Blu Chantal's

1516 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19146

Other

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2024

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Blu Chantal's is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 27, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Blu Chantal's's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 27, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 13 violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Blu Chantal's is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 27, 2024

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Food and beverages observed not properly stored at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.

46.321

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

Inspector notes: - Glass dishwasher was not observed working properly. - Door observed detached from oven.

46.671

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Three defective light bulb observed in reach in refrigerator.

46.943

Feb 6, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 13 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the hand wash sink in the bar sink and kitchen prep area. New Violation.

46.981(h)

Proper cold holding temperature

Inspector notes: Food in the reach in was held at 55 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Sanitarian advised that food be moved to the other refrigerator. New Violation.

46.385(a)(2)

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the cold prep, was not date marked. New Violation.

46.385(b)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed no chemical sanitizer being used on equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them, and prior to use. New Violation.

46.712

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses

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. New Violation.

46.103

Thermometer provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. New Violation.

46.561

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Containers observed not properly labeled with the name of its contents. New Violation.

46.422

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counter and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.

46.304

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

Inspector notes: - Defective handles on the refrigerated reach-in unit. - No stoppers were observed for the three basin sink. - Glass dishwasher was not observed working properly. - Dishwasher was observed not working properly. - Doors observed missing from oven. - Door observed off of hinges on the cold prep refrigerator. New Violation.

46.671

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

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor QUAT and chlorine sanitizer concentration. New Violation.

46.634

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: - Observed debris in basement walk-in unit. - Dusty fan guard observed in the reach in refrigerator. New Violation.

46.714

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Three defective light bulbs observed under the hood system. New Violation.

46.943

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Sinks were not properly sealed to the wall. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blu Chantal's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blu Chantal's on file is from Feb 27, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blu Chantal's?

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

Has Blu Chantal's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Blu Chantal's have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blu Chantal's 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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