Dog House Restaurant

2650 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19133

American

Last inspected: Feb 15, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Dog House Restaurant has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent report on file is from Feb 15, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 15, 2024, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surfaces clean”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Dog House Restaurant trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 15, 2024

Reinspection

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

View 8 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Handwashing sink in back area was being used for storage and not readily accessible. *PIC relocated items.

46.825(a)

Food separated & protected

Inspector notes: Residue buildup observed in food preparation (vegetable) sink (cleaning needed before next use). New Violation.

46.301

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Nonfood contact surfaces need cleaning: grease on sides of fryer; rangetop; dusty fanguards in 'Pepsi' refrigerator; white dusty shelving at bottom of cold prep. unit; rusty shelves & dusty fanguard in Traulsen 2-door refrigerator; grill stand; toaster.

46.714

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Plumbing systems: *Cold water faucet at grinder/handwashing sink is not in good repair. *Low cold water pressure observed at handwashing sink in front prep. area. *An approved, indirect waste drain connection with a minimum 1 inch air gap was not observed at food prep. sink.

46.822

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Dusty ceiling vent/fan cover observed in restroom. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Mop observed in bucket, instead of being properly hung/elevated when not in use.

46.981(f)

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

Inspector notes: Equipment repair: *Worn surface of metal stand under slicer. Plastic soda crates used to elevated beverages. *Equipment in use does not meet NSF or ANSI-Sanitation design standards: Igloo ice bucket & waffle maker.

46.671

Thermometer provided & accurate (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food monitoring thermometer needs cleaning before next use. *PIC cleaned.

46.632

Jan 9, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Sanitary towels lack at the front/prep. area handwashing sink and at the handwashing sink in back/warewwashing area.

46.941(a)-(e)

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses

Inspector notes: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate food safety knowledge (such as minimum cooking temperatures of beef/steak, ground beef, and chicken). New Violation.

46.102

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Knife stored between equipment edges in a space that is not easily cleaned and sanitized. *PIC removed knife to be cleaned/sanitized.

46.302

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

Inspector notes: Equipment repair: worn surface of metal stand under slicer. Equipment in use does not meet NSF or ANSI-Sanitation design standards: Igloo ice bucket & waffle maker New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Nonfood contact surfaces need cleaning: side surface/closing top lid of refrigerated prep. unit; grease on sides of fryer; dusty fanguards in 'Pepsi' refrigerator; exterior of plastic ingredient storage containers in cooking area; grill stand; toaster.

46.714

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Low cold water pressure observed at handwashing sink in front prep. area. An approved, indirect waste drain connection with a minimum 1 inch air gap was not observed at food prep. sink.

46.822

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Contract or receipt lacks to confirm that refuse, recyclables and returnables are removed from the premises by way of either of the following: (1) Portable receptacles adequately constructed and maintained to contain the refuse, recyclables or returnables placed therein. (2) A transport vehicle adequately constructed and maintained to contain the refuse, recyclables or returnables transported therein. New Violation.

46.885

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Mop observed in bucket, instead of being properly hung/elevated when not in use. New Violation.

46.981(f)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dog House Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dog House Restaurant on file is from Feb 15, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dog House Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dog House Restaurant.

Has Dog House Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dog House Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dog House Restaurant 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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