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SUSQUEHANNA
TOWNSHIP
HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR DECEMBER, 2009 |
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:
I. I. F. A. Inc.
Quality Food mart
Jo Jo’s Pizza-Failed
Outback Steakhouse
Billy Dee’s Ice Cream and Bakery
Weis Markets-Passed-Follow-up
Kindercare Kindred Place
Seasons of Harrisburg
Yoza Food Mart
Texas Roadhouse-Failed-Complaint
Starbucks-Union Deposit
Jade Buffet and Grill
Taco Bell
Your Place Restaurant-Passed-Follow-up
Sonic Drive-In-Pre-Operational
Jo Jo’s Pizza-Passed-Follow-up
Springhill Suites by Marriott
On December 1, 2009; A Yard Inspection at 1110 Edgemont Road
concerning bricks that are still present at the property located at
1112 Edgemont Road-Citation was issued.
On December 2, 2009; A Yard Inspection at 3526 North 4th Street for
various violations and a letter of violations was sent out to the
owner.
On December 3, 2009; A Court Hearing for Jarvis and Brenda Kates
from 3927 North 6th Street. An extension was given to December 19 to
have all of the violations corrected and report back to DJ Shugars.
Everything was clean up as ordered. The case is now closed.
On December 3, 2009; A Meeting with George Drees, Fire Marshal,
Michael Rohrer, Zoning Officer and myself concerning a Commercial
Smoker which is being stored at 4484 Vale Court. A letter was sent
out by Michael Rohrer about the regulations to have a commercial
smoker here within the township.
On December 4, 2009; A Housing Code Inspection at Apt. #1 at 4501
North Front Street and all of the violations were closed. The case
is now closed.
On December 4, 2009; A Yard Inspection at 3519 Ridgeway Road for
various violations and a letter was sent out to the owners about the
accumulation of trash and salvage goods at the rear of the property.
On December 7, 2009; An Inspection at 10 Marshfield Road to check on
violations. Violations were present and a letter has gone out about
the violations.
On December 7, 2009; A Meeting with the owners of Yoza Food mart
about starting to make sandwiches on site and what is involved in
the process.
On December 7, 2009; A Meeting with Bruce Cohick who is the Foreman
for the Sonic Drive-In Project.
On December 8, 2009; A Housing Code Re-Inspection at 2305 Canby
Street and no new violations noted. A re-inspection will occur again
in February.
On December 9, 2009; A Housing Code Re-Inspection at 3419 North 6th
Street and no one was present for the re-inspection but a call did
come from the owners and it was rescheduled for Friday, December 18,
2009.
On December 9, 2009; An Inspection at White House Black Market with
Albert Wrightstone, Jr. Nothing was found in violation for the
township and they were advised to make sure to put water down the
drain to prevent a clog. Also to contact the landlord if the problem
continues.
On December 10, 2009; I attended the CASA quarterly meeting held at
the Department of Agriculture’s building.
On December 14, 2009; A Meeting again with Bruce Cohick, Foreman for
the Sonic Drive In project about backflow prevention devices.
On December 15, 2009; A Meeting with the Restaurants of the township
about the Garrison System. On hand for the meeting was Bobby McClean
and Doug Morris from the Department of Agriculture. 23 Restaurant
attended the two hour session.
On December 15, 2009; Another Onsite Meeting was conducted with
Bruce Cohick, Foreman for the Sonic Drive Inn to see how things were
progressing. Another meeting will be held on Thursday, December 17,
2009.
On December 15, 2009; An Extensive Meeting was held with Penn Waste
about the Tag-A-Bag Program. Edward Ward and Tammy Duke from Penn
Waste, myself, Cindy Deitrich and Jonniene Urban from the township
were also present for the meeting. The township is all set up now
and will be able to start the program on Wednesday, December 16,
2009.
On December 16, 2009; A Housing Code and Yard Inspection at 2207
Walnut Street and nothing has changed since the initial inspection
on November 18. Citations were issued for the violations that are
still present.
On December 16, 2009; A Housing Code and Yard Inspection was
conducted at 1722 Glenside Drive with Albert Wrightstone, Jr.
assisting. No violations were noted and the case is closed.
On December 18, 2009; A Housing Code Inspection was done at 3419
North 6th Street and the trash and some of the clutter was removed
from the residence. Next Inspection is scheduled for January 12,
2010.
On December 22, 2009; A walk through at the new proposed Empire
Asian Bistro and they are expected to open mid January.
On December 23, 2009; A Meeting with Albert and Frank Smith
concerning the conditions that are still present at the abandoned
property at 2224 Walnut Street.
On December 28, 2009; A Court hearing at DJ Lenkers office
concerning the residence at 2224 Northview Lane for high grass and
weeds. The violation had been corrected and the case was dismissed.
On December 30, 2009; An Inspection at Loyalton of Harrisburg for
not having hot enough water for the dishwasher. Procedures were
discussed to make sure that there is sufficient hot water to be used
for cleaning of the dishes and cooking.
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Lynn Roche
Health Officer |
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