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Blue Point Grill
3 WEST RD NEWTOWN, PA 18940

Inspection Date: 12/18/2024
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# Violation
14 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector Comments
The soda gun nozzles at the bar contain build up of sugar and other debris. Clean/sanitize nightly.
14 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector Comments
The upper interior surface of the ice machine contains beige slime-like substance. Discard ice, clean/sanitize before next use.
Blue Point Grill
3 WEST RD NEWTOWN, PA 18940

Inspection Date: 06/24/2024
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# Violation
13 Food separated & protected
Corrected On-Site.

Inspector Comments
Upon arrival, the tong handles for the coleslaw were resting in the food product. The tongs were removed, and taken to the warewashing area. A new pair was brought out along with a clean/sanitized container. Tongs were placed inverted with the handle facing up and out and a 4 hour time was placed on the container to remind staff as to when they need to be replaced.
14 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected On-Site.

Inspector Comments
The Sanitation compartment of the 3-compartment sink contained floaters and other food debris. The sink was drained, cleaned/scrubed, and refilled to the proper concentration level of 200ppm.
20 Proper cold holding temperature
Corrected On-Site.

Inspector Comments
The top layer of Crab Cakes in the main cookline middle refrigerated unit, were measuring 47F. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be cold held at or below 41ºF. This top layer was removed and discarded. All others below were within normal limits.
Blue Point Grill
3 WEST RD NEWTOWN, PA 18940

Inspection Date: 01/24/2024
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# Violation
8 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector Comments
The hand washing stations at the bar area were not adequately supplied with soap and 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.
14 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector Comments
1) Upper interior surface within the ice machine contains pink and black mold-like/bacteria-like substance. Empty ice and discard. Clean and sanitize interior surfaces prior to next use. 2) The soda wells at the bar contained slime-like substance. Clean/Sanitize all wells before next use. 3) Several wares behind the bar were not properly cleaned. All wares and food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils must be cleaned and sanitized after each use or at required time intervals. These items were removed and taken back to the ware washing station for proper cleaning.
18 Proper cooling time & temperature
Corrected On-Site.

Inspector Comments
Rice in the cold-hold Prep drawers along the cook line was measuring a temperatures of 47°F. 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 room temperatures. This item was discarded.
37 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector Comments
Several items being store in both the walk-in wine cooler and walk-in freezer are being stored on the floor. Store all items at least 6inches off the floor to prevent contamination.
39 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Corrected On-Site.

Inspector Comments
Upon arrival, there were wiping cloths being stored in the cold-hold prep drawer, next to uncovered foods. Wiping cloths used for hands may not be stored in areas where contamination of food may happen. These items were relocated.
43 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector Comments
Cans of food products are being opened and then stored in their original container. Once a can is opened, the food product must be stored in a food grade container.
46 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector Comments
Low chlorine residual present in warewashing machine. It is assumed that the open spout of the bucket allowed oxygen entry. Chlorine can lose effectiveness with exposure to air and light. Replace chlorine and take measures to prevent this. Test machine regularly to ensure proper sanitization at 50 ppm chlorine. Wares must be sanitized in 3-compartment if the machine is used before the chlorine is replaced and tested. EcoLab was called for service. Submit report to the Department by Jan 31, 2024.
Blue Point Grill
3 WEST RD NEWTOWN, PA 18940

Inspection Date: 10/25/2023
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# Violation
8 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Corrected On-Site.

Inspector Comments
The handwashing sink adjacent to the food preparation sink was not provided with 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. Employee provided during inspection.
41 In-use utensils: properly stored
Corrected On-Site.

Inspector Comments
Utensils for ice cream and cake are stored in a container of standing water. This is not an approved method for storage between use. Use one of the following methods for storage: 1) On clean/sanitized surface 2) Running water 3) Clean/protected location (Ie: in food with handle located out of food product) 4) In a container of water continuously maintaining 135F or above. Employee removed utentils during inspection to be cleaned & sanitized.
42 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled

Inspector Comments
Wares are being wet-stacked. Allow all wares to fully air dry prior to stacking to prevent microbial growth.
48 Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector Comments
The wash water temperature at the 3-compartment sink was only 97F. The hot water out of the faucet is currently maintaining a temperature of 103F. The required hot water temperature for the water compartment is a minimum of 110F. Increase temperature on hot water heater to meet the warewashing requirements. All hand washing sinks throughout the facility meet hot water requirements as well as the high temperature dishmachine registering 162F wash & 183F.
Blue Point Grill
3 WEST RD NEWTOWN, PA 18940

Inspection Date: 09/19/2023
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No violations were marked out on this inspection. Back.
Blue Point Grill
3 WEST RD NEWTOWN, PA 18940

Inspection Date: 07/21/2023
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No violations were marked out on this inspection. Back.
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