Health Dept. Inspects Iron Hill Brewery, Four Others

The following Phoenixville businesses were inspected by the Chester County Health Department in the month of November. 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.

Don Pedro Meats & Market Inc.

317 Bridge St

Inspection Date: 11/5/2012

Total Score: 87 (Out of 100)

Critical Violations

• Food not protected from contamination/cross contamination
• Food not thawed properly

Non-Critical Violations

• Food containers improperly labeled
• Restrooms/Handwashing facilities found unclean; not provided with necessary supplies
• Floors/walls/ceilings found unclean, in disrepair

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant

130 E Bridge St

Inspection Date: 11/13/2012

Total Score: 81 (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
• Non-food-contact surfaces of equipment found unclean; improperly maintained
• Single-service items being re-used; improper handling; improper storage
• Light fixtures unshielded

Liberty Square Pizza & Restaurant

365 Nutt Rd

Inspection Date: 11/2/2012

Total Score: 79 (Out of 100)

Critical Violations

• Food did not meet temperature requirements
• Food not protected from contamination/cross contamination
• 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
• Food service equipment improperly stored & handled
• Food service equipment does not meet current general standards
• Floors/walls/ceilings not smooth, easily cleanable, non-absorbent
• New construction/remodeling conducted without plan review and approval

McDonald's

651 Nutt Rd

Inspection Date: 11/1/2012

Total Score: 87 (Out of 100)

Critical Violation

• Food did not meet temperature requirements

Non-Critical Violations

• Non-food-contact surfaces of equipment found unclean; improperly maintained
• Food service equipment improperly stored & handled
• Floors/walls/ceilings found unclean, in disrepair
• Garbage and refuse containers not covered; inadequate number; not vector-proof
• Plumbing leaks or disrepair found
• Operating without a Certified Food Manager (CFM); CFM certificate not displayed

Phantom PAHS Band Booster Booth

1200 Gay St

Inspection Date: 11/7/2012

Total Score: 99 (Out of 100)

Non-Critical Violation

• Single-service items being re-used; improper handling; improper storage