Bucks County Department of Health

Pat's Colonial Kitchen
127 S. STATE ST. NEWTOWN, PA 18940
Inspection Date: 12/18/2024
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#	Violation
14	Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Inspector Comments The upper interior surface of the ice machine has some slime-like buildup. Clean/sanitize before next use. Machine would benefit from a nightly wipe down with damp wiping cloth with diluted white vinegar.

Pat's Colonial Kitchen
127 S. STATE ST. NEWTOWN, PA 18940
Inspection Date: 06/21/2024
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#	Violation
4	Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use Inspector Comments Observed an open employee drink in the main dining area, directly next to the silverware. An employee may not eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco in areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, etc, can result. Keep all food and drink in designated areas only.
14	Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Inspector Comments The sanitizer in the Sani buckets was reading 125ppm. Must read 200ppm for proper sanitizing. Test frequently, replace as needed.
47	Non-food contact surfaces clean Inspector Comments The floor around the hand sink in the kitchen is in need of a detailed clean. Maintain more frequently.

Pat's Colonial Kitchen
127 S. STATE ST. NEWTOWN, PA 18940
Inspection Date: 10/27/2023
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#	Violation
8	Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible Inspector Comments Facility has evidence of food dumping in the hand sink. Hand sinks are for hand washing only and may not be used for any other purpose.
13	Food separated & protected Inspector Comments 1) Several products held in the single refrigeration unit by the grill are not being covered. Cover all products in refrigerators to prevent contamination. 2) Cooked potatoes in a pot are being stored of the floor, below a shelf that is storing raw eggs. a) Always store food ateast 6inches off of the floor to prevent contamination b) Always store raw food products below ready to eat foods to prevent contaimination Relocate to a safer spot.
41	In-use utensils: properly stored Inspector Comments Scraper was being stored between sink, and prep table. Storage on cleaned and sanitized tables or equipment. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils may be stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the table or equipment are cleaned and sanitized frequently. This item was removed and placed in the warewashing area.

Pat's Colonial Kitchen
127 S. STATE ST. NEWTOWN, PA 18940
Inspection Date: 08/28/2023
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Pat's Colonial Kitchen
127 S. STATE ST. NEWTOWN, PA 18940
Inspection Date: 07/06/2023
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#	Violation
13	Food separated & protected Inspector Comments 1) 3 bowls of lettuce were stacked in the refrigerator with the bottoms of the bowls touching each layer, without a protective barrier. Always cover food to protect from contamination. 2) The top slice of cheese was not covered or protected once it was opened from it's original packaging. This slice had food debris resting on it. It was discarded.
20	Proper cold holding temperature Inspector Comments The undermount refrigerator closest to he doorway to the kitchen was measuring an ambient temperature of 52 degrees F, along with all of the food product measuring between 52-55 degrees F. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be cold held at or below 41ºF. The potatoe, and tuna salads were discarded. The chicken salad was moved to a shallow container and placed in the freezer for faster cooling since it was just made this morning. It was re-temped at 42 Degrees F before the conclusion of this inspection. Call for service, submit proof of service to the Department, and maintain more frequently.
42	Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments There were a few clean/sanitized utencils handing directly next to the hand sink and were exposed to splashing. These were items were relocatd to a different area for better protection.