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  10/30/2024
Risk Violations Count  4 Inspection Time  01.2
Arrival Time 13:30 Recommended for License  N/A
Travel Time 00.2 Facility Closure  NO
Food Facility
KARLA'S RESTAURANT
Address
5 W MECHANIC ST
City/State
NEW HOPE, PA
Zip Code
18938
Telephone
(215) 862-2612
Facility ID #
274001
Owner
FRANKLIN PROFESSIONAL BLDG, 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 IN 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 OUT Food separated & protected    
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 IN Proper cold holding temperature    
21 OUT 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 OUT 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 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 IN Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean    
54 IN Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used    
Person in Charge (Signature)         Title    Alexis Zanias Date: 10/30/2024
Inspector (Signature) Wendy Bee (127) Date: 10/30/2024
 
  Food Facility Inspection Report  
Bucks County Department of Health
Health Building, Neshaminy Manor Center
Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 345-3318
Date of Inspection  10/30/2024
Arrival Time  13:30
Recommended for License  N/A
Facility Closure  NO
Facility
KARLA'S RESTAURANT
Address
5 W MECHANIC ST
City/State
NEW HOPE, PA
Zip Code
18938
Telephone
(215) 862-2612
Facility ID #
274001
Owner
Franklin Professional Bldg, Inc.
Purpose of Inspection
Reinspection
License Type
Permanent
Risk Category
 3
TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Ambient/Reach In 38 ° F Ambient/Prep Unit 40 ° F Ambient/Prep Unit 38 ° F
Ambient/Walk-In Cooler 41 ° F Ambient/Prep Unit 38 ° F Ambient/Reach In 38 ° F
Ambient/Reach In 37 ° F    
     
OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number
Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
*8 Hand sink in dish washing/prep room is being blocked with a rack of unclean glasses.
All hand washing sinks must remain clear and accessible at all times.
Keep hand sink clear  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 10/30/2024
*13 *Several items in walk in cooler are being stored without covers.
All items in storage must be covered with a tight fitting lid, or cleanable non-porous covers.
Employees are dispensing food items out of containers in the walk in, and spilling food items onto other containers that are open. Containers must be covered to prevent this contamination.
 New Violation. To be Corrected By: 10/31/2024
*14 *Raw potato slicer for french fries attached to the wall had a large accumulation of food debris, dust and dirt.
Must remove this slicer from wall after each use and provide a deep and detailed cleaning, including sanitizing of all food contact surfaces on this piece of equipment.
Discontinue allowing equipment to sit with food debris for extended periods of time.
 Repeat Violation. To be Corrected By: 10/31/2024
*14 *Ice machines in basement have a large accumulation of black mold-like build up.
Must provide a deep and detailed cleaning, sanitize and maintain.
Ice machines should be cleaned frequently and sanitized to prevent this mold-like build up.
 Repeat Violation. To be Corrected By: 10/31/2024
*21 *Deli meats and other ready to eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods are not being date marked as required.
Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared and held in a food facility for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to be sold or discarded within 7 days or the manufacturers use by date whichever comes first.
 New Violation. To be Corrected By: 10/30/2024
38 Food workers are not wearing hair restraints as required.
Employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, that are effectively designed and worn to keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 10/31/2024
49 *Hand sink on the cook line is leaking from the drain pipe into the area beneath the sink. This area is also full with trash and debris.
Must repair leak and keep this area clear of debris and accumulation of trash.
 New Violation. To be Corrected By: 10/30/2024
   
General Remarks
-Pantry cups must be flipped so drinking surface is protected from customers walking by the shelving
-Repaint or seal wood of island in Zoubi kitchen.
-Area under the sink in the main kitchen must be fully cleaned, leak repaired and area fully accessible for regular cleaning. Cove base that is being used to seal cracks is accumulating food debris. Clean and maintain this area to not collect food debris to attrack vectors and pests.
-Educate and ensure all staff is aware of proper food handling procedures, including hand washing, hat wearing and cleaning.
-Items may not be left out of refrigeration or temperature control to thaw or cool.
A compliance inspection may occur and is subject to regulatory service fees.
Person in Charge (Signature)         Title    Alexis Zanias Date: 10/30/2024
Inspector (Signature) Wendy Bee (127) Date: 10/30/2024