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Halal Food

12 N 46Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
Other
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2024
86
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Halal Food, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 10, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.

“Non-food contact surfaces clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

The city-wide average for Philadelphia sits at 72, putting Halal Food on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Domestic chest freezer observed. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Ice accumulation observed inside chest freezer.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Debris observed on floor perimeters. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
86
Nov 6, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Debris observed on shelving.
46.714
95
Nov 4, 2024
Reinspection
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: No hot or cold water is available for hand washing at the food prep sink. The water tank was empty during the time of inspection. New Violation.
46.131
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: Observed whole tomatoes on the truck. -All fresh produce is to be washed and cut at the commissary. New Violation.
46.201
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Observed a soiled cutting board and knife; that were in use to cut produce on the truck. -Must remove. All produce is to be sliced and diced at the commissary. New Violation.
46.301
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: * Sliced tomatoes were held at 53* degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. New Violation.
46.385(a)(2)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. -Food safety certified Person was not initially present. Food safety certified person arrived at the end of inspection. This is a repeat at every inspection.
46.101
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: No hot or cold water is available for hand washing.
46.805
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Clean the floor due to mice feces and food debris observed. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed in the food prep and storage areas. -Observed Live flies and mice feces on the truck. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
46.672
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Clean lower shelving and surfaces in driver area due to mice feces observed. New Violation.
46.714
39
Aug 12, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
46.672
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Some debris observed in the bottom of the chest freezer. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Debris observed on steps.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
86
Jul 6, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Halal Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Halal Food on file is from Dec 10, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Halal Food?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Halal Food.

Has Halal Food's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Halal Food 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 Halal Food 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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