Amir's Pizza & Shawarma Grill
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2024
82
Score
Amir's Pizza & Shawarma Grill has been inspected three times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Oct 17, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average for Philadelphia sits at 72, putting Amir's Pizza & Shawarma Grill on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Inoperable cold holding unit observed being used dry storage. - Missing toilet seat observed in the Men's toilet room. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Gasket of the walk-in cooler and freezer observed with a buildup. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: An accumulation of dust observed on the vent covers of the Men's toilet room. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Buildup observed on the wall behind the handwash sink in the prep area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Oct 8, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the prep area. PIC provided paper towel during inspection.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: - Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. - The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. - An accumulation of buildup observed on the shelving unit in the walk-in cooler.
46.712
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed in the establishment. - House flies observed throughout the establishment.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Inoperable cold holding unit observed being used dry storage.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Clutter and unused equipment observed throughout the establishment - Gasket of the walk-in cooler and freezer observed with a buildup
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Food preparation sink observed with garbage grinder installed and without a indirect air gap and catch basin. ** Air gap requirement for backflow prevention. An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture, equipment or nonfood equipment shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 25 mm (1 inch).
46.822
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: No trash can observed at the handwash sink in the prep area.
46.882(a)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Maintenance tools were observed not elevated after usage.
46.981(e)(m)
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Jun 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser was empty at the handwash sink in the prep area. PIC provided paper towel during the inspection.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Establishment lacks sink stoppers to properly wash, rinse and sanitize equipment and utensils. Food employee went to store and purchase sink stoppers at the time of the inspection.
46.731
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Front door was open and unscreened which does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Inoperable cold holding unit observed being used dry storage. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Residue observed on the bottom of the prep area - Debris observed on the bottom of the grill prep table - Water accumulation observed on the bottom of the cold holding unit - Clutter and unused equipment observed throughout the establishment - Gasket of the walk-in cooler and freezer observed with a buildup New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Leak observed at the base of the women's toilet in the toilet room. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Debris observed on the floor in the women's toilet room New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: No trash can observed at the handwash sink in the prep area. New Violation.
46.882(a)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Grease accumulation observed on the wall tiles behind the cooking equipment New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: No lights observed in the warewash area and rear of the establishment. New Violation.
46.943
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Amir's Pizza & Shawarma Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Amir's Pizza & Shawarma Grill on file is from Oct 17, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Amir's Pizza & Shawarma Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Amir's Pizza & Shawarma Grill.
Has Amir's Pizza & Shawarma Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Amir's Pizza & Shawarma Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Amir's Pizza & Shawarma Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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