Food Facility Inspection Report  
Bucks County Department of Health
Health Building, Neshaminy Manor Center
Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 345-3318
Total Violations  4 Date of Inspection  05/03/2025
Risk Violations Count  3 Inspection Time  01.4
Arrival Time 13:54 Recommended for License  NO
Travel Time 00.3 Facility Closure  NO
Food Facility
WASHINGTON HOUSE RESTAURANT
Address
136 N MAIN ST PO BOX 423
City/State
SELLERSVILLE, PA
Zip Code
18960-2351
Telephone
(215) 257-3000
Facility ID #
397205
Owner
SELLERSVILLE INN, INC.
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 N/O 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 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 IN 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 OUT 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 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    Tim Crippen, CFSM Date: 05/03/2025
Inspector (Signature) Abigail J. Stauffer (102) Date: 05/03/2025
 
  Food Facility Inspection Report  
Bucks County Department of Health
Health Building, Neshaminy Manor Center
Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 345-3318
Date of Inspection  05/03/2025
Arrival Time  13:54
Recommended for License  NO
Facility Closure  NO
Facility
WASHINGTON HOUSE RESTAURANT
Address
136 N MAIN ST PO BOX 423
City/State
SELLERSVILLE, PA
Zip Code
18960-2351
Telephone
(215) 257-3000
Facility ID #
397205
Owner
SELLERSVILLE INN, INC.
Purpose of Inspection
Initial
License Type
Permanent
Risk Category
 3
TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Butter/Refrigerator 40 ° F Cheese/Refrigerator 41 ° F Hamburgers/Cold-Hold Unit 35 ° F
Salmon/Cold-Hold Unit 34 ° F Tartar Sauce/Cold-Hold Unit 41 ° F Ranch/Prep Area 54 ° F
Tuna salad/Prep Area 33 ° F Crab cake/Hot-Hold Unit 153 ° F  
     
OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number
Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
*13 *The following contamination/cross-contamination violations were observed:
* food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer;
* raw bacon stored above ready to eat foods in the walk-in refrigerator; and
* multiple food items uncovered in the walk-in refrigerator

Store foods at least 6 inches off the floor. Store raw animal-derived food below or otherwise segregate from ready-to-eat foods.
Several products held in refrigeration are not being covered. Cover all products in refrigerators to prevent contamination.
 New Violation. To be Corrected By: 05/03/2025
*20 *Observed several dressings at 54 degrees. TCS foods must be cold held at 41 degrees or below. Dressings discarded on site.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 05/03/2025
*26 *Chemicals are stored on a shelf with food, utensils, clean wares.
Poisonous or toxic materials must be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service articles.
 New Violation. To be Corrected By: 05/03/2025
47 Observed heavy accumulation of old food debris, grease, and trash in the following areas:
*Under cook's line equipment.
*Under dry storage racks.
*Behind bar equipment.
Clean and maintain at a frequency that prevents accumulation.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 05/07/2025
   
General Remarks
Notes:
Fee and application have been received by this Department.
Compliance inspection will take place and is subject to regulatory fees.
Person in Charge (Signature)         Title    Tim Crippen, CFSM Date: 05/03/2025
Inspector (Signature) Abigail J. Stauffer (102) Date: 05/03/2025