Bakery Brokers
Last inspected: Aug 15, 2024
74
Score
Public records show five inspections at Bakery Brokers stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 15, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average is 72, putting Bakery Brokers squarely in typical territory. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Observed spray can and spray bottle of chemical products placed/stored on the prep table in the food prep area.
46.1021
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -A severely clogged urinal located in the toilet room. -Severe water leak at pipeline under 3-compartment warewash sink in the food prep area. -Water leak at faucet head at food prep sink. New Violation.
46.822
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed a severely clogged urinal located in the toilet room. New Violation.
46.823(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Unfinished raw wood wall and entrance way frames are not sealed in the prep/warewash and storage areas, base coving is not provided. -Openings in lower wall in the warewash/prep area. -Concrete floors and wall contain damaged paint
46.921
74
Aug 8, 2024
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Condensation observed leaking onto packaged yeast in the True refrigerator. The box of wrapped yeast was moved to the other refrigerator.
46.281
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: -Observed insecticides (a large bottle of Insect Spray) in the toilet room. All pest control should be done by a licensed exterminator and be labeled safe for a food facility.
46.1026
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Debris observed in the food prep sink. New Violation.
46.712
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: -The open and unscreened pull up doors, outer openings in the food facility do not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. -Large gaps observed under other outer doors.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observations: -The True refrigerator condensation is leaking inside the unit and pooling on the bottom surface. -The prep sink faucet is spraying. -The microwave is not in good working order.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observations: -Dirt and debris in the food prep sink. -Residue, pooled and dripping water, and debris on inner surfaces of the reach in refrigerators. -The walk in cooler is full making inspection difficult.
46.711(b)(c)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Toilet Room Observations: -Static dust on surfaces -Wet paint on the floor. Slipping hazard.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observations: -Wall and floor junctures are not sealed in the prep/warewash and storage areas. Coving is not provided. -Openings in lower wall in the warewash/prep area -Concrete floors and wall contain damaged paint
46.921
52
Jul 30, 2024
Reinspection
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Employees' beverage containers were observed in a food preparation area on the prep table. New Violation.
46.151(a)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: The warewash/prep area hand sink was dirty with a mop head stored in the basin. New Violation.
46.981(h)
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: Documentation of food distributors was not readily available for review. New Violation.
46.211
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: -Chemicals (cleaning solution spray bottle) was stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the reach in refrigerator in the prep/warewash area. -Chemicals (motor oil and brake fluid) were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the warewash area. New Violation.
46.1041
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. The person in charge does not have a Philadelphia Department of Health Food Manager Food Safety Certificate. Two employees have class certificates only. New Violation.
46.103
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observations: -The food prep/warewash area was unclean to sight and touch. -Accumulated dirt and debris in the food prep sink. -A mop head and dirt in the hand sink. -Dead insects and debris in the 3 basin sink. -Dirt and debris on equipment surfaces in the warewash/prep area. -Residue and debris on inner surfaces of the reach in refrigerator. -The walk in cooler is full making inspection difficult. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Toilet Room Observations: -Mouse droppings and a gnawed poison packet observed on the toilet room floor perimeters near the hand sink and door. -Surfaces were not clean to sight and touch. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observations: -Wall and floor junctures are not sealed in the prep/warewash and storage areas. Coving is not provided. -Openings in lower wall in the warewash/prep area -Concrete floors contain damaged paint
46.921
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: -Prepackaged muffins, danishes, cinnamon rolls, and bags of rolls are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. -Prepackaged chocolate cookies are lacking the net weight, distributor address, and complete nutritional facts on the packaging.
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: -The open and unscreened pull up doors, outer openings in the food facility do not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. -Large gaps observed under other outer doors. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Wooden crates are in use to elevate items rather than NSF approved dunnage racks. New Violation.
46.522
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
46.634
35
Nov 17, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Prepackaged muffins and bags of rolls are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts.
46.422
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The prep sink is lacking a splash guard. It sits less than two feet next to the 3 basin sink. New Violation.
46.652
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The sanitizer test strips provided appeared to be contaminated. New Violation.
46.634
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Brooms and dust pans and other cleaning tools observed stored on the floor rather than hanging on a utility rack. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
82
Oct 30, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: Documentation for the manufacturer and/or distributor for all breads and other baked goods being sold was not readily available. Provide invoices for all breads and baked goods sold in this facility. New Violation.
46.211
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: A box of loose rolls, gloves and twist ties were observed in the facility. The 3 basin sink and all hand wash sinks did not have water readily available. The person in charge stated that the rolls were returned out of the package. The rolls will be discarded. New Violation.
46.201
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Observed rodenticides (open poison pellets) not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the toilet room area. All pest control should be done by a licensed exterminator. All poison should be enclosed in a tamper resistant trap. New Violation.
46.1026
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: -There was no water, soap or paper towels at any of the hand sinks in the facility. Water at 100 degrees F is required at all hand sinks. -All sinks were observed heavily soiled. New Violation.
46.981(h)
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Prepackaged muffins and bags of rolls are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. New Violation.
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Gaps at base of side sliding garage door, Exit door, front door, and open front sliding garage door (without air curtain or screen) are outer openings in the food facility that do not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Potential rodent harborage areas inside the food facility observed in the closet in the warewashing area, due to miscellaneous items and equipment. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Boxes containing food are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk in freezer. New Violation.
46.321
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Residue observed in the Delfield freezer. -The 3 basin sink and the hand sink were heavily soiled containing static dust and debris in the basins. -Static dust observed on surfaces throughout. New Violation.
46.714
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Water was not available at any of the sinks in the facility. Water at 100 degrees F is required at the hand sinks. Water between 110 and 130 degrees F is required at any utility or dishwashing sinks. New Violation.
46.805
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: The pipes providing water to all sinks are not working properly. According to the person in charge. New Violation.
46.841
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -All surfaces in the toilet room were heavily soiled. -No water was readily available at the hand sink. Water at 100 degrees F is required at all hand sinks. -The toilet did not appear to be in good working order. -Green pellets observed on the toilet room floor perimeters near a small hole in the wall. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Dust and debris observed on the floor perimeters and wall surfaces. -Unused equipment: household range/oven, True refrigerator, ovens and other items observed in the facility. -Excess carts of plastic crates in the adjoining garage area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: There was no light in the Delfield Reach in freezer. New Violation.
46.943
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bakery Brokers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bakery Brokers on file is from Aug 15, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bakery Brokers?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bakery Brokers.
Has Bakery Brokers' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bakery Brokers have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bakery Brokers 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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