Sunrise Assisted Living Paoli fouls inspection; 10 violations, Drain flies and house flies observed in kitchen, Expired containers of coleslaw and potato salad observed in storage

Aug 8, 2020

Sunrise Assisted Living Paoli fouls inspection; 10 violations, Drain flies and house flies observed in kitchen, Expired containers of coleslaw and potato salad observed in storage

Paoli, PA

Sunrise Assisted Living of Paoli

324 Lancaster AVE
Malvern, PA 19355
610-251-9994

The Chester County Health Department conducted an unannounced retail food inspection on 8/7/2020. As a result of that inspection, and due to the severity of the specific violations Sunrise Assisted Living of Paoli was cited as being, “Out of Compliance” with Pennsylvania’s food safety regulations. During this inspection a total of 10 violations were found.

The center has now been found, “Out of Compliance” at its third straight regular inspection:

Most Recent Inspection Inspection Type In Compliance  
09/03/2019 Follow-up In Violation(s) 1
08/20/2019 Regular Out Violation(s) 6
08/29/2018 Follow-up In Violation(s) 1
08/20/2018 Regular Out Violation(s) 5

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

  • Food Employee observed working with exposed foods with fingernail polish and / or artificial fingernails. Inform staff of proper hand hygiene.
  • Expired containers of coleslaw and potato salad observed in storage. Discard this food. Routinely inspect dates on all foods.
  • Frozen chicken observed thawing in standing water in the prep sink, which is not an approved thawing method. Foods must be thawed in refrigerator or under cold, running water.
  • Defrost the ice cream chest freezer. Repair the juice dispenser and use as intended.
  • Clean & sanitize the following: * large ice machine * ice scoop and blue caddie to ice machine * table-mounted can opener
  • Sprayer sink appears to be clogged and/or garbage disposal isn’t working. Make repairs so sink can be drained.
  • Remove the broken refrigerator located by the exterior refuse area.
  • Ensure paper towels are supplied at all hand wash sinks.
  • Clean the following: * soiled ceiling vents and tiles * floor drains and air gaps
  • Drain flies and house flies observed in kitchen. Facility must take measures to control and eliminate vectors. Have a pest control service conducted and agree to a treatment plan. Keep exterior doors and windows closed. Ensure floor drains and sinks are maintained in clean condition and good repair.