K'far

110 S 19Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Aug 29, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at K'far is still short, with only two visits logged. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 29, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

“Non-food contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

K'far's latest score of 58 falls below the Philadelphia average of 72. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 29, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Food separated & protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Several raw animal foods (raw chicken and eggs) were stored above ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler. Corrective action was taken and items were relocated .

46.281

Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working containers in warewash area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrective action was taken and bottle was labeled.

46.1002

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. Application emailed.

46.103

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on food preparation counters and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.

46.304

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Debris observed on side of reach in freezer (2nd floor pantry area) and inside storage cabinets in coffee bar area. -Accumulation of dust observed on ice machine vent cover and on walk-in cooler fan cover. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Dust observed on wall surfaces by warewash area. -Debris observed on floor in dry pantry area. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Aug 25, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Hot water observed at restroom handwash sink was 93 degree F and not 100 degree F as required. Person in Charge took corrective action and restored hot water.

46.981(h)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The quarternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 400 ppm, rather than 200 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. Person in Charge took corrective action and adjusted sanitizer concentrations.

46.674(d)(e)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Debris observed on floors in food preparation areas. -Clutter observed in locker room/pantry area. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Debris observed on counter and on under counter refrigerator in beverage preparation area. New Violation.

46.714

Frequently Asked Questions

When was K'far last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at K'far on file is from Aug 29, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at K'far?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at K'far.

Has K'far's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at K'far have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at K'far 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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