Joyeuse's Bakery & Restaurant
Last inspected: Aug 29, 2024
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Score
Joyeuse's Bakery & Restaurant appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. On Aug 29, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
“Non-food contact surfaces clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
The city-wide average is 72, putting Joyeuse's Bakery & Restaurant squarely in typical territory. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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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
Aug 29, 2024
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Base coving missing in the food prep area. 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)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Non Food grade bags being used to store food.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Soda crates being used for elevation. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Ice accumulation present in chest freezer in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Static dust accumulation present on fan cover in the basement area.
46.981(b)(i)
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Aug 26, 2024
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Various containers of food and cake was held between 55 - 54 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required in the walk-in cooler and closed display case. New Violation.
46.385(a)(2)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the food prep area. -Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: No food safety person present during arrival of inspection. 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
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed no chemical sanitizer being used on equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them, and prior to use. New Violation.
46.731
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
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (Flies) observed in the food prep and basement areas. *Advised to call pest control* New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Non Food grade bags being used to store food.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Non NSF/ANSI microwave, 2 chest freezers New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Warewash sinks observed with food residue in compartments and not being cleaned and sanitized prior to use. New Violation.
46.674(a)-(c)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Static dust accumulation present on fan cover in the basement area. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Grease overflow observed in exterior barrels and fan -Debris, grease observed along floor perimeter of food prep and basement areas. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Apr 8, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Uncovered food observed in chest freezer in the basement area. New Violation.
46.301
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Non Food grade bags being used to store food. -Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Non NSF/ANSI microwave, 2 chest freezers
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Ice accumulation and debris present in chest freezer in the food prep area. -Cracked floor tiles in the walk-in cooler area.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Backflow prevention device observed leaking in the basement area. New Violation.
46.822
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Jan 4, 2024
Reinspection
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: An employee's beverage container was observed in a refrigeration unit in the clerk area. New Violation.
46.151(a)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Handwash sink not properly operating due to clogged drain pipe in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.981(h)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Coconut sweets being stored uncovered in the customer waiting area on top of a closed display case. New Violation.
46.301
Proper cooling time & temperature
Inspector notes: Pulled Chicken, Eggs and Rice, was not cooled from 135 degrees F to 70 degrees F in 2 hours and/or from 135 degrees F to 41 degrees F within 6 hours, after preparation. *Health Sanitarians advised person in charge to discard rice, pulled chicken and eggs during the time of inspection.* New Violation.
46.384(a)(b)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Chemicals were stored on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.1021
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment observed being stored on direct floor surface under the 3-basin sink. New Violation.
46.712
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code and proper cooling and reheating temperatures. *Health Sanitarians provided person in charge with proper cooling and reheating temperature procedures.* New Violation.
46.102
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Soiled large pot being stored directly on floor surface under 3-basin sink in the food prep area. -Metal can of ketchup observed being used to store food after opening. -Drinks is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the clerk area. New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on perimeter of food prep sink and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.772
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed being stored improperly in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.774
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 observations were noted: -Ice accumulation present in chest freezer in the food prep area. -Food debris observed along the internal surface of the hot holding unit in the clerk area. -Food debris and residue observed in microwaves in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Handwash sink not properly operating due to clogged drain pipe in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.822
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Sewage water observed throughout basement area. Health sanitarians advised person in charge to clean and disinfect basement area floor. New Violation.
46.863
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Clear trash bags and boxes observed being used to store refuse in front of the facility instead of trash cans with a lid. New Violation.
46.881
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Prep table drawer where utensils are being stored needs cleaning. -Static dust accumulation present on fan covers in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employee clothing items observed being stored in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.981(j)
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
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Sep 25, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Non NSF/ANSI microwave, 2 chest freezers -Wooden pallets
46.522
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Seal any open seams, where needed. -Damaged floor surfaces -Uneven flooring surfaces in front of walk-in cooler
46.901
90
Sep 22, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Observed insecticides or rodenticides not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the basement area. New Violation.
