Bawabea Alsham

2018 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Mar 1, 2024

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 1, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Bawabea Alsham since Mar 1, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Bawabea Alsham is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 1, 2024

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on tables and not stored in sanitizing solution.

46.772

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Non NSF equipment was observed in the basement.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Unclean shelving was observed under the table in the basement preparation area. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles in the kitchen and food preparation area on the first floor are not smooth and easily cleanable. New Violation.

46.901

Jan 8, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Food obtained from approved source

Inspector notes: Various desserts were packaged without proper labeling according to 46.422. Note: The person in charge was instructed to provide proper labeling information for various desserts in the display case. New Violation.

46.213

Proper date marking & disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous foods in the reach in refrigerators were not date marked. Note: The person in charge was instructed to date mark the affected food.

46.385(b)

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Soap and paper towels were not observed at the hand wash sinks. An employees hand wash sign reminder was not observed at the hand wash sink in the basement. New Violation.

46.941(a)-(e)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Dead German Roches were observed inside the ware wash sink. Note: The person in charge cleaned the sinks and was advised to sanitize afterwards. New Violation.

46.712

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Crates were inverted to elevate shelving. New Violation.

46.671

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Prepackaged desserts 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: The netting at the rear storm door was damaged. New Violation.

46.922(e)(f)

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on tables and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.

46.772

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Backed up water from the pipes was coming back up into the hand wash sinks at the front preparation area and the basement preparation area. New Violation.

46.822

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Clutter observed in the utility room, and the rear storage room. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bawabea Alsham last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bawabea Alsham on file is from Mar 1, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bawabea Alsham?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bawabea Alsham.

Has Bawabea Alsham's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bawabea Alsham have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bawabea Alsham 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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