La Esquina De Pancho's Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 15, 2024
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Score
La Esquina De Pancho's Cafe has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 15, 2024. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 12 violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “utensils, equipment & linens” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to other Philadelphia restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 15, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee slicing tomatoes and placing prepped tomatoes into a cardboard box. Food shall only contact surfaces of equipment and utensils that are cleaned/ sanitized. *PIC discarded tomatoes at the time of inspection*
46.301
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. *PIC arrived before the health of the inspection*
46.101
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Slicer has an accumulation of old food residue, a dead roach, and dust on its surface- and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. *PIC said slicer is no longer functioning and hasn't been used in months; slicer was cleaned and brought into basement storage*
46.711(a)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Cleaned and sanitized utensils shall be handled, displayed and dispensed so that contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces is prevented.
46.775
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Non ANSI/NSF certified chest freezers in the basement (with rust on lids) - Broken door hinge observed on the first chest freezer in the basement. - Unused/ non operational food equipment observed being stored in the warewashing area. - non operational under counter fridge being used for dry storage in the coffee area
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -dusty wall vents observed throughout the facility New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - General floor cleaning needed throughout kitchen prep area (food debris) - Basement steps observed with accumulation of dust New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Basement lighting observed very dim. New Violation.
46.943
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on the prep counter and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.772
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food items are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in basement and prep area.
46.321
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food.
46.282
In-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Knives and / or cleavers stored between table edges which are not easily cleaned and sanitized. *PIC removed at the time of inspection*
46.302
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Jul 2, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Multiple potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the prep fridges, were not date marked. *PIC date marked items on site*
46.385(b)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the customer restroom. *PIC corrected on site*
46.941(a)-(e)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Working containers in front coffee area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. New Violation.
46.1002
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed improper set-up of the 3-bay warewash sink (sanitize, wash, rinse) instead of "Wash, rinse, sanitize" *PIC corrected on site and proper wash, rinse, sanitize procedure reviewed with employee.
46.712
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Observed hole from an electricity line in the floor behind the prep table in the kitchen area. -Observed holes in walls next to employee handwash sink in the prep area -Observed holes in walls along the basement steps New Violation.
46.921
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Prepackaged food items (desserts in front display case) is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. New Violation.
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent insect activity: live roach observed in the coffee area on steps. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food items are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in basement. New Violation.
46.321
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed cooking utensils stored in room temperature water in between use. New Violation.
46.302
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Cleaned and sanitized utensils shall be handled, displayed and dispensed so that contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces is prevented. New Violation.
46.775
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed aluminum foil being used to line food equipment in the kitchen prep area. This is not a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Heavy grease accumulation observed on food equipment in the kitchen prep area and on the walls in the kitchen prep area. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Esquina De Pancho's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Esquina De Pancho's Cafe on file is from Nov 15, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Esquina De Pancho's Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment & linens” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Esquina De Pancho's Cafe.
Has La Esquina De Pancho's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Esquina De Pancho's Cafe have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Esquina De Pancho's Cafe 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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