Casablanca Mediterranean Grill

947 Federal St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Oct 21, 2024

Score

High Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 21, 2024. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting Casablanca Mediterranean Grill on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 21, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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Food separated & protected

Inspector notes: Garbage grinder installed on the food preparation sink in the kitchen. New Violation.

46.301

Proper date marking & disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility, was not properly date marked. **Food was date marked during the inspection.

46.385(b)

Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated

Inspector notes: Prepackaged potentially hazardous food in the self-serve reach-in refrigerator is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. New Violation.

46.201

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no chemical sanitizer being used on equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them, and prior to use. **Proper sanitization procedures reviewed with the Person in Charge.

46.731

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Mouse droppings observed on the floor under the food preparation sink and behind refrigeration equipment. **Areas were cleaned and sanitized during the inspection.

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

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed in the kitchen area. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Sponges observed in the 3-compartment sink being used to clean food contact surfaces. New Violation.

46.521(f)

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

Inspector notes: Equipment: - Two undercounter refrigeration units are being used for dry storage. - Reach-in freezer in the basement is not NSF/ANSI sanitation certified. New Violation.

46.671

Jul 18, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Casablanca Mediterranean Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Casablanca Mediterranean Grill on file is from Oct 21, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Casablanca Mediterranean Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Casablanca Mediterranean Grill have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Casablanca Mediterranean Grill 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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