Big Boys Kitchen

5082 F St, Philadelphia, PA 19124

American

Last inspected: Jul 26, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 26, 2023. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 26, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around eight violations compared to roughly 12 violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 72, which Big Boys Kitchen's 55 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 26, 2023

Reinspection

2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwashing sink in the employee and customer toilet room. *Paper towel provided in prep area. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the employee toilet room. *Soap was provided. New Violation.

46.941(a)-(e)

Food separated & protected

Inspector notes: -Raw eggs stored above ready-to-eat foods in reach-in refrigeration unit. New Violation.

46.281

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

Inspector notes: -Drink crates used for elevation. New Violation.

46.671

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: -Food facility lacks chlorine sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.

46.634

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Water accumulation on lower shelving in reach-in refrigeration unit and in sandwich prep unit. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Damaged floor tiles in prep areas. -Dust accumulation observed on vent covers. -Remove mouse droppings where needed. -Water accumulation observed on basement floor. -Basement area disorganized

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

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: -Bottled drinks unlabeled in reach-in refrigeration unit.

46.422

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: -Entrance door not rodent proof. Provide door sweep. New Violation.

46.922(e)(f)

May 19, 2023

Reinspection

2 critical violations. 10 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwashing sink in the prep area and toilet room. *Paper towel provided in prep area.

46.941(a)-(e)

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector notes: -Potentially hazardous ready to eat food (banana pudding), prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the reach-in refrigerators, was not date marked. New Violation.

46.385(b)

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

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

46.304

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: -Lidded trashcan not present in restroom for feminine hygiene products.

46.882(b)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Dead flies observed on window sill in sitting area. -Damaged floor tiles in prep areas. -Dust and debris observed on shelving in POS area. -Dust accumulation observed on vent covers. New Violation.

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

Approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: -Food being thawed using an unapproved method. Food (chicken and shrimp) observed thawing in standing water. *Food Was placed in refrigeration unit. New Violation.

46.383

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: -Bottled drinks unlabeled in reach-in refrigeration unit.

46.422

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: -Food (flour) is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in storage area.

46.321

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

Inspector notes: -Cardboard observed lining the reach-in refrigerator unit. New Violation.

46.522

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: -Food facility lacks chlorine sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.

46.634

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Grease accumulation observed on mechanical hood system. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: -Hot water handle at grinder sink defective.

46.822

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big Boys Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Big Boys Kitchen on file is from Jul 26, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Big Boys Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Big Boys Kitchen.

Has Big Boys Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Big Boys Kitchen have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Big Boys Kitchen 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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