Health Dept. Hits Bistro on Bridge with Critical Violations

The following restaurant inspection results from July 2012 were provided by the Chester County Health Department. An important caveat: the language of these reports can be misleading, as they often describe potential problems as actual problems. For example, “presence of rodents/insects” could mean there's an infestation, or it might just mean the business in question left a back door open—which could lead to an infestation. 

The results of each of the county's 2012 health inspections are available here.

203 Bridge St

Inspection Date: 7/13/2012

Total Score: 95 (out of 100)

Critical Violation:

• Food did not meet temperature requirements

Grid Iron Sports Bar & Pizza

934 Township Line Rd

Inspection Date: 7/11/2012

Total Score: 84 (out of 100)

Critical Violations:

• Food did not meet temperature requirements
• Food service equipment and utensils not properly washed, rinsed, sanitized

Non-Critical Violations:

• Improper handling of food/ice
• Non-food-contact surfaces of equipment found unclean; improperly maintained
• Garbage and refuse containers not covered; inadequate number; not vector-proof
• Improper ventilation found

402 W High St

Inspection Date: 7/10/2012

Total Score: 88 (out of 100)

Critical Violations:

• Food did not meet temperature requirements
• Presence of rodents/insects; harborage; breeding; outer openings not protected

Non-Critical Violations:

• Food service equipment improperly stored & handled
• Food service equipment does not meet current general standards

208-212 Bridge Street

Inspection Date: 7/2/2012

Total Score: 74 (out of 100)

Critical Violations:

• Food did not meet temperature requirements
• Food not protected from contamination/cross contamination
• Food service equipment and utensils not properly washed, rinsed, sanitized
• Presence of rodents/insects; harborage; breeding; outer openings not protected

Non-Critical Violations:

• Restrooms/Handwashing facilities found unclean; not provided with necessary supplies
• Non-food-contact surfaces of equipment found unclean; improperly maintained
• Single-service items being re-used; improper handling; improper storage
• Dishwashing facilities improperly designed, constructed, maintained
• Food service equipment does not meet current general standards
• Light fixtures unshielded

119 S Main St

Inspection Date: 6/28/2012

Total Score: 79 (out of 100)

Critical Violations:

• Food did not meet temperature requirements
• Food not protected from contamination/cross contamination
• Food service equipment and utensils not properly washed, rinsed, sanitized

Non-Critical Violations:

• Restrooms/Handwashing facilities found unclean; not provided with necessary supplies
• Food service equipment improperly stored & handled
• Dishwashing facilities improperly designed, constructed, maintained
• Garbage and refuse containers not covered; inadequate number; not vector-proof
• Improper ventilation found

Editor's note: Antigua Guatemala was inspected in June but omitted from that month's report.