Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
1930 S. Broad St. Phila., PA 19145
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
 		No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  7 Date  05/29/2024
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  5 Time In  11:00 AM
Number of Corrections   1 Time Out  01:30 PM
Food Facility
Famous 4th Street Deli		 Address
700 S 4TH ST 19147 		Telephone
(215) 922-3274		 Establishment Type
Preparing and Serving: Eat-In
District
1 		Sub
1
Licensee
Famous Fourth Street Deli, LLC. 		 Corporate Officer
Russ Cowan 		   Purpose of Inspection
Reinspection 		 Inspection Type
Reinspection 
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
IN=in compliance    OUT=not in compliance    N/O=not observed    N/A=not applicable
  
COS=corrected on-site during inspection    R=repeat violation
 Compliance Status COS R
Demonstration of Knowledge
1 OUT Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses   X
Employee Health
2 IN Management awareness; policy present    
3 IN Proper use of reporting; restriction & exclusion    
Good Hygienic Practices
4 IN Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use    
5 IN No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth    
Preventing Contamination by Hazards
6 IN Hands clean & properly washed    
7 IN No bare hand contact with RTE foods or approved alternate method properly followed    
8 IN Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible    
Approved Source
9 IN Food obtained from approved source    
10 IN Food received at proper temperature    
11 IN Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated    
12 IN Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction    
Protection From Contamination
13 OUT Food separated & protected   X
14 OUT Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized   X
15 IN Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, & unsafe food    
 
 Compliance Status COS R
Potentially Hazardous Food Time/Temperature
16 IN Proper cooking time & temperature    
17 IN Proper reheating procedures for hot holding    
18 IN Proper cooling time & temperature    
19 IN Proper hot holding temperature    
20 OUT Proper cold holding temperature   X
21 OUT Proper date marking & disposition    
22 IN Time as a public health control; procedures & record    
Consumer Advisory
23 IN Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods    
Highly Susceptible Population
24 IN Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered    
Chemical
25 IN Food additives: approved & properly used    
26 IN Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used    
Conformance with Approved Procedure
27 IN Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan    
Risk factors are improper practices or procedures identified as the most prevalent contributing factors of foodborne illness or injury. Public Health Interventions are control measures to prevent foodborne illness or injury.
GOOD RETAIL PRACTICES
Good Retail Practices are preventative measures to control the addition of pathogens, chemicals, and physical objects into foods.
 Compliance Status COS R
Safe Food and Water
28 IN Pasteurized eggs used where required    
29 IN Water & ice from approved source    
30 IN Variance obtained for specialized processing methods    
Food Temperature Control
31 IN Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control    
32 IN Plant food properly cooked for hot holding    
33 IN Approved thawing methods used    
34 OUT Thermometer provided & accurate   X
Food Identification
35 OUT Food properly labeled; original container   X
Prevention of Food Contamination
36 OUT Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons   X
37 OUT Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display   X
38 IN Personal cleanliness    
39 IN Wiping cloths: properly used & stored    
40 IN Washing fruit & vegetables    
Proper Use of Utensils
41 OUT In-use utensils: properly stored   X
 
 Compliance Status COS R
Proper Use of Utensils
42 IN Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled    
43 OUT Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used   X
44 IN Gloves used properly    
Utensils, Equipment and Vending
45 OUT Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used   X
46 OUT Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips   X
47 OUT Non-food contact surfaces clean   X
Physical Facilities
48 IN Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure    
49 IN Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices    
50 IN Sewage & waste water properly disposed    
51 OUT Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned   X
52 IN Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained    
53 OUT Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean   X
54 OUT Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used   X
Philadelphia Ordinances
56 IN Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs.    
56+ OUT Philadelphia Ordinances    
Person in Charge (Signature)    Name:  Al Gamble Date: 05/29/2024
Inspector (Signature) K Johnson (215) 685-6573 Date: 05/29/2024
Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
1930 S. Broad St. Phila., PA 19145
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
 		No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  7 Date  05/29/2024
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  5 Time In  11:00 AM
Number of Corrections   1 Time Out  01:30 PM
Food Facility
Famous 4th Street Deli		 Address
700 S 4TH ST 19147 		Telephone
(215) 922-3274		 Establishment Type
Preparing and Serving: Eat-In
District
1 		Sub
1
Licensee
Famous Fourth Street Deli, LLC. 		 Corporate Officer
Russ Cowan 		   Purpose of Inspection
Reinspection 		 Inspection Type
Reinspection 
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
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Food Disposal
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OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number		 Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
1 Violation of Code: [46.103] 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.  Repeat Violation.
13 Violation of Code: [46.281] Food in the reach in refrigerator, cold prep and closed display case observed not properly covered.  Repeat Violation.
13 Violation of Code: [46.281] Food in the reach in refrigerator, cold prep and closed display case observed not properly covered.
-Loafs of bread and bagels observed not properly covered displayed on the shelves.  Repeat Violation.
14 Violation of Code: [46.675(d)(e)] The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the dishwasher was observed at 0 ppm, rather than 50-10 ppm as required.
Sanitarian advised that the dishwasher be taken out of service until they have the proper sanitizer delivered.  Repeat Violation.
14 Violation of Code: [46.711(a)] Slicer has an accumulation of food residue mouse droppings on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours.  New Violation.
20 Violation of Code: [46.385(a)(2)] Food was held at 55 to 61 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Establishment removes the lid from the cold prep that keeps the items cool.
Sanitarian advised that all food be placed on ice bath.  Repeat Violation.
21 Violation of Code: [46.441(5)(6)] Opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the closed display cases walk in cooler, cold preps and refrigerator , and held more than 48 hours, was not marked
with the date it was opened.  New Violation.
34 Violation of Code: [46.561] Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.  Repeat Violation.
35 Violation of Code: [46.422] -Food in the closed display case is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts.  Repeat Violation.
36 Violation of Code: [46.922(c)] Outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
Window on the second floor observed wide open with no screen protection against vermin.  New Violation.
Person in Charge (Signature) Al Gamble Date: 05/29/2024
Inspector (Signature) K Johnson (215) 685-6573 Date: 05/29/2024
 
Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
1930 S. Broad St. Phila., PA 19145
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
 		No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  7 Date  05/29/2024
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  5 Time In  11:00 AM
Number of Corrections   1 Time Out  01:30 PM
Food Facility
Famous 4th Street Deli		 Address
700 S 4TH ST 19147 		Telephone
(215) 922-3274		 Establishment Type
Preparing and Serving: Eat-In
District
1 		Sub
1
Licensee
Famous Fourth Street Deli, LLC. 		 Corporate Officer
Russ Cowan 		   Purpose of Inspection
Reinspection 		 Inspection Type
Reinspection 
OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number		 Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below, or as stated in section 8-405.11 of the food code.
36 Violation of Code: [46.153] Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed in the the front area behind and under the closed display case. Observed on the top and bottom of the prep tables. Observed in the corners, under and behind equipment.
-Flies observed in the facility food prep area.  Repeat Violation.
37 Violation of Code: [46.321] -Food container and Beverages were not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in one walk-in coolers and storage areas.
-Crates are being used as elevation.  Repeat Violation.
41 Violation of Code: [46.302] Knives and / or cleavers stored between table edges which are not easily cleaned and sanitized.  Repeat Violation.
43 Violation of Code: [46.774] To go containers, dishes and utensils were observed not properly inverted with the food surface faced down.  Repeat Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.671] - Kick plates or vents observed missing from the cold display cases.
- Cold prep was observed with the lids off and not being used properly.
- Unused equipment observed.
- Cold Prep handle observed coming off.
- Sinks observed not properly sealed to the wall, Three basin, handwashing, and other sinks.
- No Prep sink with a air gap observed!  Repeat Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.672] Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.  New Violation.
46 Violation of Code: [46.675(a)-(c)] -A food and debris buildup noted on the dishwasher trays.
- Dish washer trays observed stored on the floor.  Repeat Violation.
46 Violation of Code: [46.634] Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.  New Violation.
47 Violation of Code: [46.714] -Rust around shelves were observed in several refrigeration units and storage areas.
-General cleaning are needed on the lower shelves throughout.
-Cleaning needed from mouse droppings on the prep tables, and equipment.
-Raw meat blood observed on the floor in the walk in cooler.  Repeat Violation.
51 Violation of Code: [46.981(b)(i)] -The air vent located in one of two restrooms was in need of cleaning due to dust accumulation.
-Broken urinal observed in the second floor restroom.  Repeat Violation.
51 Violation of Code: [46.882(b)] A lidded trash can was not observed in the second floor restroom.  Repeat Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.921] Floor on the second floor observed damaged.  Repeat Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)] Grease and debris observed under the cooking equipment kitchen prep area.  Repeat Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.921] -Floor on the second floor observed damaged.
-Floor in walk in freezer is not smooth and easily cleanable.  Repeat Violation.
54 Violation of Code: [46.981(d)] Static accumulated dust observed on the vents and tiles throughout.  Repeat Violation.
61 Violation of Code: [18.04] Food establishment licensee and operation changes require submission of a Plan Review Application. The Plan Review Guidelines, which includes this application, can be obtained from the website: https://www.phila.gov/documents/plan-review-for-food-businesses/ Contact the Plan Review Section, Office of Food Protection, for questions or appointments at 215-685-7495. Completed plan review submissions and fees may be mailed to: Plan Review Section, Office of Food Protection, 7801 Essington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19153.  New Violation.
Remarks Completed on Site:28
Summary
Statements		 This inspection has revealed that the establishment is not in satisfactory compliance. Corrective action is required to eliminate these violations. Compliance status will be assessed upon reinspection.
Due to imminent health hazards observed during this inspection, the establishment has been issued a Cease Operations Order and must discontinue food operations immediately. The establishment cannot operate for a minimum of 48 hours. The establishment cannot operate until the required fee is paid and the establishment is approved by the Department to resume operations. Please contact the Sanitarian at the phone number listed below for a re-inspection once the violations have been corrected and the fee has been paid.
You are required under Section 6-502 of the Philadelphia Health Code to correct the violations listed as noted above. Your failure to correct these violations may result in the revocation of your health license and other legal action. Reinstatement of a revoked health license will require payment of another license fee. An appeal to these orders may be made to the Board of License and Inspection Review, Municipal Services Building, 1401 JFK Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19102-1617
Person in Charge (Signature)    Name   Al Gamble Date: 05/29/2024
Inspector (Signature) K Johnson (215) 685-6573 Date: 05/29/2024