Phoenixville Health Inspections: Prima, Nudy's, Steel City Coffee

PHOENIXVILLE, PA — The Chester County Health Department inspected 22 Phoenixville area establishments over the past month, from the period of June 5 to July 3. Of those, 10 had at least one violation.

Prima Motel and Lounge led the way with seven violations.

Violators are listed below, along with the date of inspection, number of violations, and a few of the infractions marked by the Health Department.

Here are the results:

• Prima Motel and Lounge, inspected June 21, seven violations (out of compliance)
  • "Dead insect like debris in kitchen hand sink and floor edge behind bar."
  • "Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the bar area."
  • "Trash food like debris on floor behind equipment behind bar and under soda boxes."
  • "Heavy food like debris observed in microwave oven in bar."
  • "Unclean dishes stored in rinse and sanitizer bays of 3-basin sinks"
  • "Dumpster lids open at time of inspection."
  • "Food facility does not have a certified food manager as required."
• Bistro on Bridge, inspected June 20, five violations
  • "Two chemical spray bottles stored hanging on speed rack."
  • "Debris build up in 2-soda gums at main bar."
  • "Bulk dry good food storage containers, in the dry storage area,are not labeled with the common name of the food."
• Sage Mediterranean Cusine, inspected June 19, four violations
  • "Dirty dishes stored on top of portable (White) cutting board at wait station."
  • "Table cloth lining shelf with clean trays, and cooking equipment."
• Palermo's Pizza, inspected June 18, four violations
  • "Debris build up in back corners and ledge under grill top."
  • "Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in Pizza bain marie."
• Valley Forge Trattoria Lounge, inspected June 17, six violations
  • "No paper towels at the hand sink."
  • "Soup and sauce were held at 115°F, in the steam table, rather than 135°F or above as required."
  • "Steak and lobster tails were observed thawing on the counter. A container of chicken (?) was observed thawing at room temperature in water on the floor below the pizza oven. Neither of which is an approved thawing method."
• Sips Bistro and Bar, inspected June 14, three violations
  • "Debris build up in soda gun holder."
  • "Paint peeling on wall and wooden sill behind food prep table and bain marie."
  • "Heavy debris build up on floor under equipment on cooks line."
• Steel City Coffee House, inspected June 14, six violations
  • "Absorbent cloth stored on shelf in upstairs reach in beverage cooler in kitchen. "
  • "Basement food prep sink filled with a crate."
  • "Food like debris (dairy) observed on bottom right side shelf in basement 2-door reach in cooler."
• The Barrel by A'Dello Wines, inspected June 14, six violations
  • "Spent water stored in mop bucket."
  • "The food facility does not employee a certified employee as required."
• Gateway Pharmacy, inspected June 12, one violation
  • "Several water stained ceiling tiles throughout retail space."
• Nudy's Bridge Street Cafe, inspected June 10, six violations
  • "Table top can opener blade unclean. Slicer undercarriage unclean."
  • "Hand wash sink next to waffle maker and steam table draining slowly."
  • "Uncovered employee beverage stored on shelf near internet unit."
  • "Ice scoop handle touching public service ice."

For more details on individual infractions, see the Chester County Health Inspection database online.