Nitty's Tavern
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2024
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Score
Public records currently show only two inspections for Nitty's Tavern. Nitty's Tavern was last inspected on Oct 9, 2024. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 10 violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “personal cleanliness” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting Nitty's Tavern on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal food (eggs) were stored above ready to eat foods in the walk-in refrigerator. **Eggs relocated during the inspection to better prevent against cross contamination.
46.281
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. **The Person in Charge arrived at the start of the inspection.
46.101
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. **Sanitizer bottle replaced; new reading of 100ppm.
46.731
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Aluminum foil is being used to line cooking equipment in the kitchen; not easily cleanable. New Violation.
46.522
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Facility does not have a backflow prevention device located at the main water supply line. New Violation.
46.823(c)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Maintenance tools stored on the ground in the kitchen and rear storage area; relocate to a designated storage rack when not in use. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs.
Inspector notes: Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs. New Violation.
10-602(5)(a)(.1)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in refrigerator. New Violation.
46.321
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.
46.152
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Sep 21, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A pail with water was observed in the handwash sink in food prep area. Note: Hand wash sink must not be used for anything other than hand washing
46.825(a)
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cut and cooked potentially hazardous ready to eat food(tomatoes, sauces) prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the reach-in and walk-in units were not date marked. Note: Date marking provided at time of inspection.
46.385(b)
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. Note: resources was given to PIC at time of inspection. New Violation.
46.102
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed. Mouse feces observed in storage area located in basement prep area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.
46.152
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on table and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Clean in the bottom of all cold prep and refrigeration units. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: *Debris observed on floor surfaces under equipment in food preparation area, storage areas and bar *Clutter observed in storage closet in food preparation area General cleaning needed in food prep area in areas where mouse feces was observed. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. Cleaning needed. New Violation.
46.981(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nitty's Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nitty's Tavern on file is from Oct 9, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nitty's Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “personal cleanliness” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nitty's Tavern.
Has Nitty's Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nitty's Tavern have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Nitty's Tavern 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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