What This Means for You
- Five restaurants and food facilities were cited for food safety and equipment violations on February 13.
- No fines were announced, but businesses must discard unsafe food, repair equipment, and correct violations.
- Some corrections were required immediately; others must be completed within three to seven days, with follow-up inspections expected.
WEST CHESTER, PA — Five Chester County food establishments were cited for violations ranging from improper food temperatures to malfunctioning sanitizing equipment during inspections conducted on February 13, according to reports released by the Chester County Health Department.
The department emphasized that each inspection represents a “snapshot” of conditions at the time inspectors were onsite and may not reflect an establishment’s long-term sanitation practices.
Among the most serious findings were food temperature violations involving time/temperature control for safety foods, commonly referred to as TCS foods. These are items that must be kept at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below to prevent bacterial growth…