Ardmore, PA
Bella Italia
12 E LANCASTER AVE
ARDMORE, PA 19003
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Office of Public Health (MCOPH) conducted an unannounced retail food inspection on 2/24/2020. As a result of that inspection, and due to the severity of the specific violations Bella Italia was cited as being, “Out of Compliance” with Pennsylvania’s food safety regulations. During this inspection a total of 13 violations were found and include one or more violations determined to be food borne illness risk factors.
Oddly enough, the restaurant was inspected following a complaint on February 19, 2020. The inspector found no violations making the following statement:
MCOPH received complaint of roach-like insect observed in front counter by pizza display
observations:-no evidence of pest at time of inspection
-facility receives professional pest control every 2 weeks
-facility has 10 business days to submit most current professional pest control report
The inspector made the following comments in support of the violations found during the inspection:
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Employee beverage stored on food prep surface.
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Employee handled ready to eat food with bare hands.
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Raw shelled eggs stored above ready to eat food items in walk-in refrig(2xrepeat)
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Proper date marking lacking on prepared food items in secondary containers and/or packaging.
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Rodent-like droppings observed near mixer in kitchen. Facility has 10 business days to provide proof of next professional pest control treatment to MCOPH
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Fly-like insects observed in facility. Facility has 10 business days to provide proof of next professional pest control treatment to MCOPH
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Insect control devices observed above food prep table in kitchen/food prep area.
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Food stored on floor kitchen and walk-in refrigerator
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Food handler lacking hair/beard restraint
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Wet wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution
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Insulation on condenser hose in walk-in refrigerator unclean
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Door gasket on walk-in refrigerator back room unclean
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Floors in back room unclean
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