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Altomonte's Market
85 YORK RD WARMINSTER, PA 18974-4501

Inspection Date: 02/27/2025
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# Violation
27 Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan

Inspector Comments
HACCP logs and records are available, but are not filled out on a consistent basis. Updated HACCP plans were requested at the time of the last routine inspection, and have not been submitted. The facility must submit the updated plan(s) and follow all procedures properly, including maintaining logs. Failure to comply may lead to the issuance of regulatory fees.
35 Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector Comments
Some prepackaged foods are offered for retail sale without required labeling information. All prepackaged foods offered for retail sale must be labeled with the name of the facility, name of the product, an approximate weight, full list of ingredients, and allergen information.
36 Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector Comments
Rodent-like droppings were observed on the floor in the dry storage room. Sanitize and clean all affected areas. Submit the next routine professional pest control report to the Department within 10 business days.
Altomonte's Market
85 YORK RD WARMINSTER, PA 18974-4501

Inspection Date: 08/27/2024
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# Violation
20 Proper cold holding temperature

Inspector Comments
Observed some TCS items within top portion of Bain Marie’s, exceeding the maximum load limit of the unit. Temperatures ranged from 42-48F. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be cold held at or below 41ºF. Ensure maximum load limits of cold-holding units are observed. Pickles in wooden barrels at the deli lack mechanical cold-holding. These pickles are labeled by the manufacturer as “Keep Refrigerated”. Facility must ensure that TCS food is maintained at 41F or below. Facility may move self-service containers to a cold-holding display but must ensure that appropriate lids/sneeze-guards and utensil are provided to protect exposed product from consumer contamination.
21 Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector Comments
Observed deli meats, cheeses 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. Facility obtained ready-to-eat deli salads from the commissary. These containers lack clear a made-on or use-by date. Some items are dated beyond 7 days ago. Ensure these products are properly labeled with a made-on date, and used or disposed of within 7 days.
27 Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan

Inspector Comments
Facility must submit updated HACCP plans for the reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) cheeses and cured meats produced at this location. Submit documentation to this Department for review and approval. *Ensure any cook-chill reduced oxygen packaged food, such as the deli meats obtained from the commissary, are properly labeled and a HACCP plan is submitted for the storage of these products on-site. Observed various ROP cook-chill deli meats which lack proper labeling, electronic temperature monitoring, and have expired use by dates.
Altomonte's Market
85 YORK RD WARMINSTER, PA 18974-4501

Inspection Date: 02/29/2024
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# Violation
20 Proper cold holding temperature

Inspector Comments
Several repackaged salami items on the sales floor (room temperature) are labeled keep refrigerated on original packaging. These items are embargoed until more information is provided to the Department. Items may not be sold, moved, or discarded until written approval is provided by the Department.
35 Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector Comments
Bindi desserts and Raymers candies are offered for retail sale without required labeling information. All prepackaged foods offered for retail sale must be labeled with the name of the facility, name of the product, an approximate weight, full list of ingredients, and allergen information.
38 Personal cleanliness
Corrected On-Site.

Inspector Comments
Hair restraints lacking for several food handlers. 152. Hair restraints. (a) General requirement. Employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints and clothing that covers body hair, 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. (b) Exception. This subsection does not apply to food employees who present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. These food employees may include employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses and wait staff.
Altomonte's Market
85 YORK RD WARMINSTER, PA 18974-4501

Inspection Date: 02/23/2023
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# Violation
20 Proper cold holding temperature
Corrected On-Site.

Inspector Comments
Flour that had been used to dredge raw chicken was stored at room temperature. The flour was discarded. EPS discussed temperature and time as a public health control with the manager.
45 Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector Comments
The gasket is damaged/torn on the door of the walk-in freezer. Replace gasket. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
Altomonte's Market
85 YORK RD WARMINSTER, PA 18974-4501

Inspection Date: 09/01/2022
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# Violation
4 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Corrected On-Site.

Inspector Comments
Employee beverages were observed in refrigerators amongst food for consumers. Store employee beverages in a designated 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 of the following: (i) The employee's hands. (ii) The container. (iii) Exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
26 Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Corrected On-Site.

Inspector Comments
Secondary chemical spray bottles must be labeled and stored in a designated area. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles by taking both of the following measures: (1) Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning. (2) Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service or single-use articles. This paragraph does not apply to equipment and utensil cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in warewashing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles.
35 Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector Comments
TCS foods that are prepared and packaged in the facility, and offered for retail sale, are not properly labeled. EPS discussed proper labeling at the time of inspection, including allergen declaration. Label information on packaged foods shall include the following: (1) The common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement. (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial color or flavor and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food. (3) An accurate declaration of the quantity of contents. (4) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer or distributor. (5) Except as exempted in section 403(q)(3)--(5) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C.A. § 343(q)(3)--(5)), nutritional labeling as specified in 21 CFR Part 101 (relating to food labeling) and 9 CFR Part 317, Subpart B (relating to nutrition labeling). (6) Disclosure of the use of canthaxanthin for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin as a color additive, by the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card. (c) Labeling information on bulk foods available for consumer self-dispensing or on unpackaged foods portioned to consumer specifications. Bulk food that is available for consumer self-dispensing or unpackaged foods portioned to consumer specifications shall be prominently labeled with one of the following in plain view of the consumer: (1) The manufacturer's or processor's label that was provided with the food. (2) A card, sign or other method of notification (such as a product labeling book) that includes the information specified in subsection (b)(1), (2) and (5). (d) Labeling information on certain bakery products. Bakery products need not be labeled if they are sold directly to the consumer and the following are accurate: (1) The food is either manufactured or prepared on the premises of the food facility or at another food facility that is owned by the same person and is regulated by the Department or other food regulatory agency that has jurisdiction. (2) The information specified in subsection (b)(1), (2) and (5) is available at the place of sale. (3) A health, nutrient content or other claim is not made. (e) Concealed or altered labeling information. Food facility or manufacturers' dating information on foods may not be concealed or altered.
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