Calabrisella in Bensalem fouls inspection; Cannoli shell and lady fingers cookies not covered left out overnight, Heavy mold-like accumulation present in walk-in, including on surfaces of wire shelves and fan guards

Jan 29, 2021

Calabrisella in Bensalem fouls inspection; Cannoli shell and lady fingers cookies not covered left out overnight, Heavy mold-like accumulation present in walk-in, including on surfaces of wire shelves and fan guards

By: Don Shaw email: don.shaw@pennsylvaniachronicle.com 

Bensalem, PA

Calabrisella

The Bucks County Health Department conducted an unannounced retail food inspection on 1/27/21. As a result of that inspection, and due to the severity of the specific violations Calabrisella was cited as being, “Out of Compliance” with Pennsylvania’s food safety regulations. During this inspection a total of 4 violations were found.

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

Cannoli shell and lady fingers cookies not covered and left out overnight. All food should be covered tightly and inaccessible to pests/vectors. Food voluntarily discarded.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.  
Rags with food debris stored on food prep surfaces.
Cloths used for wiping food spills shall be one of the following:
(1) Dry and free of accumulation of food debris if used for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers.
(2) Wet, clean, and stored in a chemical sanitizer at an appropriate concentration for that sanitizer: 50 ppm for chlorine bleach, as directed by manufacturer for quaternary ammonium.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.  
Heavy mold-like accumulation still present in walk-in, including on
surfaces of wire shelves and fan guards.
-Entire interior of walk-in must be cleaned and sanitized and must be maintained clean to sight and touch.
-All surfaces must be smooth, cleanable, durable and free of rust.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 02/02/2021  

Heavy grease residue spilling downside of rear stairs. This was not addressed as required.
This must be cleaned immediately as it attracts pests and disease vectors.

Heavily soiled rags and aprons were unsecured, laying in a pile on rear stair landing.
Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables and returnables used with materials containing food residue and used outside the food facility shall be designed and constructed to have tight-fitting lids, doors or covers to reduce pest/ disease vector harborage conditions.

Pallets had been removed and discarded.  Repeat Violation. To be Corrected By: 02/02/2021