Columbia Spy

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers.

Smoke & Chill, 353 Cherry St., Columbia, follow-up, Oct. 5. Fail. The person in charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety as evidenced by this noncompliant inspection. An employee’s open beverage container (twist-cap variety) was on a table in the food preparation area; repeat violation. Food employees in the food preparation area not wearing a beard cover; repeat violation. Boxes of potato chips stored directly on the floor in the customer area rather than 6 inches off the floor as required; repeat violation. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration of quaternary sanitizer; repeat violation. Old food residue on a whisk, metal food containers, two tongs and a drip rack all stored as clean on the shelf above the three-compartment sink; repeat violation, April 6. Old food splatter and spillage inside the microwave. An accumulation of static dust on the fume hood; repeat violation. Single-service, single-use articles (napkins, deli wrap papers, cups) stored in the storage room directly on the floor, and not 6 inches above; repeat violation. Milk crates being stored in the restroom, a prohibited area; repeat violation. The faucet of the three-compartment sink leaking profusely; repeat violation. Ceiling tiles missing in the back and need to be replaced; repeat violation. Working containers of Ajax cleanser, Formula 409 and Windex stored on a table and shelf with food items; repeat violation.

Columbia Sunoco, 1414 Lancaster Ave., Columbia, Oct. 3. Pass. Hemp Bombs CBD Gummies, distributed by Global Widget, Hemping Live Green CBD Infused Gummies, Num Distribution LLC, South Plainfield, N.J., contain an unapproved additive as specified in 21 CFR 170-180 relating to food additives. Such products are under U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulation; CBD is not recognizable as a safe additive. Raw shell eggs stored above drinks in the reach-in cooler; repeat violation, March 29, 2021, and April 1, 2022. A black residue on the white flap inside the ice machine of the self-service soda machine.

Stover’s News, 24 N. Third St., Columbia, Oct. 2. Fail. The person in charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this noncompliant inspection. Food employee donning single-use gloves without a prior hand-washing. Food employee preparing food wearing bracelets, a watch, and rings. Food employees preparing food not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets or hats. Hemp Bomb CBD Gummies by Global Widget Tampa Fla, contain an unapproved additive as specified in 21 CFR 170-180 relating to food additives. Such products are under U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulation; CBD is not recognizable as a safe additive. A food employee was touching ready-to-eat foods with bare hands. Bags of bread stored directly on the floor in the kitchen rather than 6 inches off the floor as required. Beef barbecue in the refrigerator was beyond the use-by date and requires discarding. Bologna and several cheese were date-marked by the facility but was beyond the seven-day use- or sell-by date and requires discarding; repeat violation, March 11, 2021, and March 31, 2022. Prepackaged subs, sandwiches, seafood salad, chicken salad and dirt pudding are not labeled to clearly indicate any “Big 9” allergen ingredients and/or the allergen warning statement; repeat violation, March 31, 2022. Those foods as well as sliced ham, sliced cheese and packaged ice are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, and distributed-by statement; repeat violation, March 31, 2022. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration of the quaternary sanitizer in the three-compartment sink. The inner lid of the chest freezer is missing leaving exposed insulation, risking food and ice to possible physical contamination. Food facility is reusing plastic bags from another facility, which is intended to be a single-service or single-use article. A slimy, black residue inside the ice maker. The hand-wash sink in the food preparation area was blocked by towels, bags, single-use cups in bags and not accessible at all times for employee use.

The meeting packet is HERE.

Additional documentation is HERE.

He’s short, covered in hair and very elusive. He’s the Albatwitch, known as a “baby Bigfoot,” and you’ll have a chance to celebrate him at the 10th annual Albatwitch Day. The event will be held at Columbia River Park, 41 Walnut St., from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14.

The day will feature live music, vendors, food, guest speakers and more.

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Celebrating the Albatwitch

Sharon Cino [Columbia Spy file photo]

When: Columbia Council meeting, Oct. 3.

What happened: Columbia parted ways with Planning and Zoning Manager Sharon Cino Sept. 26, less than two days after council members approved her project, Columbia 2040. The borough’s new 130-page comprehensive document replaces one from 1995 and should guide the municipality’s growth for the next 15 to 20 years.

Why it matters: The borough has new plans for the zoning department, Mark Stivers, borough manager, said via phone Oct. 4. He declined to explain any details during the meeting after a resident asked about the matter.

Quotable: “Nothing triggered it,” Stivers said Oct. 4. “The borough is going in a different direction and turning that position into more of a zoning officer instead of a community development leader.”

By the numbers: Cino joined Columbia Dec. 7, 2020, with a $65,000 annual salary. She was earning $68,985 when she left.

[Source: LNP/lancasteronline.com]

Do you remember the weather two weekends ago — how it rained almost constantly, and heavily, until it felt almost as if it was raining inside your head?

How would you have liked to walk over 47 miles, up hills and down, in dark and light, over rocks and through streams, in 19 hours during that mess?

Matt Barley, who lives in Columbia, and Jeff Dagen, of Landisville, did that. They say the trek often was miserable. But they wouldn’t have missed the experience for anything.

“We wanted to test our physical and mental limits,” explains Barley. “To me, it’s amazing how fast you forget the misery of the experience and joy takes over.”

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https://lancasteronline.com/opinion/columnists/hiking-the-appalachian-trail-through-4-states-in-1-day-the-scribbler/article_03f5bb98-6472-11ee-ba8e-8f2e8679e848.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share

Lori A. Michener conveyed property on a public road to Frank Dominic Portaro III and Natalie A. Sotomayor for $185,000.

