Berks Street Seafood
Last inspected: Aug 29, 2024
78
Score
Berks Street Seafood has been inspected four times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 29, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surfaces clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 29, 2024
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Food Debris observed on prep table in the kitchen area during the inspection.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: No lid on trash can receptacle observed in the restroom area for female sanitary disposal.
46.882(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed inside mop bucket in the storage area and not hanging or properly stored to allow for proper air drying. New Violation.
46.981(f)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Prep sink in the prep area observed not properly sealed to the wall
46.652
78
Nov 16, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) activity observed in the prep area.
46.981(k)(l)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Domestic microwave observed in the prep area
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Food Debris observed on prep table in the kitchen area during the inspection.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: No lid on trash can receptacle observed in the restroom area for female sanitary disposal.
46.882(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Brooms and dustpan observed not hanging or properly stored off the floors to prevent vermin harborage.
46.981(e)(m)
74
Jul 13, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Uncovered food items observed on prep table during the inspection Food items was covered during the inspection
46.281
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) / insect (house fly) activity observed in the prep area.
46.981(k)(l)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Prep sink in the prep area observed not properly sealed to the wall
46.652
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Warewash sinks observed with debris residue in compartments and not being cleaned and sanitized prior to use.
46.676(a)-(c)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Food Debris observed on prep table in the kitchen area during the inspection. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: No lid on trash can receptacle observed in the restroom area for female sanitary disposal. New Violation.
46.882(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed in utility bucket and not stored elevated to allow for proper air dry.
46.981(f)
61
May 4, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quarternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 50 ppm, rather than 200 - 400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. QAC pills added to solution to derive the required amount 200 ppm.
46.731
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) / insect (house fly) activity observed in the prep area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Single-use disposables observed not inverted or covered to prevent contamination. New Violation.
46.692
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Prep sink in the prep area observed not properly sealed to the wall New Violation.
46.652
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Warewash sinks observed with debris residue in compartments and not being cleaned and sanitized prior to use. New Violation.
46.676(a)-(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed in utility bucket and not stored elevated to allow for proper air dry. New Violation.
46.981(f)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Berks Street Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Berks Street Seafood on file is from Aug 29, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Berks Street Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Berks Street Seafood.
Has Berks Street Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Berks Street Seafood have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Berks Street Seafood 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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