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Cheltenham Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr.
600 W Cheltenham Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19126
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Cheltenham Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr.
600 W Cheltenham Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19126
Inspection Date: 03/17/2025

13 The flour bin in the dry storage room observed uncovered when not in use. *The PIC put the lid down.
45 -Milk crates observed used for elevation in the walk in cooler. -Blue small cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. -Loose rubber door gaskets observed on the chest refrigeration unit.
47 -Dust accumulation observed on the fan guard and compressor in the walk in cooler. -Ice accumulation observed in the reach in freezer and in the chest refrigerator.
53 -Base cove beneath the 3-bay sinks and near the storage rack observed broken, in disrepair, and not sealed flush to the wall. -Cracked floor and unsealed metal plate observed at the entrance of the walk in cooler.
54 -Lights (rear) in the dry storage room are not shielded from breakage. -Two lights observed burned out in the dry storage room.
65 Food establishments producing grindable garbage waste must install a garbage grinder to properly dispose of such waste or recycle the garbage by other approved means. Dumpsters may not be used for the disposal of grindable garbage.
Cheltenham Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr.
600 W Cheltenham Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19126
Inspection Date: 12/09/2024

14 The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0 ppm, rather than 200 - 400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. A food employee was observed washing dishes at 3-bay sinks, sanitizer sink observed without sanitizer. *The PIC was instructed to discontinue use of 3-bay sinks due to lack of faucet.
36 Visible physical evidence of small fly activity observed in the ware wash and dishwashing area.
45 1 inoperable reach in cooler observed.
45 Loose rubber door gaskets observed on the chest refrigeration unit in the middle of the food prep area.
47 Dust accumulation observed on the vent cover above the steam tray line.
49 Faucet observed missing from the 3-bay sinks. *PIC instructed to use chemical dish washing machine until 3-bay sinks faucet is repaired.
53 Base cove beneath the 3-bay sinks and near the storage rack observed broken, in disrepair, and not sealed flush to the wall.
53 An idle mop observed stored in the bucket and not hung for air drying.
54 Lights (rear) in the dry storage room are not shielded from breakage.
Cheltenham Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr.
600 W Cheltenham Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19126
Inspection Date: 09/04/2024

Cheltenham Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr.
600 W Cheltenham Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19126
Inspection Date: 09/04/2024

45 Crack observed at the bottom of the door frame of the walk in cooler.
47 -The vent cover by the prep sink observed with an accumulation of dust. -Water observed pooled on the floor in the middle of the walk in cooler. -Dust accumulation observed on the fan guards in the walk in cooler.
49 -The faucet at the hand washing sink in the food prep area observed loose. -Leak observed beneath the sprayer sink on the dish washer.
53 Peeling and chipped paint observed on the wall of the dry storage room above the canned goods.
53 Water observed pooled on the floor beneath the sprayer sink on the dish washer.
Cheltenham Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr.
600 W Cheltenham Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19126
Inspection Date: 06/25/2024

1 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. *The PIC has a Servsafe but no Phila. food safety certificate. An application has been emailed.
36 -Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mice feces) observed on the prep shelf storing the slow cookers and waffle makers in the rear storage area. *The PIC removed the cooking equipment, washed, rinsed, and sanitized the area during inspection.
45 Cutting board on the steam table observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 The garbage disposal is inoperable.
47 -The vent cover by the prep sink observed with an accumulation of dust. -Debris and mice feces observed the prep shelf storing slow cookers and waffle makers in the rear storage area.
53 Debris observed on the floor of the rear prep table storing the cooking equipment.
61 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. *A change of ownership has been observed during this inspection. Former Licensee: Old Cheltenham Convalescent Home Inc. is still on file.
Cheltenham Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr.
600 W Cheltenham Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19126
Inspection Date: 03/12/2024

Cheltenham Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr.
600 W Cheltenham Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19126
Inspection Date: 03/12/2024