46.1026
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (Roaches) observed in the food prep area under a side shelf next above food prep sink and crawling across wall above 3-basin sink. *Health sanitarian advised facility to have pest control come 2-3 times a week due to infestation and to keep and provide invoices during inspections.*
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Food prep sink not properly sealed to wall surface in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.652
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Heavy ice accumulation present inside both chest freezers in the basement area.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Seal any open seams, where needed. -Damaged floor surfaces -Uneven flooring surfaces in front of walk-in cooler
46.901
70
Sep 20, 2023
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 15 violations
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Fly light observed hanging over 3-basin sink in the warewashing area. *Relocate fly light to an area where food prepping is not at.* New Violation.
46.301
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee personal hygiene products stored in food prep area, and were not stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment or utensils. Corrective action: Person in charge removed personal care item during time of inspection.
46.1029
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code. Corrective action: Health Sanitarian provided Food safety person with employee health policy on 9/20/2023.
46.102
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in refrigeration equipment. New Violation.
46.632
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
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (Roaches) observed in the food prep area under a shelving above food prep sink and on shelving above basement area. *Health sanitarian advised facility to have pest control come 2-3 times a week due to infestation and to keep and provide invoices during inspections.*
46.981(k)(l)
Washing fruit & vegetables
Inspector notes: Catch basin under food prep sink and in basement areas observed improperly installed. Catch basin needs a 1 to 2 inch air gap. New Violation.
46.285
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: NSF/ANSI drying racks not observed in the warewashing area. New Violation.
46.771
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Crates being used for elevation and storage -Raw wood shelving, which are not smooth and easily cleanable, being used to support equipment in the prep area. -Non NSF/ANSI microwave, 2 chest freezers -Wooden pallets
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Debris and residue along floor perimeter of walk-in cooler. -Ice accumulation present inside both chest freezers.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Caps needed on all sewage holes indoor and outdoor of the facility. -Handwash sink needed in basement area before food prepping in the basement area can be approved. New Violation.
46.822
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Condensation water leaking from compressor in walk-in cooler not properly draining. New Violation.
46.863
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Trash can with a lid needed in restroom area. New Violation.
46.882(b)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Indoor and Outdoor refuse containers not observed with tight fitting lids. New Violation.
46.881
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Cleaning of outdoor exhaust fan needed. -Static dust accumulation on fans in the food prep area. -Uncovered trash can in kitchen area, provide lids. *Remove any items that do not work or are not being used as it creates a harborage area for insects and rodents.*
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Sep 14, 2023
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand wash sink in the kitchen area was blocked by boxes of frozen vegetable and not accessible at all times for employee use. * The person in charge removed boxes.
46.825(a)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: - Evidence of food prep (Fresh flour) observed on prep table and dough mixers in basement area. * Sanitarian advised the person in charge to discontinue all food prep in basement area. New Violation.
46.301
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: - Visible physical evidence of rodent (Live mouse and droppings behind French fries reach-in freezer. - Visible evidence of insect activity (Live German Roaches observed in the basement area. - Evidence of cat observed living in basement of facility (Poop filled litter box with maggots and large bag of opened cat food (Friskies) on shelf stored next to flour and flour scooper. *Litter box was removed and discarded outside of facility in trash area.* *** Sanitarian advised that a professional pest service be obtained prior to requesting a re-inspection. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: - Soda Crates observed in use to elevate beverages. - Bags of food were observed on the lover shelf of prep table and not properly stored.
46.321
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.
46.152
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Flour scooper observed stored on storage rack next to cat food in basement area. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Domestic NON-NSF/ANSI microwave observed in prep area.
46.673
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Dust accumulation observed of fan vent covers in walk-in cooler. -Storage racks observed rusted in walk-in cooler. -Floor surfaces observed not cleaned to sight in walk-in cooler. - Damaged floor tiles observed in walk-in cooler. -Flour debris on outer surfaces on dough mixers in basement. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings and debris observed on floor surface of restroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were made: -Clutter in the retail area behind the counter. -Miscellaneous clutter in basement area. - Dirt, debris and dust along basement steps. - Dust, Debris, and flour on floor surfaces near prep table in basement. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
46.544(e)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joyeuse's Bakery & Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joyeuse's Bakery & Restaurant on file is from Aug 29, 2024. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joyeuse's Bakery & Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Joyeuse's Bakery & Restaurant.
Has Joyeuse's Bakery & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Joyeuse's Bakery & Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Joyeuse's Bakery & Restaurant 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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