Joshua's Catering
Last inspected: Nov 26, 2024
39
Score
The inspection history at Joshua's Catering is still short, with only one visit logged. On Nov 26, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which Joshua's Catering's 39 doesn't quite reach.
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 26, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Plain yogurt in the reach in refrigerator observed with an expiration date of 11/15/2024. *The PIC discarded the item.
46.201
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Eggs observed stored above prepared guacamole in the reach in refrigerator. New Violation.
46.281
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: -Observed insecticides (RAID roach and ant, Ortho spray) not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the chemical storage area. -Open bait observed on the floor beneath the convection oven. Loose bait should be enclosed in a container. New Violation.
46.1026
Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan
Inspector notes: Food facility observed using reduced oxygen packaging without the required written procedures or HACCP plan. New Violation.
46.402
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. *The PIC has a ServSafe but no Phila food safety certificate. An application has been emailed.
46.103
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom and dustpan observed on floor and not properly elevated on an utility rack when not in use. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mice droppings) observed on the canned goods and bulk container tops in the food prep area, storage rack. *The Sanitarian instructed the PIC to wash, rinse, and sanitize the areas before use. Corrective action not taken at the time. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: One inoperable reach in refrigerator observed in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.671
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -Leak observed in pipe beneath the 2- bay garbage grinder sinks. -Sprayer attachment observed leaking at the 3-bay ware wash sinks. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The employee restroom lacks a lidded trash can for sanitary products. New Violation.
46.941(f)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joshua's Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joshua's Catering on file is from Nov 26, 2024. The public record contains one inspection in total.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Joshua's Catering 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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