Cafe Old Nelson
Last inspected: Jul 30, 2024
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Score
Going back to 2023, Cafe Old Nelson has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 30, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents & animals not present”, showing up three times.
By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting Cafe Old Nelson on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 30, 2024
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cheese in the cold prep unit was held at 57 degrees F, rather than 45 degrees F or below as required. Corrective action: the potentially hazardous foods in the cold prep unit were moved to a the reach-in fridge in the food prep area.
46.385(a)(2)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the serving area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Corrective action: a sign was placed at the sink.
46.941(a)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Gap observed in the ceiling of one toilet room. New Violation.
46.921
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: -Gap observed at the bottom corner of a door to the exterior in the retail area. -One door to the exterior in the retail area was slightly ajar. -Gaps observed in the bulkhead doors from the basement to the exterior.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Rust observed on a chest freezer in the basement. -Tape observed used to repair the closed display case in the deli area and chest freezer in the basement.
46.671
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Debris observed on the floor of one toilet room next to the damaged wall. -Residue observed on the sink in one of the toilet rooms. -Water stains observed on the ceiling of one toilet room. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
61
Apr 25, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Doors were propped open during the inspection.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing on cold prep units in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.672
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Damaged door observed at the entrance to the basement. -Damaged/Cracked walls observed in the toilet rooms located in the basement. -Unnecessary item: inoperable open display fridge and warmer observed in the basement area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
86
Mar 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
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. Corrective action: An application for the Philadelphia food safety certificate was emailed to the facility.
46.103
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Gap observed at the edge of the door sweep on one door to the exterior. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cardboard observed lining inoperable open display case where salad dressing is stored in the basement area. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Debris observed on shelving in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Doors to the toilet rooms in the basement are not self closing. New Violation.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Cracked flooring observed in the food prep area. -Residue observed on the ceiling of the warewashing area. -Damaged door observed at the entrance to the basement. -Damaged/Cracked walls observed in the toilet rooms located in the basement. -Unnecessary item: inoperable open display fridge observed in the basement area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
70
Apr 24, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed insecticides not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the basement area. Corrective action: the insecticides were removed.
46.1022
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Bowl observed without handles in direct contact with bulk sugar in the retail area. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cardboard observed lining shelving where onions and potatoes were stored in the basement area. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Grease accumulation observed on the side of the grill in the food prep area. -Residue and debris observed on shelving in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Damaged flooring observed in the retail and food prep area. -Residue observed on the ceiling of the warewashing area. -Damaged wall and door observed in the basement. -Unnecessary item: inoperable open display fridge observed in the basement area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Light intensity in the basement area was 13 lux rather than 110 lux as required in an area used for dry storage. New Violation.
46.943
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Old Nelson last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Old Nelson on file is from Jul 30, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Old Nelson?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Old Nelson.
Has Cafe Old Nelson's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Old Nelson have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Old Nelson 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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