Indonesia Restaurant

1725 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Oct 4, 2024
74
Score
Medium Risk

Indonesia Restaurant has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On Oct 4, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly 13 violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 4, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking & disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous ready to eat food (sauces, meatballs, etc.), prepared in the food facility, located in the reach-in refrigerator and reach-in freezer, was not date marked. Corrective action: Items date-marked during the inspection.
46.385(b)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -The following unused/inoperable equipment was observed in the facility: walk-in refrigerator and freezer, ice machine, reach-in refrigerator. -Kickplate observed missing from unused/inoperable refrigerator. -(Ref. 46.501) Chest freezer is not NSF/ANSI approved.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning required: -Some build-up and debris observed on the wok station. -Grease and food debris observed in fryer cabinet. -Containers/totes in the food prep area observed soiled. (i.e. plastic containers where plates are stored.)
46.714
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: -The lighting is inadequate in both food preparation area. Lighting is very low above the food prep sink in the basement food prep area. -One light observed out in the rear of the basement prep area/storage area. New Violation.
46.943
74
Sep 23, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Cigarettes, cigarette butts, ashtray found on the table in the dining area across from the wait-staff area being used for prep. New Violation.
46.151(a)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: -Paper towels were not available at handwashing sink in the food prep area. Corrective action: Paper towels provided. -Soap was not available in one of the open toilet rooms. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: -Multiple uncovered sauces and uncovered food observed in the reach-in refrigerator. Instructed food employee to take corrective action. -Raw animal food observed stored above vegetables and sauces. COS -Cat was observed in the food prep areas. -Litter box was observed in the basement food prep area. New Violation.
46.281
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Chlorine used to prepare sanitizer solution for food contact surfaces is not being used in accordance with manufacturer's instruction. Multiple bottles of chlorine observed in the establishment are not appropriate for use on food contact surfaces. New Violation.
46.1024
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Build-up observed on grill. New Violation.
46.712
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. New Violation.
46.103
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning required: -Unused/inoperable reach-in refrigerator is soiled and has an odor inside. -Accumulation of grease and food residue on exterior surfaces of cooking equipment and food storage containers. -Soiled exterior chest freezer door. -Grease and food debris observed in fryer cabinet. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Greasy cardboard observed on the floor in the food prep area. Note: Surfaces should be smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean. New Violation.
46.901
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.
46.981(d)
Management awareness; policy present
Inspector notes: -No food safety certified person available to demonstrate knowledge of the foodborne illnesses deemed reportable or the symptoms that would require employee exclusion. -Person in charge could not demonstrate adequate knowledge. New Violation.
46.111(a)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Greasy cardboard observed in use. -Shelves beneath food prep tables in the food prep area are rusted. Note: Surfaces should be smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean New Violation.
46.522
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An insect control device was observed located in the warewashing area (above wash basin) with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. Corrective action: Insect control device was relocated.
46.922(c)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Chlorine test strips are expried. New Violation.
46.634
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Indonesia Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Indonesia Restaurant on file is from Oct 4, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Indonesia Restaurant?

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

Has Indonesia Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Indonesia Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Indonesia Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.