D B Sunnyside
Last inspected: Nov 26, 2024
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Score
Going back to 2023, D B Sunnyside has four inspections in the public record. D B Sunnyside was last inspected on Nov 26, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “utensils, equipment & linens”, which has been cited four times.
D B Sunnyside scores about where you'd expect for a Philadelphia restaurant. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 26, 2024
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep table and not stored in bucket of sanitizer.
46.304
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Preset tableware is not covered, wrapped inverted or otherwise protected from contamination.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Domestic Chest freezer and reach in freezer observed in the prep area. -Domestic microwave observed in the warewash area. -Domestic chest freezer in the prep area observed not working and not operational during the inspection.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Food crumbs and debris present on shelves inside the food prep area reach-in freezers and reach-in refrigerator. -Debris and floor stains observed on floor perimeter and corners of the walk-in cooler (underneath shelving).
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Debris and grimes present along floor-wall juncture and perimeter of rear food prep storage and ware washing areas. -Static dust accumulation on ceiling fan and mounted light fixture in front food service area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Lights in the prep, retail and storage area are not shielded from breakage.
46.922(a)
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Oct 8, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Bacon in cold hold refrigerator food was held at 48 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required.
46.385(a)(2)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around ice maker. New Violation.
46.712
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Domestic Chest freezer and reach in freezer observed in the prep area. -Domestic microwave observed in the warewash area.
46.671
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect (flies) activity observed in the prep area.
46.981(k)(l)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep table and not stored in bucket of sanitizer.
46.304
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Preset tableware is not covered, wrapped inverted or otherwise protected from contamination.
46.774
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Food crumbs and debris present on shelves inside the food prep area reach-in freezers and reach-in refrigerator. -Debris and floor stains observed on floor perimeter and corners of the walk-in cooler (underneath shelving).
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Debris and grimes present along floor-wall juncture and perimeter of rear food prep storage and ware washing areas. -Static dust accumulation on ceiling fan and mounted light fixture in front food service area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Lights in the prep, retail and storage area are not shielded from breakage.
46.922(a)
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Aug 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Bacon in cold hold refrigerator food was held at 48 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. New Violation.
46.385(a)(2)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. New Violation.
46.711(a)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Front door outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep table and not stored in bucket of sanitizer. New Violation.
46.304
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Preset tableware is not covered, wrapped inverted or otherwise protected from contamination. New Violation.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cardboard lining observed on floors of warewashing area and inside the walk-in cooler of establishment. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Food crumbs and debris present on shelves inside the food prep area reach-in freezers and reach-in refrigerator. -Debris and floor stains observed on floor perimeter and corners of the walk-in cooler (underneath shelving). New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed inside mop bucket and not hanging or properly stored to allow for proper air drying. New Violation.
46.981(f)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Lights in the prep, retail and storage area are not shielded from breakage. New Violation.
46.922(a)
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Aug 14, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the prep area was blocked by empty gallons of milk inside sink and not accesible at all times for employee use. Empty gallons of milk inside the handwash sink was removed to allow for accessibility.
46.825(a)
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Turkey scrapple, bacon, cheese and deli-meat opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the walk-in cooler, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. All food items was dated during the inspection.
46.385(b)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Crates used for elevating a bowl of cooked potatoes in the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep table and not stored in bucket of sanitizer. New Violation.
46.304
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Preset tableware is not covered, wrapped inverted or otherwise protected from contamination. New Violation.
46.774
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Disposable one time use cutleries observed not covered to prevent contamination before use. New Violation.
46.692
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cardboard lining observed on floors of warewashing area of establishment. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Food crumbs and debris present on shelves inside the food prep area reach-in freezers. -Debris and floor stains observed on floor perimeter and corners of the walk-in cooler (underneath shelving). New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed inside mop bucket and not hanging or properly stored to allow for proper air drying. New Violation.
46.981(f)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Lights in the prep, retail and storage area are not shielded from breakage. New Violation.
46.922(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was D B Sunnyside last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at D B Sunnyside on file is from Nov 26, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at D B Sunnyside?
Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment & linens” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at D B Sunnyside.
Has D B Sunnyside's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at D B Sunnyside have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at D B Sunnyside means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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