Crab House

5706 Germantown Ave 1St, Philadelphia, PA 19144

Seafood

Last inspected: Nov 6, 2024

Score

High Risk

Crab House has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 6, 2024. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting Crab House on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 6, 2024

Routine

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 11 violations

Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used

Inspector notes: Observed insecticides (RAID) not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the warewashing area. New Violation.

46.1026

Hands clean & properly washed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Warm/Hot water was not available at the handwashing sink in the food prep area at the start of inspection.

46.133

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the ware washing area. -The handwash sink in the food prep area does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device.

46.941(a)-(e)

Food separated & protected

Inspector notes: Uncovered foods (crab legs) observed stored in the reach-in freezer unit. New Violation.

46.281

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses

Inspector notes: Philadelphia food safety application not observed for the person in-charge of at the time of inspection. *Application emailed. New Violation.

46.103

No bare hand contact with RTE foods or approved alternate method properly followed

Inspector notes: A food employee was observed touching ready to eat food with his bare hands. New Violation.

46.261

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 insect (fly)activity observed in the food prep/ bar/ customer service area. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. New Violation.

46.302

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

Inspector notes: - Non NSF drying racks. New Violation.

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Debris observed along floor perimeters in the rear storage area. New Violation.

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

Aug 30, 2023

Routine

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

View 7 violations

Hands clean & properly washed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Water at the handwashing stations observed at 80 degrees and not 100 as required. *Water heater was adjusted during inspection.

46.132

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep and women's restroom area.

46.941(a)-(e)

Food separated & protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food observed not protected from contamination due to uncovered foods observed in the reach-in refrigeration unit. *Food covered during inspection.

46.281

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Philadelphia Food Safety Application not observed. *Application Emailed

46.103

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Debris observed along floor perimeters in the bar area. New Violation.

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

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 NSF drying racks. New Violation.

46.671

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crab House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crab House on file is from Nov 6, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Crab House?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Crab House.

Has Crab House's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Crab House have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Crab House 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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