Curran's Fox Chase

7968 Verree Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19111

American

Last inspected: Aug 28, 2024

Score

High Risk

Curran's Fox Chase has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 28, 2024. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around eight violations to closer to 10 violations.

When inspectors have written things up, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Philadelphia restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 28, 2024

Reinspection

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

View 10 violations

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector notes: - Potentially hazardous ready to eat food (chicken), prepared in the food facility located in the reach-in refrigerator, was not date marked. - Opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the walk-in cooler, was not marked with the date it was opened. New Violation.

46.385(b)

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Soap, paper towel and handwash reminder sign was not available at the handwash sink in the bar area.

46.941(a)-(e)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: - The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. - Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around the white plate. - Pink slime observed on the interior of the soda gun holster in the bar area.

46.712

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. **No food safety certified person present at Sanitarian's arrival. Food safety certified person arrived at the end of the inspection.

46.103

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

Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.

46.672

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: - Ice accumulation observed in the chest freezer in the basement area - Gasket of the reach-in freezer and under the counter freezer observed with buildup

46.714

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: - Utility sink was not observed in the establishment. - Food preparation sink with indirect waste drain with 1' air gap and catch basin was not observed in the establishment.

46.823(c)-(e)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: - Debris observed along the floor perimeter of the basement area. - Buildup observed on the floor under the handwash and warewash sink in the prep area. - Grease accumulation observed on the wall behind the fryer in the prep area. - Debris observed on the floor near the handwash in the bar area. - Water accumulation observed on the floor near the walk-in cooler and the floor in the walk-in cooler.

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

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.

46.981(d)

May 21, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Soap, paper towel and handwash reminder sign was not available at the handwash sink in the bar area. New Violation.

46.941(a)-(e)

Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used

Inspector notes: Loose rodenticide observed on the floor in the rear storage area. New Violation.

46.1026

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

46.712

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

Inspector notes: Bare wood shelving observed in the walk-in cooler and storage shelving in the basement. New Violation.

46.521

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

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

46.634

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: - Ice accumulation observed in the chest freezer in the basement area - Gasket of the reach-in freezer and under the counter freezer observed with buildup New Violation.

46.714

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: - Utility sink was not observed in the establishment. - Food preparation sink with indirect waste drain with 1' air gap and catch basin was not observed in the establishment. New Violation.

46.823(c)-(e)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Bare wood ceiling observed in the toilet rooms, which is not easily cleanable. New Violation.

46.901

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Curran's Fox Chase last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Curran's Fox Chase on file is from Aug 28, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Curran's Fox Chase?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Curran's Fox Chase.

Has Curran's Fox Chase's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Curran's Fox Chase have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Curran's Fox Chase 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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