Bedee's
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2024
74
Score
Going back to 2023, Bedee's has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 5, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 14 violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Bedee's latest score is in line with the Philadelphia average of 72. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2024
Reinspection
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Washing fruit & vegetables
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the food prep sink in the food prep area was blocked by chest freezer and not accessible at all times for employee use (washing produce and food preparation). The person in-charge was instructed to take immediate corrective action.
46.285
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observation: - Non-NSF refrigerator and chest freezer - Cold Prep Unit in Kitchen used for dry storage. - Walk in cooler used for dry storage - Toaster Ovens (Unused) - Defective and rusting chest freezers lid observed in the basement area. - Closed display case unit and chest freezer in the prep area were not operational.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of grease, dust and debris on the cooking equipment. Grease and soil accumulations. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: A handwashing sink or group of adjacent sinks that is provided with disposable towels shall be provided with a waste can in the toilet room. New Violation.
46.941(f)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris and dust on food prep area sink and floor perimeters. * Clean and sanitize the entire food prep areas.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. *Filters or other grease extracting equipment, if not designed to be cleaned in place, shall be designed to be readily removable for cleaning and replacement New Violation.
46.544(e)
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Apr 10, 2024
Reinspection
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan
Inspector notes: Ginger juice is not labeled with a statement that the juice is not pasteurized. New Violation.
46.366
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: - Non date marked and bottled Ginger Juice in retail refrigerator. The bottles observed were removed to be discarded. -Some prepared foods were lacking made on or use by dates in refrigeration units. Note: Any potentially hazardous foods prepped in some way and stored require made on or use by dates. * Reach in Refrigerators, Deep Freezers Throughout and Cold Units
46.385(b)
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Wrapped raw chicken was stored above raw beef, pork, fish, and sauces in the refrigerator and freezers. The items were rearranged.
46.281
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bottled ginger juice made and bottled in house was held at 64.7 degrees F in the retail refrigerator rather than 41 degrees F or lower. The observed bottles were removed to be discarded. ** Do not use these refrigerators to store potentially hazardous drinks or food unless they maintain a temperature of 41 degrees F or lower.
46.385(a)(2)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The stoppers readily available for the 3 basin sink did not hold water in the basins adequately. 3 properly working stoppers were obtained during the inspection.
46.676(d)(e)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - One light is not working in the cooking area - Another light is blinking in the cooking area
46.943
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Prepackaged juice and some snack cakes are not individually labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. New Violation.
46.282
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The open rear door, an outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. The door was closed during the inspection.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Equipment Does Not Meet Minimum Design Standards: - Non-commercial refrigerator/freezers (2), microwaves (2), food processor, and rice cooker. Note: Potentially hazardous foods should be stored in commercial refrigerators and freezers. - Cold Prep Unit in Kitchen used for other storage and not operating. - Walk in cooler used for other storage (not operating and used for potentially hazardous food storage). - Unused equipment can provide vermin harborage conditions * Yard, Basement and Prep Area - Domestic Deep Freezers (3) in Basement. One freezer is not in use. - The two beverage refrigerators in the service area are not maintaining a temperature of 41 degrees F or lower. * Used for beverage storage - Unused Cold Prep Unit in Prep Area * Used as a prepping surface for staff to prep foods - Prep Area 3 basin sink is not sealed to the wall - Prep Area Hand Sink fixtures (Nozzle and Nobs) are loose - The toilet room hand sink has a screw for one of the two faucet handles. - Old food equipment observed in basement * 3 Toaster Ovens (Unused) - The 3 basin sink is slowly leaking at the pipe below. - Plastic hand sink in the prep area.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observations: - Black residue on inner surfaces of the smoker where the fire started. Clean before further use. - Debris on surfaces below cooking equipment - Some brown residue on filter surfaces
46.714
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: -Observed person in charge pouring mop water out in the street rather than in the utility sink. -The 3 basin sink is indirectly drained and the water is partially draining onto the floor rather than in the floor drain. The pipe should be moved more towards the center of the drain. New Violation.
46.863
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Documentation for a licensed used cooking oil recycler not observed. New Violation.
46.885
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Stained and uneven surfaces in the toilet room. New Violation.
46.921
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Jan 30, 2024
Reinspection
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: - No paper towels observed at Restroom hand sink * All sinks must have paper towel and soap - No paper towels observed at Prep Area Hand Sink
46.941(a)-(e)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: - Non date marked foods (Soups, Fish, Smoked Goat, Lamb and Chicken) throughout facility * Reach in Refrigerators, Deep Freezers Throughout and Cold Units New Violation.
