The thing about water damage is that it can be a long and slow process starting with a little leak or a little moisture that is absorbed by a foundation, floors, and walls.
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Winter storms bring lots of water and water brings leaks, mold, and damage. The Arroyo Grande water damage company, ServPro, has announced that now is the time for spring clean up from winter rain and water damage.
Not all rain and storms cause water damage right away. Fortunately, not every home or business has a leaking roof caused by wind damage or flooding from a storm, but there is a real possibility that future damage from standing water and wet damp areas can happen because the initial situation was not noticed or cleaned up. People tend to overlook the small things when their property escapes major storm damage. An after storm checkup list needs to include:
Check the attic or crawl space for any signs of leaks.
Check under buildings for signs of mud or standing water.
Check ceilings and walls for signs of leaks.
Check landscaping, shrubs, and trees near buildings to make sure there is no wet or damp soil.
Remove storm debris such as foliage, fallen branches, even old sandbags, or anything else away from buildings.
Mow grass and weeds. Not only will this prevent dry overgrowth that can become a fire hazard, mowing lets the sunlight in and dries out areas that would otherwise retain moisture.
The thing about water damage is that it can be a long and slow process starting with a little leak or a little moisture that is absorbed by a foundation, floors, and walls. The next thing we know, mold is growing on the walls or under cabinets, wood is rotted, and we are facing repairs that could have been avoided.
Here are some reasons that a spring inspection and clean up are good preventative measures:
Water causes wood to warp and compromise structures such as foundations, walls, ceilings, roofs, and other structural components.
Water and moisture cause mold, which can be a serious health risk. The Center for Disease Control reports that mold can be a hazard to children, seniors, and people with respiratory conditions.
Moisture can damage electrical systems causing wires to rust and start a fire.
Accumulated moisture can damage electronics and other personal possessions.
ServPro of Arroyo Grande is always available, 24/7, to remove mold and water damage, but that old adage about "an ounce of prevention," is true. The staff from ServPro would rather see families and property safe than damaged.
ServPro is a water damage restoration company that is ready to restore homes and businesses back to pre-water damage condition. The local technicians respond quickly to extract water then dry the property using sophisticated moisture monitoring equipment state-of-the-art drying equipment.
A water main break that caused minor flooding in the building's basement at the SDU Main Building at UPEI made for an inconvenient exam time for some students and faculty Wednesday.
Discovered early Wednesday morning, the broken pipe meant some exams Wednesday and Thursday have had to be moved to other buildings on campus.
Water and washrooms were shut down in the building for most of the day as well as an elevator which had some water damage. Water was restored late in the afternoon and washrooms reopened, although officials warn the water may not be safe to drink until it is tested — that may happen tomorrow.
Restoration crews were on site cleaning up water in the building's basement.
Officials at the university described the break as a minor incident. Staff and students were still able to use most areas of the building, and were asked to use washrooms in nearby buildings.
Crews at the back of the building. Officials expect repairs will take about a week. (Laura Meader/CBC )
Office and classrooms used by the faculty of arts are affected, as well as the Mature and Part-time University Students Association. Officials said the break did not affect a large number of students.
Any students wondering about their exam schedules should check the MyUPEI student portal, officials said.
UPEI officials said they expect the cleanup and repairs to take about a week.
The building was built in 1854 as the first structure of St. Dunstan's College, which replaced St. Andrew's College, according to UPEI's website.
Water ended up in the basement where crews were mopping it up. (Laura Meader/CBC)
Basement flooding can occur at any time, especially in the spring, when snow melts and spring storms begin. Flooding can occur even in dry weather due to unexpected blockages to the sewer system around your home. If you've experienced basement flooding, it's imperative to deal with the situation immediately. To help you overcome such an emergency, check out this basement flood cleanup guide:
How to clean up a flooded basement
Tackling basement flooding repair yourself is not a good idea, so keep the number of a water damage restoration specialist on hand. However, if you want to handle the problem yourself, here are essential flooded basement repair tips:
Things to do immediately after a basement flood
First, make sure that it's safe to enter your home. Check for structural damage, such as cracks, holes or warping.
Immediately shut off the electrical supply to your home at the main circuit breaker. Be aware of electrical wires that are under the water level.
If the flooding is due to a burst water pipe in your home, shut off the main water supply.
Avoid direct contact with floodwater, which may contain dangerous contaminants. If you must walk through floodwater, wear protective clothing, such as disposable overalls, eyewear, gloves, and a face mask.
