWTOWN 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 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 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 X X
12 IN Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction    
Protection from Contamination
13 IN Food separated & protected X X
14 OUT Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized   X
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 N/A Food additives: approved & properly used    
26 IN Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used    
Conformance with Approved Procedure
27 N/A 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 OUT 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 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   X
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    Shaun Sawyer - GM Date: 06/27/2024
Inspector (Signature) Jackie Lawson (107) Date: 06/27/2024
 
  Food Facility Inspection Report  
Bucks County Department of Health
Health Building, Neshaminy Manor Center
Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 345-3318
Date of Inspection  06/27/2024
Arrival Time  11:30
Recommended for License  NO
Facility Closure  NO
Facility
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
Address
2920 S EAGLE RD
City/State
NEWTOWN, PA
Zip Code
18940
Telephone
(267) 291-7411
Facility ID #
29F128
Owner
Iron Hill Brewery of Newtown LLC
Purpose of Inspection
Initial
License Type
Permanent
Risk Category
 3
TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Chili/Hot-Hold Unit 144 ° F Tartar sauce/Ice Bath 38 ° F Ambient/Prep Drawer #1 40 ° F
Summer Squash Mix/Prep Drawer #1 40 ° F Caramelized onions /Prep Drawer #2 39 ° F Ambient/Prep Drawer #2 41 ° F
Hamburger meat/Prep Drawer #2 50 ° F Shrimp/Prep Drawer #2 42 ° F Ambient/Prep Drawer #3 36 ° F
Diced Tomato /Prep Drawer #3 63 ° F Cut Tomato /Prep Drawer #3 38 ° F Ambient/Prep Drawer #4 36 ° F
OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number
Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
*11 *Preformed hamburger meat in the prep drawers was not presenting well. Food shall be safe, unadulterated and honestly presented. This meat was discarded.  Corrected On-Site.  Repeat Violation.
*13 *Apple and Avocado were found buried in the lettuce in the salad prep unit. Must use separate equipment for each type or arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. Both were discarded.  Corrected On-Site.  Repeat Violation.
*14 *The lower portion of the ice machine contains black and beige mold. Clean/sanitize.  Repeat Violation.
*20 *1) Hamburger meat was being held above the frost line in the prep unit drawers and the top 5 layers were measuring temperatures of 50F. These layers were removed and discarded.
2) The diced tomato in the salad prep unit was measuring 63F. Tomato was still under time control, and facility was advised that they must be discarded after 4hours.
Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be cold held at or below 41ºF.
 New Violation.
36 *Facility has a fruit fly issue. Pest control is aware and facility is actively trying to control them. Department made suggestion of red wine vinegar to help decrease the population.  New Violation.
47 The following ares require a detailed clean:
1) The hood vents not under the main cookline. Maintain weekly.
2) There is old old crust under the prep table.  Repeat Violation.
   
General Remarks
Notes:
Application and fee are due to the Department by July 12, 2024.
*Cooling reminders: 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 temperature, such as reconstituted foods and canned tuna.
*Time Control Reminders: If time--rather than temperature--is used as the public health control the food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control.

*Both faucets in the men’s bathroom broke. Facility took 1 faucet from the women’s bathroom, and is in the process of replacing all. Waiting on parts to arrive.
Person in Charge (Signature)         Title    Shaun Sawyer - GM Date: 06/27/2024
Inspector (Signature) Jackie Lawson (107) Date: 06/27/2024