Dienner's Bar-B-Q Chicken

1126 Arch St Spc B12 1126-36 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA 19107

American

Last inspected: Sep 20, 2024

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Dienner's Bar-B-Q Chicken is still short, with only two visits logged. On Sep 20, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Dienner's Bar-B-Q Chicken's latest score of 86 sits above the Philadelphia average of 72. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 20, 2024

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Wall panels inside the walk-in cooler are not sealed to the wall. New Violation.

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Floor, wall, wall ledges, and ceiling surface cleaning is needed in the food prep, service line, and storage areas throughout the establishment. Debris observed on 2nd level floor surfaces.

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

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: The exterior surfaces of the shelves, tables, counters, and warmers located in the food preparation and service line areas need cleaning, due to food residue and grease observed. Interior walk-in cooler surface cleaning is needed.

46.714

Aug 15, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The paper towel dispenser was empty at the hand wash sink in the ware washing area. Paper towels were provided by the employee, while on site.

46.941(a)-(e)

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Fruit flies observed on the wall of the storage area. A live German roach observed on the wall above the food prep sink. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on tables and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.

46.304

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

Inspector notes: One cold reach-in refrigerator is used for dry storage in the front service area. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dienner's Bar-B-Q Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dienner's Bar-B-Q Chicken on file is from Sep 20, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dienner's Bar-B-Q Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dienner's Bar-B-Q Chicken.

Has Dienner's Bar-B-Q Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dienner's Bar-B-Q Chicken have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dienner's Bar-B-Q Chicken means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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