Joatown - Social Security Building (Federal Building)
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2024
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Score
Joatown - Social Security Building (Federal Building) has only one inspection on file, a thin record to work from. Joatown - Social Security Building (Federal Building) was last inspected on Oct 2, 2024. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Multiple potentially hazardous ready to eat food items, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the reach in refrigeration units, were not date marked. *PIC added dates on site*
46.385(b)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the food prep area. *PIC relocated the chemicals on site*
46.1021
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An open employee's beverage container was observed in a food preparation area. *PIC removed on site*
46.151(a)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
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. *Sanitarian emailed PIC directions on how to obtain city certificate*
46.103
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed food dispensing utensil in the container of pancake batter in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food. New Violation.
46.302
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
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: No backflow prevention device observed at entrance to water supply at the wall near the warewashing area. New Violation.
46.823(c)-(e)
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.282
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: General cleaning needed: -food debris/ dust accumulation observed underneath and behind food equipment. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fish being thawed using an unapproved method. Fish was observed thawing in standing water on the prep counter. *PIC corrected on site*
46.383
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: An insect control device (fruit fly control device) located in the rear storage room area on the same shelf as food items- with potential to contaminate food (potatoes, mango, onions) New Violation.
46.922(c)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on the prep counter and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.772
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joatown - Social Security Building (Federal Building) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joatown - Social Security Building (Federal Building) on file is from Oct 2, 2024. The public record contains one inspection in total.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Joatown - Social Security Building (Federal Building) 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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