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Philly's Best

July 19, 2022 · Pass w/ Conditions
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  • official resultPass w/ Conditions
  • resultPass w/ Conditions
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings10
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • hot/cold holding temps off
    Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
    Inspector note: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-ASSORTED PIZZAS(VEGGIE 112.5F, CHICKEN 117.7F, PEPPERONI 129.6F, GYRO PIZZA 117.9F, DEEP DISH 113.6F). THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 21
  • food not cooled down right
    Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
    Inspector note: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE COOLERS, REFRIGERATION UNIT, AND WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. NO EXPIRATION DATES OR ANY LABELS WERE NOTED. ROAST BEEF, CORNED BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED EGG ROLLS, AND DAIRY-BASED SA CE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 134 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $210 THROUGH DENATURING PROC SS. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    code 23
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
    Inspector note: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE WERE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
    code 37
  • Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display
    Inspector note: FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
    code 39
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
    Inspector note: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
    code 41
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP WITH NO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS. • NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE SHELF BY THE CHEESE SLICING ROOM IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT, AND/OR REPLACE. • CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SPILLS ON SHELVES, COUNTERTOPS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND AROUND THE SERVICE COOLERS WITH DIRT, FOOD PARTICLE, AND GREASE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DOOR LININGS OF THE SERVICE COOLERS.
    code 49
  • Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained
    Inspector note: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
    code 54
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE, ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. • NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS. • NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
    code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 22, 2021: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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