Erie County restaurant inspections for April 18-May 2, 2024

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 April 18 through Thursday.

2 critical violations

East Avenue Speed Check, 1001 East Ave. (Cooler door not staying closed; items found at 45 to 47 degrees; out of date milk found.) Wednesday

Vine Bar & Grill, 11884 E. Main Road, North East Township. (No food employee certification; no chemical sanitizer on equipment and utensils.) Also 2 noncritical violations. Monday

Country Fair, 2525 State St. (Ready-to-eat food not datemarked properly; evidence of rodents behind self-serve beverage area and outdoor maintenance shed.) April 26

1 critical violation

Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill, 2074 Interchange Road, Millcreek Township. (Improper thawing of frozen fish.) Also two noncritical violations. May 1

Tim Hortons, 7 E. Columbus Ave., Corry. (Paper towel dispenser empty at handwash sink.) Also two noncritical violations. April 26

Polish Sharpshooters, 650 E. 12th St. (Lunch meat found datemarked incorrectly.) Wednesday

Prive, 1137 E. 11th St. (Paper towel dispenser empty at handwash sink.) April 26

Sullivans Pub & Eatery, 301 French St. (no handwashing station in food prep area). April 19

Scenic Heights Inc., 7830 Knoyle Road, Venango Township. (ready-to-eat food not datemarked properly.) April 18

2 noncritical violations

Wattsburg Fraternal Order of Eagles, 14456 Main St., Wattsburg. April 18

1 noncritical violation

Rum Runners, 133 E. Dobbins Landing. April 26

Riccardo's, 2112 East Lake Road. May 23

Previous violations corrected

Pampered Palate Cafe & Bistro, 5800 Peach St., Millcreek Townshp. Thursday

Bob Evans, 8041 Peach St., Summit Township. Tuesday

Cathay Express, 3 E. 18th St. Monday

Namaste Indian-Nepali Kitchen, 5901 West Ridge Road. Monday

Texas Roadhouse, 7475 Peach St., Summit Township. April 26

Ichiban, 4041 Buffalo Road, Harborcreek Township. April 25

Fine Restaurant and Bar, 2330 E. 38th St. April 24

Star Lounge & Bar, 8 E. 10th St. April 24

Pizza Hut, 5050 Peach St., Millcreek Township. April 23

Chippers Seafood & Southern Fusion, 1023 State St. April 19

El Amigo Mexican Grill, 319 State St. April 19

This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: Erie County PA restaurant inspections for April 18-May 2, 2024