Creme Brulee Bistro and Cafe

1800 S 4Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 8, 2023

Score

High Risk

Public records currently show only one inspection for Creme Brulee Bistro and Cafe. The most recent report on file is from Aug 8, 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 Aug 8, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The city-wide average sits at 72, which Creme Brulee Bistro and Cafe's 50 doesn't quite reach.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 8, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 11 violations

Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed insecticides not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage. **Can of residential Raid was disposed of during the inspection.

46.1026

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

Inspector notes: The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay ware wash sink was 0 ppm, rather than 50-100 ppm as required. **More bleach was added to the sanitizing solution; new reading of 100ppm.

46.731

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: In-Use Utensils: - Knives stored between table edges which are not easily cleaned and sanitized. - Serving utensils observed stored in still, room temperature water. New Violation.

46.302

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

Inspector notes: Equipment: - Chest freezer in the basement is not NSF/ANSI certified. - Damaged kickplate on the closed display case in the retail area. New Violation.

46.671

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

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

46.634

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Accumulation of ice on the interior surfaces of the chest freezer in the basement prep area. New Violation.

46.714

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed a leak from the plumbing under the hand wash sink in the kitchen. New Violation.

46.825(b)-(e)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Toilet room door is not self-closing. New Violation.

46.922(d)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Trashcan lids in the outdoor refuse area observed open. New Violation.

46.884

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Indoor Surface Characteristics: - Cracked or damaged floor tiles observed in the kitchen. - Chipping paint observed in some areas in the kitchen and downstairs prep areas. New Violation.

46.901

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An insect control device located in the basement prep area observed with the potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. **Glue traps were removed during the inspection.

46.922(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Creme Brulee Bistro and Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Creme Brulee Bistro and Cafe on file is from Aug 8, 2023. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Creme Brulee Bistro and Cafe 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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