Call your insurance company, take photos, and document all damaged items. Make a list of the belongings to restore and to discard. This will help you with your insurance claim.
If you have a sump pump installed, wait for it to drain the floodwater. If the pump has a backup battery, it should drain the water even if the power is off.
Basement flood cleanup tips
Quickly remove affected items from floodwater to avoid mold growth, warping, and rot. Items that suck up a lot of water (like carpet and furniture) can usually be salvaged if they have been in floodwater for less than 24 hours. Otherwise, throw them away.
Completely dry the basement to avoid further damage and mold growth.
Suck up the water with a sump pump and a Wet-Dry vacuum.
Use dehumidifiers and ventilate the basement as much as possible. Use fans and open windows if the weather allows, but not when the outside humidity is high.
Remove the baseboards (if present) and drill 1-inch holes halfway between the wall studs at the base of the walls. This allows moist air from behind the walls to evaporate.
Properly drying a flooded basement may take up to two weeks.
After everything has been dried, clean and disinfect the basement contents and structure (walls, foundation floor, drywall, etc.). You may need to discard the drywall and wood if a lot of mold has developed.
Don't use bleach to clean mold because bleach kills live mold but not mold spores. Household detergent is preferable.
Regardless of the size of the mold-affected area, strongly consider contacting a mold remediation company. They can identify the moisture source and restore the moldy surfaces efficiently and without risk of mold recurrence.
Make any necessary repairs, such as filling foundation cracks, replacing damaged drywall with a mold-resistant type, and sealing windows and vents.
Clean your gutters and downspouts and divert rainwater six feet away from the house. Also, make sure the ground is slightly sloping away from your home.
Install an emergency generator to provide your house with electricity during blackouts.
Install a sump pump that automatically drains water from your basement and prevents water from rising. Choose one with a backup battery.
Seal openings or cracks in the walls, floors, foundations, and windows of your house.
Install porous pavement around your home to help absorb rainwater and thawed snow.
Ensure that your drainage systems and plumbing are working properly. Have them checked periodically by a professional.
For basement flood cleanup, call the PuroClean restoration professionals
Whether your basement has flooded due to excessive rain, sewage backup, a pipe burst or other causes, we stand ready to come to your property's rescue. Our technicians are certified and trained to deal with emergencies like basement flooding repair, mold removal, and water damage restoration. We have over 280 offices located across North America that are ready to answer your call 24/7/365.
When your home or business has been damaged in a disaster, PuroClean of Howell is here for you when you need us, any time of day, any day of the week. When you contact us at (517) 292-8700 or stevescott@puroclean.com, we'll get your property on the road to its pre-loss condition quickly, competently and compassionately—guaranteed.
You cast your votes. We counted them. And now we present the winners of the 2019 Dan's Best of the Best contest! Below, you'll find all the winning businesses, organizations and personalities in the many North Fork Home & Personal Services categories!
Dan's Best of the Best 2019 Winners: South Fork Home & Personal Services
BEST AUTO BODY REPAIR SHOP Platinum – Rich's Quality Auto Body Gold – North Fork Imports Silver – Starlite Auto Body Bronze – North Fork Garage
BEST AWNING COMPANY Platinum – Wm. J. Mills & Co. Sailmakers Gold – Shade & Shutter Systems, Inc Silver – Long Island Shade Solutions
BEST BUILDER Platinum – North Fork Woodworks Gold – Murray Design & Build Silver – Seifert Construction Bronze – Rigas Co
BEST CAR WASH Platinum – Riverhead Auto Wash & Detail Center Gold – Country Car Wash & Detailing Silver – Absolute Detailing Concepts, Inc.
BEST CHIMNEY SERVICE Platinum – Ace Chimney Experts, Inc. Gold – Enviroduct Cleaning Silver – Advanced Chimney, Inc. Bronze – Above All Chimney Corp.
