Buford’s Kitchen in Washington inspection; Black build-up observed on interior of ice machine, Food contact surface of vegetable dicers observed to have food residue and not clean

Aug 7, 2020

Buford’s Kitchen in Washington inspection; Black build-up observed on interior of ice machine, Food contact surface of vegetable dicers observed to have food residue and not clean

Washington, PA

Buford’s Kitchen

100 Adios DR STE 1010
Washington, PA 15301
724-249-2986

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Food Safety and Laboratory Services conducted an unannounced retail food inspection on 8/5/2020. As a result of that inspection, and due to the severity of the specific violations Buford’s Kitchen was cited as being, “Out of Compliance” with Pennsylvania’s food safety regulations. During this inspection a total of 6 violations were found.

This most recent inspection marks the second year in a row the restaurant was not determined to be, “In Compliance” following an inspection:

Most Recent Inspection Inspection Type In Compliance  
07/29/2019 Follow-up In  
07/15/2019 Regular Out Violation(s) 8
08/09/2018 Regular In Violation(s) 2

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

  • Whipped butter held at the servers station was at 60°F, rather than 41°F or below as required.
  • Eggs are served raw or undercooked to the customer’s request; however, a written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer.
  • Food contact surface of vegetable dicers (2), was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
  • Black build-up observed on interior of ice machine.
  • Debris build-up observed on interior of refrigerated drawers on cook line.
  • Certificate could not be located and one on file is expired.
  • Working containers in chemical storage area, taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical.