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Alta Cocina 2
2458 N 05th St
Philadelphia, PA 19133
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Alta Cocina 2
2458 N 05th St
Philadelphia, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 03/20/2025

8 - Soap was not available at the handwashing sink in the kitchen area and near the hot holding station. - No sign or poster posted at the handwashing sink at the hot holding/register area to remind food employees to wash their hands. **Soap was supplied at both handwashing sinks at the time of the inspection. **A handwashing sign was placed at the hot holding/register sink at the time of the inspection.
36 Slight gap observed at bottom of entry door (5th St. side).
37 Boxes of platins were observed underneath the prep table in the kitchen and not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. **Employee relocated canned items at the time of the reinspection.
45 - Equipment in use does not meet NSF or ANSI-Sanitation standards: 2 chest freezers, microwave, & 2 blenders. - Equipment repair: Dented side panel observed on Hotpoint freezer chest. - Observed damaged lid on double door chest freezer. - Observed refrigeration units being used for dry storage. - Observed non-NSF/ANSI approved drying racks in the kitchen area.
45 Observed the handwashing sink in the kitchen area not fully sealed to the wall.
49 An approved backflow prevention device was not observed at the water main.
52 Observed 2 trash bags idle on the side of the facility's building.
53 - Open space between walk-in cooler and wall is inaccessible for cleaning. - Observed the ceiling of the open space between walk-in cooler and wall damaged .
53 Observed the mops not being hung or elevated to allow for adequate drying.
53 - Observed food debris underneath the refrigeration units in the kitchen area. - Observed grease accumulation on the floor under the fryers.
53 Observed a cracked/damaged floor tile in front of the door inside the walk-in cooler.
Alta Cocina 2
2458 N 05th St
Philadelphia, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 03/27/2024

13 Raw animal food (shelled eggs) were stored above ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler. **Eggs were relocated at the time of the reinspection.
14 The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 100 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. **Employee emptied the sanitizing sink and refilled it with a chlorine concentration.
20 Food/beverages (homemade juices and prepackaged desserts) were held at 46.5 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. **Desserts and beverages were discarded at the time of the reinspection.
26 Observed rodenticide (bagged mouse bait) not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the kitchen and basement area. **Bagged bait was discarded at the time of the reinspection.
36 Unsealed openings observed at cellar/basement trap door. Slight gap observed at bottom of entry door (5th St. side).
37 Canned food items observed on the floor of kitchen storage closet, are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. **Employee relocated canned items at the time of the reinspection.
45 - Equipment in use does not meet NSF or ANSI-Sanitation standards: 2 chest freezers, microwave, & 2 blenders. - Equipment repair: Dented side panel observed on Hotpoint freezer chest. - Observed damaged lid on double door chest freezer. - Observed refrigeration units being used for dry storage. - Observed reach-in refrigerator not properly keeping food and beverages in temperature.
45 Observed the handwashing sink in the kitchen area not fully sealed to the wall.
46 Food facility lacks quaternary ammonium (QAC) and chlorine test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
49 An approved backflow prevention device was not observed at the water main.
53 Open space between walk-in cooler and wall is inaccessible for cleaning.
53 - Observed food debris underneath the prep table near the 3-bay warewash sink. - Observed grease accumulation on the floor under the stove top. **Employees swept up debris at the time of the reinspection.
Alta Cocina 2
2458 N 05th St
Philadelphia, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 02/02/2024

36 Unsealed openings observed at cellar/basement trap door. Slight gap observed at bottom of entry door (5th St. side).
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse) activity observed in the kitchen: dark colored mouse feces on floor of storage closet area and rear floor near freezer chests.
37 Canned food items observed on the floor of kitchen storage closet, are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
45 * Equipment in use does not meet NSF or ANSI-Sanitation standards: 2 chest freezers, microwave, & 2 blenders. * Equipment repair: Dented side panel observed on Hotpoint freezer chest. Scratched interior surfaces observed in 1 True refrigerator.
46 Food facility lacks quaternary ammonium sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 Nonfood-contact surfaces: dusty fanguards observed in True refrigerators; bottom interior of Frigidaire freezer needs cleaning where spilled food/beverage items are.
49 An approved backflow prevention device was not observed at the water main.
53 Premises: debris and liquid observed on basement floor; floor needs cleaning in kitchen storage closet and along back wall to remove mouse feces.
53 Open space between walk-in cooler and wall is inaccessible for cleaning.
Alta Cocina 2
2458 N 05th St
Philadelphia, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 12/26/2023