BEST CLEANING SERVICE Platinum – C's Home & Office Management Gold – MaidPro Silver – Long Island House Cleaning
BEST CLOSET DESIGN Platinum – California Closets Gold – Custom Closets Direct Silver – Long Island Closet Design Bronze – Hampton Closet Company
BEST CONTRACTOR Platinum – Seifert Construction Gold – Paul R. Golanec, Inc. Silver – Campo Brothers Bronze – Murray Design & Build
BEST DOMESTIC AGENCY Platinum – Hamptons Employment Agency Gold – Al Martino Agency Silver – Hire Society
BEST ELECTRICIAN/ELECTRIC COMPANY Platinum – Paul Burns Electrical Contractors, Inc. Gold – REP Electric LLC Silver – GJS Electric Bronze – Alan Hubbard Electric & Generator
BEST ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Platinum – Eastern Environmental Solutions Gold – ACV/Clearview Environmental Silver – Affordable Cesspool Sewer & Drain, Inc. Bronze – Miller Environmental Group, Inc.
BEST FENCE COMPANY *Hall of Famer – North Fork Fence Platinum – East End Fence & Gate Gold – Craftsman Fence Corp. Silver – The Deer Fence Bronze – Riverhead Fence
BEST FLOORING Platinum – Cancos Tile Corp. Gold – East End Carpet, Ceilings & Floor/Upholstery Cleaning Silver – Long Island Paneling
BEST HANDYMAN Platinum – Paul R. Golanec, Inc. Gold – Make It Right Contracting, Corp. Silver – Pete's Home Services Bronze – North Fork Carpentry
BEST HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING *Hall of Famer – Flanders Heating & Air Conditioning Platinum – Kolb Mechanical Corp. Gold – DJK Heating & Cooling Silver – Rescomm
BEST HOME INSPECTION Platinum – AC&E Home Inspection Corp. Gold – WIN Home Inspection Silver – The Inspection Boys Bronze – Long Island Home Inspection Pros
BEST HOME STAGER Platinum – NOFO Real Estate Gold – Styled & Sold Silver – Abella Home Staging & Redesign
BEST HOUSE PAINTER/PAINTING COMPANY Platinum – GJO Painting Gold – Roses Painting Service Silver – DiNome Painting Inc. Bronze – AMS Renovations
BEST HOUSE WATCHER/PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Platinum – North Fork Caretaker Gold – Peconic Home Management Silver – Ketcham Estate Bronze – Property Angels
BEST INTERIOR DESIGN Platinum – East End Home Co. Gold – Dream Windows & Interiors Silver – North Shore Interiors
BEST IRRIGATION Platinum – RB Irrigation, LLC Gold – EGV Irrigation Silver – S & L Irrigation
BEST KITCHEN/BATH Platinum – Peconic Kitchen and Bath Gold – Ron Morizzo Kitchens & Baths Silver – Designer Kitchens East Bronze – Rigas Co.
BEST LANDSCAPER/GARDENER Platinum – Dirt Grounds Construction & Design Gold – Hugo Rios Landscaping & Masonry Silver – Dream Yard Landscaping, Inc. Bronze – Chris Mohr Landscaping & Masonry
BEST MASONRY/STONE/TILE Platinum – Hugo Rios Landscaping & Masonry Gold – Cornerstone Restorations Silver – Chris Mohr Landscaping Bronze – Eastern Concrete Corp.
BEST MOLD INSPECTION/REMOVAL Platinum – Enviroduct Cleaning Gold – AC&E Home Inspection Corp. Silver – Mold Pro Inc.
BEST MOVING COMPANY Platinum – Despatch of Southampton Gold – Jernick Moving & Storage Silver – Samonas Prime Moving & Storage Inc. Bronze – The Velvet Touch
BEST OIL/GAS/PROPANE COMPANY Platinum – Burt's Reliable Gold – Peconic Energy Corp. Silver – C. F. Van Duzer Gas Service, Inc. Bronze – Peconic Propane
BEST PARTY RENTAL/SERVICES Platinum – American Tent Company Gold – At Your Service Party Rentals Silver – Party Kidz Bronze – Oasis Party Rentals and Bounce Houses
BEST PEST CONTROL Platinum – Twin Forks Pest Control Gold – Fox Tree Service Silver – Nardy Pest Control Inc. Bronze – ArborTech
BEST PLUMBER Platinum – William Knoernschild Plumbing & Heating Gold – Hardy Plumbing & Heating Silver – Rescomm Bronze – J & V Plumbing & Heating Inc
BEST POWER WASHER Platinum – Schindler Cleaning Companies Gold – Clearview House Washing Service Silver – Clarity Window Cleaning Inc. Bronze – Eco Clean Pressure Washing
BEST REMODELING Platinum – Murray Design & Build Gold – Seifert Construction Silver – Paul R. Golanec, Inc. Bronze – M. Stevens Roofing
BEST ROOFER Platinum – M. Stevens Roofing Gold – Martin's GC Silver – Murray Design & Build Bronze – Paul R. Golanec, Inc.
