Joe's Variety & Catering
Last inspected: Jun 26, 2024
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Score
There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 26, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 10 violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper date marking & disposition”, showing up two times.
By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting Joe's Variety & Catering on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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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
Jun 26, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: food potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the reach in refrigerator, was not date marked.
46.385(b)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Personal belongings (phone)was stored on top of cold prep unit cutting board. New Violation.
46.711(a)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: The following were observed: -Food dispensing utensil in the bulk ingredient containers stored in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food -Common bowls or food containers without handles stored in direct contact with bulk food ingredients
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
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following were observed: -Food debris/residue on lower interior surfaces of reach-in refrigeration units/under-the-counter refrigeration unit -Food debris/residue on cooking equipment -Ice accumulation on interior surfaces of chest freezer -Food debris/residue on interior surfaces of microwave unit -Food debris on rusted shelving units
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Food debris/residue observed around perimeters of floor in food prep area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Lights in the reach in units are not working New Violation.
46.943
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible in reach-in refrigeration units.
46.632
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers in food prep area are not labeled with the common name of the food.
46.422
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Apr 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: food potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the reach in refrigerator, was not date marked. New Violation.
46.385(b)
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. **Person in charge was sent application via- email. New Violation.
46.103
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
46.544(e)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible in reach-in refrigeration units.
46.632
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers in food prep area are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Main entrance outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: The following were observed: -Food dispensing utensil in the bulk ingredient containers stored in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food -Common bowls or food containers without handles stored in direct contact with bulk food ingredients New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Damaged interior gaskets on both reach-in refrigeration units in food prep area. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following were observed: -Food debris/residue on lower interior surfaces of reach-in refrigeration units/under-the-counter refrigeration unit -Food debris/residue on cooking equipment -Ice accumulation on interior surfaces of chest freezer -Food debris/residue on interior surfaces of microwave unit -Food debris on rusted shelving units
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Food debris/residue observed around perimeters of floor in food prep area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joe's Variety & Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joe's Variety & Catering on file is from Jun 26, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joe's Variety & Catering?
Across the inspection record, “proper date marking & disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Joe's Variety & Catering.
Has Joe's Variety & Catering's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Joe's Variety & Catering have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Joe's Variety & Catering 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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