46.385(b)
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: - No hot water distribution observed at Prep Area Hand Sink * Restroom Hand Sink Used (within 25 feet of Prep Area Hand Sink) New Violation.
46.132
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - No chemical sanitizer observed in facility * Sanitizer Bleach was purchased and shown during inspection
46.731
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: - Label personal foods as such * Small amounts of personal foods observed stored with customer foods New Violation.
46.422
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: - Bottles of Waters observed on Customer Waiting Area floor New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Cold Unit in Kitchen for dry storage - Walk in cooler used for dry storage (not in use) - Outdoors food storage observed in side yard * Tarp not sealed properly, gates not down properly, space and gaps observed around outdoors food storage space - Please remove all unused equipment throughout * Yard, Basement and Prep Area - Domestic Deep Freezers in Basement - Snapple Cold Unit observed at 56.3 degrees * Used for beverage storage - Unused Cold Unit in Prep Area * Used as a Prepping Ledge for staff to prep foods - Seal Prep Area hand sink to wall - Repair Prep Area Hand Sink fixtures (Nozzle and Nobs) - Old food equipment observed in basement * 3 Toaster Ovens (Unused)
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - No chemical sanitizer observed in facility * Sanitizer Bleach was purchased and shown during inspection
46.676(a)-(c)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Defrost and Clean deep freezers throughout - Clean grease from hot food equipment surfaces in Prep Area - Clean utility sink * Buckets observed inside sink - Dirty mop water observed inside utility bucket in Outdoors Storage Area
46.714
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: - No hot water distribution observed at Prep Area Hand Sink * Restroom Hand Sink Used (within 25 feet of Prep Area Hand Sink) New Violation.
46.805
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - Leak at restroom hand sink (under sink) * Domestic bucket observed emptied into bucket under sink - Drain waste water from sump pump extraction/utility tub in basement * Domestic bucket used to catch drip from extraction/utility tub in basement (PLEASE REPAIR)
46.822
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: - No paper towels observed at Restroom hand sink * All sinks must have paper towel and soap - No paper towels observed at Prep Area Hand Sink
46.941(f)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Clean old mice feces from basement stairs * Near Fire Alarm (Silent Knight) - General floor cleaning needed under food equipment * Cold Units & Hot Cooking Equipment
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - Burnt out light bulb observed under exhaust hood New Violation.
46.943
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Nov 7, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - No soap or paper towels at Prep Area Hand Sink (Employee added soap and paper towels)
46.941(a)-(e)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: - Food Prep Sink Needed * 1/2 inch air gap under sink New Violation.
46.301
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: - Cows Feet, Fish, Met & Bone, Smoked Turkey Wings observed held between 53.0-59.8 degrees New Violation.
46.385(a)(2)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. (COS) PIC arrived 30 minutes after inspectors arrival
46.101
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - Clean dust from restroom vent New Violation.
46.981(d)
Food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - Label personal Warming Unit as such (COS)Employee labeled Warming Unit
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: - Outside (Side Yard) Food Storage Space does not protect against unwanted vermin New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Cold Unit in Kitchen for dry storage - Cold unit not in use in Kitchen - Walk in cooler used for dry storage (not in use) - Outdoors food storage observed in side yard * Tarp not sealed properly, gates not down properly, space and gaps observed around outdoors food storage space - Please remove all unused equipment throughout * Yard, Basement and Prep Area - Domestic Deep Freezers in Basement - Repair bottom basement step * Loose (Hazardous) - Unused sink in Prep Area New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Defrost and Clean deep freezers throughout - Clean grease from hot food equipment surfaces in Prep Area New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - Leak at restroom hand sink - Food Prep Sink Needed * 1/2 inch air gap under sink New Violation.
46.822
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: - Domestic small bucket used to catch drip under "True Cold Unit" in Clerk Station - Condensate line of Walk in Cooler observed placed directly over restroom hand sink * Walk in Cooler not in use New Violation.
46.863
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: - Remove full trash bag observed inside unused sink in Prep Area New Violation.
46.885
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Clean and Repair restroom wall * Chipped Paint, Dirt New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bedee's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bedee's on file is from Dec 5, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bedee's?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bedee's.
Has Bedee's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bedee's have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bedee's 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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