I-M Sammy's Place

1449 N 05Th St, Philadelphia, PA

American

Last inspected: Jun 13, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

I-M Sammy's Place has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On Jun 13, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “thermometer provided & accurate”, which has been cited two times.

I-M Sammy's Place's latest score of 64 falls below the Philadelphia average of 72. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 13, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed improper set-up of the 3-bay warewash sink (Wash, sanitize, rinse) instead of "Wash, rinse, sanitize" *PIC corrected on site* *Proper wash, rinse, sanitize procedure reviewed with employee. New Violation.

46.731

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Shelving the holds glassware and liquor needs general cleaning free of dust and debris -Dusty bathroom vents observed New Violation.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Women's toilet room lacked a lidded receptable. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. New Violation.

46.882(b)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: No lid observed for outdoor waste dumpster. Units for handling wastes shall be designed and constructed to have tight-fitting lids, doors or covers. New Violation.

46.881

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Premises cleaning: - Dust and debris observed along floor perimeters in the bar area. - Remove excess items/equipment in the basement and in side storage room for easy cleaning and inspection. - Dust and debris on the floor of the dry storage closet. New Violation.

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

Thermometer provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Temperature measuring device (internal thermometer) for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment was not available or readily accessible in the reach-in refrigerator.

46.59

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Fruit fly activity observed in the bar area near the slushie machine, near the bathrooms and near the ramp leading to the rear of facility. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

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

Inspector notes: - Doors of the reach-in chest fridge are not in good repair. - Observed defective reach in beer fridge and reach in chest fridge not operating properly. *reach in being used to store room-temp beer and the reach-in chest had beer on ice* - Faucet in women's restroom needs tightening (still has adequate pressure and temperature) New Violation.

46.671

Apr 21, 2023

Reinspection

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Hands clean & properly washed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee hands can not be adequately cleaned due to the lack of hot water. **Hot water was reinstated at the time of the reinspection.

46.131

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the handwashing sink at the bar area. **Soap was supplied at the time of the inspection.

46.941(a)-(e)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizing solution temperature below 75°F due to lack of hot water. **Sanitizing solution temperature was brought up to the correct level after hot water was reinstated.

46.674(d)(e)

Thermometer provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Temperature measuring device (internal thermometer) for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment was not available or readily accessible in the reach-in refrigerator. New Violation.

46.59

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Observed the facility doors opened at the time of arrival and not properly protecting against the entry of insects and rodents. New Violation.

46.922(e)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw wood shelving unit used to hold beverages/dry goods. New Violation.

46.521

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Seal floor and wall junctures around the pool table area and along the ramp/step.

46.921

Frequently Asked Questions

When was I-M Sammy's Place last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at I-M Sammy's Place on file is from Jun 13, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at I-M Sammy's Place?

Across the inspection record, “thermometer provided & accurate” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at I-M Sammy's Place.

Has I-M Sammy's Place's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at I-M Sammy's Place have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at I-M Sammy's Place 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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