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Inspection Report
Uncle Joe's Pizza
638 YORK RD
WARMINSTER, PA 18974
Inspection Date: 02/05/2025
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Violation
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17
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Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Corrected On-Site.
Inspector Comments
Cheese in the food warmer was observed at 118°F. Facility voluntarily discarded due to improper reheating.
Reheating for hot holding.
(1) Potentially hazardous food that is cooked, cooled and reheated for hot holding shall be reheated so that all parts of the food reach a temperature of at least 74°C (165°F) for 15 seconds. Reheating for hot holding shall be done rapidly and the time the food is between the temperature specified in § 385(a)(2) or (3) (relating to potentially hazardous food: hot and cold holding) and 74°C (165°F) may not exceed 2 hours. Exceptions to these requirements are specified in paragraphs (2)--(4).
(2) Except as specified in paragraph (3), reheating of potentially hazardous food in a microwave oven for hot holding shall be performed in accordance with § 362 (relating to microwave cooking).
(3) Ready-to-eat food taken from a commercially processed, hermetically sealed container or from an intact package from a food facility that is inspected by the PA Department of Agriculture or other food regulatory agency that has jurisdiction over the food processing plant shall be heated to a temperature of at least 58°C (135°F) for hot holding.
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38
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Personal cleanliness
Corrected On-Site.
Inspector Comments
Hair restraint lacking for food handler.
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.
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45
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments
Torn door gaskets observed on 2 door prep cooler. The gaskets have been sealed with silicone but must be replaced. The Facility must provide proof of purchase of the new gaskets to the Department. Jmbeagle@buckscounty.org.
Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
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53
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Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments
The ceiling tiles in the back room (walk-in cooler, mop sink, utensil storage) are porous and not approved. Smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable tiles must be installed in this area. The facility must provide proof of purchase of approved ceiling tiles to the Department.
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Uncle Joe's Pizza
638 YORK RD
WARMINSTER, PA 18974
Inspection Date: 08/15/2024
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Violation
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45
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments
Torn door gaskets observed on 2 door prep cooler. The gaskets have been sealed with silicone but must be replaced. The Facility must provide proof of purchase of the new gaskets to the Department. Jmbeagle@buckscounty.org.
Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
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53
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Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments
The ceiling tiles in the back room (walk-in cooler, mop sink, utensil storage) are porous and not approved. Smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable tiles must be installed in this area. The facility must provide proof of purchase of approved ceiling tiles to the Department.
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Uncle Joe's Pizza
638 YORK RD
WARMINSTER, PA 18974
Inspection Date: 02/21/2024
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Violation
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17
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Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Corrected On-Site.
Inspector Comments
Sauce in the food warmer was observed at 118 and 129 degrees F. The water in the well of the warmer was observed at 132 degrees F. The facility was instructed to discard the sauce due to an indeterminate reheating time.
Reheating for hot holding shall be done rapidly and the time the food is between the temperature specified in § 385(a)(2) or (3) (relating to potentially hazardous food: hot and cold holding) and 74°C (165°F) may not exceed 2 hours
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45
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments
Torn door gasket observed on 2 door prep cooler. The gasket has been glued but must be replaced. The Facility must provide proof of purchase of the new gaskets to the Department. Jmbeagle@buckscounty.org.
Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
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53
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Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments
The ceiling tiles in the back room (walk-in cooler, mop sink, utensil storage) are porous and not approved. Smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable tiles must be installed in this area. The facility must provide proof of purchase of approved ceiling tiles to the Department.
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Uncle Joe's Pizza
638 YORK RD
WARMINSTER, PA 18974
Inspection Date: 09/05/2023
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Violation
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45
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments
Torn door gasket observed on 2 door prep cooler. Replace torn gasket. The owner stated that a refrigeration technician is looking for the specific gasket. Facility must provide proof of purchase of the new gasket to the Department. Jmbeagle@buckscounty.org.
Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
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46
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector Comments
Facility lacks QAT test strips for steramine tablets and Cl test strips for bleach. Facility must provide proof of purchase of test strips to the Department.
A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L or ppm of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.
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53
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Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments
The ceiling tiles in the back room (walk-in cooler, mop sink, utensil storage) are porous and not approved. Smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable tiles must be installed in this area. The facility must provide proof of purchase of approved ceiling tiles to the Department.
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Uncle Joe's Pizza
638 YORK RD
WARMINSTER, PA 18974
Inspection Date: 08/29/2023
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Violation
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17
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Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Corrected On-Site.
Inspector Comments
*Sauce and cheese sauce were observed at 105 and 93 degrees F in the food warmer. The owner stated that the foods were placed in the unit 30 minutes prior to inspection. The unit is a Food Warmer, and may not be designed for reheating. EPS discussed proper reheating and hot holding procedures with the owner. The temperature of the unit was increased in order to reheat more rapidly.
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20
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Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector Comments
*TCS foods inside the 2 door prep cooler temped at 44-46 degrees F. All TCS foods were relocated. The ambient temperature was observed at 49 degrees F. The unit was in use without BCDH permission. The facility may not use the unit to store TCS foods until it is repaired, maintaining 41 degrees F or below, and permission for use is granted by BCDH.
