Rafiq Ullah
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2025
25
Score
Rafiq Ullah has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 16, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 16 violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
“Non-food contact surfaces clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Rafiq Ullah trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
2
Inspections
5
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2025
Reinspection
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Multiple food items were held at 45-49 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Reach in refrigeration unit was observed holding ambient temperature of 47 degrees. *Food items stored in this unit were discarded at the time of inspection* New Violation.
46.385(a)(2)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Raw chicken and raw fish were both observed being stored over other raw, ready-to-eat food items in the reach in refrigeration units. New Violation.
46.281
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Multiple potentially hazardous ready to eat food items, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the reach in refrigeration unit, were not date marked. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: Food Employee did not follow proper handwashing procedure. Soap and/or warm water not used because facility lacked soap at the time of inspection. New Violation.
46.131
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Old food residue and used utensils observed in the employee handwash sink in the prep area. A handwashing facility shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. New Violation.
46.825(a)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Food equipment observed with an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. New Violation.
46.711(a)
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. New Violation.
46.102
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: General cleaning (non-food contact): -dusty ceiling vent observed in the employee restroom -bottoms of refrigeration units observed with food debris -bottoms of refrigeration units observed with heavy spillage -tops of prep counters observed with heavy food residue / spillage -rat droppings observed on lower shelving units
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Toilet room observed dirty and observed rat droppings along the floor perimeters- the physical facilities of a food facility shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Missing ceiling tiles observed/ can see through to the damaged roof -Holes observed in the walls in the prep area -Floor surfaces uneven, water pooling due to recent rain
46.921
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in any refrigeration equipment. New Violation.
46.59
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers (spices, flours) are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.282
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Observed flying birds in the facility- many inside due to the missing ceiling tiles being damaged and missing. New Violation.
46.982
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: During preparation, unpackaged food shall be protected from environmental sources of contamination- leaks observed in the ceiling tiles due to recent rain and birds are flying around the facility. New Violation.
46.323
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Equipment (repair): -observed reach-in refrigeration unit with ambient temperature of 47 degrees F (items stored here were discarded at the time of inspection) -Observed defective ice machine (not in use at time of inspection) -Observed milkcrates being used for storage New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Large equipment and utensils observed. Sink compartments shall be large enough to accommodate immersion of the largest equipment and utensils that require cleaning by immersion. New Violation.
46.612
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Dec 17, 2024
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Gaps observed at the front gate door and missing several ceiling tiles. These outer openings in the food facility do not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
46.922(e)(f)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: General cleaning (non-food contact): -dusty ceiling vent observed in the employee restroom -bottoms of refrigeration units observed with food debris
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Toilet room observed dirty. The physical facilities of a food facility shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Brooms and dustpans observed idle on the floor in the facility. Maintenance tools should be elevated in a designated space when not in use.
46.981(e)(m)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rafiq Ullah last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rafiq Ullah on file is from Apr 16, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rafiq Ullah?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rafiq Ullah.
Has Rafiq Ullah's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Rafiq Ullah have averaged around 16 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Rafiq Ullah 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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