South Philly Cold Cuts

701 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA

American

Last inspected: Apr 24, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

South Philly Cold Cuts has only one inspection on file, a thin record to work from. South Philly Cold Cuts was last inspected on Apr 24, 2023. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Public records show no inspections at South Philly Cold Cuts since Apr 24, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting South Philly Cold Cuts on the weaker side.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 24, 2023

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed expired milk in the retail reach-in fridge. **Expired items were disposed of during the inspection.

46.201

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Observed a window open without a screen which does not protect against the entry of insects and rodents. New Violation.

46.922(e)(f)

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on sink surfaces and not stored in a sanitizing solution. New Violation.

46.304

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

Inspector notes: Equipment: - Plastic crates used for elevated storage instead of approved shelving. - Non NSF/ANSI certified chest freezer with a damaged lid observed. - Rusted racks and chipped paint surfaces observed in the six door reach-in refrigerator. - Lower doors of the closed display case are taped in place.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Ice accumulation observed along interior surfaces of the ice cream chest freezer.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Unused chest freezer and reach-in fridge in the retail area.

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

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Lights are not shielded from breakage.

46.922(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was South Philly Cold Cuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at South Philly Cold Cuts on file is from Apr 24, 2023. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at South Philly Cold Cuts means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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