Simpson House

2101 Belmont Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131

Other

Last inspected: Sep 23, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Simpson House has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 23, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Simpson House is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 23, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils did not reach 160 degrees F during the sanitizing cycle of the high temperature dishwasher. High temperature measured at 157.6 degrees F at the first floor pantry. All items to be washed in the kitchen warewash machine.

46.731

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: High temperature testing strips are expired. New Violation.

46.634

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning issues: **Floor cleaning is needed under the rice and grains shelf in the dry storage closet. **Area behind the stove and grill is in need of cleaning.

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

Oct 31, 2023

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink. Dishes were removed from the handwash sink during the inspection.

46.825(a)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: - Floor debris observed on the floor in the dry storage room. - Pooled water observed on the floor in the main kitchen under steamer oven. New Violation.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Simpson House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Simpson House on file is from Sep 23, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Simpson House?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Simpson House.

Has Simpson House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Simpson House have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Simpson House 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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