K & B Cocktail Lounge
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2024
95
Score
K & B Cocktail Lounge has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Sep 9, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to one violation per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Philadelphia restaurant scores 72. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 9, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Floor not sealed in the food prep area.
46.901
95
Apr 5, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Observed rodenticides not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.1026
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the men's and women's restroom areas does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Ice scooper observed submerged in ice bin in the basement area.' -Measuring cup observed submerged in working bulk container in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.301
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Black residue, green slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin.
46.712
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No Philadelphia food safety certification observed. ServSafe observed. Corrective action: Health Sanitarian emailed application on 4.5.2024. 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.
46.103
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Cobb webs observed on ceiling in women's restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Dead mouse observed on basement floor. -Debris and unnecessary items along floor perimeter of basement area. -Catch basin observed with residue and debris. -Grease and grime observed along floor perimeter behind and under cooking equipment. 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. New Violation.
46.981(d)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. New Violation.
46.632
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (Drain flies) observed in the basement area. *Health sanitarian advised person in charge to call pest control.* New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Boxed oil 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: Food prep sink not properly sealed to wall surface. New Violation.
46.652
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Sanitizing compartment of 3-basin sink observed leaking from drain pipe. -Water line of hand wash sink in the bar area observed leaking. New Violation.
46.822
35
May 3, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin. Sanitarian advised that ice be removed, machine shut off, and cleaned an sanitized properly. Ice was removed at time of inspection.
46.712
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible reach in refrigerator. New Violation.
46.561
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counter not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Raw wood which are not smooth and steps observed in the basement and not easily cleanable. New Violation.
46.522
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. Sanitarian showed the proper way of using chlorine for sanitizing and how to get the proper ppms. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 1. Static dust accumulation observed on GED refrigeration unit fan covers. 2. Dust and debris observed in condensate tray of under counter refrigeration unit. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Basement wall observed to be damaged on the stairwell. New Violation.
46.921
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was K & B Cocktail Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at K & B Cocktail Lounge on file is from Sep 9, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at K & B Cocktail Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at K & B Cocktail Lounge.
Has K & B Cocktail Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at K & B Cocktail Lounge have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at K & B Cocktail Lounge means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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