These establishments in Monroe County were inspected between April 1 and 7, according to Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture records. This list also includes earlier inspections for which reports became available after the list for that time period was published.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture provides this disclosure: "Please remember that any inspection is a 'snapshot' of the day and time of the inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term cleanliness of an establishment. Also, at the time of the inspection, violations are recorded but are often corrected on site prior to the inspector leaving the establishment." Tissue Roll Making Machine
Comfort Inn & Suites: 3189 Route 940, Mount Pocono
Inspected March 21. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Violations: 10
Inspector determined the person in charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety. Inspector observed food employees in the kitchen area not wearing proper hair restraints; thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food not available or readily accessible; sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration not available; no chemical sanitizer being used on equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them and prior to use (bleach obtained for immediate corrective action); no certified food employee employed; soap not available at the handwash sink in the kitchen area; paper towels not readily accessible at the handwash sink; a grated ceiling vent with a buildup of dust; and working containers in the kitchen area, used for storing chemicals/cleaners, were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
A follow-up inspection on April 1 found no violations.
Fruit-A-Bowls: 9 Crystal St., East Stroudsburg
Inspected March 28. Jurisdiction: East Stroudsburg Borough. Violations: 6
Inspector determined the person in charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Pennsylvania Food Code (repeat violation); loose/damaged rubber door gaskets on cooling units (repeat violation); certified food employee onsite too infrequently to provide sufficient oversight (unresolved from previous inspection); no hot water at the handwash sink in the food prep area (repeat violation); hot water faucet at three-bay sink required repair (unresolved from previous inspection); and soap unavailable and paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep area.
This was a follow-up inspection after being out of compliance on Dec. 7, 2023.
Brother Bruno’s Pizza: 3236 Route 940, Suite 115, Mount Pocono
Inspected April 3. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Violations: 11
Inspector determined the person in charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety. Inspector observed food employees in the kitchen area not wearing proper hair restraints; a food employee touching a ready-to-eat food with bare hands; pots of sauce stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler and kitchen area (rather than 6 inches off the floor); sauce made the prior day left to cool overnight without refrigeration in a stock pot on the kitchen floor (disposed of during the inspection); refrigerated ready-to-eat food without proper date markings; time in lieu of temperature being used to control ready-to-eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food; sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration not available; chlorine chemical sanitizer in the dishwasher at 0 ppm, not 50-100 ppm as required; a buildup of old food and old food residue on the interior surfaces of the microwave oven, a pink mold-like substance in the ice chute of the soda machine, a buildup of old food residue on the blade, frame and guard of the deli meat slicer and dirty knives in a drawer lined with dirty cardboard (cardboard was discarded and knives removed for cleaning); and water-damaged ceiling tiles in the kitchen area and the roof leaking in the counter service area.
Snowfox – Weis: 1070 N. 9th St., Stroudsburg
Inspected March 8. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Violations: 2
Inspector observed prepared sushi products not cooled enough after preparation and before being put in a refrigerator (products disposed of during inspection); and various seafood and imitation seafood held at too high a temperature in the seafood refrigerator.
A follow-up inspection on March 11 found no violations.
Stroudsburg Middle School: 200 Pocono Commons, Stroudsburg
Inspected March 11. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Violations: 1
Inspector observed the receiving door in the kitchen area had a gap and did not protect against the entry of insects, rodents and other animals.
Hampton Inn: 114 S 8th St., Stroudsburg
Inspected March 8. Jurisdiction: Stroudsburg Borough. Violations: 1
Inspector observed waffle batter being stored in an unmarked container.
Inspected March 12. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Violations: 3
Inspector observed a buildup of old food residue on the underside of cappuccino and cream dispensers; no certified food employee employed; and a buildup of dust on a ceiling vent in the warewash area.
Mount Airy Casino Resort – Lucky 8: 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono
Inspected March 12. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Violations: 1
Inspector observed a food dispensing utensil stored in the food and not with the handle above the top of the food and the container.
