L & P 501

5824 Master St, Philadelphia, PA

Other

Last inspected: Aug 7, 2023

Score

High Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just one so far. On Aug 7, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. Note that L & P 501's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 7, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The city-wide average sits at 72, which L & P 501's 47 doesn't quite reach.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 7, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 9 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 11 violations

Proper date marking & disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous ready to eat food (chicken and rice), prepared in the food facility, located in the walk-in cooler, was not date marked. Food employee date marked the items at the time of the inspection.

46.385(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed insecticides or rodenticides (Raid ant and roaches) not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the prep area. Person in charge discarded the item at the time of the inspection.

46.1026

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage container (salt) are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.

46.422

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Children were observed in the prep area. New Violation.

46.102(2)

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

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

46.304

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: - Non ANSI sanitation/NSF approved chest freezers observed in the prep area - Non ANSI sanitation/NSF approved crock pot and water kettle - Inoperable reach-in freezer observed being use for dry storage in the food prep area. - Inoperable ice machine observed in the basement - Ice accumulation observed in the chest freezer - Missing compressor observed on the reach-in refrigerator - Soda crates observed being used for elevation - Torn gasket observed on the walk-in cooler New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: - An accumulation of dirt observed on the outside surfaces of the warewash sink in the warewash area. - An accumulation of dust observed observed on the bottom shelf of the prep table New Violation.

46.714

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Leak observed in the condensation line in the walk-in cooler. Condensation line is leaking into a bucket. New Violation.

46.825(b)-(e)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Toilet room observed to not be self closing New Violation.

46.922(d)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: No trash can observed at the handwash sink in the prep area New Violation.

46.882(a)(c)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Idle broom and dust pan observed on the floor instead of elevated after usage. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was L & P 501 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at L & P 501 on file is from Aug 7, 2023. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at L & P 501 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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