Bucks County Department of Health

Inspection Report

Piccolo Trattoria
32 WEST RD NEWTOWN, PA 18940
Inspection Date: 10/30/2024
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Piccolo Trattoria
32 WEST RD NEWTOWN, PA 18940
Inspection Date: 10/23/2024
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#	Violation
4	Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use Inspector Comments 1) Several locations throughout the facility contained water bottles that were either open, or empty. 2) Shopping bag found in one of the beverages coolers containing personal food items. An employee may not eat, drink or use any form of tobacco unless the use occurs in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; unwrapped single-service and single-use articles; or other items needing protection cannot result. Designate a proper area and/or refrigerated area for employees only to prevent cross contamination.
13	Food separated & protected Inspector Comments There was a ceramic plate resting in the seasoned croutons. If scoops/wares are going to be stored in the food product itself, a proper scoop must be used to prevent contamination.
13	Food separated & protected Inspector Comments Cans and other dry goods are not being protected at the end of the main cookline. Observed food spillage on top of the cans. Ensure that this area is cleaned before use.
13	Food separated & protected Inspector Comments Facility is using wiping clothes to cover food in the walk-in cooler. During times of storage, food may only come in contact with materials that are of non-absorptive quality which prevent drips and spillage from effecting the safety of the food.
13	Food separated & protected Inspector Comments Several products held in refrigeration though the facility are not being covered. Cover all products in refrigerators to prevent contamination.
13	Food separated & protected Inspector Comments Facility is using left over butter wrappers to cover and protect some of their food products in the prep units. Must use a proper cover or single-use plastic wrap for food protection.
13	Food separated & protected Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Upon arrival, a food-safe container of cheese was resting in direct contact with a pan of gnocchi in the first prep unit of the main cook line. Food may only come in direct contact with the sanitized portion of a food safe container. The cheese container was relocated and the pan of gnocchi was discarded.
14	Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Upper interior surface within the ice machine contains black mold-like substance. Ice was emptied and discarded. Service was called for and they should be out on Oct 24, 2024 to conduct a through cleaning. Make it a part of your nightly routine to wipe the inside with a clean wiping cloth to cut back on the growth between services. Clean and sanitize interior surfaces prior to next use.
20	Proper cold holding temperature Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Upon arrival, a container holding a mixture of TCS foods was being stacked above the frost line in the second prep unit of the main cook line, and was measuring a temperature of 50F. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be cold held at or below 41ºF. The contents of this container was discarded.
33	Approved thawing methods used Inspector Comments Observed several vacuumed sealed packages of fish completely thawed and being held in refrigeration. All vacuum sealed fish needs to be fully removed from packing before thawing to prevent growth of hazardous micro-organisms. Items were discarded.
36	Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons Inspector Comments 1) Upon arrival, the back exit door was propped open, allowing the entry of flies. 2) Facility has electric insect repellant installed above the door and insects need to be removed. Devises may be used in a food facility during non-operating hours, and may only be located in places where contamination may not occur.
37	Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Inspector Comments Several items in the walk-in cooler and the walk-in freezer are stored on the floor. All food items need to be at 6inches off the floor to prevent contamination. It is the recommendation of this Department that the Freezer be re-organized, and facility will have 6 months to comply.
39	Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Inspector Comments Several used wiping clothes were found resting under the grill next to the fryers of the older cookline. Soiled linens shall be kept in clean, nonabsorbent receptacles or clean, washable laundry bags and stored and transported to prevent contamination of food, clean equipment, clean utensils and single-service and single-use articles. Ensure that article are stored properly.

Piccolo Trattoria
32 WEST RD NEWTOWN, PA 18940
Inspection Date: 06/03/2024
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Piccolo Trattoria
32 WEST RD NEWTOWN, PA 18940
Inspection Date: 04/29/2024
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#	Violation
8	Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible Inspector Comments 1) Upon arrival, the hand sink across from the walk-in in the new section blocked and inaccessible for hand washing. Handwashing stations must be maintained so they are always accessible for employee use at all times. All construction items were relocated. 2) There is either no soap and/or paper towels at the hand wash sinks around the facility. 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 There is an open window in the wall of the kitchen that is exposed to an area under construction. Cover window to prevent contamination from construction.
27	Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Facility had several packages of unapproved ROP in their walk-in. All packages were discarded.
27	Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan Inspector Comments Facility is doing special processing - Reduced Oxygen Packaging - without a HACCP Plan in place or approved by this Department. All Special Processing must cease, and facility must submit a plan for approval to the Department.
37	Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Several items in the new walk-in cooler are stored on the floor. All food items need to be at 6inches off the floor to prevent contamination. All items were lifted and put on creates.

