Be Wellfed

444 N 04Th St Ste 123, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Catering
Last inspected: Nov 26, 2024
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Score
Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Be Wellfed. The most recent visit was on Nov 26, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 10 violations per visit.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Be Wellfed trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)
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. *Sanitarian emailed document to PIC to renew city issued certificate*
46.103
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.
46.152
In-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Knives and / or cleavers stored between table edges which are not easily cleaned and sanitized. *PIC cleaned/ sanitized and relocated the knife*
46.302
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cleaned and sanitized utensils shall be handled, displayed and dispensed so that contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces is prevented. *PIC corrected on site*
46.775
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed raw wood 2x4, which is not smooth and easily cleanable, being used to support oven in the kitchen. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: General cleaning (non-food contact): -shelfing in coffee station observed with coffee residue/ food residue and dust accumulation New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: General cleaning (premises): - Observed dust accumulation and food debris along floor perimeters throughout the prep area New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food (drinks) are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in front coffee station. New Violation.
46.321
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Prepackaged prepared food items (soup, overnight oats) located in the retail reach in refrigeration unit, are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. New Violation.
46.422
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Nov 17, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a barrier (swinging doors) between the handwashing sink and the coffee area. **Maintenance removed half of the swinging door to allow smooth access to the handwashing sink.
46.824(a)
Proper cold holding temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Opened food (Roland Siracha Chili Sauce) was held at room temperature rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. **The bottle of siracha was discarded at the time of the inspection.
46.385(a)(2)
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Prepackaged food (ginger shot) is not labeled properly with the name of product. New Violation.
46.422
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Food dispensing utensil in the oats and brown sugar was observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed the sanitizing compartment of the 3-bay warewash sink next to the prep sink without a splash guard.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Facility lacks the sanitizer test strip chart in order to accurately monitor and confirm the sanitizing concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the handwashing sink faucet with a consistent drip. **Maintenance fixed the drip at the time of the inspection.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of static dust on the vent in the restroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed the door sweep on the door located in the prep kitchen with the walk-in cooler damaged. New Violation.
46.901
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed blown out light bulb under the hood in the kitchen area.
46.943
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Be Wellfed last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Be Wellfed on file is from Nov 26, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Be Wellfed?

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

Has Be Wellfed's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Be Wellfed have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Be Wellfed means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.