Bucks County Department of Health

Inspection Report

7-Eleven Store #1408-11366B
904 TRENTON RD FAIRLESS HILLS, PA 19030
Inspection Date: 12/23/2024
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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.
8	Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments 1. Hot water faucet at the ware washing room handwashing sink is inoperable. Handle will not turn to discharge water. 2. No soap or paper towels are available at the hand wash sink in the warewashing 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. Faucet was adjusted during inspection to provide hot water. Soap and paper towels were provided during inspection.
11	Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Quart container of Half & Half, and gallon container of Fat Free Milk found available for self-service sale past the ‘sell by’ date (12-21-24) printed on the container(s). Affected products were removed from the sales floor during inspection.
14	Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Inspector Comments 1. Pour nozzles on the self-service beverage dispenser contains a pink, bacteria-like substance. 2. Ice chute on the self-service beverage dispenser contains green, algae-like, and grey, mold-like substances. Detail clean and sanitize affected surfaces prior to next use.
19	Proper hot holding temperature Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Breakfast sandwiches (pork roll, egg and cheese on a roll) in the warming cabinet (typically used for soft pretzels) were measured at 110°F. Ambient temperature within unit was measured at 111°F. Hot foods must be held at 135°F and above. Affected products were discarded during inspection. Breakfast sandwiches to be stored in main hot holding cabinet moving forward .
36	Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons Inspector Comments Mouse droppings observed on floor of sales floor (far right side wall containing self-service beverage dispensers). Remove and discard droppings to effectively monitor pest activity . Contact facility’s exterminator with findings and for additional monitoring and/or treatment.
53	Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean Inspector Comments Dark, mold-like spore material is present on the ceiling in the walk-in cooler. Thoroughly clean and sanitize affected areas.

7-Eleven Store #1408-11366B
904 TRENTON RD FAIRLESS HILLS, PA 19030
Inspection Date: 07/02/2024
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#	Violation
8	Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible Inspector Comments The handwashing sink in the warewashing area is not able to be used due to various items stored in sink basin. * A handwashing facility shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. * A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Clear sink of all items and maintain for handwashing use only.
19	Proper hot holding temperature Inspector Comments Ambient temperature in bottom of the front counter hot-holding case was measured at 96°F. No products are currently stored in this area of the cabinet. Top shelf ambient temperature was measured at 142°F. Hot foods must be held at 135°F and above. No time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods may be stored in the bottom area of this unit until case is repaired and holding temperature throughout at 135°F and above.
22	Time as a public health control; procedures & record Inspector Comments Individually wrapped bagels with cream cheese filling were found available for self-service purchase in a basket at the front counter. Product is held at ambient temperature. If time, rather than temperature, is used as the public health control the food must be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Affected products were removed for disposal during inspection.
36	Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons Inspector Comments A dead mouse was found in a glue trap on the floor below the beverage dispenser cabinetry. Remove and discard dead mouse. Replace glue trap with new and date accordingly. Contact facility’s exterminator with findings and for additional monitoring and/or treatment.
38	Personal cleanliness Inspector Comments Food worker observed not wearing a hair restraint 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.

7-Eleven Store #1408-11366B
904 TRENTON RD FAIRLESS HILLS, PA 19030
Inspection Date: 01/23/2024
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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 Bucks County CFSM must be on duty at all times the facility is open and/or food is being prepared. Personnel on-site during inspection maintains current FSP food safety manager certification (expires 12-30-28). A completed application (SA-71) for CFSM must be submitted to the Department. Facility has CFSM application.
6	Hands clean & properly washed Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Food employee was observed not washing their hands as required before putting on gloves, after handling/using their cell phone. CFSM reviewed hand washing requirements with staff during inspection.
8	Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible Inspector Comments The handwashing sink in the warewashing area is blocked and full of various items. A handwashing facility shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.
14	Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments 1. Food employee was observed washing tongs for hot holding roller in the front handwashing sink. All warewashing must be conducted at the 3-compartment sink with required sanitizing procedure. Affected wares were relocated to the 3-compartment sink during inspection. 2. Interior and exterior surfaces of the ice chute on the self-service beverage dispenser contains a black, mold-like accumulation. Ice chute was cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
19	Proper hot holding temperature Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Empanadas in the hot-holding case were measured at 122°F. Hot food must be held at 135°F and above. Affected products were voluntarily discarded during inspection.
22	Time as a public health control; procedures & record Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Individually wrapped bagels with cream cheese were found available at ambient conditions for self-service in a basket at the front counter. Pizza slices on display are not labeled to indicate a time by which they are to be sold, or discarded. If time, rather than temperature, is used as the public health control the food must be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Affected food was discarded during inspection.
38	Personal cleanliness Inspector Comments Food workers observed not wearing a hair restraint 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.
53	Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean Inspector Comments A black, mold-like substance is present on the ceiling in the walk-in cooler. Affected areas must be cleaned and sanitized. Maintain.

