Bellisima Mediterranean Pizzeria

7816 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Aug 30, 2023

Score

High Risk

With just one inspection in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 30, 2023. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. Bellisima Mediterranean Pizzeria's record stops at Aug 30, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 30, 2023

Reinspection

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Packets of rodent bait was observed stuffed in wall crevices and on shelves in the basement. Packets were removed. Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station.

46.1026

Time as a public health control; procedures & record (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods (tomatoes, lettuce, peppers) without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. Person discarded the food and created a proper time/temp log

46.385(c)

Food separated & protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An unclean hose attachment observed on the prep sink. Attachment was removed.

46.301

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. Slicer was cleaned.

46.712

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Damaged floor areas observed in the prep area. New Violation.

46.921

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An insect control device located in prep area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. Fly light was removed.

46.922(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observations: - Domestic non-NSF approved chest freezers observed and in use. - Chest freezer in the basement was being used for dry storage. - Broken chest freezer lid observed in the prep area.

46.671

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bellisima Mediterranean Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bellisima Mediterranean Pizzeria on file is from Aug 30, 2023. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Bellisima Mediterranean Pizzeria means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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