1900 Cafe
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2024
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Score
1900 Cafe appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 18, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited three times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Philadelphia restaurants. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 18, 2024
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths in the food prep area were observed stored on the food prep sink and the handwashing sink.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Equipment: -Inoperable walk-in cooler in basement; used for storage.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Accumulation of grease observed between equipment. (i.e. fryer cabinet exterior wall) -Some debris observed on interior of fryer cabinet. -Debris/grease observed on the rear of the table beneath flat grill. New Violation.
46.714
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: A small trash receptacle for the disposal of paper towels is need in the food prep area near the handwashing sink. New Violation.
46.882(a)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Seal small hole in floor behind kitchen door. New Violation.
46.901
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Lighting intensity was 200 lux beneath hood rather than 540 lux. New Violation.
46.943
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May 21, 2024
Reinspection
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Raw animal food (salmon) stored above ready to eat foods in the reach-in refrigerator in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.281
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility located in the reach-in refrigerator in the food prep area, was not date marked. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Bottle of detergent in handwashing sink in the food prep area. Sanitarian removed detergent for handwashing. New Violation.
46.825(a)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink in the bar was 0 to 50 ppm, rather than 50-100 ppm as required. Corrective action: concentration corrected. New Violation.
46.674(d)(e)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. No food safety certified person onsite at the start of the inspection.
46.103
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Equipment: -Inoperable walk-in cooler in basement; used for storage. -(Ref. 46.501) The following equipment is not NSF/ANSI approved: reach-in refrigrator/freezer combination in basement, ice machine.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Soiled unused refrigerator/freezer combination observed in basement. -Interior of fryer cabinet soiled. -Debris observed on table beneath flat grill.
46.711(b)(c)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -A backflow prevention device was not observed on the water line for the ice machine. -Facility does not have a mop/utility sink.
46.823(c)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Additional cleaning issues: -Remove items not necessary for the operation and maintenance of the business from the basement. -Debris observed on basement floor. -Residue and food debris buildup observed along the floor perimeter in the kitchen.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Management awareness; policy present
Inspector notes: No food safety certified person present to demonstrate knowledge of the foodborne illnesses deemed reportable and the symptoms that would require employee exclusion.
46.111(a)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths observed stored in sanitizer solution used for glasses. Note: Wiping cloths must be store in a separate container of sanitizer. Dishes/glasses may not be sanitized in sanitizer solution containing wiping cloths. New Violation.
46.304
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Mar 28, 2024
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Basement outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Some spaces observed around the doors.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Handwash and 3-compartment warewash sinks in the kitchen are not properly sealed to the wall. New Violation.
46.652
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Accumulation of grease on the exterior surfaces of cooking equipment. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Plumbing: -A backflow prevention device was not observed on the water line for the ice machine. -Facility does not have a mop/utility sink.
46.823(c)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Women's toilet room does not have a lidded receptacle for sanitary napkins. New Violation.
46.882(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Additional cleaning issues: -Remove items not necessary for the operation and maintenance of the business from the basement. -Debris observed on basement floor. -Residue and food debris buildup observed along the floor perimeter in the kitchen.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.
46.981(d)
70
Mar 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: -Observed insecticide not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, behind the counter in the bar area. ***Please remove Hot Shot from the premises.*** -Loose rodent bait was observed on the floor in the bar area behind the counter and on the floor in the basement. Note: Rodent bait must be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. New Violation.
46.1026
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. Food safety certified person, Rosemarie Bradley, arrived during the inspection. New Violation.
46.103
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed no chemical sanitizer being used on equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them, and prior to use. Wash and rinse compartments at warewashing sinks in the bar area were set up and wet glasses were observed, but not sanitizer was observed. Corrective action: Sanitizer was set up. Asked the barmaid to test the solution, but Sanitarian was not shown the test results. New Violation.
46.731
Management awareness; policy present
Inspector notes: No food safety certified person present to demonstrate knowledge of the foodborne illnesses deemed reportable. Corrective action: Food safety certified person was able to demonstrate knowledge of some of the foodborne illnesses, but needed help with others. New Violation.
46.111(a)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Basement outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Some spaces observed around the doors. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Lemons observed stored inside of the chest refrigerator in the bar area on a rusted platform with black residue. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Inoperable walk-in cooler in basement. -(Ref. 46.501) Ice machine is not NSF/ANSI approved. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning issues: -Black residue and rust observed in chest freezer. -Mouse feces observed on floor in cabinets in the bar area. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: A backflow prevention device was not observed on the water line for the ice machine. New Violation.
46.823(c)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Additional cleaning issues: -Remove items not necessary for the operation and maintenance of the business from the basement. -Debris observed on basement floor. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 1900 Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 1900 Cafe on file is from Jul 18, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 1900 Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 1900 Cafe.
Has 1900 Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at 1900 Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at 1900 Cafe 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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