Le Meridien Hotel

1421 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

American

Last inspected: Mar 28, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Le Meridien Hotel has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 28, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Le Meridien Hotel's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 28, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

“Non-food contact surfaces clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average for Philadelphia sits at 72, putting Le Meridien Hotel on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 28, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Unnecessary items: Warewashing machine in the 1st floor kitchen is not in use. -Missing grout observed in flooring in the 1st floor kitchen. -Standing water observed on the floor near the grease strap in the 3rd floor kitchen. New Violation.

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

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Residue observed along the floor perimeter of the 1st floor walk-in cooler. -Residue observed on the floor of the 3rd floor walk-in freezer. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: One sink in the men's toilet room had a maximum hot water temperature of 78.8 degrees F rather than 100 degrees F as required. New Violation.

46.822

Dec 28, 2023

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: -Small flies observed in the 3rd floor kitchen. -Mouse droppings observed in the 3rd floor kitchen.

46.981(k)(l)

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Mouse droppings observed on shelving in the 3rd floor kitchen. -Debris and residue observed on the floor of the walk-in cooler in the 1st floor kitchen.

46.711(b)(c)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles observed in the 3rd floor kitchen area.

46.921

Jun 2, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used

Inspector notes: Dichlorvos pest strips observed in the 3rd floor kitchen were not being used according to the manufacturers instructions. New Violation.

46.1022

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses

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. New Violation.

46.103

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: -Small flies observed in the 1st and 3rd floor kitchens. -Mouse droppings observed on the floor of the server alley next to the reach-in fridges. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Food container without handle in direct contact with flour in the 3rd floor kitchen. New Violation.

46.302

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

Inspector notes: -Missing drawer handles observed on one of the prep units in the 1st floor kitchen area. -Ice observed on the ceiling, floor, and door of the walk-in freezer in the 3rd floor kitchen. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Debris observed on the floor of the walk-in cooler in the 1st floor kitchen. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: -Maximum hot water temperature in the 3rd floor men's toilet room was 73.8 degrees f rather than 100 degrees F as required. -Low hot water pressure observed at the hand sink in the 1st floor kitchen near the entrance to the storage area. New Violation.

46.805

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Unsealed utility lines observed in the 1st and 3rd floor kitchen. -Missing ceiling tiles observed in the 3rd floor kitchen area. New Violation.

46.921

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Light intensity in the 1st floor toilet room near the bar was 20 lux rather than 220 lux as required. New Violation.

46.943

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Le Meridien Hotel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Le Meridien Hotel on file is from Mar 28, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Le Meridien Hotel?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Le Meridien Hotel.

Has Le Meridien Hotel's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Le Meridien Hotel have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Le Meridien Hotel 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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