Bucks County Department of Health

Inspection Report

Giuseppe's Pizza & Family Restaurant
1380 W STREET RD WARMINSTER, PA 18974-3100
Inspection Date: 01/30/2025
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#	Violation
14	Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Inspector Comments The high temp. dish machine in the kitchen did not reach 180 degrees F during the final rinse, after several cycles. Temperature test strips did not change, to indicate a surface temperature of 160 degrees F. The facility must manually sanitize all wares until the dish machine is repaired. Facility must provide a work order for repair to the Department, and may not use the dish machine until permission for use is granted by BCDH.
22	Time as a public health control; procedures & record Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Cut lettuce and cooked chicken were observed stored at room temperature. EPS discussed the use of a time log for all TCS foods stored outside of temperature control. The manager stated that the items were placed out for rapid use/prep. TCS foods must be discarded after 4 hours of storage at room temperature.
42	Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Clean utensils were stacked/nesting while still damp. All utensils must be air dried before storage. 771. Drying clean equipment and utensils. (a) Air-drying or adequate draining required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining as specified in 21 CFR 178.1010(a) (relating to sanitizing solutions) before contact with food.

Giuseppe's Pizza & Family Restaurant
1380 W STREET RD WARMINSTER, PA 18974-3100
Inspection Date: 07/30/2024
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#	Violation
11	Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Frozen ROP fish was observed thawed in refrigeration while still in reduced oxygen packaging. The facility voluntarily discarded all thawed fish and removed fish that was still frozen from the packaging to thaw.
14	Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Inspector Comments -Debris on splash guard inside the ice machine -Debris on can opener blades and table mounts Clean and sanitize as often as necessary to maintain.
47	Non-food contact surfaces clean Inspector Comments Debris inside fryer cabinets and on the floors below. Clean and sanitize as often as necessary to maintain.

Giuseppe's Pizza & Family Restaurant
1380 W STREET RD WARMINSTER, PA 18974-3100
Inspection Date: 01/31/2024
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#	Violation
12	Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction Inspector Comments Shell stock tags are maintained but the date of the last sale must be recorded on the tags. Shellstock tags shall remain attached to the container in which the shellstock are received until the container is empty. The exception to this requirement is set forth in subsection (b)(2). (b) Records of identification. The identity of the source of shellstock that are sold or served shall be maintained by retaining shellstock tags or labels for 90-calendar days from the date the container is emptied by the following methods: (1) Using an approved record keeping system that keeps the tags or labels in chronological order correlated to the date when, or dates during which, the shellstock are sold or served. (2) When shellstock are removed from their tagged or labeled container, preserving source identification by using a record keeping system as specified in paragraph (1), and ensuring that shellstock from one tagged or labeled container are not commingled with shellstock from another container before being ordered by the consumer.
41	In-use utensils: properly stored Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments -The ice scoop was stored on top of the ice machine -Utensils were stored in stagnant water in the kitchen and at the bar. Utensils were relocated for proper storage. 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 specified in § 712(d)(7).
47	Non-food contact surfaces clean Inspector Comments -Debris on the floor below the cook's line and inside fryer cabinets -Debris on hood filters above the cook’s line Clean as often as necessary to maintain.

Giuseppe's Pizza & Family Restaurant
1380 W STREET RD WARMINSTER, PA 18974-3100
Inspection Date: 07/26/2023
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#	Violation
11	Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Bacon that was not fully cooked was stored at room temperature with a prep date of 07/24/23. Bacon must be fully cooked in order to be non-TCS. The bacon was voluntarily discarded.
14	Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Inspector Comments -No sanitizer was detected at the bar glass washer. Glassware must be sanitized manually until the sanitizer is determined to be satisfactory (50-100ppm). -The high temp. dish machine in the kitchen did not reach 180 degrees F during the final rinse, after several cycles. Temperature test strips did not change, to indicate a surface temperature of 160 degrees F. The facility must manually sanitize all wares until the dish machine is repaired. Facility placed and emergency service call to Termac at time of inspection. Facility must provide work orders for repair to the Department and may not use the dish machines until permission for use is granted by BCDH.
41	In-use utensils: properly stored Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments -Tongs were hanging from the oven handle between uses -The ice scoop was stored on top of the ice machine -The ice scoop handle was in contact with the ice at the bar Utensils were relocated for proper storage.
47	Non-food contact surfaces clean Inspector Comments -Debris observed on door gaskets of the beer walk-in cooler and drawer prep coolers. -Debris on the floor below the cook's line. -Debris in crevices between equipment at cook's line. -Debris on the splash guard inside the ice machine. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Maintain clean.

