Kitty's Luncheonette
Last inspected: Dec 13, 2024
43
Score
The inspection history at Kitty's Luncheonette is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 13, 2024. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around 12 violations lately and about 14 violations before that.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting Kitty's Luncheonette on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 13, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not observed at the kitchen's hand wash sink. *Person in charge brought soap, correction on site.
46.981(h)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 severely dented, swollen, distressed canned items observed in basement storage area. *Instructed person in charge to remove cans from shelving unit.
46.201
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: City of Philadelphia food safety certificate was not observed at facility at time of inspection. *Person of charge was emailed application at time of inspection.
46.103
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Ice build up observed in chest freezer in the basement. *Static dust/debris on some shelving units in food storage area New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed Leaky faucets at the three compartment sink in the kitchen prep area and the handwashing sink in the employee's restroom in downstairs storage area. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Static dust accumulation on restroom vent cover. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Missing floor-wall base coving observed in the kitchen. New Violation.
46.901
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed inadequate lighting in kitchen preparation area. *Instructed person in charge to change light bulbs. New Violation.
46.943
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.(Chlorine test strip used for QAC solution). New Violation.
46.634
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed non NSF ANSI approved microwave in kitchen prep area New Violation.
46.673
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on the counter in the kitchen prep area and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Beverages were not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.
46.321
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May 4, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 10 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An employee's beverage was observed in a refrigeration unit in the rear food preparation area. Corrective action: Person in charge removed beverages during time of inspection.
46.151(a)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Observed insecticides not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the rear food prep area. New Violation.
46.1026
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Utensils being stored under equipment Corrective action: Person in charge removed utensils from under equipment. -Single-use cup observed submerged in food container. Corrective action: Person in charge removed single-use cup from container during time of inspection.
46.301
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Food employees observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. -Food employee did not follow proper handwash procedures. Food employee did not wash hands between changing tasks. New Violation.
46.132
No bare hand contact with RTE foods or approved alternate method properly followed
Inspector notes: A food employee was observed touching ready to eat food with his bare hands. New Violation.
46.261
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage bottles are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (Mouse droppings) observed in the restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Beverages area not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the basement area. New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Employee observed using same wiping cloth for hands, wiping table and wiping plates. New Violation.
46.304
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Plates observed not inverted 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
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Static dust accumulation on restroom vent cover. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Damaged floor tiles in front food prep area -Peeling ceiling -Damaged/Open ceiling rear food prep area -Damaged wall surface behind griddle in front food prep area New Violation.
46.901
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Lights in the customer seating area/front food prep area are not shielded from breakage. New Violation.
46.922(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kitty's Luncheonette last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kitty's Luncheonette on file is from Dec 13, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kitty's Luncheonette?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kitty's Luncheonette.
Has Kitty's Luncheonette's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kitty's Luncheonette have averaged around 12 violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Kitty's Luncheonette 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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