Bucks County Department of Health

Inspection Report

Acqua E Farina
50 RICHBORO RD NEWTOWN, PA 18940
Inspection Date: 10/11/2024
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Violation

Proper cold holding temperature

Inspector Comments
Tomato sauce stored in the small bowl of the pizza Prep Unit was measuring a temperature of 56F. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be cold held at or below 41ºF. It was explained that this food product was taken from a larger in-temperature container so smaller quantities are used. If these smaller containers go out of temperature, place them on time as the control.

Acqua E Farina
50 RICHBORO RD NEWTOWN, PA 18940
Inspection Date: 03/05/2024
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#	Violation
12	Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction Inspector Comments facility is not keeping their shell stock records for 90-days. 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.
13	Food separated & protected Inspector Comments 1) Wrapped, dried cured meats were being stored on the outer lip of the salad prep unit, and were not kept cold. This were discarded. 2) Several food products held in refrigeration, and freezers - including the prosciutto in the downstairs freezer - are not being covered. Cover all products in refrigerators and freezers to prevent contamination.
20	Proper cold holding temperature Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Cooked Mushrooms and Eggplant were measuring a temperature of 48°F and 50°F in the cold-hold unit above the pizza prep area. It was determined that the containers that they were held in were too short to reach the cold protion of the unit. All Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be cold held at or below 41ºF at all times. These food items were discarded and taller containers will only be used in this cold-hold unit.

Acqua E Farina
50 RICHBORO RD NEWTOWN, PA 18940
Inspection Date: 09/29/2023
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#	Violation
8	Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible Inspector Comments 2 our of the 3 hand sinks did not have paper towels. 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.
13	Food separated & protected Inspector Comments Raw Eggs in the walk-in cooler are being stored above raw vegetables. Always store raw Time/Temperature Control for Saftey (TCS) products under ready to eat foods.
14	Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Inspector Comments Upper interior surface within the ice machine contains pink mold-like substance. Empty ice and discard. Clean and sanitize interior surfaces prior to next use.

Acqua E Farina
50 RICHBORO RD NEWTOWN, PA 18940
Inspection Date: 02/28/2023
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#	Violation
20	Proper cold holding temperature Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Pizza sauce held in shallow bowl in refrigerator by Pizza oven measured at 53F. All foods in cold storage must be held at 41F or below. Sauce was moved to walk-in cooler.

Acqua E Farina
50 RICHBORO RD NEWTOWN, PA 18940
Inspection Date: 03/09/2022
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#	Violation
37	Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Inspector Comments Personal items were on the cutting board where food was being prepared. Food was discarded. Personal items must be stored in a designated area away from food and food prep areas.