BEST SECURITY ALARM COMPANY Platinum – Intelli-Tec Products, LLC Gold – Suffolk Security Systems Silver – Avvora Smart Home Security
BEST SWIMMING POOL BUILDER Platinum – M&M Pools Gold – Islandia Pools Silver – Arthur Edwards Pool & Spa Centre Bronze – Spring & Summer Activities
BEST SWIMMING POOL SERVICE Platinum – M&M Pools Gold – Arthur Edwards Pool & Spa Centre Silver – East End Pool King Bronze – Aquamarine Pools
BEST TREE SERVICE Platinum – Fox Tree Service Gold – Shamrock Tree Company Silver – Palencia Landscaping and Tree Service Inc Bronze – ArborTech
BEST WASTE MANAGEMENT/TRASH DISPOSAL Platinum – Emil Norsic & Son Inc Gold – North Fork Sanitation Inc Silver – Mattituck Sanitation Co Bronze – Shelter Island Refuse Services Co
BEST WINDOW CLEANING Platinum – Schindler Cleaning Companies Gold – Crystal Clear Window Cleaning Silver – Clarity Window Cleaning Inc. Bronze – Long Island Window Cleaning Services
BEST WINDOWS/DOORS/GARAGE DOORS Platinum – Doorworks Garage Door Service Gold – Precision Door Service Silver – Reilly Windows & Doors Bronze – Peconic Cellar Door
The following York County restaurants were found to have violated Pennsylvania's health and safety regulations during inspections between Oct. 20-26. Inspections are overseen by the Department of Agriculture. The department notes that in many cases violations are corrected by the restaurant before inspectors leave.
ALL ABOUT BROWNIES 201 Memory Lane, York Date: Oct. 25, 2019 Type: Regular Compliance: In Violations: --An employee's open beverage container was observed inside refrigerator on top shelf, a food preparation area. --Observed employee cell phone on the food preparation/cutting board. --Observed deeply scored and stained cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. --Observed box of fly strips stored on shelf over three-basin sink.
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CLARION HOTEL 148 Sheraton Drive, New Cumberland Date: Oct. 25, 2019 Type: Regular Compliance: In Violations: --Observed consumer self-service display of apples, food without sneeze guards or other effective protection. --Mops are not being hung to air dry.
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EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS 409 Eisenhower Drive, Unit 6, Hanover Date: Oct. 25, 2019 Type: Regular Compliance: In Violations: --Food employee observed in prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets or hats. --Three-compartment sink and prep sink do not have adequate air gaps of at least one inch, between the water supply and flood rim of the sink. --Employee restroom does not have a self-closing door. --Paper towel dispenser and soap dispenser for hand washing not installed at hand-sink in front service area (corrected on site).
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GUACAMOLE SPECIALISTS 201 Memory Lane, York Date: Oct. 25, 2019 Type: Regular Compliance: In Violations: --The hand-wash sink does not have water at a temperature of at least 100 F. Discontinue sampling and sell only packaged items until hot water is restored.
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HUMMER'S MEATS 201 Memory Lane, York Date: Oct. 25, 2019 Type: Regular Compliance: In Violations: --Observed wet wiping cloths in middle stand area, not being stored in sanitizer solution.
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JIMMY C'S 201 Memory Lane, York Date: Oct. 25, 2019 Type: Regular Compliance: In Violations: --Food employee observed eating or tasting food in the customer service/food-preparation area. --The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the wiping cloth solution was zero ppm, rather than 50-100 ppm as required.
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ROBURRITOS 201 Memory Lane, York Date: Oct. 25, 2019 Type: Regular Compliance: In Violations: --Observed cardboard used to line refrigerator shelving. --Observed interior of #10 can with heavy accumulation of dried food used to store in-use food utensils between uses. Food-contact surface of utensils are in direct contact with surfaces that are not clean to sight and touch. --Floor in the food-preparation, kitchen and front-counter areas is made of concrete and is roughened and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface as required. --Exposed food preparation observed in kitchen area near dirty air conditioner vent cover, and subject to potential contamination. --Observed cooling unit wire shelving rusting and protective coating deteriorating. --Food facility is reusing #10 food can, which is intended to be a single-service or single-use article, to store in-use utensils.
