Sami Halal Food Unit #4

1332 N 09Th St Unit #4, Philadelphia, PA

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Dec 13, 2024

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Sami Halal Food Unit #4 is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 13, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about 10 violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Sami Halal Food Unit #4 is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 13, 2024

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Dusty ceiling vent observed in the employee restroom -Built-up ice observed on the interior surfaces of the chest freezer.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: General cleaning (premises): dead roach observed on the floor in the employee restroom.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Thermometer provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in refrigeration/ freezer equipment. New Violation.

46.59

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Gaps observed around the front door frame. These outer openings in the food facility do not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.

46.922(e)(f)

Dec 4, 2023

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by two plastic containers and not accessible at all times for employee use. **Person in Charge removed the containers from the hand washing sink during the inspection.

46.825(a)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay ware washing sink was 100 ppm, rather than 200 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. **PIC adjusted the tablet count with water, and the concentration of the sanitizing solution was later tested at 200 ppm.

46.676(d)(e)

Thermometer provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the sliding door reach-in refrigerator. New Violation.

46.59

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed: -Mouse feces observed on the floor along the wall perimeters of the facility, under multiple storage shelves and at multiple floor/wall corners.

46.981(k)(l)

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

Inspector notes: -The sliding door reach-in refrigerator is missing a fan guard. -Non NSF/ANSI certified equipment: "GE" chest freezer and "Hamilton Beach" grinder in the kitchen.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Food debris and residue observed on the shelving inside the reach-in refrigeration units. -Interior surfaces cleaning is needed for the sliding door reach-in refrigerator. -Dust observed on the storage shelving units. -Dusty fan guards observed in the "True" reach-in refrigeration unit. -Built-up ice observed on the interior surfaces of the "GE" chest freezer.

46.714

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a leaking pipe under the 3-bay ware washing sink. **PIC fixed the pipe during the inspection.

46.825(b)-(e)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: -Observed cracked/damaged ceiling surface in the toilet room. -Observed an accumulation of static dust on the ceiling vent cover in the toilet room. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Shared dumpsters observed with open lids in the outdoor trash receptacle area.

46.884

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Debris, dust and mouse feces observed on the floor along the wall perimeters of the facility, concentrated under and behind multiple storage shelves and at multiple floor/wall corners. -Observed an idle ice machine in the facility.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sami Halal Food Unit #4 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sami Halal Food Unit #4 on file is from Dec 13, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sami Halal Food Unit #4?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sami Halal Food Unit #4.

Has Sami Halal Food Unit #4's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sami Halal Food Unit #4 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sami Halal Food Unit #4 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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