Inspection Jacks by the Tracks in West Newton; Rodent-like droppings in bar area near beer taps and on counter

Jul 1, 2020

Inspection Jacks by the Tracks in West Newton; Rodent-like droppings in bar area near beer taps and on counter

West Newton, PA

Jack’s by the Tracks Tavern

134 S FIRST ST
WEST NEWTON, PA 15089
724-633-0648

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture  conducted an unannounced retail food inspection on 6/30/2020. As a result of that inspection, and due to the severity of the specific violations the Jack’s by the Tracks Tavern was cited as being, “Out of Compliance” with Pennsylvania food safety regulations. During this inspection a total of 5 violations were found.

Jack’s by the Tracks Tavern has failed to pass inspections meaning at least one food borne illness risk factor was cited by authorities:

Most Recent Inspection Inspection Type In Compliance    
08/23/2019 Follow-up In  
08/20/2019 Regular Out Violation(s) 3
09/12/2018 Type 2 Follow-up In  
09/07/2018 Follow-up Out Violation(s) 3
08/29/2018 Regular Out Violation(s) 3

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

  • No towels or reminder sign at kitchen hand sink.
  • Interior of Frigidaire freezer is in poor repair – liner is missing and exposed light bulb is hanging.
  • Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodent-like droppings in bar area near beer taps and on counter. Small amount under kitchen hand wash sink.
  • The handwash sink located in the men’s restroom does not have hot water.
  • Plumbing system not maintained in good repair – observed bucket under men’s restroom hand wash sink due to leak.