Dairy Queen: 789 Seven Bridge Road, East Stroudsburg
Inspected March 12. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Violations: 2
Inspector observed that the hot water used for sanitizing in the mechanical warewashing machine did not get hot enough; and a buildup of old food residue on the underside of the Blizzard mixers.
Miggy’s Deli: 5803 Milford Road, Suite 103, East Stroudsburg
Inspected March 13. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Violations: 2
Inspector observed a buildup of old food residue on the undersides of cappuccino and creamer dispensers; and two grated ceiling vents above the deli counter with a buildup of dust.
Country Squire Deli: 5292 Winona Falls Road, Suite 101,East Stroudsburg
Inspected March 13. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Violations: 3
Inspector observed refrigerated ready-to-eat food not being marked with the date it was opened; prepackaged cookies, cakes and pastries not labeled properly; and old food residue, dishes and utensils in the handwash sink.
Pizzaro’s Pizzeria: 6 Fox Run Lane,East Stroudsburg
Inspected March 14. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Violations: 3
Inspector observed an open employee's beverage container in the kitchen food prep area; prepackaged cheesecakes not labeled properly (pulled from sales area until properly labeled); and the handwash sink in the kitchen area being used as a food preparation sink.
Muller’s Family Restaurant: 5138 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg
Inspected March 14. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Violations: 2
Inspector observed old food and old food residue on the blade, frame and guard of the deli meat slicer (cleaned during the inspection), a dirty knife on the magnetic knife holder mounted between bain maries and a buildup of old food residue on the knife holder; and the basement door had a gap and did not protect against the entry of insects, rodents and other animals.
Snydersville Family Diner: 6238 Route 209, Stroudsburg
Inspected March 18. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Violations: 2
Inspector observed a scoop being stored in the ice machine with the handle touching and/or buried beneath the ice; and a dirty knife stuck between the bain marie and sink table (an area which is not cleanable) and a black mold-like substance on the interior surfaces of the ice machine.
This was a follow-up inspection after being out of compliance on Feb. 8.
Pleasant Valley Intermediate School: 477 Polk Township Road, Kunkletown
Inspected March 18. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Violations: 1
Inspector observed the receiving door in the kitchen area had a gap and did not protect against the entry of insects, rodents and other animals.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School: 476 Polk Township Road, Kunkletown
Inspected March 18. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Violations: 2
Inspector observed missing tiles above a dishwasher, leaving areas exposed above cleaned food contact surfaces and equipment; and the receiving doors in the kitchen area had a gap and did not protect against the entry of insects, rodents and other animals.
Cherry’s Family Restaurant: 539 Interchange Road, Kresgeville
Inspected March 19. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Violations: 3
Inspector observed food stored uncovered and stacked directly on top of each other in the trays in the walk-in cooler and refrigerators (covered and corrected); refrigerated ready-to-eat food not being date marked (some foods disposed of and some marked during inspection); and dirty non-food contact surfaces.
Beer Express: 5160 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg
Inspected March 20. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Violations: 2
Inspector observed expired trail mix packages for sale (removed); and a yellow mold-like substance on the interior surfaces of the ice machine (emptied, cleaned and sanitized during the inspection).
Natural Vibes: 344 Stroud Mall Road, Stroudsburg
Inspected March 20. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Violations: 3
Inspector observed a buildup of old food residue on the interior surfaces of the microwave oven; no certified food employee employed; and working containers in the kitchen area, used for storing chemicals/cleaners, were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
Five Star Chinese Restaurant: 1548 N. 9th St., Stroudsburg
Inspected March 20. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Violations: 6
Inspector observed food employees observed in kitchen area not wearing proper hair restraints; raw chicken stored above raw beef and shrimp in a refrigerator and tubs of egg rolls stored uncovered in the walk-in cooler; food dispensing utensils in various bulk food containers stored in the food and not with handles above the top of the food and the containers; a buildup of grease on the hood vent; dirty non-food contact surfaces; and old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink.
