Lou's Sportsman Cafe

5800 Torresdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 23, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

Lou's Sportsman Cafe has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 23, 2023. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 23, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 13 violations to closer to six violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “sewage & waste water properly disposed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Lou's Sportsman Cafe trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 23, 2023

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Old food residue (cut lemon, sraws & other debris) observed inside the handwash sink in bar area. New Violation.

46.825(a)

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

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: Condensate dripping from the cooling system inside the basement area walk-in cooler into a plastic bucket.

46.863

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

Inspector notes: Non-ANSI / NSF approved equipment : 1 microwave oven. 1 air fryer (Power XL), 1 domestic rice cooker, 2 domestic crockpots, and 1 toaster oven observed in the rear food prep area. -Observed 2 ice machines not operational in basement area during inspection.

46.671

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor inside the walk-in cooler in basement area.

46.321

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Mops observed not stored elevated to properly air dry in rear food prep area.

46.981(f)

Sep 25, 2023

Routine

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 13 violations

Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Inspector notes: Observed a cigarette on bar area cold-hold unit during inspection. New Violation.

46.151(a)

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Hot water not available at handwash sinks in the facility (bar,restroom and food prep / warewashing areas), which was measured at temperature of 74 degrees Fahrenheit during inspection of 9-25-2023. * Hot water temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit is required at all handwash sinks in food facilities. New Violation.

46.981(h)

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector notes: Hands cannot be properly washed at handwash sinks in the food facility (bar,restroom and food prep / warewashing areas) due to lack of hot water, which was measured at temperature of 74 degrees Fahrenheit. * Hot water temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit is required at all handwash sinks in food facilities. New Violation.

46.132

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

Inspector notes: No food safety certified person lack during inspection of 9-25-2023. New Violation.

46.102

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Multi-use utensils cannot be effectively washed, rinsed and sanitized due to lack of hot water at warewash (3-compartment) sink, which was measured at temperature of 74 degrees Fahrenheit instead of a minimum 110 degrees Fahrenheit. New Violation.

46.731

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Mops observed not stored elevated to properly air dry. New Violation.

46.981(f)

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (flies) observed in the food prep /warewashing area. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor inside the walk-in cooler in basement area and bar area. New Violation.

46.321

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

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

46.304

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

Inspector notes: Non-ANSI / NSF approved equipment : 1 microwave oven 1 domestic rice cooker, 1 domestic crockpot, 1 toaster oven, 1 single burner electric stove observed in the establishment. -Observed 2 ice machines not operational in basement area during inspection. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Grimes and debris on floor inside basement area walk-in cooler. -Puddle of water on walk-in cooler floor. -Ice build-up present on the cooling system inside the basement area walk-in cooler. New Violation.

46.714

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Hot water not under pressure throughout facility's sinks during inspection. New Violation.

46.805

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: Condensate dripping from the cooling system inside the basement area walk-in cooler into a plastic bucket. New Violation.

46.863

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lou's Sportsman Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lou's Sportsman Cafe on file is from Oct 23, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lou's Sportsman Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “sewage & waste water properly disposed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lou's Sportsman Cafe.

Has Lou's Sportsman Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lou's Sportsman Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lou's Sportsman Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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