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Inspector notes: One cutting board was observed stained in the food preparation area. The person in charge discontinued the use of the cutting board.

Inspector notes: A trash receptacle was needed near the handwashing sink in the bar area. New Violation.

Inspector notes: The urinal located in the men's restroom area was out-of-order. New Violation.

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Ice build-up in one reach-in freezer located in the food preparation area. -The floors of the walk-in freezer located in the basement was in need of cleaning due to food debris/residue.

Inspector notes: One non operational refrigerator was being sued for dry storage area near the rear storage area.

Inspector notes: Plates and bowls were not properly inverted in the food preparation area. New Violation.

Inspector notes: Brooms and dust pans were not properly elevated off of the floor in the food preparation area.

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep area. Note: Paper towel was provided at time of inspection.

Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous opened(beef cooked) commercially processed ready to eat food located in the walk-in cooler and reach-in refrigerators, and held more than 48 hours, were not marked with the date they were opened. Cut and cooked potentially hazardous ready to eat food,( beef, chicken, pork)prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the refrigerator, walk-in and cold prep units were not date marked with the date they were cooked/ cut. Note: All food must be date marked prior to storing.

Inspector notes: Uncovered food observed in cold holding unit. Note: All food must be covered prior to storing.

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed. Note: Mouse feces observed on floor under table next to customer service area, between refrigerator unit and on parameter of basement area.

Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.

Inspector notes: One of the hand wash sink located in the food prep area was observed out of order. Repair Needed. New Violation.

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.

Inspector notes: Accumulation of ice and residue observed in chest freezer located in basement. Cleaning needed

Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.

Inspector notes: Broom observed stored directly on the floor.

Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous opened(beef cooked) commercially processed ready to eat food located in the walk-in cooler and reach-in refrigerators, and held more than 48 hours, were not marked with the date they were opened. Cut and cooked potentially hazardous ready to eat food,( beef, chicken, tomatoes...)prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the refrigerator, walk-in and cold prep units were not date marked with the date they were cooked/ cut. Note: All food must be date marked prior to storing.

Inspector notes: Several uncovered food observed in units throughout facility. Note: All food must be covered prior to storing.

Inspector notes: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code. Note: Food safety certified person could not name the five reportable foodborne illnesses and their symptoms. Resource was given to PIC at time of inspection.

Inspector notes: Food facility does not have a Health Awareness Reporting Procedure for food employees. Note: Access to sample Health reporting Policy was given to PIC at time of inspection.

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed. Note: Mouse feces observed behind cold holding unit in bar area and on parameter of basement area.

Inspector notes: Accumulation of ice and residue observed in chest freezer located in basement. Cleaning needed

Inspector notes: Broom observed stored directly on the floor. New Violation.

Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous opened commercially processed ready to eat food located in the walk-in cooler and reach-in refrigerators, and held more than 48 hours, were not marked with the date they were opened. Cut and cooked potentially hazardous ready to eat food,( beef, chicken, tomatoes...)prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the refrigerator, walk-in and cold prep units were not date marked with the date they were cooked/ cut. Note: all food must be date marked prior to storing. New Violation.

Inspector notes: Several uncovered food observed in units throughout facility. Note: all food must be covered prior to storing. New Violation.

Inspector notes: Food employees observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. Note: employees must wash hand prior to wearing gloves.

Inspector notes: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code. Note: Food safety certified person could not name the five reportable foodborne illnesses and their symptoms. Resource was given to PIC at time of inspection. New Violation.

Inspector notes: Black mold observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around inner top layer. Note: Ice machine was discontinued. Machine must be completely emptied of all the ice and properly cleaned. New Violation.

Inspector notes: Accumulation of ice and residue observed in chest freezer located in basement. Cleaning needed New Violation.

Inspector notes: General floor cleaning needed under equipment in the bar area and throughout food prep area due to debris and mouse feces. New Violation.

Inspector notes: Food facility does not have a Health Awareness Reporting Procedure for food employees. Note: Access to sample Health reporting Policy was given to PIC at time of inspection. New Violation.

Inspector notes: A food employee was observed touching ready to eat food with his bare hands. When preparing ready to eat food, employee must wear a pair of gloves. Note: food was discarded at time of inspection. New Violation.

Inspector notes: Vent covering in the toilet room was observed with accumulation of static dust. Cleaning needed. New Violation.

Inspector notes: Raw beef and chicken was being thawed using an unapproved method. meat observed thawing at room temperature on the inside ware washing and food prep sinks in standing water. Except as specified in paragraph (4), potentially hazardous food shall be thawed by one of the procedures that follow: (1) Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 5°C (41°F) or less, or at 7°C (45°F) or less as specified in § 46.385(a)(3) (relating to potentially hazardous food: hot and cold holding). (2) Completely submerged under running water at a water temperature of 21°C (70°F) or below; with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow, for one of the following: (i) A period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 5°C (41°F), or 7°C (45°F) as specified in § 46.385(a)(3). (ii) A period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal-derived food requiring cooking as specified in § 46.361(a) or (b) (relating to cooking raw animal-derived foods) to be above 5°C (41°F), or 7°C (45°F) as specified in § 46.385(a)(3) for more than 4 hours including both of the following: (A) The time the food is exposed to the running water and the time needed for preparation for cooking. (B) The time it takes under refrigeration to lower the food temperature to 5°C (41°F), or 7°C (45°F) as specified in § 46.385(a)(3). (3) As part of a cooking process if the food that is frozen is one of the following: (i) Cooked as specified in § 46.361(a) or (b) or § 46.362 (relating to microwave cooking). (ii) Thawed in a microwave oven and immediately transferred to conventional cooking equipment, with no interruption in the process. (4) Using any procedure if a portion of frozen ready-to-eat food is thawed and prepared for immediate service in response to an individual consumer’s order. New Violation.

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed. Note: Mouse feces observed behind cold holding unit in bar area. New Violation.

Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.