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22
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Time as a public health control; procedures & record
Inspector Comments
*Cooked bacon was observed at 97 degrees F in room temperature storage. The bacon was cooked today, at approximately 10:30, as stated by the owner. EPS discussed time and temperature as health controls. A date/time log must be used for any and all TCS foods stored at room temperature. TCS foods must be discarded after 4 hours of room temperature storage, after cooking.
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45
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments
Torn door gasket observed on 2 door prep coolers. Replace torn 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.
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46
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector Comments
Facility lacks QAT test strips for steramine tablets and Cl test strips for bleach.
A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L or ppm of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.
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53
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Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments
The ceiling tiles in the back room (walk-in cooler, mop sink, utensil storage) are porous and not approved. Smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable tiles must be installed in this area.
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Uncle Joe's Pizza
638 YORK RD
WARMINSTER, PA 18974
Inspection Date: 08/15/2023
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Violation
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17
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Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Corrected On-Site.
Inspector Comments
Sauces and cheese sauce were observed at 112 and 127 degrees F in the food warmer. These TCS foods were voluntarily discarded due to an indeterminate reheating time. EPS discussed proper reheating and hot holding procedures with the manager.
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20
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Proper cold holding temperature
Corrected On-Site.
Inspector Comments
TCS foods inside the 2 door prep cooler temped between 46 and 60 degrees F. All TCS foods above 46 degrees F were voluntarily discarded. The ambient temperature was observed at 55 degrees F. The facility may not use the unit to store TCS foods until it is repaired, maintaining 41 degrees F or below, and permission for use is granted by BCDH.
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22
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Time as a public health control; procedures & record
Corrected On-Site.
Inspector Comments
Cooked chicken was observed at 93 degrees F in room temperature storage. The chicken was voluntarily discarded. EPS discussed time and temperature as health controls. A date/time log must be used for any and all TCS foods stored at room temperature. TCS foods from cold holding must be discarded within 4 hours, at room temperature, or once observed at an internal temperature of 70 degrees F.
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45
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments
Torn door gasket observed on 2 door prep coolers. Replace torn 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.
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46
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector Comments
Facility lacks QAT test strips for steramine tablets and Cl test strips for bleach.
A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L or ppm of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.
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53
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Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments
The ceiling tiles in the back room (walk-in cooler, mop sink, utensil storage) are porous and not approved. Smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable tiles must be installed in this area.
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Uncle Joe's Pizza
638 YORK RD
WARMINSTER, PA 18974
Inspection Date: 02/06/2023
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Violation
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22
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Time as a public health control; procedures & record
Inspector Comments
Facility lacks a date/time log for prepared pizza that is stored at room temperature. Facility must create and maintain a date/time log. Unsold pizza must be discarded within 4 hours, after storage at room temperature.
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45
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments
Torn door gaskets observed on both 2 door prep coolers. Replace torn gaskets.
Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
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46
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector Comments
Facility lacks QAT test strips for steramine tablets.
A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L or ppm of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments
The facility was granted until 11/26/22 to install an air gap (indirect) at the waste line of the prep sink. There is no gap present. The garbage disposal must be removed and an indirect waste line must be installed.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments
The ceiling tiles in the back room (walk-in cooler, mop sink, utensil storage) are porous and not approved. Smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable tiles must be installed in this area.
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Uncle Joe's Pizza
638 YORK RD
WARMINSTER, PA 18974
Inspection Date: 11/15/2022
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Violation
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22
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Time as a public health control; procedures & record
Inspector Comments
Facility lacks a date/time log for prepared pizza that is stored at room temperature. Facility must create and maintain a date/time log. Unsold pizza must be discarded within 4 hours, after storage at room temperature.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Corrected On-Site.
Inspector Comments
An unlabeled chemical spray bottle was stored on a shelf above pizza screens. The bottle was relocated to prevent cross contamination.
The bottle must be labeled and stored in a designated area.
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45
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments
Torn door gaskets observed on 2 door prep coolers. Replace torn gaskets.
Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
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Uncle Joe's Pizza
638 YORK RD
WARMINSTER, PA 18974
Inspection Date: 08/26/2022
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Violation
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13
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Food separated & protected
Corrected On-Site.
Inspector Comments
Raw beef, that is wrapped and frozen in the facility, and an opened package of raw burgers was stored above ready to eat food inside the 1 door reach-in freezer. EPS discussed proper stacking of food with the manager, during the inspection.
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22
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Time as a public health control; procedures & record
Corrected On-Site.
Inspector Comments
-Shredded beef and chicken were sitting out at room temperature without a date/time log. EPS discussed time and temperature as a public health control with the manager. The manager was instructed to discard these items by 3:00 pm today.
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Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector Comments
Facility lacks a probe/stem thermometer to take internal temperatures of TCS foods. Obtain a probe thermometer.
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49
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments
The facility has a prep sink, but there is no air gap at the waste line of the sink. An air gap is required at the sink used for food preparation. The facility must provide an air gap at the prep sink by 11/26/22.
(c) Air gap requirement for backflow prevention. An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture, equipment or nonfood equipment shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 25 mm (1 inch).
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