Bucks County Department of Health

Inspection Report

KARLTON CAFE
310 W BROAD ST QUAKERTOWN, PA 18951-1234
Inspection Date: 03/26/2025
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#	Violation
4	Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Uncovered employee beverage observed on prep table. Employee beverages must be stored covered or lidded and in an area to prevent contamination. Employee beverages were discarded during inspection.
20	Proper cold holding temperature Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Eggs and butter are not at safe temperature in the preparation area. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be cold held at or below 41ºF. These were discarded.
26	Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Medicines are stored on a shelf with food, utensils, clean wares. Poisonous or toxic materials must be stored and/or displayed for retail sale so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles by one or both of the following: (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. Medicines were removed and properly stored.
26	Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Spray bottles, containers of cleaning compounds are not labeled. Containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Toxics were properly labeled during inspection.
39	Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Inspector Comments Unclean wiping cloths are stored on work surfaces and cutting boards. Store wiping cloths clean and dry or in sanitized solution.

KARLTON CAFE
310 W BROAD ST QUAKERTOWN, PA 18951-1234
Inspection Date: 09/05/2024
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#	Violation
20	Proper cold holding temperature Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Eggs, sliced cheese, cut tomatoes, and cut vegetables stored in ice are not at safe temperature. Refrigerate or provide ice up to the food product line for each item. Check temperatures regularly. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be cold held at or below 41ºF. These were discarded.
21	Proper date marking & disposition Inspector Comments 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.
37	Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Inspector Comments Food items are stored uncovered in the undercounter refrigeration units. Store food covered with a tight fitting lid or a non absorbent material.
45	Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used Inspector Comments Cutting board at prep unit not in good condition. Replace any cutting boards that are scored and cannot be thoroughly cleaned.

KARLTON CAFE
310 W BROAD ST QUAKERTOWN, PA 18951-1234
Inspection Date: 04/04/2024
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#	Violation
13	Food separated & protected Inspector Comments Bowls and cups are used to dispense potatoes and ice. Remove bowls, provide scoops with handles to minimize contact.
20	Proper cold holding temperature Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Food items at the prep area are not at safe temperature. Provide additional ice up to the food product line, keep under refrigeration or utilize time rather than temperature and properly make and label to discard after 4 hours. These items were discarded. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be cold held at or below 41ºF.
35	Food properly labeled; original container Inspector Comments Labels are provided for bone broth and should include Karlton Cafe name, address /phone number.
41	In-use utensils: properly stored Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Tongs are stored directly on oven handles in the preparation area. Store tongs and all utensils on a clean, cleanable surface in a protected area. Tongs were properly stored.

KARLTON CAFE
310 W BROAD ST QUAKERTOWN, PA 18951-1234
Inspection Date: 09/25/2023
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#	Violation
8	Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible Inspector Comments There are no paper towels at the hand wash sink in the front preparation area or the restroom. 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. Paper towels were provided.
20	Proper cold holding temperature Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Whole shell eggs stored in container in the preparation area are not at safe temperature. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be cold held at or below 41ºF. These were discarded.
21	Proper date marking & disposition Inspector Comments 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.

KARLTON CAFE
310 W BROAD ST QUAKERTOWN, PA 18951-1234
Inspection Date: 03/30/2023
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#	Violation
13	Food separated & protected Inspector Comments Bowl used to dispense potatoes. Remove bowl and utilize scoop or handled utensils to minimize contact.
45	Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used Inspector Comments Several soup crocks and dishes have chips and are in poor repair. Discard. Use equipment that is in sound condition with no breaks, chips or cracks.
47	Non-food contact surfaces clean Inspector Comments The inside shelves of the reach in freezers in the back room are accumulating food debris. Clean and maintain.

KARLTON CAFE
310 W BROAD ST QUAKERTOWN, PA 18951-1234
Inspection Date: 10/06/2022
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#	Violation
42	Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Dishes, plates and bowls are stored with the food contact surfaces facing upward. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored covered or inverted, and in a self-draining position that allows air drying. Equipment was properly stored.

KARLTON CAFE
310 W BROAD ST QUAKERTOWN, PA 18951-1234
Inspection Date: 09/26/2022
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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 present have current ServSafe certificates and must apply to this Department.
4	Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use Inspector Comments Employee beverages are stored uncovered. All employee beverages must be covered or lidded and stored in an area to prevent contamination.
7	No bare hand contact with RTE foods or approved alternate method properly followed 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.
8	Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible Inspector Comments There are no paper towels at the hand wash sink in the front preparation area. 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.
20	Proper cold holding temperature Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Several crates of eggs are stored at room temperature in the downstairs storage area. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be cold held at or below 41ºF. These were discarded.
42	Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Inspector Comments Clean bowls, utensils and to go containers are stored with food contact surface facing upward. Store inverted to prevent contamination.