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FORBIDDEN CITY RESTAURANT 1100 Eichelberger St., Hanover Date: Oct. 24, 2019 Type: Regular Compliance: In Violations: --Observed food employee using manual ware-washing sink for food preparation without sanitizing before use. Dishes observed in sink during time of prep. --Box fan in kitchen area observed with an accumulation of static dust. --Back door observed to be open during time of inspection and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. --Personal items stored with food items in dry storage area, even though personal lockers are provided. --Inside top of microwave observed with food residue and debris and was not clean to sight and touch (corrected on site).
--Light shields throughout kitchen area observed to be cracked and no longer in good repair. --Food facility inspection indicates evidence of cockroach-like insect activity in walk-in freezer, but facility does have a pest control program. --Observed food residue and debris on shelving in cooking area, not clean to sight and touch. --Observed walk-in freezer floor with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, debris on non-food-contact surfaces. --Observed knives stored with food residue and debris on utensils and within container. --Observed clean food equipment (pans) stored on shelves, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). --Observed food-contact equipment (pans) stored with food residue on non-food-contact surfaces. --Food facility has an employee that has taken food safety training program; however, the food safety program was not an ANSI/CFP accredited certified food manager program.
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MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL 3013 E. Market St., York Date: Oct. 24, 2019 Type: Regular Compliance: In Violations: --Observed five-gallon bulk spice buckets and storage equipment, in back-room area, with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, debris on non-food-contact surfaces. Table under flat grill has accumulation of old food and oil. --Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in three-basin sink area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). Corrected on site. --Exit door located in the rear area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. --Observed in-use knives and/or cleavers stored in knife holder that is not clean to sight and touch. Corrected on site. --Food employee observed in food preparation area, wearing bracelet/armband. Corrected on site. --Food employee observed donning single-use gloves without a prior hand wash. Corrected on site. --Wall-mounted produce dicer/cutter, a food-contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected on site.
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RUTTERS #11 160 N. Hills Road, York Date: Oct. 24, 2019 Type: Regular Compliance: In Violations: --Upper interior of microwave, espresso dispenser and interior surface of bain-marie hoods, food-contact surfaces, were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Corrected on site. --Observed laminate shelving to be damaged under the wok station and is no longer durable under this usage condition. --Fountain-machine area within the dish room of the food facility is extremely dirty, sticky, and in need of cleaning. --Walk-in freezer floor is extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning. --Gasket inside coffee condiment cold-well is not clean to sight and touch. Observed accumulation of dirt and debris on door frame of ice hopper located in the coffee-brewing area. --Non-food-contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil observed inside cupboards under the fryers. --Wall directly to the right of roller grill and wall in the mop-sink area have holes and are not smooth, easily cleanable surfaces. --Ceiling air duct needs cleaned or filters changed as it is emitting dust as evidenced by static dust on ceiling and wall around the vent cover.
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OLIVE GARDEN #137 1340 Kenneth Road, York Date: Oct. 23, 2019 Type: Regular Compliance: Out Violations: --Food employees observed in kitchen area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as beard covers. --Observed wet wiping cloths in food preparation area, not being stored in sanitizer solution. Corrected on site. --Observed interior surfaces of ovens, fryers, hot-holding equipment, salad plate cooler, soup bowl warmer in the kitchen, preparation and server areas, with encrusted grease, food particles, debris and soil accumulation. --Observed clean food utensils in soup preparation area, stored uncovered or not inverted. Corrected on site. --Observed debris, step ladder, crate, buckets of soiled towels in the mop sink. The sink is extremely dirty at this time. Corrected 10/23/2019. --Mops are not being hung to air dry. --Soups/sauces prepared from food ingredients were not cooled to 41 F within four hours as required. Product was voluntarily discarded. Corrected on site. --Excessive brown staining and brown liquid splatter observed in the hand-wash sink located directly beside the tea brewer, indicating uses other than hand washing. Corrected 10/23/2019. --Plumbing system not maintained in good repair – produce-sink faucet assembly is not properly attached to sink. --Floor in the walk-in freezer is made of tile and is cracked/roughened/and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface. --Tiled cement 18" cube that houses plumbing to preparation sink in the soup area is covered in tile, the tile and cement and is cracked/roughened and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface. --Walk-in