Phillys Original
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2019
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Score
Public records show eight inspections at Phillys Original stretching back to 2010. Phillys Original was last inspected on Apr 3, 2019. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Phillys Original's record stops at Apr 3, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Proper cooling methods used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Phillys Original's 74 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, COLE SLAW, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS, PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR, CORNMEAL, AND SALT NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE NAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE FLATTOP GRILL AND DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 26, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS (HOT DOGS, 55.3 F, TOMATOES 59.5 F, LETTUCE 63.8 F, CHEESE 70.2 F) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE 2-DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING SHOULD BE 41 DEGREE F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS THROUGH DENATURING. APPROX 7 LBS FOOD AND $20 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2-DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND HOLDING AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 59.6 DEGREE F. INFORMED MANAGER COOLER NOT MEETING COLD HOLDING REQUIREMENTS OF 41 DEGREES OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, COLE SLAW, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS, PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR, CORNMEAL, AND SALT NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE NAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE FLATTOP GRILL AND DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FROM EMPLOYEE'S. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY
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Apr 4, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 28, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 11/5/15 REPORT 1516656 NOT CORRECTED: 33 OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, REAR SLICER, PREP TABLES ,AND SYRUP PUMPS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR CONDIMENT COOLER, STOVE TOP, FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, REAR STORAGE SHELVES, AND BULK CONTAINERS. 34 OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VTOLATION 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT/TOOLS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS, EXTERIOR OF MOP BUCKET, AND BASIN OF TOILET ROOM SINK NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 5, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, REAR SLICER, PREP TABLES ,AND SYRUP PUMPS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR CONDIMENT COOLER, STOVE TOP, FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, REAR STORAGE SHELVES, AND BULK CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
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Feb 18, 2014
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STORAGE ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE SHARED AREA.MUST ELEVATE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER NOT ADEQUATE LIGHTING.MUST INSTALL
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAIN LINE OF ICE MACHINE DRAINING INTO FLOOR MOP SINK IMPROPERLY.MUST INSTALL ADEQUATE DRAIN LINE WITH AIR GAP TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Mar 31, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT FRONT PREP TABLE. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST INSTALL THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Jun 1, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MOTORS OF COOLERS WITH DUST. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR. REPLACE SAME. INTERIOR OF HOOD NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Phillys Original last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Phillys Original on file is from Apr 3, 2019. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Phillys Original?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Phillys Original.
Has Phillys Original's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Phillys Original have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Phillys Original means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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