Piccolo Trattoria
32 WEST RD NEWTOWN, PA 18940
Inspection Date: 10/11/2023
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#	Violation
12	Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction Inspector Comments Facility is not keeping 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) Several products held in refrigeration are not being covered. Cover all products in refrigerators to prevent contamination. 2) There were several items in the prep unit that were intermingled. Each food item must have it's own space below the frost line within the prep unit to prevent cross contaimination. Thes items were discarded. 3) Raw Egg sitting on top of shredded cheese in the last prep unit of the cook line. Raw foods must never come into contact with RTE food items. Both the egg and the cheese were discarded.
14	Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Inspector Comments Bulk food storage container spounts are unclean. Clean andd sanitize.
20	Proper cold holding temperature Inspector Comments 1) Prep Unit #3 and all it's contents were not cold-holding at the required temperature of 41ºF, instead they were measuring temperatures ranging bewteen 50-56ºF.Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be cold held at or below 41ºF. All items were either dicarded or mmoved to the walk-in for proper temperature holding.
36	Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons Inspector Comments Several Flies all throughout the facility due to the door being propped open. Always keep extieror doors shut to prevent the entry of pests.
46	Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips Inspector Comments No Quat residual present in the 3-compartment sink, so wares are not being santized correctly. Call for service. In the meantime, manually add sanitizer to the correct dilution of 200ppm, and test regularly to ensure proper sanitization.
47	Non-food contact surfaces clean Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments There was a large amount of food debis that had collected under the cook line and around the fryer. Clean/sanitize/maintain more frequently. Area was cleaned and sanitized before the end of the inspection.

Piccolo Trattoria
32 WEST RD NEWTOWN, PA 18940
Inspection Date: 04/24/2023
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#	Violation
8	Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible Inspector Comments 1) Upon arrival, handsink in back by the 3-compartment sink showed evidence of food debris and grease. 2)Hand washing sink between the prep units lost it's splash guard and h not been replaced, also showed signs of heavy grease. Handwashing facilities shall be kept clean, maintained, and only used for handwashing.
41	In-use utensils: properly stored Inspector Comments Choping knife stored between the hot hold and prep units in the back. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall 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. Install magnetic strip, or store on prep table to prevent contamination.
45	Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used Inspector Comments Foil is being used in high food prep area to cut down on cleaning. Remove all foil and clean areas more frequently.
47	Non-food contact surfaces clean Inspector Comments These areas are unclean and in need of a detailed cleaning: 1) Shelves in the walk-in cooler 2) Grates above the deep frier have heavy grease and dust build up 3) Pasta Prep Unit door pulls have heavy grease build up Conduct dtailed cleaning and maintain more frequently.

Piccolo Trattoria
32 WEST RD NEWTOWN, PA 18940
Inspection Date: 10/27/2022
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#	Violation
8	Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Handwashing sink was not supplied soap; two without paper towels. Handwashing sinks must be supplied at all times with soap and means of drying hands in sanitary manner.
14	Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Inspector Comments Upper interior of ice machine shows accumulation of mold-like substance. Manager had invoice from previous day showing that it was serviced. Service company called to come back out. Do not use ice. Empty, clean and sanitize.
33	Approved thawing methods used Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Fish in reduced oxygen packaging (ROP, or vacuum seal) was thawed in intact package in refrigerator. Package was marked "Keep frozen and thaw immediately before use". It is necessary to open fish packaged in ROP before thawing to prevent growth of hazardous microorganisms. Food voluntarily discarded.
36	Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons Inspector Comments Several cockroaches found on glue trap in rear service area. Pest control records present for twice monthly treatment. Always thoroughly read technician's notes. Remove and replace glue traps as needed. Promptly communicate finding with technician. Remove all sources of food residue and moisture. Send next pest control record via email.
45	Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Wooden plank used in warewashing area. This material is absorbent cannot be cleaned and sanitized. Discontinue use. Removed while on site.
53	Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean Inspector Comments The following items must be cleaned, sanitized and maintained clean to sight and touch: -Under handsink on cook's line including pipes (food residue and water) -Interior and exterior of fryers -Below equipment on cook's line -Food residue on wire shelving in walk-ins and in kitchen