Chuckles
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2024
100
Score
Going back to 2023, Chuckles has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 20, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Philadelphia restaurant scores 72. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2024
Variance Review
No violations found.
100
Nov 18, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity (mice droppings and gnats) observed in the bar area.
46.981(k)(l)
Washing fruit & vegetables
Inspector notes: Food prep sink not observed in the facility at time of inspection. **Health Sanitarian has informed person in charge to use pre-washed, pre-sliced food until food prep sink is installed.
46.285
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Domestic non-NSF ANSI microwave observed in the kitchen. New Violation.
46.673
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning needed under food equipment in the bar due to dust, dirt, and mice droppings.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Defective light bulbs observed in the storage. New Violation.
46.943
78
Nov 14, 2023
Reinspection
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 16 violations
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Observed a bottle of mayonnaise uncovered lid stored in the reach-in refrigerator. New Violation.
46.281
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Food was measured at 46 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required in the reach-in refrigerator. -Shellfish, milk, eggs measured between 53-60 degrees F, rather than 45 degrees F or below as required. **Corrective action was taken, person in charge discarded all food out of temperature at time of inspection.
46.385(a)(2)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Observed opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the reach-in refrigerator, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed a food tray with multi-use plates and utensils stored on handwash sink in the food prep area and not accessible at all times for employee use. **Corrective action was taken, food employee moved the food tray to prep table in the food prep area.** New Violation.
46.825(a)
Hands clean & properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food employee did not follow proper handwash procedures. Food employee did not wash hands between changing tasks. **Health Sanitarian redirected food employee and requested their hand to wash and dried prior to the handle of food
46.132
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.
46.103
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -No chemical sanitizer being used on equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them, and prior to use. -Food employee used unclean wipe cloth to wipe down food prep table. -Clean cutting boards stored behind faucet head of 3-compartment warewash sink. New Violation.
46.731
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. -Warewash sink observed with residue in compartments and not being cleaned and sanitized prior to use.
46.676(a)-(c)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed grease accumulation on vent shields of exhaust hood in the food prep area.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Cleaning behind equipment and shelves need in the food prep and bar area. -Severe clutter in the side storage area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee's personal items hung on dry food storage rack in the food prep area.
46.981(j)
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken in zip-lock bags stored in bulk container being thawed in the sanitize compartment of warewash sink. New Violation.
46.383
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -A roach crawling on the warewash sink and on wall behind reach-in refrigerator in the food prep area. -Dead roach inside the sanitize compartment of the 3-compartment warewash sink. **Corrective action was taken, person charge killed the live roaches and discard all dead roaches.
46.981(k)(l)
Washing fruit & vegetables
Inspector notes: No food prep sink observed. **Health Sanitarian has informed person in charge to use pre-washed, pre-sliced food until food prep sink is installed.
46.285
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Clean tongs stored along perimeter to sanitizer compartment in the warewash area. -Multi-use cookware and plates not inverted.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted in the food prep area: -Non NSF/ANSI equipment: (a) reach -in refrigerator/freezer combo, microwave, air fryer -Non NSF storage racks. -Inoperable cold prep unit and unused steamtable are used for dry storage in the food prep area. -Inoperable equipment stored in the basement area.
46.671
25
Sep 27, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 15 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the both toilet rooms. -Old food residue and warewash drain stoppers in the handwash sink in the food prep area. **Corrective action was taken, person in charge provide paper towels; and food employee wash the drain stopper in the warewash sink and clean out the handwash sink at time of inspection.
46.981(h)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Observed clean tongs improperly stored that does not prevent from potential contamination, along perimeter to sanitizer compartment in the warewash area and on the oven handle of the stove in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.301
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. **Health Sanitarian emailed person in charge the Dept. of Public Health - Food Safety Certificate application.
46.103
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee's personal items stored in the bar area and food prep area. New Violation.
46.981(j)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in reach-in refrigerator. New Violation.
46.632
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -A roach crawling on the warewash sink in the food prep area. -Roach feces on wall surface between the crevice of the warewash sink. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Washing fruit & vegetables
Inspector notes: No food prep sink observed. **Health Sanitarian has informed person in charge to use pre-washed, pre-sliced food until food prep sink is installed.** New Violation.
46.285
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Observed clean tongs stored along perimeter to sanitizer compartment in the warewash area. New Violation.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted in the food prep area: -Non NSF/ANSI equipment: (a) reach -in refrigerator/freezer combo, microwave, air fryer -Non NSF storage rack. -Inoperable cold prep unit and unused steamtable are used for dry storage. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Warewash sinks with unclean dishware stored in compartments and the warewash sink not being cleaned and sanitized prior to use. **Health Sanitarian provided guidance to food employee on the process of properly setting up the warewash sink prior to use at time of inspection.** -Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
46.676(a)-(c)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed grease accumulation on vent shields of exhaust hood in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed hot water delay at handwash sink in the women's toilet room. New Violation.
46.805
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Water leak at pipeline under handwash sink in the bar area. -Water leak at faucet head in the warewash sink in the food prep area. -Faucet spout is too short to properly distribute water into the wash and sanitize compartments, observed food employee using a work bulk container to distribute water to wash and sanitize compartments. New Violation.
46.822
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: No lidded trash bin for disposal of sanitary napkins inside the female toilet room. New Violation.
46.882(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Porous water stained ceiling tiles in the food prep area. -Electrical outlets missing outlet covers in food prep area. -Raw wood shelving in the bar area. -Unsealed gaps throughout food prep area.
46.901
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chuckles last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chuckles on file is from Nov 20, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chuckles?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chuckles.
Has Chuckles' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chuckles have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chuckles 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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