John R. Lehman and Catherine Sarah Ann Lehman conveyed 1021 Chestnut St. to Robert T. Lehman for $180,000.

Wilderness Inquiry Canoemobiles were lined up at Columbia River Park, ready to take area 5th-graders on river tours Wednesday morning. The canoemobiles are 24-feet long and hold 10 passengers.

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St. John’s got a new sign this week.

Here’s the original.

Here’s the work in progress.

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This engine was out for some “exercise” Tuesday morning.

On its run, it briefly blocked the lower part of 4th Street and, as shown here, Mill Street.

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Shawnee Run, looking northeast

Shawnee Run, looking southwest

Well put-together

Prisoner about to enter MDJ Bixler’s office

Constable

Clock tower at the Watch & Clock Museum

One at borough hall

A few fog pics from Wednesday morning . . .

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Meanwhile, at the Washington Boro United Methodist Church

Another truck got pulled over by the state police officer who monitors the bridge.

The weight limit is currently 10 tons.

After a hard day’s work

Servicing the traffic lights. Someone’s gotta do it.

But we’re already in Lancaster County.

The Habitat for Humanity project on South 5th is almost done.

A mess of lights on the Veterans Memorial Bridge

Clouds approaching

Tree on the bridge

Hornets’ nest on the 200 block of Chestnut

One down, two to go

Over on the ledge

More signs of the season . . .

On Manor Street

This skeleton in Washington Boro lost its head.

This one in Columbia is intact.

Here’s a closeup.

Ghouls and such on Linden Street

Back in Washington Boro

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Todd Stahl sent these photos of a Saturday training session he held with the Paradise Fire Company. He runs White Cap Water Rescue Training LLC. 

Joe Lintner at 4:52 PM

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The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers.

Chickies Rock Moose Lodge No. 307, 219 Locust St. Columbia, Sept. 28. Pass. A pink and black, slimy residue inside the ice maker; repeat violation, Feb. 16, 2021, and March 30, 2022. Old food residue on the potato slicer. A bottle of detergent stored on a shelf next to glasses at the bar.

Smoke & Chill, 353 Cherry St., Columbia, Sept. 28. Fail. The person in charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety as evidenced by this noncompliant inspection. Food employee did not follow proper hand-washing procedure; soap and warm water not used and single-use towel or air-drying device not used to dry hands. An open employee’s beverage container (twist-cap variety) was on a table in the food preparation area. Food employee preparing food not wearing proper hair restraints such as nets, hats or beard covers. Raw chicken was stored above potato wedges in the walk-in cooler; repeat violation, April 6. Boxes of chips and chicken seasoning mix stored directly on the floor in the customer area and the storage room, rather than 6 inches off the floor as required. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration of quaternary sanitizer. The facility is adding Ajax to the sanitizer solution in the three-compartment sink, rendering the sanitizer concentration 0 ppm. Old food residue on a knife, metal food containers and a drip rack, all stored as clean on the shelf above the three-compartment sink. A white, slimy residue inside the nozzles of the slushy machines; repeat violation, April 6. Old food splatter and spillage inside the microwave. Grease buildup and food debris on the floor beneath the fryers. An accumulation of static dust on the fume hood. Single-service, single-use articles (napkins) stored in the storage room directly on the floor and not 6 inches above the floor. Milk crates being stored in the restroom, a prohibited area. Customer self-service, single-use tableware is not displayed in a manner so that only the handles are touched by customers. Food facility has no toilet facilities for food employees. The hand-wash sink in the food preparation area was blocked by a box of fryer powder and a milk crate and not accessible at all times for employee use; repeat violation, April 6. Spider webs and dirt in the hand-wash sink, indicating nonuse. Was informed employees wash their hands in the three-compartment sink. The faucet of the three-compartment sink leaking profusely. Soap was not available at the hand-wash sink in the food preparation area; repeat violation, April 6. Ceiling tiles missing in the back and need to be replaced. A working container of Ajax stored on top of the microwave with food additives. Formula 409 and a bottle of Dawn dish detergent stored on a table with condiments and plasticware.

7-10 Smoke Shop, 149 N. Third St., Columbia, Sept. 26. Pass. Raw shell eggs stored above drinks in the reach-in cooler. Sanitizer test strips or test kit not available to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration of the three-compartment sink. Empty bottles, shaving razor and a can of shaving cream in the three-compartment sink. A black, slimy residue inside the nozzle of the slushy machine. Single-service, single-use articles (cups) stored in the back directly on the floor and not 6 inches above the floor.

Columbia Mini Mart, 26 N. Fourth St., Columbia, Sept. 26. Pass. Two pints of whole milk beyond the sell-by date being offered for sale; prior violation, April 11. Pirates Treats Cherry Rings CBD Gummies, and Wicked Delta 8 Gummies and JUST CBD Honey Sticks contain an unapproved additive. Such products are under Food and Drug Administration regulation, at which time CBD is not recognizable as a safe substance to be added to food. Sanitizer test strips or test kit not available to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration of the three-compartment sink; repeat violation Oct. 12, 2022, and April 11. Paper towel dispenser empty at the hand-wash sink in the warewashing area; repeat violation, April 11. Ceiling tiles missing and broken in the restroom and above the hand-wash sink in the small hallway and need to be replaced; repeat violation, April 11.