Richs Deli in Fort Washington blows inspectio, 10 violations, rust build up/unclean shelving in walk in refrigerator, can opener piercing point unclean

Feb 13, 2020

Richs Deli in Fort Washington blows inspectio, 10 violations, rust build up/unclean shelving in walk in refrigerator, can opener piercing point unclean

Fort Washington, PA

Richs Deli

430 S Bethlehem Pike
Fort Washington, PA 19034

The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Office of Public Health (MCOPH) conducted an unannounced retail food inspection on 2/12/2020. As a result of that inspection, and due to the severity of the specific violations the Richs Deli was cited as being, “Out of Compliance” with Pennsylvania’s food safety regulations. During this inspection a total of 10 violations were found and include one or more violations determined to be food borne illness risk factors.

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

  • Can opener piercing point unclean.

  • Self-service food items packaged onsite in retail area lacking ingredient label.

  • Rust build up/unclean shelving in walk in refrigerator and shelf over reach down freezers.

  • Foil lining shelves at grill area.

  • Interior of prep unit at front service area unclean.

  • Restroom door lacking self-closing mechanism

  • Floor under flat top griddle and under 4 door reach in refrigerator in back area unclean.

  • Wall behind 3 compartment ware wash sink unclean.

  • Damaged floor at prep unit and slicer area in front.

  • Lacking end cap on light shield in back area.