Food safety tips and tools for cooking at home
Time and temperature are the most important factors to keep in mind when it comes to food safety.
Problem Solved
At least once a year, Erie County Department of Health officials inspect all restaurants and stores that sell unpackaged food. Here is a list of violations recorded May 8-15.
3 critical violations
Perkins, 4334 Buffalo Road, Harborcreek Township (No hot water at handwash sink; sink faucet malfunctioning; water not hot enough in dishwasher, hot water tank not sufficient.) Also 3 noncritical violations. May 13
1 critical violation
Bob Evans, 5739 Buffalo Road, Harborcreek Township. (Expired beef/steak and raw chicken, expired May 11; Also expired diced tomatoes dated May 9.) May 12
21st Ash Food Mart, 560 E. 21st St. (Mouse droppings found throughout the store, gnaw marks found on boxes of instant ramen.) May 9
1 noncritical violation
Chipotle, 4165 Buffalo Road, Harborcreek Township. May 12
Previous violations corrected
Franco’s Cafe, 1001 State St. May 13
Wendy’s, 4186 Buffalo Road, Harborcreek Township. May 12