Clear Run Intermediate School: 3700 Memorial Blvd., Tobyhanna
Inspected March 21.Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Violations: 1
Inspector observed the receiving door in the kitchen area had a gap and did not protect against the entry of insects, rodents and other animals.
Clear Run Elementary Center: 3700 Memorial Blvd., Tobyhanna
Inspected March 21.Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Violations: 1
Inspector observed a buildup of dust on grated ceiling vents in the rear kitchen area and above the service line.
Five Kids: 250 Kalahari Blvd., Pocono Manor
Inspected March 21.Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Violations: 3
Inspector observed chlorine chemical sanitizer in the dishwasher at 0 ppm, not 50-100 ppm as required; a knife stuck between the steam table and bain marie (a surface that is not cleanable) and a working container of cleaner/sanitizer stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment and/or single service articles in the kitchen area.
Sango Kura: 39 Broad St., Delaware Water Gap
Inspected March 22. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Violations: 2
Inspector observed a food dispensing utensil stored in bulk flour and not with the handle above the top of the food and the container; and cobwebs on a portion of the pasta making machine and old food residue around the rim of the bain marie.
This was a follow-up inspection after being out of compliance on March 19.
Guiseppe’s Pizza & Pasta: 5803 Milford Road, Suite 102, East Stroudsburg
Inspected March 22. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Violations: 2
Inspector observed food equipment stored on shelving lined with dirty cardboard (removed and replaced with aluminum foil during the inspection); and no certified food employee employed.
This was a follow-up inspection after being out of compliance on March 13.
Sunoco Park Mart: 631 N. Courtland St., East Stroudsburg
Inspected March 28. Jurisdiction: East Stroudsburg Borough. Violations: 4
Inspector observed eggs and produce stored directly on the floor of walk-in cooler (rather than 6 inches off the floor); potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food not marked with the date prepared; no utility sink or curbed cleaning facility with a floor drain; and the wall/ceiling in the rear area was not durable, smooth, non-porous and non-absorbent.
Cluck University Chicken: 107 Brown St., Suite 200, East Stroudsburg
Inspected March 28. Jurisdiction: East Stroudsburg Borough. Violations: 4
Inspector observed food in the bain marie not labeled and dated; loose/damaged rubber door gaskets on the reach-in refrigerator; stained cardboard being used to line shelves holding sauces, paper bags and take-out containers; and mops not being hung to air dry.
Water Gap Fuel Mart: 93 Broad St., Delaware Water Gap
Inspected April 2. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Violations: 1
Inspector observed a buildup of old food residue on the underside of the creamer dispenser.
Joe’s Brick Oven Pizza: 109 Oak Lane, Suite 105, Cresco
Inspected April 2. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Violations: 5
Inspector observed food employees in the kitchen area not wearing proper hair restraints; a food employee touching a ready-to-eat food with bare hands; sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration not available; no certified food employee after new food facility was in operation for more than 90 days; and toilet rooms not completely enclosed with a tight-fitting door.
Inspected April 2. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Violations: 1
Inspector observed cooled meatballs and sauce not reheated high enough for hot holding.
Caribbean Flavor: 3236 Route 940, Mount Pocono
Inspected April 3. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Violations: 1
Inspector observed dirty knives on the magnetic knife holder, which was not clean (both cleaned during the inspection).
Chocolate Works: 1000 Premium Outlets Drive, Suite C-05, Tannersville
Inspected April 3. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Violations: 3
Inspector observed prepackaged hand-made chocolates not labeled properly; sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration not available; and no certified food employee employed.
Mignosi’s Foodtown: 9 Fox Run Lane, East Stroudsburg
Inspected April 4. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Violations: 2
Inspector observed dirty and stained cardboard-lined shelves in the egg display cooler (removed during the inspection); and a buildup of dust on ceilings of the deli walk-in cooler and meat cutting room.