7-Eleven Store #1408-11366B
904 TRENTON RD FAIRLESS HILLS, PA 19030
Inspection Date: 07/21/2023
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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. Food license will not be renewed without documentation of Food Safety Manager Certification or proof of enrollment in an ANSI-accredited Food Safety Manager course and exam.
19	Proper hot holding temperature Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Pizza (126°F) and chicken wings (118°F) in the front counter hot-holding cabinet were measured below range for hot-holding temperature. Hot food must be held at 135°F and above. Affected products were discarded during inspection.
22	Time as a public health control; procedures & record Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Individually wrapped bagels with cream cheese, offered for sale at the register counter, are not accompanied by a time, indicating a time by which they are to be sold, or discarded. If time, rather than temperature, is used as the public health control the food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Affected products were discarded during inspection.
47	Non-food contact surfaces clean Inspector Comments The exterior surface of the ice chute on the self-service beverage dispenser contains a black, mold-like substance and a green, algae-like substance. Thoroughly clean and maintain.
53	Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean Inspector Comments An abundance of racks, shelves, plastic shelf liners and product holders, crates, shelving units, etc. are present in the outdoor fenced enclosure directly adjacent to the building. The premises of a food facility shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used, and litter.
53	Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean Inspector Comments A black, mold-like substance is present on the ceiling in the walk-in cooler. Affected areas must be cleaned and sanitized. Maintain.

7-Eleven Store #1408-11366B
904 TRENTON RD FAIRLESS HILLS, PA 19030
Inspection Date: 01/10/2023
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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.
8	Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible Inspector Comments 1. Handwashing sink located in the warewashing area is full of various items, storage equipment, etc. 2. Front counter handwashing sink observed in-use for rinsing utensils/items. A handwashing facility shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.
11	Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Two quart containers of Half & Half found offered for sale beyond 'sell-by' date (01-05-23) listed on the product. Affected containers were removed from the sales floor during inspection.
19	Proper hot holding temperature Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments 1. Pizza, recently placed into in the hot-holding case (bottom shelf), was measured at 122°F. Other products within, on different shelves, were measured in range for hot holding (135°F and above). Bottom of unit found to not be operating properly. Pizza was relocated to top rack and was subsequently measured at 135°F. 2. Self-service hot-holding case, containing pre-packaged egg/muffin sandwiches, was measured at 130°F. Unit was emptied during inspection. No Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods are permitted to be stored in this equipment until unit can maintain proper hot-holding temperature of 135°F and above.
26	Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used Inspector Comments Can of pesticide spray found in warewashing area. All pesticides must be applied by certified pest control personnel. Discard affected item
37	Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Inspector Comments Tongs used for self-service dispensing of hot-holding roller items (hot dogs, taquitos, etc) are not tethered. Consumer self-service operations for ready-to-eat foods shall be provided with suitable utensils or effective dispensing methods that protect the food from contamination.
53	Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean Inspector Comments A black, mold-like material is accumulating on the ceiling in the walk-in cooler. Clean, sanitize and maintain.

7-Eleven Store #1408-11366B
904 TRENTON RD FAIRLESS HILLS, PA 19030
Inspection Date: 07/21/2022
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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. Food license renewal will not be approved without certification or proof of enrollment in an approved food safety manager course.
8	Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible Inspector Comments Employee observed washing coffee carafe in the front counter handwashing sink. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Remove affected ware(s) to the 3-compartment sink.
11	Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Half-gallon container of chocolate milk found offered for sale beyond 'sell-by' date (07-18-22) listed on the product. Affected container was removed from the sales floor during inspection.
14	Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Inspector Comments 1. Multiple dipensing spouts on the self-service beverage dispenser contain a lumpy, mold-like substance. Detail clean and sanitize affected areas prior to use of unit. 2. Rear exterior of the ice chute, on the self-service beverage dispenser, is unclean with a grey, mold-like substance. Substance is dripping to bottom of ice chute. All surfaces of the ice chute must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.
19	Proper hot holding temperature Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Sausage/Biscuit sandwich in the hold holding box (at the end of the front counter) was measured at 109°F. Hot food must be held at 135°F or above. Sandwich was discarded and unit temperature was adjusted during inspection.
42	Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Inspector Comments Tongs for use at the self-service Grab-and-Go hot holding units, are not tethered to prevent utensil from falling onto the floor. Tether affected utensils to prevent contamination.
53	Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean Inspector Comments A black, mold-like material is accumulating on the ceiling in the walk-in cooler. Clean, sanitize and maintain.