Cross Nutrition

1347 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Other
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2024
67
Score
Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Cross Nutrition was last inspected on Dec 9, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

“Adequate ventilation & lighting” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Philadelphia restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Food separated & protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food facility had two containers of strawberries located in the freezer without access to a food preparation sink. **Berries discarded during the inspection; facility is only approved for frozen, pre-packaged fruit.
46.301
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips (QAC) to monitor sanitizer concentration.
46.634
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broken ice machine observed in the prep area; replace or remove from the facility.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Lights in the seating and prep areas are not shielded from breakage.
46.922(a)
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.
46.152
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Non NSF/ANSI certified equipment: ice machine, Oster blenders, reach-in refrigeration unit, electric crepe maker.
46.671
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Aug 4, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the hand wash sink in the service area. **The Person in Charge supplied paper towels during the inspection.
46.941(a)-(e)
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. **Reviewed proper sanitization procedures with the Person in Charge; equipment and utensils were sanitized during the inspection.
46.731
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed shelving made from raw, unfinished wood in the service area. New Violation.
46.522
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Lights in the seating and services areas are not shielded from breakage. New Violation.
46.922(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cross Nutrition last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cross Nutrition on file is from Dec 9, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cross Nutrition?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cross Nutrition.

Has Cross Nutrition's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cross Nutrition have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cross Nutrition means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.