Mediterranean 2000
Last inspected: Sep 12, 2024
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Score
Public records currently show only one inspection for Mediterranean 2000. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 12, 2024. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Compared to other Philadelphia restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 12, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 15 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Shellstock located in the walk-in cooler area did not have identification tags attached to the container. **Shellstock tags shall remain attached to the container in which the shellstock are received until the container is empty. New Violation.
46.25
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers in bar area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. PIC labeled the bottle during the inspection.
46.1002
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the basement bar area to remind food employees to wash their hands. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: - Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. - Black residue observed on the interior of the ice machine bin in the bar area. New Violation.
46.712
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. **Food safety certificated person was not present at Sanitarian's arrival. Food safety certificated person arrived during the inspection. New Violation.
46.103
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Foil observed lining shelves/surfaces in the prep area. New Violation.
46.522
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips (quaternary ammonium) to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Dust accumulation was observed ceiling tiles in prep area - Rust observed on the drying rack in the warewash area - Buildup observed on the gaskets of the produce walk-in cooler - Buildup observed on the shelving in the produce walk-in cooler New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: A utility sink was not observed in the establishment. New Violation.
46.823(c)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Dust accumulation observed on the vent cover in the women's toilet room in the restaurant New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Grease accumulation observed on the floor near the fryers in the prep area - Water accumulation observed on the bottom of the cold prep unit in the prep area - Clutter observed throughout the basement storage area - Water accumulation observed on the floor in the basement area New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Food being thawed using an unapproved method. Food observed thawing in standing water. New Violation.
46.383
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage container (rice)is not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed in the establishment. - House flies observed in the prep and warewash area - Live roach observed crawling on the wall near the grinder sink - Mouse droppings observed on a hat and notebook on a shelf in the wait staff area - Mouse droppings observed on the bottom of cabinet near the espresso machine in the bar area - Small flies observed in the restaurant bar area New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Food dispensing utensil in the white and yellow rice observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food. New Violation.
46.302
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mediterranean 2000 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mediterranean 2000 on file is from Sep 12, 2024. The public record contains one inspection in total.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mediterranean 2000 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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