freezer floor threshold is bent and not tightly sealed to the floor to prevent accumulation of liquids, foods, dirt and debris underneath in an area not easily cleanable. --Metal exit door located in the rear area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. --Area between ice machine and wall is extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning. --Sauces, condiments, toppings were held at 44-54 F, in the iced holding unit in the grill area, rather than 41 F or below as required. Manager stated, ice wells are filled with ice, water and food pans usually around 10 a.m., foods held in the iced holding wells are checked for temperature two times each day of operation. The wells are drained and refilled with ice at about 3 p.m. if foods higher than 41 F are discarded. --Loose rubber door gaskets observed on several reach-in cooling units and the walk-in cooler. --Cooling unit shelving is chipped and rusting in several units located in kitchen area. --Observed thick sheet of ice covering the bottom of reach-in cooler located in the bar area. Corrected 10/23/2019. --The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the three-bay ware-wash sink located in the bar area was zero ppm, rather than 50-100 ppm as required. Manager could not provide packaging, manufacture information or sanitizer for use at the bar area. Manager provided packet of powdered detergent when asked for sanitizer packet. Corrected 10/23/2019. --Fan shields are missing from upper interior of microwave ovens, fan blades/fixtures/attachments are not clean, smooth or easily cleanable. --Person-in-charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. --Person-in-charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the food code as evidenced by incorrect responses to food safety questions related to big-six illnesses, eight common allergens, proper sanitation of wares, sanitizer type, use and testing concentration. --Spray bottle of oil, in the grill area, is not labeled with the common name of the food. Corrected 10/23/2019. --Observed opened in-use bottles of alcohol stored in a speed runner attached to the three-basin sink in the bar area, where subject to splash from dirty wares, water, soap and sanitizer. --Espresso machine frother wand, a food-contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected 10/23/2019. --Observed sticky residue on food storage containers and food pans stacked and stored as clean. Corrected 10/23/2019. --The hand-wash sink located in the rear preparation area closest to soup kettles does not have water at a temperature of at least 100 F. Corrected 10/23/2019. --Light shield in the storage room is broken and does not prevent the possibility of food/product contamination in the event of bulb break or shatter. --Floor drain approximately 8" in diameter no longer used has been plugged with a large piece of foam. --Food facility is reduced-oxygen-packaging soups and sauces, which have a potential for clostridium botulinum/listeria monocytogenes. This specialized process requires a HACCP plan. HACCP plan documentation is incomplete. Corrective actions are not taken as required by the plan. Temperatures recorded on logs did not meet critical control points as outlined in facility HACCP plan. Eight gallons of product including marinara, giardino, chicken gnocci were voluntarily discarded due to lack of documentation of temperatures during the cooling process. Discarded foods were valued by manager at $250.
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SOUTH WESTERN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 200 Bowman Road, Hanover Date: Oct. 23, 2019 Type: Regular Compliance: In Violations: --Observed an accumulation of static dust on standing fan in ware-wash area. --Observed TCS food left in hot box that had been turned off, food spoiled and adulterated (corrected on site). --Observed drain fly-like insects in hot box (corrected on site).
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Z & D FRIES #3 220 Copenfaffer Road, York Date: Oct. 23, 2019 Type: Regular Compliance: In Violations: --Fry cutter, fry pan, and fry scoop pan, food-contact surfaces, were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch.
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BROWNS ORCHARDS & FARM MKT INC. 8892 Susquehanna S. Trail, P.O. Box 154, Loganville Date: Oct. 22, 2019 Type: Regular Compliance: In Violations: --Mechanical ware-washing observed with build-up of filth and food residue on the inside door and top areas of unit and in need of cleaning. --Observed floor drain within deli area of the food facility has an accumulation of ground-in dirt residue and in need of cleaning at this time. --Observed ceiling vent (above ware-washing unit) and commercial fan located within deli dish-area is heavily soiled with static dust accumulation and in need of cleaning.
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DUNKIN DONUTS 105 Glen Drive, Manchester Date: Oct. 22, 2019 Type: Follow-up Compliance: In Violations: --Employee observed using hand-wash sink in the drive through area to dispose of liquid. Discussed with manager/provided additional training. --Non-food-contact surfaces such as equipment handles, vent covers, door fronts, feet and casters are not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt, grease and soil.
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MAMMA'S PIZZA R&A 5 York St., Wellsville Date: Oct. 22, 2019 Type: Regular Compliance: In Violations: --Observed an accumulation of grease on the floor around the grease trap in the back room. --Quaternary ammonium sanitizer test strips are discolored and unusable.
