Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken

300 Market St, Philadelphia, PA

American

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken was last inspected on Feb 12, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 12, 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 six violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited three times.

Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken scores about where you'd expect for a Philadelphia restaurant. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2024

Routine

7 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Containers of vegetable oil are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor at the rear prep area. New Violation.

46.321

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

Inspector notes: Crates are used for item storage, instead of approved shelving at the cashier and the prep area. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Grease and soil accumulations observed on the shelving, cabinets, and exterior cooking equipment surfaces at the food prep areas. New Violation.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Dust and debris observed on the toilet room floor surfaces. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Food debris and dust observed on the floor perimeters and wall surfaces at the ware washing, food prep, and front cashier areas. New Violation.

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

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Employee coats(2) observed at the front prep area and on rear storage shelf with food related items. Management must designate an area for storage of employee items, to prevent contamination of food, equipment, or single-service items. New Violation.

46.963

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Gaps between the front doors(2) are outer openings in the food facility and it does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.

46.922(e)(f)

Nov 3, 2023

Reinspection

5 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Gaps between the front doors(2) are outer openings in the food facility and it does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.

46.922(e)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Crates are used for item storage, instead of approved shelving at the prep area.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Grease and soil accumulations observed on the shelving and exterior equipment surfaces at the food prep and cooking equipment areas.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Dust and debris observed on the toilet room floor. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Food debris and dust observed on the floor perimeters at the ware washing and food prep areas.

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

Sep 25, 2023

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

46.941(a)-(e)

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Gaps between the front doors(2) are outer openings in the food facility and it does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.

46.922(e)(f)

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Food employee observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.

46.152

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

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

46.304

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. New Violation.

46.672

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Grease and soil accumulations observed on the exterior equipment surfaces at the food prep and cooking equipment areas.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Food debris, dust, and mouse feces observed on the floor perimeters at cashier, ware washing, and food prep areas.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken on file is from Feb 12, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken.

Has Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken 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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