The Black Sheep Pub
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2024
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Score
Public records currently show only two inspections for The Black Sheep Pub. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 3, 2024. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 12 violations per visit versus roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
“Food separated & protected” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Philadelphia restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 3, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 7 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Uncovered bulk food observed in dry pantry. Corrective action was taken and container was covered. -Uncovered ice observed at bar. Corrective action was taken and ice was covered.
46.281
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chicken, beef and pork was held between 46 and 48 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Corrective action was taken and cold preparation unit temperatures were lowered to bring food temperatures down.
46.385(a)(2)
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Deli meat and cheese and repackaged condiments, opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the food preparation area and walk-in cooler, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. Corrective action was taken and items were date marked.
46.385(b)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers in warewash area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrective action was taken and bottles were labeled.
46.1002
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around baffle plate. Corrective action was taken and ice was burned and surfaces cleaned and sanitized. -Pink slime observed on interior surfaces of soda gun holsters. Corrective action was taken and equipment was wash, rinsed and sanitized.
46.712
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. Application emailed.
46.103
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in cold hold refrigerators. New Violation.
46.632
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.282
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An insect control device located in warewash area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. Corrective action was taken and fly paper was removed.
46.922(c)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Rusted wire shelving observed in walk-in cooler. -Baffle plate observed in ice machine is not in good repair. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Debris observed on exterior of bulk ingredient containers in storage room. -Food residue observed on wire shelving in walk-in cooler and dry pantry. -Accumulation of debris in chest freezer door track. -Accumulation of ice in chest freezers. -Food debris and residue observed on walk-in cooler floor. -Old mice droppings observed on 3rd floor preparation kitchen window sill. -Residue observed on the outside of soda gun holster in basement bar and around hand wash sink. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Unseal pipe penetrations throughout establishment. -Cracked floor tiles observed in 1st floor bar. New Violation.
46.921
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Aug 7, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Shellstock located in the cold hold unit did not have identification tags attached to the container. Person in Charge took corrective action and provided tag.
46.25
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw eggs were stored above ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler. Person in Charge took corrective action and relocated items.
46.281
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food was held between 59-46 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. See discard list. Person in Charge took corrective action and turned temperature down on cold hold unit to bring food temperatures down.
46.385(a)(2)
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cheeses and condiments opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the walk-in cooler, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. Person in Charge took corrective action and date marked items.
46.385(b)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Soda gun holsters observed with pink slime. Person in Charge took -corrective action and cleaned and sanitized surfaces. -Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around the baffle plate. Person in Charge burned ice, washed, rinsed and sanitized surfaces.
46.712
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Idle mop observed stored in bucket and not elevated to facilitate air drying. New Violation.
46.981(f)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in cold hold refrigerators. New Violation.
46.632
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Storage racks in walk-in cooler is not in good repair. -Cardboard covering utility holes in 3rd floor food preparation area, is not smooth, easily cleanable and resistant to pitting, cracking, or scratching. -Board under ice machine is not in good repair. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor quaternary ammonium sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Debris observed on exterior of bulk ingredient containers in storage room. -Accumulation of dust on cabinetry surfaces in 2nd floor coffee service area. New Violation.
46.714
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Black Sheep Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Black Sheep Pub on file is from Sep 3, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Black Sheep Pub?
Across the inspection record, “food separated & protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Black Sheep Pub.
Has The Black Sheep Pub's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Black Sheep Pub have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Black Sheep Pub 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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