Caribbean Cuisine

6045 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143

Other

Last inspected: Oct 10, 2023

Score

High Risk

Caribbean Cuisine has a thin inspection record, with only one visit on file so far. The most recent report on file is from Oct 10, 2023. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 10, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Caribbean Cuisine's latest score of 35 falls below the Philadelphia average of 72.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 10, 2023

Routine

4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.

View 11 violations

Proper hot holding temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: * Food (Mac & Cheese, Yams, Okra, Rice & Peas, Greens) was held between 105.3- 120.0degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. * (COS) Foods was reheated to the appropriate temps

46.385(a)(1)

Proper date marking & disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: * Potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the Walk in Cooler, Cold Units, was not date marked. (COS) PIC date marked foods

46.385(b)

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: - No paper towels in Restroom New Violation.

46.941(a)-(e)

Hands clean & properly washed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: - Prep Area Hand Sink hot water observed at 94.0 degrees (COS) Temp reached 100.0 degrees - Restroom Hand Sink hot water observed at 90.9 degrees (COS) Temp reached 100.2 degrees

46.132

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. * City Food Safety Certificate in need of Pick-Up from 321 University Ave

46.102

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: - 3 Basin Sink Hot Water Observed at 93.8 Degrees * Repairman was able to get 3 Bay @ 109.0 degrees instead of the mandatory 110.0 degrees * Compliance Check will be conducted Thursday for Hot Water New Violation.

46.731

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: - Foods observed in bins on floor in Walk in Cooler New Violation.

46.321

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

Inspector notes: - Raw wood chopping block observed inside Prep Area New Violation.

46.522

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips (corrected on site)

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

46.634

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

46.805

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: - Broom and Dust Pan on floor in Prep Area New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caribbean Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caribbean Cuisine on file is from Oct 10, 2023. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Caribbean Cuisine 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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