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Philly's Best
April 21, 2017 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeComplaint
- failed findings8
- critical findings2
Failed findings
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sick-employee policy not followedcriticalOfficial wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And ServiceInspector note: Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the reach in prep cooler: 1/4lb of beef @ 52.9F; 3/4lb of eggs @ 47.1F; 3/4lb of turkey @ 59.0F; 1/4lb of sliced tomato @ 46.8.5F; and 1lb of ham @ 48.4F. Found (3lbs) 9 slices of pizza (cheese, sausage, gyro and pepperoni) ranging between 121.9F-132.5F in the hot holding unit at front counter. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40F or lower when cold, and 140F or higher when hot. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods totaling in value @ $44. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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hand hygiene slippingcriticalOfficial wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.Inspector note: Observed poor hygienic practices in kitchen by food handlers. Observed a food handler using bare hand contact with ready to eat foods (food handler making sandwich and touching bread, deli meats, cheese, and lettuce with bare hands. Observed food handler holding pizza crust with bare hands, while cutting whole pizza into slices. Observed another food handler using the same glove for multiple tasks (handling raw meats, then lettuce). Instructed to discard all foods that have been touched with bare hands, or affected by cross contamination. Discussed proper procedure for good hygienic practices with manager. Witnessed manager correcting food handlers. Critical violation 7-38-010.
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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: Found 15-20 small, black flies in rear prep, on dish drying rack, near reach in prep cooler across from cooking line, and on walls near utility sink. Must detail clean and sanitize all affected areas and eliminate small, black fly activity. 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: Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (pizzas, gyros, sandwiches, etc.) are being cooked and served. Instructed must have a city of Chicago certified manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Instructed must have original certification posted. Serious violation 7-38-012.
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toxic chemicals mishandledOfficial wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090Inspector note: Found the previous minor violation not corrected from report #1632935, dated 3/10/16: #33 OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND FILM ON THE WIRE RACK NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, THE CAN OPENER AND THE HANDLES ON THE COOK LINE HAND SINK. #34 OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF PLASTIC CAPS AND SPILLED SYRUP ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE SODA MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #36 THERE IS NO LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT AT THE LEFT END OF THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS. #43 OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARD AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES. Must correct all previous minor violations. Serious Violation 7-42-090.
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Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And MaintainedInspector note: Observed tape used on shattered glass door of men's restroom as a form of repair. Must remove tape and repair shattered glass. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
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Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods UsedInspector note: Observed large area of standing water at bottom of stairs to basement hallway. Must keep area clean and dry to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain same.
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Food Handler Requirements MetInspector note: No food handler certificates on site. Instructed must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees. Must maintain.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on March 10, 2016: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.
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