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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE # 3924 380 Town Center Drive, York Date: Oct. 22, 2019 Type: Regular Compliance: In Violations: --Food employees observed in kitchen area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as beard covers. --Observed stagnant water in the bottom of the breading station cooling unit. --Rough drill holes in food container lids. Facility drills holes in plastic food container lids to hang while drying and storage. The hole edges are not smooth and plastic slivers were present at time of inspection. --Upper interior of microwave, a food-contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. --Air return vent covers directly over bread storage rack is extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning. --Observed exterior of cooking/cooling equipment, in kitchen area, with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, debris on non-food-contact surfaces. --Observed cooking equipment, in the kitchen area, with encrusted grease and soil accumulation. --Observed interior of cooling equipment, in kitchen area, with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, debris on non-food-contact surfaces. --Observed clean dish racks stored on the floor in dish machine area. --Plumbing system not maintained in good repair - observed employee toilet room hand-washing sink leaking at the waste water pipe. Dish sprayer assembly leaking at the chemical connection.
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PAPERTOWN RESTAURANT 267 N. Main St., Spring Grove Date: Oct. 22, 2019 Type: Regular Compliance: In Violations: --Sponges observed in the ware-washing area being used to clean food-contact surfaces. --Bottom of middle two-door freezer observed with an accumulation of food debris and residue and was not clean to sight and touch. --Food employees observed in kitchen area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets or hats. --Inside doors of ice cream prep unit observed to be repaired with duct tape, not a smooth, easily cleanable surface. --Observed employee pick item up off of floor, wipe hands on pants, then proceed to put gloves on without properly washing hands. --An employee's open beverage container was observed stored on top of deli slicer in kitchen prep area (corrected on site).
--Ceiling of walk-in refrigerator observed to be peeling and could potentially contaminate food items. --Floor underneath three-compartment sink is extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning.
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RAY`S EL MARIACHI RESTAURANT 103 S. Main St., Spring Grove Date: Oct. 22, 2019 Type: Regular Compliance: In Violations: --Observed door gaskets at both prep units, two-door refrigerators, and walk-in freezer to no longer be in good repair. Both prep unit gaskets observed to have food debris and residue and were not clean to sight and touch. --Food employees observed in kitchen area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. --Observed food stored directly on the floor in walk-in freezer, rather than six inches off of the floor as required. --Observed clean food equipment in dry-storage area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). --Food storage containers, in the dry-storage area, are not labeled with the common name of the food. --Commercially processed refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature-control-for-safety food, located in the left two-door refrigerator and walk-in freezer, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened (corrected on site).
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SPRING GROVE AREA HIGH SCHOOL 1490 Roth Church Road, Spring Grove Date: Oct. 22, 2019 Type: Regular Compliance: In Violations: --Observed clean food equipment on shelves, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). --Standing fan in ware-wash area, small fan next to food mixer, and ceiling vent above three-compartment sink observed with an accumulation of static dust.
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SPRING GROVE AREA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL RR 4, Box 4621 A, Roth Church Road, Spring Grove Date: Oct. 22, 2019 Type: Regular Compliance: In Violations: --Observed clean food equipment on shelving, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting), (corrected on site).
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DOVER AREA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL 4500 Intermediate Ave., Dover Date: Oct. 21, 2019 Type: Regular Compliance: In Violations: --The wash solution temperature in the single-tank conveyor, dual-temperature mechanical ware-washing equipment was 140 F, rather than not less than 160 F as required. --Outdoor waste receptacle lids observed to be stored open during time of inspection. --Food facility is not removing dead or trapped pests from control devices frequently, as evidenced by observed old mouse-like rodent in pest control device in the dry storage area. --Underneath of three-compartment sink observed with an accumulation of dust.
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LITTLE CAESARS 805 Baltimore St., Hanover Date: Oct. 21, 2019 Type: Regular Compliance: In Violations: --Can-opener blade, a food-contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch (corrected on site). --Observed gasket on left door of walk-in refrigerator to be torn and no longer in good repair. --Wall to the right of can-opener prep area observed with food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. --Observed food residue and debris on gaskets at pizza prep unit, not clean to sight and touch. --Observed residue build-up on inside, top of one-door freezer and on left side of one-door freezer, not clean to sight and touch. --Observed residue build-up on inside part of walk-in refrigerator doors, by the hinges, not clean to sight and touch.
