Penrose Annex
Last inspected: Nov 27, 2024
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Score
Penrose Annex has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on Nov 27, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly 11 violations earlier on.
Among Philadelphia restaurants, the typical score is 72; Penrose Annex is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 27, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Static dust observed on the celling vent at the women's staff toilet room. New Violation.
46.981(d)
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. New Violation.
46.672
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -Observed leaky pipe under the three-bay sink. Water is partially falling into a bucket. *The person in charge submitted repair order #6860 on 9/4/2024. -Leaky faucet with corrosion observed at the handwashing sink in the front serving area. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed dust on the acoustic ceiling tiles in the dining area. New Violation.
46.921
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Apr 24, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An open employee's beverage (water bottle) container was observed in the food service area. Cups with lids and a straw prevent potential contamination of hands. The bottle was moved to a table nearby.
46.151(a)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The service area hand sink was lacking a waste container for paper towel disposal. A waste container was placed at this sink.
46.981(h)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: -Slicer has an accumulation of dried food residue on the inner food contact surfaces around the blade and is not being taken apart, washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. -The can opener had an accumulation of dried food residue on the food contact surfaces. The person in charge placed the can opener in the 3 basin sink wash basin and stated that she would obtain the proper brush and gloves to clean the slicer properly.
46.711(a)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed in the pantry area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -The garbage grinder and sink is not operating. -Hand wash only sign observed over the 3 basin sink. Note: The 3 basin sink should be used for washing dishes only. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks QAC sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. The person in charge had pH test strips rather than QAC test strips. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observations: -Mouse droppings on lower shelves in the pantry area. -Static dust observed on the walk in units ceiling surfaces. -General debris in lower cabinet surfaces in the kitchen. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Damaged wall covering observed in the women's toilet room. -Dust on sink and other surfaces in the staff toilet room.
46.981(b)(i)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster is lacking a lid to close tightly when not in use.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -The mop was stored in the bucket rather than hanging on the utility rack when not in use. -The broom and dust pan were observed stored on the floor rather than hanging on a utility rack when not in use. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: The exhaust hood in the cooking area has 2 of 3 lights not working. New Violation.
46.943
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Penrose Annex last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Penrose Annex on file is from Nov 27, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.
Has Penrose Annex's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Penrose Annex have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Penrose Annex 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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