Bucks County Department of Health

Inspection Report

Uptowne Deli & Pizzeria
1007 N EASTON RD DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901
Inspection Date: 05/19/2025
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#	Violation
29	Water & ice from approved source Inspector Comments Water supply is from a non-community disinfecting well on-site. Water from tap at front hand sink was tested for chlorine residuals upon arrival at levels too low for equipment to detect. EPS tested an additional two times after running tap for approximately five minutes and chlorine residual levels still were too low to detect for equipment immediately after applying reagents. After waiting approximately 10 minutes, samples indicated chlorine residuals via a pink shade and through BCDH equipment of 0.12ppm and 0.11ppm. Certified Food Safety Manager reported the PA Department of Environmental Protection recently inspected well for previous violations. Certified Food Safety Manager provided documentation for EPS to view. Facility has a contract with a lab testing company. Free chlorine residuals must be detectable at the closest distribution point. Continue to monitor water supply and report results to Department.
47	Non-food contact surfaces clean Inspector Comments - Soiled cardboard is being used as shelf lining in multiple areas, and as a floor mat on the cook’s line. Remove all cardboard used as shelving and flooring. All surfaces must be smooth, non-porous and easily cleanable. - Heavy accumulation of grease and food debris on hood gutter and on emergency hood sprinkler above fryers. Clean and maintain. - Heavy food debris on can opener holder and commercial baker’s mixer. Clean and maintain. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.

Uptowne Deli & Pizzeria
1007 N EASTON RD DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901
Inspection Date: 05/01/2025
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#	Violation
13	Food separated & protected Inspector Comments Raw Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) products of eggs in the walk-in are being stored directly over ready to eat foods. Always store raw TCS products under ready to eat foods.
21	Proper date marking & disposition Inspector Comments Deli meats and other ready to eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods are not being date marked throughout facility 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.
29	Water & ice from approved source Inspector Comments Water supply from tap was tested for chlorine residuals upon arrival at levels too low for equipment to detect. After adding one chlorine tablet to tank and waiting at least 20 minutes, water tested again with a reading of 0.09ppm of free chlorine. Certified Food Safety Manager reported their contracted lab testing company was out this week and reported a chlorine residual level of 0.08ppm. Free chlorine residuals must be within 0.2ppm to 4.0ppm. Correct chlorine residuals and monitor water supply. Submit the most recent water testing to this Department within 72 hours.
41	In-use utensils: properly stored Inspector Comments - Single serving cups were observed in bulk dry food storage containers of flour and sugar. Replace with scoops with handles to avoid cross-contamination. - In-use utensils observed in 70F water on French fry cook top. 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, or in a container with water reaching at least 135F, or in a dry container. Corrected on site.
47	Non-food contact surfaces clean Inspector Comments - Soiled cardboard is being used as shelf lining in multiple areas, and as a floor mat on the cook’s line. Remove all cardboard used as shelving and flooring. All surfaces must be smooth, non-porous and easily cleanable. - Heavy accumulation of grease and food debris on hood gutter and on emergency hood sprinkler above fryers. Clean and maintain. - Heavy food debris on can opener holder and commercial baker’s mixer. Clean and maintain. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.

Uptowne Deli & Pizzeria
1007 N EASTON RD DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901
Inspection Date: 11/07/2024
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#	Violation
36	Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Exterior doors to the food prep area were propped open upon arrival. Doors must be closed to protect from the entrance of vectors and pests.
38	Personal cleanliness Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Food workers are not wearing hair restraints as required. Employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, 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.
45	Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used Inspector Comments Observed cardboard lining floors and shelves throughout the facility. This is not an approved material. All surfaces must be smooth, easily cleanable, and nonabsorbent. Floors in the food prep area are not cleanable. Repair or replace any areas where tiles are cracked, missing, or damaged. Observed several "household use only" appliances in the facility. All equipment must be commercial grade and approved by this department.

Uptowne Deli & Pizzeria
1007 N EASTON RD DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901
Inspection Date: 05/22/2024
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#	Violation
36	Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments The door out the facility was propped open. Exterior doors that lead to the food prep area must be closed to prevent the entrance of pests and vectors.
53	Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean Inspector Comments Floors are in bad repair in high traffic areas. Repair or replace to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

Uptowne Deli & Pizzeria
1007 N EASTON RD DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901
Inspection Date: 11/13/2023
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#	Violation
20	Proper cold holding temperature Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Observed TCS items in deli Bain Marie above 41ºF. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be cold held at or below 41ºF. Facility discarded all affected items.
47	Non-food contact surfaces clean Inspector Comments Observed non-food contact surfaces with a visible accumulation of debris in the following areas: Fan over rear prep area. Shelving throughout storage areas. *Cook's line equipment. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Uptowne Deli & Pizzeria
1007 N EASTON RD DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901
Inspection Date: 05/12/2023
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#	Violation
18	Proper cooling time & temperature Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Ham(56°f) was sliced and put in cold holding before cooling down to 41°F. This was relocated to the refrigerator. Cooked time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food shall be cooled as follows: (1) Within 2 hours, from 135°F to 70°F. (2) Within 6 hours, from 135°F to 41°F or less Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food shall be cooled within 4 hours to 41°F, if prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature, such as reconstituted foods and canned tuna.
20	Proper cold holding temperature Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Salad Bain Marie is not maintaining foods at a safe temperature. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be cold held at or below 41ºF. Affected foods were discarded. Do not use this unit until it is maintaining 41°F or below. Mushrooms(50°F) and onions (50°F) in the grill Bain Marie were at an unsafe temperature. These were discarded.
35	Food properly labeled; original container Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Baked goods were for sale without labeling. Labels required on packaged foods. Food packaged in a food facility shall be labeled as specified in sections 9, 10 and 13(f) of the Food Act (31 P. S. §§ 20.9, 20.10 and 20.13(f)), 21 CFR Part 101 (relating to food labeling), 9 CFR 317 (relating to labeling, marking devices, and containers) and 9 CFR part 381, Subpart N (relating to labeling and containers). (b) Label information on packaged foods. 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.
45	Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used Inspector Comments Observed a cardboard box being used as a food storage container. Surfaces of equipment that are food contact/nonfood-contact surfaces, but are exposed to splash, spillage or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning, shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material. Remove all cardboard and replace with approved materials.

Uptowne Deli & Pizzeria
1007 N EASTON RD DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901
Inspection Date: 11/14/2022
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#	Violation
34	Thermometer provided & accurate Inspector Comments Thermometer needed for walkin cooler. Provide.
37	Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Inspector Comments Facility using plastic to go containers to dispense food products. Facility must use an utensil with a handle to prevent possible le contamination .