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SUSQUEHANNA
TOWNSHIP
HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR FEBRUARY, 2010 |
ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTIONS
There were numerous inspections made on premises throughout the
Township as a result of complaints, or scheduled survey and these
premises were found to have either trash, weeds, or abandoned
vehicles as the problem. These and other miscellaneous complaints
were corrected or are in the process of correction through personal
contact or letter notification.
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FOOD INSPECTIONS:
The Pan Tree Restaurant-Failed
ACI Market
Rite Aid-Walnut Street
Heaven Sent Academy
The Manor at Oakridge
ACE Sushi @Giant #447
Taipei Chinese Kitchen Inc.-Failed Giant #447
Super 7 Food Mart
Capital Gas
D & B Pizza Company
Wendy’s-Progress Avenue
CVS-Pre-Operational
Hansel & Gretel Day Care Center
Colorful Future Day Care Center
Loyalton of Harrisburg
Mailroom Munchies-Passed-Follow-up
McDonald’s
Santo’s Pizza
The Pan Tree Restaurant-Failed-Follow-up
On February 1, 2010; A Meeting with Rick Brown about Jeanine Miller
at 231 South 31st Street about the ongoing situation with the
resident and her house.
On February 1, 2010; A Re-Inspection at 321 Redwood Street and all
of the excessive trash has been corrected. The case is now closed.
On February 2, 2010; Pictures were taken a citation was issued for
an accumulation of trash at 2698 George Street.
On February 2, 2010; An Onsite Inspection at Billy Dee’s Ice Cream
Shoppe and Bakery about obtaining their 2010 Food License. The
license was obtained and they are now in compliance.
On February 2, 2010; An Incident with a dog involving our Officer
Christopher Croft assisting with a stray dog and was bitten on both
of his hands. Superficial wounds were involved and the Officer was
advised to seek the advice of his physician.
On February 3, 2010; An Incident with a dog involving our Officer,
Earl Schooley while serving a search warrant. The incident occurred
a the residence of 4701 North Galen Road.
The dog which is a husky is current on its shots and was home
quarantined. The quarantine period ran from February 3, 2010 through
till February 13, 2010. The dog was checked out by their
veterinarian and a health certificate was supplied to my office on
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 and the case is now closed.
On February 3, 2010; A Meeting was held with Chief Rob Martin and
Deputy Chief Jeff Vargo about the two incidents.
On February 4, 2010; A new Massage Therapy Salon was inspected at
3814 Walnut Street. No violations were noted. Both the Massage
Establishment and the Massage Technician licenses for 2010 were
obtained.
On February 4, 2010; A Continence hearing for Antonio Librando from
Catherine Street about the vehicle which needed to be removed from
the property or the charges from the citation would stand. The
vehicle was removed and the case is now closed.
On February 4, 2010; An Onsite Inspection at 3339 Trinity Road for
violations about automotive parts being left out in the driveway.
Vehicles are being stored up on jacks. A violation letter has gone
out for the violations and a re-inspection will occur on Friday,
February 19, 2010.
On February 5, 2010; A Re-Inspection in the yard of 405 Alden Street
to see if the 2 toilets were removed from the backyard of the
resident. Upon re-inspection; the toilets were removed and the case
is now closed.
On February 5, 2010; A Large Boxer was running-at-large throughout
the neighborhood and observed by me. The Boxer resides at 3653 North
3rd Street. A letter informing the resident of the violation was
sent out and a copy of the animal ordinance. Additional complaints
will be issued a citation.
On February 8, 2010; Checking on the sidewalks throughout the
township that were not shoveled from the first snowstorm. 20
properties were noted and 4 were issued citations and the others
received warning letters about shoveling the snow.
On February 9, 2010; A Court Hearing for Sale and Stacey Martin at
3606 North 2nd Street for an accumulation of brush in the backyard.
The brush has been removed and the case is now dismissed.
On February 9, 2010; A Personal Visit to Montrose Café to Go about
the clearing of the sidewalks. They were unaware that all of the
sidewalks needed to be cleared. A re-inspection later that afternoon
indicated that the snow had all been removed.
On February 12, 2010; A Housing Code Re-Inspection at 2305 Canby
Street and no violations of any kind were noted on the inside or the
outside of the house. The case is now closed.
On February 12, 2010; A Yard Re-Inspection at 2125 Herr Street see
if the violations in the backyard had been removed. All of the
violations were corrected and the case is now closed.
On February 16, 2010; A Recheck of the area of the township for the
clearing of the sidewalks and the driveways. Numerous violations
were noted and the violations letters have been going out. 1st time
is a warning letter and the 2nd offense is an immediate citation.
On February 17, 2010; A Housing Code Inspection at 3525 North 6th
Street with Albert Wrightstone, Jr. assisting and various violations
were noted.
On February 17, 2010; An Extensive sit down meeting with the owner
of the property at 3525 North 6th Street which is Tim Hogg with
Albert Wrightstone, Jr. assisting with the meeting. Additional
information needs to be gathered and a formal letter sent out to the
owner.
On February 18, 2010; A Meeting with Gary Myers about the property
at 3525 North 6th Street.
On February 18, 2010; An Onsite Inspection at Colorful Future Day
Care Center for a roof sagging and a leak with Albert Wrightstone,
Jr. assisting. This facility has not been inspected and will be now
quarterly for Day Care Centers.
On February 18, 2010; Drug Testing was done for the 1st quarter of
2010 for the township. All results were negative.
On February 18, 2010; Travelled through Applecreek View Farms to
check on the sidewalks. There were violations noted. Letters were
sent out with the violations.
On February 19, 2010; An Extensive Meeting with myself, Albert
Wrightstone, Jr. and Solicitor Bruce Foreman concerning 3525 North
6th Street.
On February 22, 2010; Another meeting about the property at 3525
North 6th Street with Manager Gary Myers and Solicitor Bruce
Foreman.
On February 24, 2010; A Housing Code and Yard Inspection conducted
at 3444 North 6th Street about the septic system. The owner of the
property, Jeff Bixler, myself, and Albert Wrightstone, Jr. assisted
with the housing code and yard inspection. At the completion of the
housing code and yard inspection; the owner advised us that he would
investigate the problem and let the township know his findings. The
case is to be continued.
On February 24, 2010; An Onsite Inspection at 1110 Edgemont Road
concerning an accumulation of salvage goods and a wheelbarrow being
on someone else’s property. A letter was attached to the door for
the owner to see for the violation.
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Lynn Roche
Health Officer |
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