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  01/30/2025
Risk Violations Count  6 Inspection Time  01.5
Arrival Time 12:24 Recommended for License  NO
Travel Time 00.2 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
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 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 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   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    
15 OUT 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 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 OUT 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    
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    Ahmed-PIC Date: 01/30/2025
Inspector (Signature) Donna Wright (157) Date: 01/30/2025
 
  Food Facility Inspection Report  
Bucks County Department of Health
Health Building, Neshaminy Manor Center
Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 345-3318
Date of Inspection  01/30/2025
Arrival Time  12:24
Recommended for License  NO
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
Initial
License Type
Permanent
Risk Category
 3
TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Hummus/Refrigerator 41 ° F Chicken/Walk-In Cooler 42 ° F Lamb/Walk-In Cooler 41 ° F
Ambient/Walk-In Cooler 11 ° F Chicken/Refrigerator 42 ° F Rice/Refrigerator 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.  Repeat Violation. To be Corrected By: 01/30/2025
*8 There is no soap at the hand wash sink in the kitchen. 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.  Repeat Violation. To be Corrected By: 01/30/2025
*13 *Raw meats are being stored directly in a grocery store style bag. Doughs are being stored in a chlorine bleach box. All items used for storing foods must be food grade containers.

Ice in reaching cooler is not covered causing debris to fall inside ice used for beverages. Cover all foods including ice to prevent possible contamination. Product discarded.
 New Violation. To be Corrected By: 01/30/2025
*14 *Potato dicer has buildup. All equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Wash and sanitize after use.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 01/30/2025
*15 *Spoiled foods observed in walk-in cooler. Monitor items within refrigeration and throughout. Discard all spoiled or expired foods.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 01/30/2025
*21 *Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods located in the cold storage units are not date marked to show when they were opened or prepared.
These foods must be sold, used by or discarded within 7 days of opening or preparation.
 New Violation. To be Corrected By: 01/30/2025
45 Household ice machine is being used for customer beverages. All equipment must be ANSI certified. Remove and replace with approved equipment.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 01/30/2025
47 Areas under cookline and shelves within refrigeration have buildup. Detail clean and maintain.
Note: Rusted shelves that can no longer be cleaned must be replaced, loose cove base must be securly fixed to prevent buildup.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 01/30/2025
   
General Remarks
Fee and application must be received by 2/15/25 for license renewal. Three outstanding regulatory fees must also be received for license renewal-copies of notices provided.

Notes:
-Register additional certified food safety managers with this Department.
-Replace all missing ceiling tiles and/or light shield
-Submit food invoice for small local meat vendor
Person in Charge (Signature)         Title    Ahmed-PIC Date: 01/30/2025
Inspector (Signature) Donna Wright (157) Date: 01/30/2025