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Philly's Best Express
December 14, 2016 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings12
- critical findings2
Failed findings
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food from a questionable sourcecriticalOfficial wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And MaintainedInspector note: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE BATHROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE BATHROOM FOR BOTH EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS. (WATER SHOT OFF AND PIPES REMOVED DUE TO WATER LEAKAGE).INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK BEFORE PREPPING. CRITICAL VIOLATION#7-38-030
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sick-employee policy not followedcriticalOfficial wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And ServiceInspector note: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER:-PEPPERONI 51.8F, ITALIAN SAUSAGE 49.5F/44.6F, TURKEY 45.9F, MEATBALLS 46.5F, CHEESE 45.3F, PIZZA (ASSORTED (SAUSAGE 74.5F,CHEESE 75.2F, PEPPERONI 78.8F)). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 7 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $15.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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toxic items stored near foodOfficial wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The InspectorsInspector note: NOTED OVER 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT THE SECOND FLOOR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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hot/cold holding temps offOfficial wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And ServedInspector note: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, PIZZA, SALADS, SOUPS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION IS 7-38-012
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Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And OperatedInspector note: NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP WITH GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES AT THE 2 OF THE 3 COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And MaintainedInspector note: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE...NOTED BROKEN LID ON COVER CHEST FREEZER AT THE SECOND FLOOR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive DetergentsInspector note: NOTED HEAVY SPILLS OF BEEF BLOOD STAIN INSIDE REFRIGERATIONS INSIDE SECOND FLOOR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER ON THE SECOND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods UsedInspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE SECOND FLOOR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning MethodsInspector note: NOTED DUST BY THE ACCUMULATION ON WALLS ABOVE THE WINDOW BY THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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food improperly labeledOfficial wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping QuartersInspector note: NOTED BATH ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE BATH ROOM DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And MaintainedInspector note: NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food Handler Requirements MetInspector note: NOTED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT LL TIMES.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on November 30, 2015: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred.
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