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MCDONALDS #16257 1800 Loucks Road, York Date: Oct. 21, 2019 Type: Regular Compliance: Out Violations: --Person-in-charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. --Observed storage tanks of shake machine having black stringy mold growth and numerous drain flies inside of mix at the time of inspection. --Observed numerous refrigerator bottom shelving and door gaskets having a large accumulation of dirt and old-food residue and need of cleaning at this time. --Food employees observed on cooks line/prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. --Observed single-service, single-use food containers stored on the same shelving as cleaning/sanitizer products, a prohibited area. --Observed in-use utensils (scoops and tongs) stored on top of warmer unit, an area not easily cleanable and sanitized. --Observed vents (traps) over-top of grill is heavily soiled with black encrusted grease build-up and in need of cleaning at this time. --Observed lid of ice machine is cracked on the inside/out and in need of repair or replacement at this time. --Observed shake machine not operating at the time of inspection and in need of repair or replacement. --Observed hoses of soft drink storage boxes resting on the floor of the food facility at the time of inspection. --Observed the entire frozen dessert unit, a food-contact surface, having old-food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. --Observed the inside and outer areas of milk dispenser unit, a food-contact surface, having a large accumulation of caked on and liquid food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. --The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. --Observed flooring of entire food facility and walk-in refrigerator/freezer units is extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning. --Observed flooring underneath fryers of the food facility is extremely dirty with grease spill and in need of cleaning.
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SENSENIG`S MEATS 6999 Cannery Road, Hanover Date: Oct. 21, 2019 Type: Follow-up Compliance: In Violations: --Egg cartons not marked with egg-lay date. --Ceiling in left walk-in refrigerator not in good repair. --Floor within seafood walk-in freezer observed with an accumulation of debris. --Food facility is not removing dead or trapped drain-fly-like insects from traps, as evidenced by observed old/decaying drain-fly-like insects in pest control devices in the walk-in refrigerator area.
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VICTORY ATHLETIC ASSN. 471 S. Ogontz St., York Date: Oct. 21, 2019 Type: Regular Compliance: In Violations: --Observed large commercial fan located in the kitchen to have excessive accumulation of static dust and dirt --Observed ceiling vent located in the ware-wash room to be heavily soiled with black residue, static dust and dirt. --Personal items. Observed a purse, pack of cigarettes and keys, being stored on a food-preparation table rather than a designated area for employee personal items. --Evidence of smoking. Observed an ash tray with ashes and cigarette butts on a utility shelving unit holding food equipment in the storeroom (corrected). --Observed bulk ice machine located in kitchen to have accumulation of black mold-like substance on the deflector plate of unit (corrected). --Observed blade of can opener located in kitchen to have old-food residue and was not clean to sight and touch (corrected). --Observed inside and outside of soda gun nozzle located in the front bar to be heavily soiled with black sticky residue and static dust (corrected).
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No violations were found in the following 16 restaurants during their inspections.
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THIS LITTLE PIGGY 201 Memory Lane, York Date: Oct. 25, 2019 Type: Regular Compliance: In Violations: None
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WENDY'S #6448 2802 E. Market St., York Date: Oct. 24, 2019 Type: Complaint Compliance: In Violations: None
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AKI JAPANESE RESTAURANT 1150 Carlisle St., Hanover Date: Oct. 23, 2019 Type: Follow-up Compliance: In Violations: None
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CONEWAGO TWP. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1189 W. Elm Ave., Hanover Date: Oct. 23, 2019 Type: Regular Compliance: In Violations: None
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EDEN GARDEN FRUIT FARM 810 Franklin Church Road, Dillsburg Date: Oct. 23, 2019 Type: Regular Compliance: In Violations: None
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HICKORY FALLS FAMILY CENTER 110 Hickory Lane, Hanover Date: Oct. 23, 2019 Type: Regular Compliance: In Violations: None
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HICKORY FALLS FAMILY CENTER (RITAS) - TFS3 110 Hickory Lane, Hanover Date: Oct. 23, 2019 Type: Regular Compliance: In Violations: None
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THE PICKLE NICKEL 119 N. Baltimore St., Dillsburg Date: Oct. 23, 2019 Type: Regular Compliance: In Violations: None
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WEST MANHEIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2000 Baltimore St., Hanover Date: Oct. 23, 2019 Type: Regular Compliance: In Violations: None