11 8 Severely dented, swollen, distressed canned items observed in dry stored area. Person in Charge removed the dented cans.
19 Pancakes was held at 110 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. Person in Charge reheated the pancakes. The Person in Charge advised the slot holding the pancakes on the steam table was not working. The pancakes were moved to a working slot on the steam table.*Sanitarian advised to monitor equipment during operation to make sure all equipment is in working order.
35 Food observed in the reach in refrigerator not labeled.
37 Food observed stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 -Ice build up observed in ice cream chest freezer and reach-in freezer. -Food debris observed on the bottom surface in the reach-in refrigerator and freezer.
53 Floor perimeters observed needing a general cleaning: under shelves, racks and behind cooking equipment.
54 Employee backpack observed under the food prep table and not stored in a designated employee area.
Cheltenham Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr.
600 W Cheltenham Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19126
Inspection Date: 12/29/2023

14 Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. Person in charge cleaned the meat slicer at the time of inspection.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Condensation observed at the top of the reach in refrigerator.
45 Milk crates observed used for elevating in the walk-in cooler.
47 -Ice build up observed in ice cream chest freezer and reach-in freezer. -Food debris observed on the bottom surface in the reach-in refrigerator and freezer.
53 Maintenance tools observed not properly elevated on utility rack when not in-use.
53 Floor perimeters observed needing a general cleaning: under shelves, racks and behind cooking equipment.
54 Employee cellphone and backpack observed on the food prep table. Person in charge removed the cellphone and backpack.
Cheltenham Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr.
600 W Cheltenham Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19126
Inspection Date: 06/14/2023

11 Severely dented, swollen, distressed canned items observed in storage area. Person in charge removed can during the time of inspection.
14 Coffee and drink dispensers observed not being clean to sight. Person in charge took apart both machines and cleaned and sanitized them during the time of inspection.
21 Potentially hazardous ready to eat food (lunchmeat), prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the reach in refigerator, was not date marked. Person in charge dated the items.
35 containers in walk in cooler observed not properly labeled with the name of its contents.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Condensation observed at the top of the reach in refrigerator.
47 Ice build up observed in ice cream chest freezer.
47 -Ice build up observed in ice cream chest freezer. -Lower prep table shelves observed needing to be cleaned.
51 Water sprinkler observed not properly sealed to the ceiling in the restroom.
53 Maintenance tools observed not properly elevated on utility rack when not in-use.
53 Floor perimeters observed needing a general cleaning: under shelves, racks and behind cooking equipment.
54 No light observed in the reach in freezer.
Cheltenham Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr.
600 W Cheltenham Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19126
Inspection Date: 03/16/2023

26 Jackets were stored on the hanging from the rack in the food storage area. The Person in Charge did relocate jackets to his office.
36 Visible physical evidence of fruit fly activity observed in the room by the warewash area. Pest management Natural Pest Control Company comes out every Friday. Last visit 3/10/23
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Screen observed missing on warewash machine.
47 Ice build up observed in ice cream chest freezer.
51 No lidded trashcan observed in the restroom.
53 Maintenance tools observed not properly elevated on utility rack when not in-use.
53 -Soot and marked up ceiling tiles observed throughout kitchen area. -General floor needed in ware wash area and by main kitchen prep area.
Cheltenham Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr.
600 W Cheltenham Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19126
Inspection Date: 11/30/2022

1 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. PIC was emailed the Food Safety Certificate link.
43 Non inverted single serving utensils were observed.
45 Condensation observed leaking in walk in cooler.
51 Non lidded trashcan observed.
53 Base cove observed missing in bathroom area.
53 Maintenance tools observed not properly elevated on utility rack when not in-use.
53 Debris was observed on the floor around a reach-in refrigerator in the food preparation area. Stagnant water observed on the floor in kitchen area under warewash sinks. Stagnant water observed on the floor of walk-in cooler and ware washing/prep area.
54 Dusty vents observed throughout the kitchen area.
Cheltenham Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr.
600 W Cheltenham Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19126
Inspection Date: 07/06/2022

8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwashing sink in the prep area. (Paper towels added during time of inspection)
37 Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in dry storage area.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counter and not stored in sanitizing solution.
45 Crates observed used for elevation in the dry storage room and walk-in cooler.
45 Handwash sinks were not sealed to the wall as needed throughout the facility.
45 Household mini refrigerators were observed in all kitchenettes.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 Grease and soil accumulation observed on cooking equipment in prep area.
51 Non lidded trashcan observed.
53 Debris was observed on the floor around a reach-in refrigerator in the food preparation area. Stagnant water observed on the floor of walk-in cooler and ware washing/prep area.
53 Maintenance tools observed not properly elevated on utility rack when not in-use.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
 
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