George's Luncheonette

6000 Tabor Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jun 6, 2023

Score

High Risk

George's Luncheonette has a thin inspection record, with only one visit on file so far. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 6, 2023. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. George's Luncheonette's record stops at Jun 6, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Compared to other Philadelphia restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 6, 2023

Routine

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

Time as a public health control; procedures & record (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A time log was not maintained for the eggs at room temperature. Note: The eggs were stored in the walk-in cooler.

46.385(c)

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The plumbing at the hand wash sink was not appropriately maintained. Note: The person in charge was instructed to maintain the hand wash sink usable at all times.

46.981(h)

Proper cold holding temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Eggs were observed at 60 degrees F instead of 41 degrees. Note: Eggs were removed from use and the person in charge was instructed on proper temperature control.

46.385(a)(2)

Proper date marking & disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous food that is ready to eat was not date marked when it was prepared. Note: Date marks were applied to the aforementioned foods.

46.385(b)

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code regarding temperature control. Note: The person in charge was instructed to keep the eggs in the walk-in cooler or keep a temperature and time log if kept in room temperature.

46.102

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: The under-counter refrigerator unit was observed at 44 degrees F instead of 41 degrees F. Note: The person in charge only kept eggs and cheese inside the unit. New Violation.

46.611

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

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

46.772

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

Inspector notes: Garbage disposal was observed on the wall-mounted hand wash sink. The cold preparation unit is out of service. New Violation.

46.671

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: A food preparation sink was not observed in the facility. A leak was observed at the hand wash sink. Note: Person in charge was emailed a variance worksheet. New Violation.

46.822

Frequently Asked Questions

When was George's Luncheonette last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at George's Luncheonette on file is from Jun 6, 2023. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at George's Luncheonette 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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