The Whit Lounge
Last inspected: Feb 7, 2025
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Score
Public records currently show only one inspection for The Whit Lounge. On Feb 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Compared to other Philadelphia restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap.
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Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 7, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Old food residue, cleaning products, dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink in the food prep and bar areas. Note: Hand wash sink must not be used for anything other than hand washing. Items were removed from sink at time of inspection.
46.825(a)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Several potentially hazardous ready to eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the cold prep unit, were not date marked. Potentially hazardous opened commercially processed ready to eat food(bacon and potatoes), located in the cold prep and walk-in cooler, and held more than 48 hours, were not marked with the date they were opened/cooked.
46.385(b)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: Rotten sliced tomatoes observed in cold holding unit in food prep area. Note: Tomatoes was discarded at time of inspection.
46.201
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Several uncovered food was observed in units throughout facility. Note: All food must be covered prior to storing. Food were covered at time of inspection. New Violation.
46.281
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. Note: Food safety certified person was not present at time of inspection. New Violation.
46.101
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces.
46.712
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Domestic mini waffle maker observed in food prep area.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Food residues, accumulation of ice debris and spills in cold hold and reach-in freezer units. Cleaning needed.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Damaged floor and ceiling tiles observed in the food prep, storage and utility closet.
46.901
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters and cooking equipment in prep are was observed with accumulation of static dust and grease. Cleaning needed
46.981(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Whit Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Whit Lounge on file is from Feb 7, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Whit Lounge 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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