Sparrow's
Last inspected: Dec 13, 2024
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Score
Sparrow's has only one inspection on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on Dec 13, 2024. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Sparrow's trails the local norm.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 13, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: Food employees observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. New Violation.
46.132
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: - Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink in the rear area next to the 3-bay sink. - No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the rear storage area to remind food employees to wash their hands. New Violation.
46.981(h)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A person with a Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate was not initially present for the inspection. Person in charge with a valid Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate arrived later during the inspection.
46.102
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Sodas were stored on the floor inside the retail cabinets, rather than properly 6 inches above the floor, to prevent contamination. New Violation.
46.321
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Quaternary sanitizer test strips for the 3-bay ware washing sink were not provided during the inspection. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Dust accumulations observed on storage racks in the front prep area. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed the rear handwashing sink clogged and slow to drain, with food debris inside of the sink. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Observed accumulations of mouse droppings on the floor surfaces inside the storage cabinets at the retail area and in the rear storage area. - Observed food debris on the floor surfaces in the rear storage area under the 3-bay sink. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Prepackaged food items (popcorn, candy) at the front cashier area are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. New Violation.
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Observed accumulations of mouse droppings on the floor surfaces inside the storage cabinets at the retail area and in the rear storage area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sparrow's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sparrow's on file is from Dec 13, 2024. The public record contains one inspection in total.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sparrow's 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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