Bucks County Department of Health

Inspection Report

WASHINGTON HOUSE RESTAURANT
136 N MAIN ST PO BOX 423 SELLERSVILLE, PA 18960-2351
Inspection Date: 05/13/2025
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WASHINGTON HOUSE RESTAURANT
136 N MAIN ST PO BOX 423 SELLERSVILLE, PA 18960-2351
Inspection Date: 05/03/2025
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#	Violation
13	Food separated & protected Inspector Comments 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.
20	Proper cold holding temperature Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Observed several dressings at 54 degrees. TCS foods must be cold held at 41 degrees or below. Dressings discarded on site.
26	Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used Inspector Comments 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.
47	Non-food contact surfaces clean Inspector Comments 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.

WASHINGTON HOUSE RESTAURANT
136 N MAIN ST PO BOX 423 SELLERSVILLE, PA 18960-2351
Inspection Date: 11/20/2024
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#	Violation
8	Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments The hand wash sinks in the bar area is blocked. A handwashing facility shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.
14	Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments The mechanical dishwasher is not sanitizing properly. Use the 3 compartment sink for all ware-washing until the mechanical unit is serviced and sanitizing properly. Submit service report to BCDH.
20	Proper cold holding temperature Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be cold held at or below 41ºF. Shrimp was discarded.

WASHINGTON HOUSE RESTAURANT
136 N MAIN ST PO BOX 423 SELLERSVILLE, PA 18960-2351
Inspection Date: 05/29/2024
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#	Violation
20	Proper cold holding temperature Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be cold held at or below 41ºF. Chicken in refrigerator drawer was not at a safe temperature. This was discarded.
36	Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments The door to the kitchen was propped open. Exterior doors must be closed to prevent the entrance of vectors and pests unless a screen or air curtain is installed.
42	Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Inspector Comments Observed plastic food storage containers wet stacked in the dish area. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored covered or inverted, and in a self-draining position that allows air drying.
47	Non-food contact surfaces clean Inspector Comments Floors under the cookline and in the dry storage area are accumulating a black layer of grease, dirt, and food. Clean at a frequency that prevents accumulation.

WASHINGTON HOUSE RESTAURANT
136 N MAIN ST PO BOX 423 SELLERSVILLE, PA 18960-2351
Inspection Date: 11/17/2023
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#	Violation
6	Hands clean & properly washed Inspector Comments Observed food employees not washing their hands as required before putting on gloves, after handling soiled tableware, after handling raw meat, before handling clean tableware, equipment, utensils. CFSM must review hand washing requirements with staff.
20	Proper cold holding temperature Inspector Comments Observed cut potatoes in the cook's line at 51F. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be cold held at or below 41ºF.
46	Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips Inspector Comments Bar dish machine observed to have inadequate wash and rinse temperatures. Unit must reach 120F and is currently reaching 110F. Discontinue use of this unit until it has been repaired. Submit service invoice to this Department.
47	Non-food contact surfaces clean Inspector Comments 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.
53	Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean Inspector Comments Observed exposed insulation above single-service storage in basement storage. Repair and maintain.

WASHINGTON HOUSE RESTAURANT
136 N MAIN ST PO BOX 423 SELLERSVILLE, PA 18960-2351
Inspection Date: 05/12/2023
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#	Violation
47	Non-food contact surfaces clean Inspector Comments Cleaning was conducted, but the area under the cookline still has food, grease, and dirt accumulation.

WASHINGTON HOUSE RESTAURANT
136 N MAIN ST PO BOX 423 SELLERSVILLE, PA 18960-2351
Inspection Date: 05/04/2023
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#	Violation
4	Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Observed employee drink on the food prep area. An employee may not eat, drink or use any form of tobacco unless the use occurs in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; unwrapped single-service and single-use articles; or other items needing protection cannot result. The sole exception to this prohibition is in paragraph (2). (2) Exception for closed beverage containers. A food employee may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination.
7	No bare hand contact with RTE foods or approved alternate method properly followed Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Food workers observed using bare hands for preparing ready to eat food. Disposable gloves, deli tissue, tongs or similar utensils must be used to prevent bare hand contact with ready to eat food. This was discarded.
13	Food separated & protected Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Observed raw beef stored over raw fish. Raw meat must be stored in a hierarchy of cooking temperature with the highest temperature on the bottom. Items were relocated during the inspection.
20	Proper cold holding temperature Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Potatoes(52°F) in a bain marie well were not at a safe temperature. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be cold held at or below 41ºF. These were discarded.
37	Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Observed takeout containers being used as scoopers and stored in food products. Scoopers must have handles and the handle cannot touch the food product between uses. Remove and replace with approved scooper.
41	In-use utensils: properly stored Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Observed utensils in a sanitizer bucket during pauses in use. Observed food worker dip a knife in the sanitizer bucket, wipe off, and return to food preparation. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container, unless the food is non-potentially hazardous and within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour or cinnamon--in which case the food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored with their handles above the top of the food within the containers. (b) Storage on cleaned and sanitized tables or equipment. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils may be stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the table or equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified in §§ 712 and 731 (relating to frequency of cleaning equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils; and sanitization: requirement, frequency and methods). (c) Storage in running water. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils may be stored in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes. (d) Storage in clean, protected locations. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils may be stored in a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as scoops, are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. (e) Storage in a container of water. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils may be stored in a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 58°C (135°F) and the container is cleaned at frequency.
47	Non-food contact surfaces clean Inspector Comments Floors, walls, exteriors, cables above the food the food prep area are accumulating dirt, grease, food debris, and dust. Conduct a detailed cleaning of all areas and clean at a frequency that prevents accumulation.
53	Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean Inspector Comments The food prep area floor is not a smooth and cleanable surface. Remove and replace cracked or damaged tiles and regrout to provide a flush surface.

WASHINGTON HOUSE RESTAURANT
136 N MAIN ST PO BOX 423 SELLERSVILLE, PA 18960-2351
Inspection Date: 11/30/2022
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#	Violation
1	Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses Inspector Comments 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. Several employees have the ServSafe certificate and need to register with BCDH. The one registered CFSM was not at the facility today.
4	Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Employee drinking container stored inside the refrigeration unit without a cover. All employee drinking containers must be covered and not stored in the refrigeration unit with customer food to prevent contamination.
53	Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean Inspector Comments Floor under the cookline has food debris buildup. Clean and maintain.