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. *City certified owner arrived later.
13 Boxes of raw chicken observed stored on and over vegetables (iceberg lettuce). *PIC relocated chicken to bottom shelving.
14 The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 200 ppm, rather than 50-100 ppm as required. *PIC diluted concentration
35 Label information on packaged food (potato salad) lacked the following: (1) The common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement. (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial color or flavor and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food. (3) An accurate declaration of the quantity of contents. (4) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer or distributor.
36 Unsealed openings observed at cellar/basement trap door. Slight gap observed at bottom of entry door (5th St. side).
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse) activity observed in the kitchen storage closet area and floor of ladies restroom: dark colored mouse feces on floor and on top of canned item.
45 Equipment in use does not meet NSF or ANSI-Sanitation standards: 2 chest freezers, microwave, & 2 blenders. Scratched interior surfaces observed in 1 True refrigerator.
45 Floor of the walk-in cooler is not smooth & easily cleanable.
46 Food facility lacks chlorine sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 Nonfood-contact surfaces: Rust observed on fanguards in the walk-in cooler; dusty fanguards observed in both True refrigerators; grease buildup on some exhaust hood filters; frozen substance (meat or fish with raw juices) observed on lid of freezer chest needs cleaning/sanitizing.
52 Unused metal equipment in rear exterior provides insect/rodent harborage (to be removed). Full dumpster and uncovered full trash container observed outside (on sidewalk).
53 Premises: greasy wall panel observed behind frialator; debris and excess unused metal/equipment observed on basement floor; floor needs cleaning in ladies restroom and kitchen storage area to remove mouse feces.
53 Mops observed stored on bucket and 1 on floor, instead of being properly hung/elevated when not in use.
53 Open space between walk-in cooler and wall is inaccessible for cleaning.
Alta Cocina 2
2458 N 05th St
Philadelphia, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 12/19/2022

9 Food facility Person in Charge not able to provide documentation that pre-made pastelitos are from an approved source. *PIC removed multiple dozens of pastelitos from use and from facility. This product is hereby retained and may not be sold or given away for consumption unless approved by The Dept.
14 Improper sanitization procedure at 3-bay sink was observed. *PIC corrected by filling sink with proper solution/sanitizer concentration. An unapproved sanitizer was in use for food contact surfaces. *PIC discontinued using scented bleach.
21 Potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, was not date marked: *PIC date labeled rice pudding container.
36 Unsealed openings observed at cellar/basement trap door.
37 Bag of carrots in walk-in cooler was not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
45 Equipment in use does not meet NSF or ANSI-Sanitation standards: 2 chest freezers, microwave, & Black & Decker blender. Scratched interior surfaces observed in 1 True refrigerator.
45 Floor of the walk-in cooler is not smooth & easily cleanable.
47 Rust observed on fanguards in the walk-in cooler. Dusty fanguards observed in 2-door True refrigerator.
52 Unused metal equipment in rear exterior provides insect/rodent harborage (to be removed).
53 Some debris & grease observed at floor perimeter behind cooking equipment. Debris observed on basement floor.
53 Open space between walk-in cooler and wall is inaccessible for cleaning. Wall/floor junctures behind service counter are not smoothly coved. Open space in wall tile observed behind mop sink.
53 Mops observed stored in bucket and 1 on floor, instead of being properly hung/elevated when not in use.
Alta Cocina 2
2458 N 05th St
Philadelphia, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 11/18/2022

Minier Restaurant
2458 N 05th St
Philadelphia, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 08/24/2022

14 Wiping cloths observed stored in bucket without sanitizer. Moist wiping cloths observed on prep. surface in kitchen . *Cloths were relocated to bucket & sanitizer solution was added.
34 Temperature measuring devicee for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available in hot food holding unit (pastellilos case).
36 Visible physical evidence of insect activity observed in the basement: drain fly infestation observed.
37 Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor (box of bananas).
42 An approved air drying rack lacks at 3-bay sink in service area.
45 Equipment does not meet NSF or ANSI-Sanitation design standards: raw wood support legs on handwashing sink in service area.
46 Food facility lacks quaternary ammonium sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 Equipment needs cleaning: ice accumulation inside 1 chest freezer; dusty fan guards inside walk-in cooler, "Pepsi" refrigerator, & in "True" refrigerator; grinder sink needs cleaning; grease on 1 return air filter of exhaust hood; grease and food particles in metal cabinet under range top (and on foil liner).
49 An approved backflow prevention device could not be observed at the water main.
49 Inadequate air gap observed at indirect drain line from food prep. sink: "An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture, equipment or nonfood equipment shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 25 mm (1 inch)."
52 A hole was observed in the lid of one used cooking oil container stored outside. Open trash container outside was observed attracting flies (corrected).
53 Brooms and mop observed stored on floor (to be hung/ elevated when not in use).
53 Cleanability of floors, walls, & ceilings: damage observed around mop sink; wall openings observed above electric breaker box & around plumbing utility line through wall (service area); wall under 3-bay sink in kitchen is not smooth/cleanable.
53 Premises: (cleaning needed)- stained kitchen ceiling & vents; floor between wall & walk-in cooler needs cleaning; some grease on floor under cooking equipment; deep cleaning needed at basement floor (clean & dry liquid spillage) (premises)- cracked paint observed on kitchen ceiling
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