Giuseppe's Pizza & Family Restaurant
1380 W STREET RD WARMINSTER, PA 18974-3100
Inspection Date: 01/31/2023
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#	Violation
14	Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Inspector Comments -No sanitizer was detected at the bar glass washer. Glassware must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized manually until the sanitizer is determined to be satisfactory (50-100ppm). -The high temp. dish machine in the kitchen did not reach 180 degrees F during the final rinse, after several cycles. Temperature test strips did not change, to indicate a surface temperature of 160 degrees F. The pressure gauge did not reach the minimum 20 psi. The facility must manually wash, rinse, and sanitize all wares until the dish machine is repaired. Facility must provide work orders for repair to the Department and may not use the dish machines until permission for use is granted by BCDH.
20	Proper cold holding temperature Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments The ambient temperature inside the 1 door reach-in cooler was observed at 50 degrees F. All TCS foods were relocated to another unit for cold holding. The facility may not use the unit until it is repaired and permission for use is granted by the Department. Facility must provide a work order for repair to the Department.
38	Personal cleanliness Inspector Comments Hair restraints lacking for some food handlers and the dish washing employee. 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.
41	In-use utensils: properly stored Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments -A knife was stored in a crevice between equipment -The ice scoop was stored on top of the ice machine -The ice scoop handle was in contact with the ice at the bar Utensils were relocated for proper storage.
47	Non-food contact surfaces clean Inspector Comments -Debris observed on door gaskets of beer walk-in cooler and drawer prep coolers. -Debris on the floor below the cook's line. -Debris on underside of some door handles of refrigeration units. -Debris on exterior of some bulk dry storage containers. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Maintain clean.

Giuseppe's Pizza & Family Restaurant
1380 W STREET RD WARMINSTER, PA 18974-3100
Inspection Date: 07/28/2022
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#	Violation
8	Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments -Utensils were stored in the hand sink in the basement. -Paper towels were lacking at the basement hand sink as well as the hand sink nearest the dish machine, in the kitchen. Hand sinks may not be used for any other purpose other than hand washing. Hand sinks must also be supplied with hand drying (paper towels) at all times.
14	Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Inspector Comments -The sanitizer concentration at the bar glass washer could not be determined, because test strips were not available on site. Glassware must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized manually until the sanitizer can be tested and is determined to be satisfactory (50-100ppm) -The high temp. dish machine in the kitchen did not reach 180 degrees F during the final rinse, after several cycles. Temperature test strips did not change, to indicate a surface temperature of 160 degrees F. The pressure gauge did not reach the minimum 20 psi. The facility must manually wash, rinse, and sanitize all wares until the dish machine is repaired. Facility must provide work orders for repair to the Department and may not use the dish machines until permission for use is granted by BCDH.
26	Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Chemical spray bottles were stored on shelves near utensils and/or packaged foods. The bottles were relocated to prevent contamination.
37	Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Inspector Comments Food containers are stored directly on the floor in the basement walk-in coolers and freezers. All food, with the exception of bottled beverges, must be stored 6" off the floor.
47	Non-food contact surfaces clean Inspector Comments -Debris observed on door gaskets of beer walk-in cooler and drawer prep coolers. -Debris on the floor below the cook's line. Clean and sanitize the affected areas. Clean as often as necessary to maintain.