GINO’S RISTORANTE, 2401 W Main St Norristown, PA 19403, refused to voluntarily close due to Hepatitis A Investigation

By Bill Marler on January 9, 2022

Posted in Legal Cases

Inspection Date: 12-30-2021
Comments: Foodborne illness complaint. Inspection conducted upon receiving possible foodborne illness complaint. Discussed with person-in-charge on proper handwashing, glove use when handling ready-to-eat foods, exclusion of ill employees, and prevention of contamination during food storage and handling. At time of inspection the following was observed. All hot and cold holding units were observed working in proper conditions. Facility had hot and cold running water under pressure and hand sinks were stocked with soap and paper towels. No employees were observed handling foods with bare hands at time of inspection. Ware wash machine was tested and cl sanitizer was observed at approx 150 ppm. Ehs collected invoices for food products specified in complaint and discussed foods and ingredients that are in these recipes. Ehs documented manufacturers info of foods specified in complaint. Facility must correct and maintain all noted violations Failure to correct and maintain any and all violations may lead to legal action, citations, and/or closure. In the event of an emergency such as power outage, loss of water supply, loss of hot water, fire, flood, sewage leak / back-up or other imminent health hazard; facility MUST cease all operation and notify MCOPH immediately. Failure to comply may result in legal action. If after hours call 610-278-5117 and follow the instructions for the “on-call” system.
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Inspection Date: 01-05-2022
Comments: Purpose: Pick-up documentation for Deliveries and Ingredient list, along with follow-up questions. -Facility provided Suppliers invoices and receipts. -Ingredients and Recipes provided. EHS will provide information requested to DIS.
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Inspection Date: 01-07-2022
Comments: Note: Routine inspection not conducted at this time. Facility refused to voluntarily close because of an ongoing Hepatitis A outbreak investigation. Facility is mandated to close by direction of Montgomery County Office of Public Health and shall remain closed until written permission is given by the Montgomery County Office of Public Health. West Norriton township police were contacted and on-site at time of closure. Facility refused to sign report.
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