HARRISBURG, PA — Chester County health inspectors cited an Exton restaurant for a wide range of food safety and sanitation violations during a December inspection, flagging issues that included improper handwashing practices, unsafe food temperatures, unclean equipment, and facility maintenance concerns.
According to the Chester County Health Department’s inspection report dated Tuesday, India Corner, located at 278 Exton Square Mall, was found to be out of compliance with numerous provisions of the Pennsylvania Food Code during a routine inspection meant to assess public health and safety conditions at licensed food facilities.
Inspectors observed a food employee handling ready-to-eat food with bare hands, prompting the immediate disposal of the food and retraining instructions for staff. Multiple temperature control violations were also documented, including foods held at 46°F to 61°F instead of the required 41°F or below. Inspectors ordered several items, including cut tomatoes, yogurt, and pickled vegetables, to be discarded and removed a prep-top cooler from service until it can be repaired to maintain safe temperatures…