Irwin’s Lucci’s Pizza & Pasta fouls inspection; Ice machine- accumulation of black filth in clear water tubing, on the drip tray, and on the door to the drip tray

Apr 3, 2020

Irwin’s Lucci’s Pizza & Pasta fouls inspection; Ice machine- accumulation of black filth in clear water tubing, on the drip tray, and on the door to the drip tray

Irwin,  PA

Lucci’s Pizza and Pasta

3510 ROUTE 130
IRWIN, PA 15642
724-744-4262

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture  conducted an unannounced retail food inspection on 4/1/2020. As a result of that inspection, and due to the severity of the specific violations Lucci’s Pizza and Pasta was cited as being, “Out of Compliance” with Pennsylvania 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:

  • Observed cases of food stored directly on the floor in walk in freezer, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. COS
  • Deli slicer sharpener area, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Cleaned during inspection. COS
  • Ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Observed an accumulation of black filth in clear water tubing, on the drip tray, and on the door to the drip tray. Ice machine is to be emptied, cleaned and sanitized before use.
  • No sign or poster posted at the hand wash sink in all of the bathrooms to remind food employees to wash their hands. COS
  • Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Observed an accumulation of food debris and soil on the floor under the cook line. COS