Cousin's Maine Lobster

Non-Perm Location, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Seafood

Last inspected: May 11, 2024

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Cousin's Maine Lobster, the earliest from 2024. On May 11, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Cousin's Maine Lobster is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 11, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: No hot water generation was observed at the handwashing sink during time of inspection. Note: PIC utilized a hot water urn as a substitute during the event.

46.823(a)

Apr 29, 2024

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: Kickplates observed lacking on the reach-in refrigeration units. New Violation.

46.544(a)-(d)

Apr 21, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector notes: Hands were not washed and gloves were not changed between tasks. New Violation.

46.132

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Hand sink defective; not operating. New Violation.

46.823(a)

Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, & unsafe food

Inspector notes: Adulterated lobster meat mixed with gloved hands instructed to be disposed; approx 8 ounces. New Violation.

46.441(1)-(4)

No bare hand contact with RTE foods or approved alternate method properly followed

Inspector notes: Employee observed mixing RTE food (lobster meat) with black nitrile gloved hands (inside frying pan) and wiping hands between tasks off on soiled towels tied to waist.

46.261

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cousin's Maine Lobster last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cousin's Maine Lobster on file is from May 11, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cousin's Maine Lobster?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cousin's Maine Lobster.

Has Cousin's Maine Lobster's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cousin's Maine Lobster have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cousin's Maine Lobster 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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