Lj Food & Deli

2201 W Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA

American

Last inspected: Oct 3, 2024

Score

High Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Lj Food & Deli was last inspected on Oct 3, 2024. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to 12 violations per visit.

“Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 72, which Lj Food & Deli's 33 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 3, 2024

Routine

4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 12 violations

Proper hot holding temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Fried chicken, grilled chicken and pastillios in the hot holding units observed at 111 F- 116 F instead of at least 135 F. *The PIC turned the temperature up on the units during the inspection.

46.385(a)(1)

Proper cold holding temperature

Inspector notes: -Bacon was held at 50-52 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. *PIC discarded the bacon during the inspection. -Mayo was held at 50 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required in cold prep unit. *Advised to discard by sanitarian, Corrective action not taken. -Lettuce was held at 54 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required on cold prep unit, Advised to discard, corrective action not taken at time of inspection. New Violation.

46.385(a)(2)

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector notes: Deli meats and cheeses opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the closed display case , and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. New Violation.

46.385(b)

Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -3 half gallons of skim milk observed with an expiration date of 9/24/24. *The PIC discarded the items during inspection.

46.201

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: The food facility only has one sink stopper at the 3-bay sinks. Improper wash, rinse, and sanitizing practices observed due to lack of sink stoppers. New Violation.

46.731

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

Inspector notes: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code. PIC could did not properly demonstrate wash, rinse, and sanitize practices properly. *The Sanitarian Supervisor reviewed proper wash, rinse, and sanitizing technique with the PIC. New Violation.

46.102

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: The hot water at the hand wash sink in the retail area, near the hot holding units observed at 82 degrees F instead of at least 100 F. New Violation.

46.805

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: The cold prep unit does not have adequate refrigeration equipment / capacity to maintain all refrigerated foods at a temperature of 41 degrees F or below. *The top and bottom cold prep unit observed at 48-51 F. The PIC instructed to discontinue using unit until brought to proper temperature. New Violation.

46.611

Approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: Grilled chicken being thawed using an unapproved method. Food observed thawing at room temperature on the 3 bay sinks in a box. *Corrective action not taken during inspection. New Violation.

46.383

Thermometer provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in hot holding units. New Violation.

46.632

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Box of rolls were not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.

46.321

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.

46.634

Jul 12, 2023

Reinspection

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Beverages were not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.

46.321

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

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

46.304

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.

46.672

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: - Dusty vent observed in the bathroom. - Missing floor-wall base coving observed in the basement.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Floor cleaning needed behind the grill and fryer due to dust and dirt. New Violation.

46.921

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Hood filters had an accumulation of static dust and grease.

46.544(e)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lj Food & Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lj Food & Deli on file is from Oct 3, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lj Food & Deli?

Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lj Food & Deli.

Has Lj Food & Deli's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Lj Food & Deli have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Lj Food & Deli 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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