Uniontown, PA

Eastern Buffet Sushi & Grill

129 Mathews DR
Uniontown, PA 15401
724-425-2222

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Food Safety and Laboratory Services conducted an unannounced retail food inspection on 7/27/2020. As a result of that inspection, and due to the severity of the specific violations the Eastern Buffet Sushi & Grill was cited as being, “Out of Compliance” with Pennsylvania’s food safety regulations. During this inspection a total of 22 violations were found.

Below is the most recent inspection results for Eastern Buffet Sushi & Grill:

The inspector made the following comments in support of the violations found during the inspection:

• Bulk container of cornstarch in the dishwashing area, is not labeled with the common name of the food.
• Spoons/scoops at the buffet rice cooker observed stored in a container of water which is not maintained at 135°F.
• Observed insert pans of frozen meat and case a lot of meat stored directly on the floor in the walk-in freezer, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.
• Observed there was a hand dipped ice cream station for customer self-service. Station was taken offline and this part of the operation is to cease operation.
• Roasted salmon, cream cheese, and prepared sushi rolls was held at 47°F-49°F, in the sushi prep area rather than 41°F or below as required. Ambient air temperature measured 49F. All TCS food held in unit voluntarily discarded. Probe thermometer was calibrated and verified by the manager.
• Raw chicken was held at 48°F in the fryer area on a counter, rather than 41°F or below as required. Product was removed and placed inside of the reach in cooler.
• The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay ware wash sink was 0ppm, rather than 50-100 ppm as required.
• Employee personal items petroleum jelly, vitamins, and lotion were observed in buffet food prep area and not stored in dressing rooms or identified storage area as required.
• The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.
• Panko breading in the dishwashing area stored open with no covering.
• Raw chicken was stored above raw seafood in the walk-in cooler.
• Excessive debris observed on top of dishwashing machine.
• Observed the shelving units throughout the kitchen have dry food residue and a build up of dust.
• Old food debris observed on shelving in walk-in coolers.
• Old food residue observed in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing.
• The handwash sink in the dishwashing area was blocked and not accessible at all times for employee use.
• Exterior of grease storage container heavily soiled.
• Observed multiple open employee’s beverage containers in multiple food preparation areas.
• Multiple sauces stored at self-serve buffet area unprotected.
• Dried food residue observed on food-contact surface of slicer.
• Plastic bowls used to portion multiple bulk foods left inside the container with encrusted food residue.
• The handwash sink in the food prep area does not have single use towels.
• Observed the walls throughout the kitchen had old splattered food residue. Observed there was pooling water on the floor throughout the kitchen.
• Personal medications stored in buffet prep area.
• Observed cooked pasta placed hot in the refrigerator / walk-in cooler in covered containers greater than 4 inches deep, which is not a proper cooling method. Product was pulled and separated into smaller pans for proper cooling.
• Observed spray nozzle at the dish machine is hanging below the flood rim. Observed there is a non-food grade hose connected to the faucet of the 3 bowl sink and there is no back flow device and the nozzle has the ability to hang below the flood rim.
• The food facility does not have a handwashing sink located in the buffet food prep area.