Charlie B.'s Bar & Grille
Last inspected: Jun 5, 2024
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Score
Across the available record, Charlie B.'s Bar & Grille has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Charlie B.'s Bar & Grille was last inspected on Jun 5, 2024. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near nine violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 5, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the food prep area was blocked by various items and not accessible at all times for employee use. *Items were removed during inspection.
46.981(h)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. *Person in charge arrived minutes into inspection.
46.101
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Black residue, observed on the interior of the ice machine bin. *Ice machine was cleaned during inspection.
46.713
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Debris observed along floor perimeters in the food prep area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Ice build-up observed in chest freezer unit. -Dust observed on shelving in the bar prep area. -Observed some grime on the warewashing rack in the food prep area.
46.714
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Hand washing sink in the food prep area observed not fully sealed to the wall. New Violation.
46.652
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Food dispensing utensil in the ice observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food.
46.302
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food.
46.282
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Lights under the exhaust hood system are not shielded from breakage.
46.922(a)
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Apr 10, 2024
Reinspection
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Indirectly drained deep basin food prep sink with a two inch air gap is not properly installed. Food prep sink must be separate from garbage grinder sink.
46.301
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the food prep area was blocked by various items and not accesible at all times for employee use.
46.981(h)
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Food (chicken, rice, yams) was held at 45-50 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. *Items were placed in another refrigeration unit. New Violation.
46.385(a)(2)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: Philadelphia food safety application not observed. *Application emailed
46.103
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.282
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) / insect (roach) activity observed in the food prep and bar area.
46.981(k)(l)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Food dispensing utensil in the ice observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food. New Violation.
46.302
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Ice build-up observed in chest freezer unit. -Dust observed on shelving in the bar prep area. -Mouse droppings observed on shelving inside the cabinet in the bar area.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Debris observed along floor perimeters in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Lights under the exhaust hood system are not shielded from breakage. New Violation.
46.922(a)
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Mar 6, 2024
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Indirectly drained deep basin food prep sink with a two inch air gap is not observed in the food prep area.
46.301
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep area.
46.941(a)-(e)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: Philadelphia food safety application not observed. New Violation.
46.103
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) activity observed in the bar area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Non-operational freezer unit observed in the basement storage area.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Ice build-up observed in chest freezer unit. -Dust observed on shelving in the bar prep area. -Mouse droppings observed on shelving inside the cabinet in the bar area.
46.714
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Trash storage area observed in need of cleaning.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Soot stained walls and ceiling observed in the food prep area. -Cracked floor tiles observed in the food prep and bar area. -Base coving observed lacking throughout prep and bar area. -Several openings observed near the floor wall junctures in the food prep and bar service area.
46.921
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Jan 29, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous ready to eat foods (yams, mac, greens, salad, rice), prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the reach-in refrigeration unit, was not date marked. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Indirectly drained food prep wink with a two inch air gap is not observed in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.301
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate not observed for the person in-charge. *Application Emailed.
46.103
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Adequate number of sink stoppers are not observed in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.731
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Heavy grease and static dust accumulation observed on mechanical hood system and on cooking equipment. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Trash storage area observed in need of cleaning. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Floor perimeters throughout the bar service and the food prep area observed in need of cleaning. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: -Lights not shielded from in the beer refrigeration unit. New Violation.
46.922(a)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Food dispensing utensil in the ice observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Non-operational freezer unit observed in the basement storage area. New Violation.
46.671
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Charlie B.'s Bar & Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Charlie B.'s Bar & Grille on file is from Jun 5, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charlie B.'s Bar & Grille?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Charlie B.'s Bar & Grille.
Has Charlie B.'s Bar & Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Charlie B.'s Bar & Grille have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Charlie B.'s Bar & Grille 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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