These facilities each had zero violations.
Caribbean Connections (mobile food facility): 3210 Mountain Terrace Drive, Blakeslee; March 4; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
Prepped Portions: 29 Dansbury Terrace, East Stroudsburg; March 7; East Stroudsburg Borough.
Square Fare: 564 Main St., Stroudsburg; March 8; Stroudsburg Borough. Follow-up inspection after being out of compliance on Feb. 2.
Stroud Mart: 344 Stroud Mall Road, Suite 140, Stroudsburg; March 11; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen: 1137 N. 9th St., Stroudsburg; March 11; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Follow-up inspection after being in compliance with two violations on March 6.
Pocono Pines Pizzeria and Restaurant: 1904 Route 940, Pocono Pines; March 11; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Follow-up inspection after being in compliance with two violations on Feb. 23.
Papa Santo’s Pizza: 5684 Route 115, Blakeslee; March 11; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Follow-up inspection after being in compliance with two violations on Feb. 23.
Ahart’s Market: 248 Route 940, Suite 110, Blakeslee; March 11; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
Café Matto: 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono; March 12; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
The Brick Lounge and La Roma Pizza: 3827 Route 115, Blakeslee; March 13; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
Harmony Beverage: 1466 Route 940, Blakeslee; March 13;Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
The Morning Brew Coffee Shop: 5224 Milford Road, Suite 108, East Stroudsburg;March 14;Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
Frank’s Pizza at Marshalls Creek: 4543 Milford Road, Suite 20, East Stroudsburg; March 14;Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Follow-up inspection after being in compliance with 11 violations on Feb. 29.
Erimon African and Carribean Supermarket: 213 Skyline Drive, Unit 226, East Stroudsburg; March 14;Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
The Coffee Rush: 1995 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg; March 15; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
Old Mill Pub food truck: 5781 Route 209, Sciota; March 15; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
Desaki: 2054 Route 611, Swiftwater; March 15; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Follow-up inspection after being out of compliance on March 8.
Walgreens: 1009 N. 9th St., Stroudsburg; March 18; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
Pita Fresh: 1000 Premium Outlets Drive, Suite C01A, Tannersville; March 18; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
Jiva Java Café: 3427 Route 611, Bartonsville; March 18; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Follow-up inspection after being in compliance with two violations on March 4.
Hungry as a Wolf at Great Wolf Lodge: 1 Great Wolf Drive, Scotrun;March 18; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Follow-up inspection after being in compliance with one violation on Feb. 14.
Buckets at Great Wolf Lodge: 1 Great Wolf Drive, Scotrun;March 18; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Follow-up inspection after being in compliance with one violation on Feb. 14.
Onvo Express: 4998 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg; March 20; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
F Italian Pizza: 344 Stroud Mall Road, Stroudsburg; March 20; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
ShawneeCraft Brewery taproom: 100 Shawnee Inn Drive, Shawnee on Delaware; March 22; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
PA Halal Gyro Meat: 2610 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg; March 22; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Follow-up inspection after being out of compliance on March 15.
Texas Roadhouse: 318 Stroud Mall Road, Stroudsburg; April 1; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Follow-up inspection after being out of compliance on March 29.
Brookside Inn: 593 Main St., Tobyhanna; April 1; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Follow-up inspection after being out of compliance on March 25.
Jay’s Big Belly BBQ (mobile food facility): 6132 Spruce Drive, Cresco; April 3; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
Volare Italian Restaurant: 2756 Route 611, Tannersville;April 3;Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
St. Luke’s Monroe Campus: 100 St. Luke's Lane, Stroudsburg; April 4; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
Bosco Pizza: 107C Buttermilk Falls Road, Shawnee on Delaware; April 4; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
Kitchen Towel Production Machine The Farmer’s Basket: 1309 N. 5th St., Stroudsburg, April 5;Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.