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  07/26/2024
Risk Violations Count  3 Inspection Time  01.2
Arrival Time 11:48 Recommended for License  N/A
Travel Time 00.1 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
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 OUT Hands clean & properly washed   X
7 IN No bare hand contact with RTE foods or approved alternate method properly followed    
8 OUT Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible   X
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   X
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 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   X
47 IN Non-food contact surfaces clean    
Physical Facilities
48 IN Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure    
49 OUT 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   X
54 OUT Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used   X
Person in Charge (Signature)         Title    Thoraya, CFSM Date: 07/26/2024
Inspector (Signature) Katherine Broadhead (106) Date: 07/26/2024
 
  Food Facility Inspection Report  
Bucks County Department of Health
Health Building, Neshaminy Manor Center
Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 345-3318
Date of Inspection  07/26/2024
Arrival Time  11:48
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
Reinspection
License Type
Permanent
Risk Category
 3
TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Rice/2-Door Bain Marie 48 ° F Ambient/2-Door Bain Marie 49 ° F Beef/Cold-Hold Unit 39 ° F
Cut produce /Cold-Hold Unit 39 ° F Hummus /Cold-Hold Unit 40 ° F Ambient/Walk-in Freezer 2 ° F
Ambient/Walk-In Cooler 37 ° F Chicken/Walk-In Cooler 38 ° F Beef/Walk-In Cooler 38 ° F
Whipped cream/Residential-style refrigerator 47 ° F    
OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number
Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
*6 *Observed 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  Repeat Violation. To be Corrected By: 07/26/2024
*8 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.  Repeat Violation. To be Corrected By: 07/26/2024
*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 48-50F. Ambient temperature of unit is 49F. 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. This violation has been repeated several times and facility continues to utilize the unit and fails to provide proof the unit was serviced and repaired. Failure to comply will result in regulatory fees and possible legal action.

Oil and herb mixture in container at prep area at 68F is TCS and must be stored at 41F or below. Affected item must be discarded.
 Repeat Violation. To be Corrected By: 07/26/2024
46 Observed three compartment sink improperly set-up with cold wash water in center basin, and no rinsing.
Always set up the 3 compartment sink to wash (soap & hot>110F water), rinse, and sanitize (50-100ppm chlorine or 200-300ppm quaternary ammonia).  Repeat Violation. To be Corrected By: 07/26/2024
49 Observed leak at faucets for basement two-compartment prep sink. Repair immediately.

Prep sink lacking sufficient air gap at drain. Provide.

Stagnant water and leaking observed on floors around sump pump in storage area. Clean and sanitize. Repair any issues that are causing the leaking.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 07/26/2024
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.  Repeat Violation. To be Corrected By: 07/26/2024
54 Inadequate lighting observed in basement hall storage and basement women’s restroom. Provide sufficient lighting in these areas.  Repeat Violation. To be Corrected By: 07/26/2024
   
General Remarks
This report concerns a reinspection and continued compliance inspection #4. Regulatory fees may be assessed for this inspection and all subsequent compliance inspections.

Discussion Notes:
*Owner submitted CFSM application, fee and proof of food safety course to this Department during this inspection. Facility has only registered one employee as a CFSM. Facility advised that at least one registered Bucks County CFSM must be on-site at all hours of operation, including prep that may occur outside of normal business hours. Advised facility to register additional employees as CFSM to ensure compliance.
*Facility advised that all past-due regulatory fees must be paid prior to license renewal.
*Rags placed along base of restroom hand sink on main floor must be removed. Any leaks must be repaired.
Person in Charge (Signature)         Title    Thoraya, CFSM Date: 07/26/2024
Inspector (Signature) Katherine Broadhead (106) Date: 07/26/2024