Emerald Tavern

Inspector notes: Paper towels not available at handwash sinks in men's restroom and food prep areas. Corrective action : Person in charge provided paper towels to handwash sinks in men's restroom and food prep areas prior to completion of inspection.

Inspector notes: Soiled utensils,old food residue and soiled wiping cloths observed inside all bays of 3-compartment sink. Corrective action : An employee cleaned to remove old food residue, soiled wiping cloths and utensils from all bays of the 3-compartment sink prior to completion of inspection.

Inspector notes: -Galvanized steel exhaust hood system over kitchen cooking equipment. Variance approved. -Garbage grinder installed under food prep area handwash sink observed not operational during inspection. -Cutting board over cold-prep refrigeration unit observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.

Inspector notes: -Ice-build up present inside kitchen food prep area reach-in freezer. -Spillage and debris present on bottom shelvings inside cold-prep refrigeration unit and reach-in freezer in kitchen food prep area. New Violation.

Inspector notes: Low hot and cold water pressure observed from handwash sink in women's restroom area. New Violation.

Inspector notes: Loose faucet at handwash sink inside the women's restroom area New Violation.

Inspector notes: -Static dust on fan covers inside women's restroom area. New Violation.

Inspector notes: Broom observed not stored elevated in kitchen food preparation area (between reach-in freezer & wall). -Dustpan observed not stored elevated in bar storage area (next to side rear exit door). New Violation.

Inspector notes: Static dust accumulation present on ceiling mounted ventilation cover in bar area (over entrance into the bar). New Violation.

Inspector notes: -Non NSF /ANSI approved equipment : 1 domestic Reach-in freezers (White Westinghouse marked personal use) present in the basement area. -Galvanized steel exhaust hood system over kitchen cooking equipment. Variance approved. -Walk-in cooler in basement area door sealed and marked not in use (not operational) during inspection.

Inspector notes: -Static dust on fan covers inside women's restroom area.

Inspector notes: -Debris present along floor perimeters of the bar area (behind /underneath under-counter refrigeration units, ice machine and sinks). -Debris observed along floor perimeter of the food prep area (underneath sinks). -Debris along floor perimeter of the basement area. -Debris and grime on steps leading into the basement area.

Inspector notes: Cut tomato and lettuce and cheese held in the cold prep unit was not date marked with the date cut or opened. Corrected on site: PIC put date on the food.

Inspector notes: No soap observed at the handwash sink in the bar area. Corrected on site: PIC provide soap at the handwashing sink during the inspection.

Inspector notes: The quarternary ammonium concentration of the sanitizing solution of the 3-compartment warewash sink in the bar area was 150 ppm, rather than 200 -400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. Corrected on site: PIC added additional sanitizer.

Inspector notes: Facility's food safety certified person lack of the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate; Observed ServSafe certificate only. * Advised facility's food safety certified person to apply for the City of Philadelphia food safety certification. City of Philadelphia application e-mailed on 8/26/2024.

Inspector notes: Fly strips observed above the bar. New Violation.

Inspector notes: - Moist wiping cloth observed lying on food prep area handwash sink and not stored in sanitizing solution. - Wiping cloth observed by the handwash sink in the bar area. Wiping cloth should be stored in sanitizing solution.

Inspector notes: No drying rack observed at the kitchen ware wash area. New Violation.

Inspector notes: Forks in the kitchen were observed stored with the food contact surface up instead of having the handles stored up. New Violation.

Inspector notes: - Non NSF /ANSI approved equipment : 2 domestic Reach-in freezers (White Westinghouse) and 1 microwave oven (Hamilton Beach) present in the facility. -Galvanized steel exhaust hood system over kitchen cooking equipment. Variance approved. -A 3-door under-counter refrigeration unit observed not operational during inspection. -Walk-in refrigerator observed not working. Ambient temperature was 86 degrees F. No potentially hazardous food observed. Do not store any potentially hazardous food until the temperature is 41 degrees F or below.

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks chlorine test strips to monitor chlorine concentration at the 3 compartment sink in the food prep area. New Violation.

Inspector notes: - Excessive ice build up observed in the reach-in freezers. - Mold observed in the walls and ceiling of the walk-in refrigerator.

Inspector notes: - Water dripping from black flexible tubing by water pump is not discharged to 1 inch white plastic tubing. - Water dripping from 1 inch plastic tubing is not effectively captured by the catch basin. New Violation.

Inspector notes: Broom observed on the floor. Provided a broom hanger. New Violation.

Inspector notes: Static dust observed on the ventilation system inside both restrooms. New Violation.

Inspector notes: Facility's food safety certified person lack the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate; Observed a ServSafe certificate only. * Advised facility's food safety certified person to apply for the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate, an application form reissued on 5-22-2024. New Violation.

Inspector notes: Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the bar area beverage dispenser holster. New Violation.

Inspector notes: Gaps in facility's side rear exit door screen, this outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.

Inspector notes: - Non NSF /ANSI approved equipment : 2 domestic Reach-in freezers (White Westinghouse) and 1 microwave oven (Hamilton Beach) present in the facility. -The walk-in cooler and one reach-in freezer in basement area observed not operational during inspection. -Galvanized steel exhaust hood system over kitchen cooking equipment. -Garbage grinder installed under handwash sink in the food prep area observed not operational during inspection. -One of the bar area chest refrigeration unit is not being maintained at temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit and below as required; * Do not stored any potentially hazardous food in this reach-in chest refrigeration unit until it has been serviced to maintain temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit and below. New Violation.

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks quarternary ammonium compound (QAC) sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.

Inspector notes: -Pooled water, debris and corrosion present at the bottom inside a bar area beverage chest refrigeration unit. -Spillage, grime and debris present on floor inside the walk-in cooler in basement area.

Inspector notes: -Backflow prevention device not observed on the water inlet line for the ice machine. -Utility (mop) sink not observed in the facility.

Inspector notes: -Gaps and unfinished gypsum ceiling inside the women's restroom area. -Gap around the electrical switch cover inside the women's restroom area. New Violation.

Inspector notes: Broom and dustpan observed not stored elevated.

Inspector notes: Paper towels not available at the handwash sink in the food prep area. Corrective action : Person in charge provided paper towels to handwash sink in the food prep area prior to completion of inspection.

Inspector notes: Black residue observed in the interior of the beverage dispenser holder around bar area. Corrective action : Person in charge removed, washed, rinsed and sanitized the beverage dispenser holder prior to completion of inspection.

Inspector notes: Facility's food safety certified person lack the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate; Observed a ServSafe certificate only. * Advised facility's food safety certified person to apply for the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate, an application form issued on 2-20-2024

Inspector notes: Beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in bar area. New Violation.

Inspector notes: - Non NSF /ANSI approved equipment : 2 domestic Reacha-in freezers (White Westinghouse) 1 crockpot, and 1 microwave oven (Hamilton Beach) present in the facility. -The walk-in cooler and one reach-in freezer in basement area observed not operational during inspection. - Galvanized steel exhaust hood system over kitchen cooking equipment. New Violation.

Inspector notes: -Debris and corrosion present inside a beverage cold-prep refrigeration unit -Spillage and debris present on floor inside the walk-in cooler in basement area. New Violation.

Inspector notes: Water filter for the ice machine observed not marked with the service date. New Violation.

Inspector notes: Broom and dustpan observed not stored elevated. New Violation.